OPERATOR`S MANUAL
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1. To start the saw Depress the switch trigger Always let the blade reach full speed then guide the saw into the workpiece A WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to kickback towards you resulting in serious injury To stop the saw Release the switch trigger After you release the switch trigger allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving SWITCH OPERATION USING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 13 A WARNING Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when the tool is not in use Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The laser unit comes from the factory already installed and aligned If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the adjustments section Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed Switch on the laser beam Plug the tool into a power supply and start the motor NOTE Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed E Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece NOTE Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting E Once the cut is complete allow the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser E Unplug the saw ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 14 Always keep correct2. OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI 7 1 4 in LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB140LZ Your Laser Circular Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of opera tion and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMTPOGUCTION PTAA E I A A E A A A E ea tie nd bei eh ne 2 General Safety Rules soirs i ea AN Ea A EENAA ENEE SEE ERNEA T NA EAA AAE EAEE ANNEE EAN a 3 4 Specific Safety RULES iosi eei ai ai ae aaa a a Ea T aia oia 4 5 DYMDOISE aa A A A EAA AA A AA E AAE IRR E TE 6 7 aaas AE T A O A ET A A A EE E EE be ae ete 8 F atureS iseia ena A NEn E Ea VA A RENEE ERA EEEREN Ne aA EA KEA ANE EA VAE KENEEN A DEE EEOAE EANA EAEN SANNER EA EAN A ETA ANA a 9 10 LE E E E E E E E E TE E E E E A TE E eet isl 10 12 01e 1k21 01a A E E E A AE E T 13 20 Ieo MUELA EIA E E needed itl ae A E EE E ee et 20 Maintenant niens dane eee Wai ein eid ae ee en oo dd eet eis 21 Parts Ordering SOMICG snieguma ai e e A aT a aa EAE ka ERa 24 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to fol
3. Use 4 ifi i in h do clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum Laser radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Max Output lt SmW Wavelength 650nm Class Illa laser product Complies with 21CFR parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 april 1 2003 A DANGER based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or de stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Laser radiation when open avoid direct eye exposure AVOID EXPOSURE Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes com mutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials How ever if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required Ryobi Technologies Inc Anderson SC 296
4. guard closes Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down To make the best possible cut follow these helpful hints E Hold the saw firmly with both hands E Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut E Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on your right E Support the workpiece near the cut E Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut E Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made E Place the workpiece with the good side down E Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut E Keep the cord away from the cutting area Always place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece while making a cut A DANGER If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut re lease the switch trigger immediately Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again DANGER Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death If the cord has been damaged have it replaced before using the saw again OPERATION CROSS CUTTING RIP CUTTING See Figure 18 When making a cross cut or rip cut align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure TOP VIEW OF SAW Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap BLADE GUIDE material along a guideline to
5. NOZZLE RAISED LIP 12 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf ficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes re sulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of at tachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Cross Cutting Rip Cutting E Bevel Cutting E Pocket Cutting KICKBACK See Figures 7 10 Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood A DANGER Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw Loss of control can lead to serious injury To guard against kickback avoid dangerous practices such as the following E Setting blade depth incorrectly Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece Twisting the blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade Supporting the workpiece incorrectly Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet l
6. blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in 6 35 mm below the material being cut More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough For more depth of cut accuracy a scale is located on the upper blade guard Follow these directions to adjust the blade depth E Unplug the saw A WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury E Loosen depth adjustment knob E Determine the desired depth of cut E Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade guard E Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with notch on blade guard E Tighten depth adjustment knob securely LASER GUIDE SWITCH ON 1 OFF O DEPTH OF CUT SCALE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Fig 14 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 15 17 It is important to understand the correct method for operat ing the saw Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw A WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an ac cident resulting in possible serious injury DANGER When lifting the saw from the workpiece the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade
7. determine how much if any you i NOTCH must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut i NOTE The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE See Figure 19 Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Follow these directions to rip cut E Secure the workpiece E Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C clamps E Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut STRAIGHT TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE See Figure 19 Follow these directions to use the edge guide GUIDELINE E Secure the workpiece E Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece E Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip C CLAMPS cut NOTE The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight gt for your cut to be straight Use caution to prevent the WORKPIECE blade from binding in the cut q WORKPIECE GUIDELINE EDGE GUIDE OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 20 21 To make the best possible cut follow these helpful hints E Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45 bevel cuts E Make a trial cut in scrap mat
8. 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 A wire gage size A W G of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating E Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Laser Guide Warnings The laser guide radiation used in the Ryobi circular saw is Class Illa with maximum 5mW and 650nm wavelengths These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness E Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide E The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions E Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the workpiece E Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces Shiny reflective sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for laser use E All repairs should be made by an authorized service representative or the laser manufacturer E Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct ot
9. tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An un dersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is desig nated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or ex posed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 241 34 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG Amer
10. 25 USA 1894 T CS 21 NOTES 22 NOTES 23 OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI 7 1 4 in LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB140LZ e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION e MODEL NUMBER CSB140LZ e SERIAL NUMBER RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com 983000 474 4 04
11. E Unplug your circular saw _ nn BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB A WARNING CARPENTER S SQUARE Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury E Place the saw in an upside down position on a work bench E Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter s square TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0 bevel stop E Unplug your circular saw SETSCREW A WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury E Loosen bevel adjustment knob E Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade E Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 23 The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance into the material the blade cuts NOTE Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure Also it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth LENGTH OF CUT SCALE 19 OPERATION POCKET CUTTING m Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a See Figure 24 complete stop E Lift the saw from the workpiec
12. IDE Edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw SWITCH The circular saw is equipped with a pre travel safety switch which reduces the possibility of accidental starting When you depress the switch the saw will not start until you reach the pre travel position You must depress the switch fully to activate the saw SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turn ing the blade screw NOTE Do not run circular saw with spindle lock engaged DUST CHUTE To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade guard ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of your circular saw provides for maintaining proper two hand control when cutting It has been designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp LASER GUIDE The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when turned on ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance PACKING LIST Circular Saw with laser 7 1 4 in 184 mm Blade Edge guide Dus
13. act with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding E Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control m Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolts were specially designed for the saw for optimum performance and safety of operation Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator Ifthe blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below E Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK for
14. ator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired at your nearest authorized service center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Check 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 should be properly repaired or replaced A WARNING by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury E Make
15. ces KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken m When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding mE When restarting a saw in the workpiece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted E Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction blade binding and KICKBACK Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it may cause binding and KICKBACK Use extra caution when making a Pocket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK Know your power tool Read oper
16. d by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE E Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury E When servicing a tool use only identical replace ment parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and blade Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade but not in line with the saw blade KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards See Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback later Do not reach underneath the work The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work Checklower guard for proper closing before each use Do n
17. ds away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Eye Protection No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface 6 a a SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in Death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE A WARNING Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should oes be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid Serious personal injury do not attempt to use this service we suggest you return the product to your nearest product until you read thoroughly and understand coe AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repa
18. e A WARNING E Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a A WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leav ing the blade exposed could lead to serious injury pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury Follow these directions to pocket cut E Adjust the bevel setting to zero E Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting E Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle NOTE Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury E Hold the lower blade guard by the handle E Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece E Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed E Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut A WARNING Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting POCKET LOWER BLADE CUT GUARD HANDLE Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to Fig 24 climb up on the workpiece and back toward you ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING E Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw E Replace the laser cover Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool m Check for proper alignment is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF O position Failure to heed
19. e clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations TOOL USE AND CARE Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tools operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recommende
20. erial along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material E Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51 5 Refer to TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING next TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING See Figure 20 Follow these directions to adjust the bevel setting E Unplug your circular saw A WARNING ADJUSTMENT Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start KNOB ing causing serious injury Fig 20 E Loosen bevel adjustment knob E Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale E Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 21 Follow these directions to bevel cut E Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop Lift the saw from the workpiece 18 OPERATION POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP See Figure 22 The saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 angle of the saw blade when making 90 cuts TO CHECK POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP Follow these directions to check the positive 0 bevel stop
21. hers who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product V A Hz W min Av No ol Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your han
22. ican Wire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Po sition the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged re place immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS E Blade Diameter ceeeeeees 7 1 4 in 184 mm E Nput eee 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 14 Amps E Blade ArDOT iiien ennaa diain 5 8 in 16 mm M No Load Speed cccceceeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5500 min E Cutting Depth at 0 eee 2 3 8 in 60 mm E Net Weight ccccccecccssssseeeeesstteeeeeees 12 Ibs 5 4 kg E Cutting Depth at 45 ee 1 13 16 in 46 mm E Laser Guide 2 005 Class Illa 5mW max 650nm E Cutting Depth at 51 5 eee 1 5 8 in 41 mm SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON LASER GUIDE UPPER BLADE GUARD BASE LASER GUIDE DUST CHUTE HANDLE LASER GUIDE SWITCH MOTOR LOWER BLADE HOUSING GUARD HANDLE EDGE GUIDE KNOB EDGE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB FEATURES KNOW YOUR LASER CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Safety Rules EDGE GU
23. ir When servic pletely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual ing use only identical replacement parts and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s in ternal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the
24. lace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loos
25. lade E Unplug the saw CAUTION To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock ASSEMBLY A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attach ments or accessories not recommended by the manufac turer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury EDGE GUIDE Use the edge guide provided when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw TO ASSEMBLE EDGE GUIDE See Figure 5 Follow these directions to assemble the edge guide E Unplug the saw E Place edge guide through holes in base as shown in the figure E Adjust edge guide to the width needed E Tighten edge guide knob securely DUST NOZZLE KIT See Figure 6 Dust nozzle kit is provided with the saw As shown in the figure the adapter fits over the dust chute which is located on the upper blade guard The nozzle attaches to the adapter NOTE If you use the nozzle you should always connect it to a standard vacuum hose TO ATTACH DUST NOZZLE Follow these directions to attach the dust nozzle E Unplug the saw E Lift lower blade guard E Orient adapter to fit into the dust chute opening on upper blade guard E Secure adapter with screw provided E Align hole in nozzle with raised lip on adapter and snap into place when using a vacuum hose
26. lade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback Keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these ac cumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 11 The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety Do not alter it for any reason If it becomes damaged do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw A DANGER When sawing through work lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work Since blade is exposed on underside of work keep hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury A CAUTION Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Check the guard for correct operation before each use The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position If you drop the saw check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse MAN LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION WHEN MAKING A CUT Fig 11 STARTING STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 12
27. low all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation O eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is ground ed Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Rep
28. ot operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally dropped lower guard may be bent Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part in all angles and depths of cut Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be serviced before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower guard by retracting handle As soon as blade enters the material lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of control Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Cont
29. t Nozzle Kit Wrench Case Warranty Registration Card Operator s Manual 10 A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com plete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING 7 1 4 in 184 mm blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw Also never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident ASSEMBLY ATTACHING BLADE E Depress spindle lock button See Figures 2 3 E Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with Follow these directions to attach the blade the wrench E Unplug the saw E Remove spring washer and outer blade washer D washer CAUTION E Lift lower blade guard To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock always E Remove blade allow motor to come
30. this warning could result in serious personal injury E Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 25 E Unplug your circular saw Make sure laser is turned off Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base Turn laser on Loosen the screw inside laser Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece Adjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving laser guide left or right E Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut MAINTENANCE A WARNING REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES See Figure 26 E Unplug the saw When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage E Make sure laser is turned off E Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base A WARNING E Remove both AAA batteries f E Install the two AAA batteries aligning the positives iaeoa aaeoa ana oana Aee ane nenoaie C wiihneoaiven If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask PR ONT OT ARDORE PART Chase E Replace the laser cover E Turn on laser A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance other GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use
31. to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock E Depress spindle lock button AI SPINDLE OUTER E Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with EVA WASHER the wrench while keeping the lock button depressed TI A S D m Remove spring washer and outer flange washer NII KWVETR WASHER D washer WI f TOLD NA E Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner flange bushing and outer flange washer D washer where they contact blade A WARNING If inner flange bushing has been removed replace it BUSHING before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly SPRING WASHER E Retract the lower guard into the upper guard making sure the lower guard spring works properly allowing the guard to move freely OUTER WASHER D WASHER E Check to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw blade and the arrow on the lower guard are pointing in the same direction NOTE The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw as shown Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle Replace D washer Rec spin waster geween a Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw Tighten blade screw securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench NOTE Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the D washer to engage with the flat on the spindle REMOVING BLADE See Figure 4 Follow these directions to remove the b
32. umber Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool To lessen the chance of kickback follow these safety practices E Keep the blade at the correct depth setting The depth setting should not exceed 1 4 in 6 35 mm below the material being cut Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or nail 13 KICKBACK BLADE SET TOO DEEP INCORRECT SUPPORT CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING BLADE EXPOSED 1 4 in 6 35 mm OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig 9 CORRECT SUPPORT OPERATION E Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade m Use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades E Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut E Use steady even pressure when making a cut Never force a cut E Do not cut warped or wet lumber E Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur A WARNING When using the saw always stay alert and exercise con trol Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean sharp and properly set Using a dull b
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