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OPERATION

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 24.

WARNING:

Always  adjust  bevel  setting  to  zero  before  making  a 
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.

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  Adjust the bevel setting to zero.

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  Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.

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  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.

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  Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.

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  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.

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  Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.

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  Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

WARNING:

Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. 
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to 
climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.

Fig. 24

POCKET 

CUT

LOWER 

BLADE 

GUARD

LOWER BLADE 

GUARD HANDLE

ADJUSTMENTS

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  Release  the  trigger  and  allow  the  blade  to  come  to  a 

complete stop.

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  Lift the saw from the workpiece.

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  Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

WARNING:

Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leav-
ing the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.

WARNING: 

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool 
is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in 
the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could 
result in serious personal injury.

ADJUSTING THE LASER

See Figure 25.

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  Unplug your circular saw.

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  Make sure laser is turned off.

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  Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base.

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  Turn laser on.

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  Loosen the screw inside laser.

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  Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece.

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  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.

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  Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in 

scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.

LASER 

COVER

SCREW

Fig. 25

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  Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw.

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  Replace the laser cover.

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  Check for proper alignment.

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  Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.

Summary of Contents for csb140lz

Page 1: ...hen 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 buying a Ryobi product OPERATOR S MANUAL 7 1 4 in LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB140LZ SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ly 10 12 n Operation 13 20 n Adjustments 20 n Maintenance 21 n Parts Ordering Service 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...

Page 3: ...r finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents n 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 n Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations...

Page 4: ...ect 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 n Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolts were specially designedforthesawforoptimumperformanceandsafety of operation Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched b...

Page 5: ... center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire n 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...

Page 6: ...njury 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 a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 7: ...eginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 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 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain th...

Page 8: ...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 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 mo...

Page 9: ... 1 5 8 in 41 mm n Input 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 14 Amps n No Load Speed 5500 min n Net Weight 12 lbs 5 4 kg n Laser Guide Class IIIa 5mW max 650nm Fig 1 SWITCH UPPER BLADE GUARD BASE LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB MOTOR HOUSING HANDLE EDGE GUIDE DUST CHUTE EDGE GUIDE KNOB SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON LASER GUIDE LASER GUIDE LASER GUIDE SWITCH ...

Page 10: ...ersonal injury 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 WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is com plete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious person...

Page 11: ...Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly n Retract the lower guard into the upper guard making sure the lower guard spring works properly allowing the guard to move freely n 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 sh...

Page 12: ...st edge guide to the width needed n Tighten edge guide knob securely DUST NOZZLE KIT See Figure 6 Dust nozzle kit is provided with the saw As shown in the figure theadapterfitsoverthedustchutewhichislocatedon 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 att...

Page 13: ...SS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE 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 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 a...

Page 14: ...tion 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 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...

Page 15: ...low the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser n Unplug the saw ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 14 Always keep correct 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 locate...

Page 16: ...the workpiece while making a cut n Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on your right n Support the workpiece near the cut n Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut n Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made n Place the workpiece with the good side down n Draw a guideline along the desired line of ...

Page 17: ...with the saw Follow these directions to rip cut n Secure the workpiece n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C clamps n Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE See Figure 19 Follow these directions to use the edge guide n Secure the workpiece n Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of ...

Page 18: ...tool could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury n Loosen bevel adjustment knob n Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely 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 be...

Page 19: ...g your circular saw WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start ing causing serious injury n Loosen bevel adjustment knob n Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury LENGTH OF...

Page 20: ...LADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop n Lift the saw from the workpiece n Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leav ing the blade exposed could lead to serious injury WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the p...

Page 21: ...t 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 i...

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Page 24: ...ll 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 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 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PAR...

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