Ryobi MS181 warranty Make Sure the Miter Table and SAW, ARM Bevel Function are Locked

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

■ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-	■ NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
TENDED. REMOVE BATTERY PACK. Do not	IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor
leave tool, move workpiece or make adjustments	to come up to full speed before starting cut.
until it comes to a complete stop.	■ MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW
■ FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a	ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN
workbench or table at approximately hip height.	POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
■ USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use	Lock the miter table by securely tightening the
	miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
	function) by securely tightening the bevel lock
washers or blade bolts that are defective or
	knob.
incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your
saw is 8-1/4 in. (209.6 mm).	■ NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE
■ KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH	SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.
	NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
	the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp
stalling and kickback.
	and length stop are used together, they must
■ DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
	both be installed on the same side of the saw
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard	table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are	end and kicking up.
operating properly before each use.	■ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
■ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
	NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach	saw table at a time.
underneath work or around or under the blade	■ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE-
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
	HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on
cut material when blade is moving.
	the miter table and position it firmly against and
■ BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
	parallel to the fence as a backstop. Always use
■ DO NOT ABUSE CHARGER CORD. Never yank	the fence.
cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord	■ NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.	to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands
■ INSPECT CHARGER CORD PERIODICALLY	zone.
and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest	■ NEVER reach behind, under, or within three
authorized service center.	inches (76 mm) of the blade and its cutting path
■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT	with your hands and fingers for any reason.
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches	■ NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of
replaced by an authorized service center.	scrap, or anything else that is in or near the
■ KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM	cutting path of the blade.
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth	■ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
	POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
petroleum-based products, or any solvents to	your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
clean tool.	make sure you have good balance. NEVER
■ ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to	operate your miter saw on the floor or in a
minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback.	crouched position.
Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting long or	■ NEVER stand or have any part of your body in
heavy boards.
	line with the path of the saw blade.
■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL	■ ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
	saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of
■ AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
	the workpiece.
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.	■ DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND
■ ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work-
	OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade
piece when possible.	to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this
■ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts	ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade

during use.	to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your saw
	from the power supply and securely retighten the
	blade bolt.
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