Ryobi MS181 warranty Save this Manual for Future Reference

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

8-1/4 in. (209.6 mm) Cordless Compound Miter Saw Model MS181

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER SAW.

Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. 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 saw.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Contents Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Cordless Compound Miter SAW Save this Manual for Future ReferenceProduct Specifications Table of ContentsIntroduction Read ALL Instructions Rules for Safe OperationKeep Tool DRY, CLEAN, and Free from Do not USE Tool if Switch does notAdjustments are Secure Do not Turn the Motor Switch onDo not Charge Battery Tool in a Damp or WET Location Important Safety Rules for Battery ToolsWhen Servicing USE only Identical Ryobi Replacement Parts Important Safety Instructions for Charger Symbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol SymbolsSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION No Hands Symbol Symbol MeaningGlossary of Terms for Woodworking Tools Needed UnpackingPhillips Screwdriver Framing SquareBlade Wrench Dust Guide Loose Parts ListDust BAG SAW Blade Work ClampCharging Battery Pack Battery Pack and Charging InformationLED Function of Charger To ChargeKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Carrying Handle FeaturesMiter Table Clamp Spindle Lock ButtonDetent Stops on Miter Table Trigger LockBevel Lock Knob Electric BrakeDust Guide AdjustmentsWork Clamp Dust BAGBlade Bolt Cover Phillips Screw To Install BladeLower Lower Bladeblade Guard Guard Bracket Phillips Screw Blade BoltSee Figures 15, 16, 17, To Remove BladeFence Framing Square Squaring the Miter Table To the FenceFence Framing Square Miter TableHead Screws Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 23 Square with FenceSee Figures 27 Squaring the Blade to Miter TableFence HEX KEY Mounting Bracket Miter Table Combination SquareBlade Miter Table Combination Square Lock Nuts Positive Stop Adjustment Screw for 45 AnglesBevel Pivot Adjustment Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentDepth Stop Adjustments Depth StopTo Install Battery Pack To Remove Battery PackOperation ApplicationsCrosscutting Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW Bevel CUT Indicator Point Scale Bevel Lock Knob Mounting BracketTo Bevel CUT with Your Miter SAW See Figures 34To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAW Compound Miter CUTSee Figures 36 Clamp Compound Miter CUTLong Workpiece Support Long WorkpiecesCutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch SideLaying Molding Flat on Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling Fence See Figures 40 Cutting Warped MaterialRight WrongBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceBatteries Service Model NO. and Serial no