Ryobi P501 SAW Blades, Blade Guard System, STARTING/STOPPING the SAW, LOCK-OFF Button Switch

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OPERATION

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these ac- cumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

See Figure 10.

The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw.

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.

CAUTION:

Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

IS IN UP POSITION

WHEN MAKING A CUT

BLADE EXPOSED ON

Fig. 10

UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE

 

 

LOCK-OFF

 

BUTTON

SWITCH

 

Fig. 11

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW

See Figure 11.

To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.

Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.

WARNING:

The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury.

To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.

After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from

the workpiece while the blade is moving.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

See Figure 11.

The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.

NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesKickback Safety Rules for Charger Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Features Product SpecificationsBlade Wrench Assembly Removing the Blade Attaching the BladeApplications Charging the Battery PackCharging a Cool Battery Pack OperationCharging a HOT Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Kickback Blade SET TOO Deep Incorrect Support KickbackWrong See Figures 6STARTING/STOPPING the SAW LOCK-OFF Button SwitchSAW Blades Blade Guard SystemAdjusting Blade Depth To Raise SAW Base AssemblyDepth To Adjustment Loosen Knob Operating the SAW See Figures 13Wrong Workpiece Straight Edge Clamp Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingRIP Cutting GuidelineSee Figures 19 Adjusting the Bevel SettingBevel Cutting Making a Bevel CUTPocket Cutting Lower Blade Guard HandlePocket CUT Lower Blade Guard Checking Positive 0 Bevel Stop AdjustmentsAdjusting Positive 0 Bevel Stop Positive 0 Bevel StopBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceAccessories General MaintenancePage Service Model NO. and Serial no