Ryobi RTS10 English Manual - Page 25

operation MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting to a power source. WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use. NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first. To make a cross cut See Figures 25 - 26. Note: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the miter gauge and the workpiece.  When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece. cross cut WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury. Never use the rip fence for any purpose when cross cutting. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  Remove the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle.  Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece.  Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.  Turn the saw ON by lifting the switch button.  Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.  Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade. Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge. Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Keep the miter gauge firmly against the saw table as the workpiece is fed into the blade. 25 Fig. 25 SWITCH ON SWITCH OFF SWITCH KEY removed Fig. 26