Ryobi CSB134L Operation Manual - Page 12
Operating The Saw, Warning, Danger, Length Of Cut Scale, Cross Cutting/rip Cutting, To Rip Cut
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 13 - 15, page 19. It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw, by holding the saw with both hands. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down. WARNING: Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and can lead to loss of control which could cause possible serious injury. To make the best possible cut: Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut. Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on your right. Support the workpiece near the cut. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut. Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made. Place the workpiece with the "good" side down. Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut. Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece while making a 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. LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 16, page 19. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and can be used to measure the distance into the material the blade cuts. NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth. CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 17, page 19. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure. 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 18, page 19. Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. NOTE: You may also use an edge guide to make rip cuts. Refer to "OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE" section 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 19 - 21, 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" section. 12 - English