Ryobi MS181 warranty Service Model NO. and Serial no

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,

ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

•MODEL NUMBER MS181

•SERIAL NUMBER

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29622

Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207

Phone 1-800-525-2579

www.ryobitools.com

983000-075

6-03

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Cordless Compound Miter SAWIntroduction Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Rules for Safe Operation Read ALL InstructionsDo not USE Tool if Switch does not Keep Tool DRY, CLEAN, and Free fromAdjustments are Secure Do not Turn the Motor Switch onWhen Servicing USE only Identical Ryobi Replacement Parts Important Safety Rules for Battery ToolsDo not Charge Battery Tool in a Damp or WET Location Important Safety Instructions for Charger Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Symbol MeaningNo Hands Symbol Unpacking Tools NeededPhillips Screwdriver Framing SquareLoose Parts List Blade Wrench Dust GuideDust BAG SAW Blade Work ClampBattery Pack and Charging Information Charging Battery PackLED Function of Charger To ChargeKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Features Carrying HandleMiter Table Clamp Spindle Lock ButtonTrigger Lock Detent Stops on Miter TableBevel Lock Knob Electric BrakeAdjustments Dust GuideWork Clamp Dust BAGTo Install Blade Blade Bolt Cover Phillips ScrewLower Lower Bladeblade Guard Guard Bracket Phillips Screw Blade BoltTo Remove Blade See Figures 15, 16, 17,Squaring the Miter Table To the Fence Fence Framing SquareFence Framing Square Miter TableSquaring the SAW Blade to the Fence Head ScrewsSee Figures 23 Square with FenceSquaring the Blade to Miter Table See Figures 27Fence HEX KEY Mounting Bracket Miter Table Combination SquareLock Nuts Positive Stop Adjustment Screw for 45 Angles Blade Miter Table Combination SquarePivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentDepth Stop Adjustments Depth StopTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackOperation ApplicationsTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWCrosscutting Indicator Point Scale Bevel Lock Knob Mounting Bracket Bevel CUTTo Bevel CUT with Your Miter SAW See Figures 34Compound Miter CUT To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAWSee Figures 36 Clamp Compound Miter CUTSupport Long Workpieces Long WorkpieceCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch SideCeiling Fence Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on Miter Table Cutting Warped Material See Figures 40Right WrongBatteries MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling Service Model NO. and Serial no