FEATURES

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 6.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw, remove battery pack and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45°. The 22-1/2°, 30° and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These positive stop adjustment screws are for making fine adjust- ments at 0° and 45°.

FENCE

The fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making cuts.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

Fig. 6

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:

COMBINATION WRENCH (2)

17 mm ,10 mm

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

 

COMBINATION

FRAMING SQUARE

SQUARE

 

Fig. 7

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Ryobi P550 manual Tools Needed