User manual RYOBI CSB1308

[. . . ] (184 mm) Circular Saw Model CSB1308 DOUBLE INSULATED SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 0° Cutting Depth at 45° Cutting Depth at 51. 5° Rating Input No Load Speed Net Weight 7-1/4 in. (41 mm) 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC 13 Amperes 5, 000 RPM 11. 5 lbs. THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW. Your new circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. [. . . ] It should never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using your saw. 4 DANGER: When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury. Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Guard should be checked for correct operation before each use. NOTE: The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade guard for damage at all depth settings before reuse. Page 8 OPERATION WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. , contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual, and review frequently for continuing safe operation and for instructing others who may use this tool. KICKBACK See Figure 4. THE BEST GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK IS TO AVOID DANGEROUS PRACTICES. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back toward you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. WRONG Fig. 5 DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback will cause you to lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY: s s s s s s s s Incorrect blade depth setting. Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blade. Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures. CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = BLADE EXPOSED 1/4 in. 6 TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: s Always keep the correct blade depth setting­the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. s Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. [. . . ] 2 Brush Tube Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Motor Module Assembly (Includes One of Key No. 1 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Compression Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]