Ryobi CSB132L, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figures 2 - 3.

Unplug the saw.

Depress and hold spindle lock.

Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with
the provided wrench, while keeping the spindle lock
depressed.
 Remove spring washer and outer blade washer (“D”
washer).
WARNING:
If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace it
before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could
cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

Retract the lower blade guard into the upper blade guard
using the lower blade guard handle. Make sure the lower
guard spring works properly, allowing the guard to move
freely.

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.

Reinstall “D” washer.

Reinstall spring washer.

Depress and hold 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.

Unplug the saw.

Depress and hold spindle lock.

Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with
the provided wrench, while keeping the spindle lock
depressed.

Remove spring washer and outer blade washer (“D”
washer).

Lift lower blade guard.

Remove blade.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 4
WRENCH
BLADE
SCREW
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 2
SPINDLE
BLADE
SCREW
SPRING
WASHER
OUTER BLADE
WASHER (“D”
WASHER)
BLADE
INNER
FLANGE
BUSHING
Fig. 3
OUTER BLADE WASHER
(“D” WASHER)
CUPPED SIDE OF
SPRING WASHER
OUTSIDE OF SPRING
WASHER