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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
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Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in
good condition and in position.
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Check the blade guard assembly.
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To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodi-
cally apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth
functioning.
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Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath
the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on
the blade teeth.
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Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
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 lubrica-
tion is required.
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 33
TO REMOVE OR CHANGE THE BLADE
See Figure 33.
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Raise the blade to the maximum height.
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Remove the screws and rubber spacers holding the throat
plate in place then remove the throat plate.
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To keep blade arbor from rotating, place the open ended
wrench on flats located on the left side of the blade.
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Place the second wrench over the arbor nut located on
the right side of the blade. Turn nut counterclockwise to
loosen.
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Remove arbor nut and outer blade washer.
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First, lower the saw blade then remove the blade.
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Position new blade on the arbor, making sure the teeth
are pointing down toward the front of the table.
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Raise the saw blade.
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Attach outer blade washer and arbor nut.
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Tighten arbor nut, making sure to hold the blade stationary
with the open ended wrench.
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Replace throat plate, making sure that the side with the
rolled edge underneath is closest to the blade.
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Securely attach throat plate with screws.
ARBOR NUT
