Ryobi CSB124 Operation Manual - Page 13

OPERATION  Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported, not the "cut off" piece.  Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.  Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut. DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, ­release the switch immediately and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again. DANGER: Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw again. CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figures 15 and 16, page 19. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the blade guide notch on the base. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE See Figure 16, page 19. Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. NOTE: You may also use a edge guide to make rip cuts. Refer to OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE later in this manual.  Secure the workpiece.  Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.  Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 17 and 18, page 19. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.  Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.  Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.  Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51.5°. Refer to TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING next. TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING See Figure 17 and 18, page 19.  Unplug the saw.  Loosen bevel lock knob.  Rotate motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale.  Tighten bevel lock knob securely. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel lock knob ­securely tightened can result in serious injury. TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 19, page 19.  Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.  Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.  Release the switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.  Lift the saw from the workpiece. POCKET CUTTING See Figure 20, page 19. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. ■ Adjust the bevel setting to zero.  Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.  Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle. NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.  Hold the lower blade guard by the handle while keeping your hand on the front handle as shown.  Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut. 13 - English