Ryobi TC401 Operation Manual - Page 12

OPERATION  If wet cutting is desired, turn the water supply valve to start water flow.  Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Stop the water flow. TO MAKE A DIAGONAL CUT See Figure 12, page 17. Diagonal cuts are also referred to as "long point to long point cuts".  Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.  Secure the workpiece.  If wet cutting is desired, turn the water supply valve to start water flow.  Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Stop the water flow. TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 13, page 17. Miter cuts are used for cutting outside and inside corners with the material at any angle to the wheel other than 90°. Miter cuts tend to "creep" during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against a straight edge guide.  Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.  Secure the workpiece.  If wet cutting is desired, turn the water supply valve to start water flow.  Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Stop the water flow. TO MAKE AN L-CUT See Figure 14, page 17. L-cuts are cuts that remove a piece of tile to fit in a corner, around a cabinet, or a piece of molding and are made by two separate cuts. NOTE: Only overcut on the bottom or underneath side of the material being cut.  Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on both sides of the material.  Secure the workpiece.  If wet cutting is desired, turn the water supply valve to start water flow.  Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  Make the cut far enough into the material without overcut- ting.  Release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Turn the material over and make the cut along one of the marks. This time overcut the other line and the cut piece should separate from the rest of the material.  Depress the switch trigger.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Stop the water flow. TO MAKE A BEVEL CUT See Figure 15, page 17. Beveled 45° cuts can be made by adjusting the position of the motor head.  Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.  Secure the workpiece.  Loosen the bevel lock knob on the front of the saw.  Rotate the base until you reach the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.  Tighten the bevel lock knob securely.  If wet cutting is desired, turn the water supply valve to start water flow.  Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.  Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.  When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.  Stop the water flow. 12 - English