Ryobi PSBCS01B Operation Manual - Page 7

OPERATION DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal 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 and other possible serious injuries. 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 tool for the following purposes: „ Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling) „ Cross cutting/rip cutting wood products „ Bevel cutting wood products „ Pocket cutting wood products WARNING: Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of any kind with this saw. Use of non wood cutting blades can result in property damage or serious personal injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 3, page 14. „ Insert the battery pack into the product as shown. „ Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation. „ Depress the latches to remove the battery pack. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. INSTALLING THE VACUUM ATTACHMENT See Figure 4, page 14. The vacuum attachment provided with the saw may be installed for easy dust removal and disposal. It fits vacuum hoses 1-1/4 in. and 1-7/8 in. NOTE: If you use the vacuum attachment, you should always connect it to a standard vacuum cleaner hose. To attach the vacuum attachment to the saw: „ Remove the battery. „ Orient adaptor to fit into the dust chute opening on the rear of the upper blade guard. „ Secure adaptor with screw provided. „ Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum attachment. NOTE: A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose will fit inside the vacuum attachment, a 1-7/8 in. vacuum hose will fit over the vacuum attachment. KICKBACK See Figures 5 - 8, page 14. 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. WARNING: 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 personal injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following: „ Setting blade depth incorrectly. „ Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece. 7 - English