Ryobi C358 manual General Safety Rules, Read ALL Instructions

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the cut-off machine's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

n GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

nKEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

nREMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

nKEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or material on the machine while it is in operation.

nAVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

nKEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

nMAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or master switches, or by removing starter keys.

nDON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

nUSE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.

nMAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

nDRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you

into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

nSECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

nDON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

nMAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

nDISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, wheels, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

nAVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

nUSE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

nNEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting wheel is unintentionally contacted.

nCHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

nNEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

nPROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

nPROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

nDON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

nUSE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.

nWHEELS COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules USE only Flanges furnished with this cut-off machine Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsService Grounding Instructions Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsFeatures LOCK-ON Button Adjustable FenceVise Clamp Carrying HandleHEX Wrench AssemblyLoose Parts UnpackingTo Install To RemoveMount to a Metal Work Surface See Figures 7 Cutting Angle AdjustmentAdjusting Width of CUT See Figures 6See Figures 9 Using the Quick LOCK-RELEASE Lever and Vise ClampDepth Stop Adjustments Depth StopOperation ApplicationsDepth Stop Bolt To Lower To Raise See Figures 12 Power SupplySwitch Trigger Cutting with the CUT-OFF MachineFence Vise CUT-OFFSee Figures 14 Material To be CUT Vise Crank HandleBrush CAP Assembly MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Brush ReplacementProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingService Model NO. and Serial no

C358 specifications

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