Ryobi P500 manual Adjustments, Checking Positive 0 Bevel Stop, Adjusting Positive 0 Bevel Stop

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the bat- tery pack is removed from tool and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 24.

The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts.

CHECKING POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

 

5

 

0

 

45

30

 

22

 

15

 

 

0

0

4

5

 

1

 

2

HEX NUT

POSITIVE 0°

BEVEL STOP

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADE

nPlace the saw in an upside down position on a work- bench.

nCheck the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter’s square.

ADJUSTING POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

nLoosen bevel adjustment knob.

nTurn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade.

nTighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING:

Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad- justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

ADJUSTING THE LASER

See Figure 25.

�NOTE:Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in the adjusting process.

nMake sure the laser is turned off.

nRemove the laser cover by lifting it off its base. �n Turn the laser on.

n Loosen the screw inside the laser.

n Rest the front of the base on a scrap workpiece.

nAdjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving the laser guide left or right.

nSince blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.

n Once alignment is achieved, tighten the screw. �n Replace the laser cover.

nCheck for proper alignment.

n Repeat as necessary until the laser is aligned.

CARPENTER'S

SQUARE

LASER

COVER

SCREW

PENCIL

LINE

Fig. 24

LONG EDGE

OF BASE

Fig. 25

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsElectrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesLaser Guide Warnings Safety Rules for Charger Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Product Specifications FeaturesAssembly Removing the Blade Attaching the BladeCharging a Cool Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackOperation ApplicationsCharging a HOT Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Wrong KickbackSee Figures 6 Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect SupportSAW Blades LOCK-OFF Button SwitchBlade Guard System STARTING/STOPPING the SAWUsing the Laser Guide Adjusting Blade DepthTo Raise SAW Base Assembly Depth To Adjustment Loosen Knob Laser Guide Switch ON/OFFOperating the SAW See Figures 14Wrong RIP Cutting Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingGuideline BladeBevel Cutting Adjusting the Bevel SettingMaking a Bevel CUT See Figures 20Pocket CUT Lower Blade Guard Pocket CuttingAdjusting Positive 0 Bevel Stop AdjustmentsAdjusting the Laser Positive 0 Bevel StopMaintenance General MaintenanceReplacing Laser Guide Batteries Accessories Battery Pack Removal Preparation for RecyclingBatteries Service Model NO. and Serial no
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