Ryobi BT3KIT English Manual - Page 16

OPERATION CUTTING PROCEDURES  There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw. During that period of time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use and adjust the saw.  Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish.  Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard.  Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.  The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke.  Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the work into the blade. Do not force the work.  Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove material on the down stroke.  Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade. Never place hands in blade path.  To get accurate cuts, compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood.  Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.  Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table.  When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not pinch the blade. Workpieces must not twist, rock or slip while being cut. REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade holders. If this happens:  Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.  Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.  Unplug the saw from the power source.  Remove the saw's blade and the workpiece, see section on Removing the Saw Blade.  Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge then remove the blade from the workpiece. WARNING: Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury. SWITCH OFF 0N TROEM LOOCVKE SWITCH KEY ON Fig. 10 AVOIDING INJURY  Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.  Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping, walking or sliding during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.  Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw.  Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop.  Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do.  Use only recommended accessories.  With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on.  Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge  Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop. LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 10.  Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.  Place the switch in the OFF position, then remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. 16