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Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and 
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

 

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using 

this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

7-1/4 in. LASER CIRCULAR SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED
CSB132L

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for CSB132L

Page 1: ...n properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Th...

Page 2: ...for two years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by conta...

Page 3: ...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 rotat...

Page 4: ...t 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 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or b...

Page 5: ...rm 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 dam...

Page 6: ...r s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as n...

Page 7: ...an result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety M...

Page 8: ...rds before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use the product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury DOUBLE INSULATION...

Page 9: ...120 V 60 Hz AC Only 13 Amps No Load Speed 5 500 r min RPM Net Weight 12 lbs Laser Guide Class IIIa 5mW max 650nm Fig 1 SWITCH UPPER BLADE GUARD BASE LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER...

Page 10: ...as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of your circular saw...

Page 11: ...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 spindl...

Page 12: ...ting Pocket Cutting KICKBACK See Figures 5 8 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...

Page 13: ...port the workpiece properly before beginning a cut Use steady even pressure when making a cut Never force a cut Do not cut warped or wet lumber Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body i...

Page 14: ...ck of upper blade guard Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with notch on blade guard Tighten depth adjustment knob securely STARTING...

Page 15: ...le making a cut Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on your right Support the workpiece near the cut Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut Avoid p...

Page 16: ...so that the 0 on the guide is aligned with the edge of the workpiece Secure the guide with the lock knob provided with the saw Secure the workpiece Position the face of the edge guide firmly against t...

Page 17: ...s 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 workpie...

Page 18: ...l could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Loosen bevel adjustment knob Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale Tighten bevel adjustment k...

Page 19: ...front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed Guide the saw into the workp...

Page 20: ...ion exposure ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 23 Unplug the 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...

Page 21: ...e saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter s square TO ADJUST 0 BEVEL STOP Unplug the circular saw Loosen bevel adjustment knob Turn set screw with hex key and adjust base until it is square...

Page 22: ...ated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for exten...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...us at 1 800 525 2579 987000 113 4 20 07 REV 00 CSB132L ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com RYOBI is a registered trademark of...

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