Ryobi RJ161V OPERATING THE SAW, PLUNGE CUTTING, NOTE: Do not force

OPERATION

OPERATING THE SAW

See Figure 5.

Follow these directions to operate the saw.

■Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps.

■Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path.

■Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.

■Mark the line of cut clearly.

■Depress the trigger switch to start the cutting action.

■Set the base assembly against the workpiece.

■Move the blade into the workpiece.

NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep pressure on the base, against the workpiece.

PLUNGE CUTTING

See Figure 6.

Follow these directions to plunge cut.

■Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps.

■Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path.

■Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.

■Mark the line of cut clearly.

■Choose a convenient starting point inside the cut- ting area and place the tip of the blade over that point.

■Rest the front edge of the base assembly on the workpiece and hold it firmly in position during the cut.

■Depress the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this warning can cause you to lose of control of the saw and result in serious injury.

■Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting the workpiece.

■Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.

■Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece.

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Fig. 5

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Fig. 6

WARNING:

Blades longer than 6 in. (15.2 cm) can whip and should not be used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning can resut in serious personal in- jury.

WARNING:

Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the blade clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become electrically live. Do not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall.

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