Ryobi P501 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

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.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

 

5

 

0

 

45

30

 

22

 

15

 

 

0

0

4

5

 

1

 

2

HEX NUT

POSITIVE 0°

BEVEL STOP

CARPENTER'S

SQUARE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADE

Fig. 23

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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 RulesKickback Safety Rules for Charger Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Features Product SpecificationsBlade Wrench Assembly 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 SAWAdjusting Blade Depth To Raise SAW Base AssemblyDepth To Adjustment Loosen Knob Operating the SAW See Figures 13Wrong RIP Cutting Cross CUTTING/RIP CuttingGuideline Workpiece Straight Edge ClampBevel Cutting Adjusting the Bevel SettingMaking a Bevel CUT See Figures 19Pocket Cutting Lower Blade Guard HandlePocket CUT Lower Blade Guard Adjusting Positive 0 Bevel Stop AdjustmentsPositive 0 Bevel Stop Checking Positive 0 Bevel StopAccessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal Preparation for RecyclingPage Service Model NO. and Serial no