Ryobi TS1550 CARRYING THE SAW, MOUNTING THE SAW TO A WORK SURFACE, SECURING THE SAW, NOTE:, NOTE:, NOTE:, HANDLE, TRIGGER, CARRYING, PADLOCK SWITCH

ASSEMBLY

CARRYING THE SAW

See Figure 7.

Follow these directions to carry the saw.

■Unplug the saw.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

■Pull the saw arm all the way down.

■Engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in the transport position.

■Stand behind the saw.

■Lift the saw by the carrying handle.

NOTE: The saw is heavy. Ask for assistance if necessary.

MOUNTING THE SAW TO A WORK SURFACE

See Figure 8.

Follow these directions to mount the saw to a work surface.

■Place the saw on a sturdy work surface, e.g., work stand, workbench, countertop.

■Mark the holes in the saw base with a pencil.

■Remove the saw from the work surface.

■Drill four holes through the work surface.

■Place the saw back on the work surface, aligning the holes in the saw base with the holes in the work surface.

■Insert four bolts (not included, 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) ma- chine bolts recommended) and tighten securely with lock washers and hex nuts (not included).

■Check the work surface carefully after you mount the saw to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the work surface to the floor before operat- ing the saw.

NOTE: If you plan to transport the saw to different locations, we recommend that you attach it permanently to a mounting board that you can easily clamp to a work surface.

SECURING THE SAW

See Figure 9.

Follow these directions to secure the saw.

■Unplug the saw.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

CARRYING

HANDLE

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

TRIGGER

PADLOCK SWITCH

Fig. 9

■Install a padlock through the hole in the trigger switch.

NOTE: You may use a padlock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. (7 mm) in diameter.

■Store the padlock key in another location.

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