User manual RYOBI EJ500

[. . . ] Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could shock the operator. If the power supply cord damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF. [. . . ] We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood. Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece. Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base and blade will not come in contact with the workpiece when the saw is turned on. Forcing your saw may overheat the motor and break saw blades. Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut. Start your saw by using high speed and slowly lower the blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the wood. Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw forward to complete the cut. Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut. METAL CUTTING Many kinds of metals can be cut with your saw. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a ¿nertooth blade or higher speed. if blade heats excessively , use lower speed. If blade teeth become ¿lled or clogged when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a coarser-tooth blade or lower speed. We recommend the use of oil when cutting metals to keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work ¿rmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the workpiece being cut. When cutting conduit, pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a vise if possible and saw close to the vise. To cut thin sheet materials smoothly, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing. By doing this, the material will be cut smoothly. Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the "sandwich". Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. An edge guide is available for use with your saw and can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts. Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. Insert arm of the edge guide through the two slots in the base of your saw. [. . . ] It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. the declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may signiÀcantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. [. . . ]