User manual RYOBI BE422-1 SCHEMA

[. . . ] Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless circular saw. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless circular saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. [. . . ] Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 FEATURES KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0° bevel stop; spindle lock; and blade wrench storage. SWITCH Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side. APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purpose listed below) Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling). OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE SCREW (WING SCREW) LOCK-OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE WRENCH (5 mm HEX KEY) BLADE WRENCH STORAGE AREA DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB) SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE SCREW (WING SCREW) UPPER BLADE GUARD 50 45 20 2 3 BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT (BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB) LOWER BLADE GUARD BASE ASSEMBLY BLADE Fig. 1 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. REMEMBER: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. TO REMOVE BLADE: Remove battery pack from saw. 3 20 2 0 505 4 4 SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON BLADE SCREW Remove blade wrench from storage area. Position your saw as shown in figure 6, depress spindle lock button, and remove blade screw. NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove. NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point. SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE. LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION WHEN MAKING A CUT BLADE GUARD SYSTEM The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never be altered for any reason. [. . . ] They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. BATTERIES Your saw's battery pack is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. [. . . ]