ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
WARNING:
Make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the work clamp assembly or table extensions when cutting 35° to 45° angles.
OPTIONAL DUST BAG
An optional dust bag, part number 6073433, is available for use on your compound miter saw. It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove the dust guide from the exhaust port. Then, insert the two pins on the dust bag frame into the grooves in the exhaust port. Turn the dust bag frame clockwise until it locks into place.
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the above procedure.
OPTIONAL TABLE EXTENSIONS
To install the table extensions, insert the ends of the exten- sions into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the extensions to the desired length. To secure them in place, screw the two thumb screws provided into the holes in the front of the base and tighten them securely.
WARNING:
When using the work clamp with the stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of the saw coming loose and kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
OPTIONAL STOP BLOCK
As mentioned previously, the stop block is useful as a stop for cutting multiple pieces to the same length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base:
■Loosen the thumb screw and adjust the stop block the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be made. For accurate placement of the stop block, mea- sure the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the stop block.
■Tighten thumb screw securely.
■Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the length of the workpiece.
■Make any necessary adjustments.
WORKSTAND
An optional workstand, part number 673823A is available for use with your compound miter saw.
WARNING:
Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
ADJUSTMENTS
Your Ryobi compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpack- ing your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are neces- sary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately.
WARNING:
Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Discon- necting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra- tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEAR- ANCE THROAT PLATE
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 degrees miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 degrees, turn your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees.
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