Ryobi P845 Trilingual (P503) - Page 9
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. 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. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components. REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 4, page 15. n Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress them to release the battery pack from the saw. n Remove battery pack from the saw. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below: Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard wood) This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. Both types of battery packs are shown on this page. Following pages will show the lithium-ion 18 V battery pack. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the General Safety Rules. BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life. If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery needs to be recharged. installing the BATTERY PACK See Figure 4, page 15. NOTE: The battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition. Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to CHARGING BATTERY PACK for charging instructions. n Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove inside the saw, then slide the battery pack into the saw. n Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation. WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. KICKBACK See Figures 5 - 8, pages 15 and 16. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following. Setting blade depth incorrectly. Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece. Twisting the blade while making a cut. Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blade. Supporting the workpiece incorrectly. Forcing a cut. Cutting warped or wet lumber. Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool. To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety practices. Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail. Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade. 9 - English