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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Circular Saw
Model CSB1308

DOUBLE INSULATED

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW.

Your new circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

      CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SPECIFICATIONS:

Blade Diameter

7-1/4 in. (184 mm)

Blade Arbor

5/8 in. (16 mm)

Cutting Depth at 0

°

2-3/8 in. (60 mm)

Cutting Depth at 45

°

1-13/16 in. (46 mm)

Cutting Depth at 51.5

°

1-5/8 in. (41 mm)

Rating

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

Input

13 Amperes

No Load Speed

5,000 RPM

Net Weight

11.5 lbs.

Summary of Contents for CSB1308

Page 1: ...ntire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy...

Page 2: ...y is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet condi tions 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 pu...

Page 3: ...by the manufacturer for your model Accesso ries that may be suitable for one tool may be come hazardous when used on another tool Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair perso...

Page 4: ...isaligned 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 Kickbackistheresultof...

Page 5: ...f parts mount ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this ru...

Page 6: ...y that is 120 volts 60 Hz only 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 saw does not operate when plugged...

Page 7: ...e 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 secur...

Page 8: ...tch hardened on blades will slow your saw down Remove saw blade from your saw and use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM S...

Page 9: ...k Twisting blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade Incorrectly supporting work See Figure 5 Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Tool misuse or incorr...

Page 10: ...SAW See Figure 10 NEVER USE YOUR SAW AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9 NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE WORKPIECE BEHIND YOUR SAW WHILE MAKING A CUT WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper cont...

Page 11: ...e work WARNING The blade coming in contact with the work before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury en pressure F When making a cut use steady...

Page 12: ...he workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut Do not bind the blade in the cut If using the optional rip guide see the following instructions and Figure 16 TO AS...

Page 13: ...work Depress the switch trigger ALWAYS let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the work WARNING The blade coming in contact with the work before it reaches full speed could cause saw...

Page 14: ...uareness of saw blade to the base of your saw TO ADJUST Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental start ing causing possible serious personal injury Loosen bevel ad...

Page 15: ...blade does not touch the work See Figure 21 Depress the switch trigger ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED THEN SLOWLY LOWER BLADE INTO THE WORK UNTIL BASE IS FLAT AGAINST WORK After you complete y...

Page 16: ...st etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy pl...

Page 17: ...Page 17 NOTES...

Page 18: ...ODEL NUMBER CSB1308 Page 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 15 26 17 29 41 33 Optional 31 32 30 34 35 32 31 36 37 38 39 40 Optional 42 43 15 15 44 44 45 45 47 48 4...

Page 19: ...04 080 Screw M4 X 8 Pan Hd 1 27 976906 002 Blade Guard Handle 1 28 615954 003 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 in Pan Hd T F 2 29 976907 001 Bumper 1 30 976989 001 Scale Decal 1 31 979848 001 Adjustment Knob 2 32 931...

Page 20: ...800 525 2579 CSB1308 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION 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 too...

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