Ryobi P3650B User Manual - Page 7

OPERATION  Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area and place the tip of the blade over that point.  Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut.  Slide the lock-off button to the unlocked position and depress the switch trigger.  Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.  Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting the workpiece.  Allow the blade to penetrate the workpiece.  Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece. WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall. METAL CUTTING See Figure 7, page 9. You may cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper with the saw. Observe the following tips when metal cutting:  Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.  Do not force the tool and use a slow speed.  Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action, and prolongs blade life.  Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes.  Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the workpiece in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.  Always keep firm pressure on the shoe assembly to hold it securely against the workpiece. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 8 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. 7 - English