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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

7-1/4 in. LASER CIRCULAR SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED
CSB141LZ

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Page 1: ... 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 CSB141LZ ...

Page 2: ...rranted 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 contacting a service representative at One World Technologies Inc P O Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 by calling 1 800 525 2579 or by logging on to www ryobitools com When you request warranty serv...

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: ...tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator n When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding n Always use blades with correct si...

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: ... injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or 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 seri ous personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious...

Page 7: ...beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or 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 the l...

Page 8: ... before each use If damaged replace 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: ...5 1 5 8 in n Input 120 V 60 Hz AC Only 14 Amps n No Load Speed 5 500 min n Net Weight 11 lbs n Laser Guide Class IIIa 5mW max 650nm SWITCH UPPER BLADE GUARD BASE LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB HANDLE EDGE GUIDE DUST CHUTE EDGE GUIDE KNOB SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON FRONT LASER GUIDE REAR LASER GUIDE LASER GUIDE BUTTON ...

Page 10: ...e screw NOTE Do not run circular saw with spindle lock engaged WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the damaged or missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious per sonal 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...

Page 11: ...ng has been removed replace it be fore placing blade on spindle Failure to do so will prevent blade from tightening properly and could result in serious personal injury n 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 n Check to see that the saw teeth and arrow on the saw ...

Page 12: ...n Tighten edge guide knob securely DUST NOZZLE KIT See Figure 6 The dust nozzle kit directs saw dust away from the operator The adaptor fits over the dust chute which is located on the upper blade guard The nozzle attaches to the adaptor NOTE If you use the nozzle you should always connect it to a standard vacuum hose n Unplug the saw n Lift lower blade guard n Orient adaptor to fit into the dust ...

Page 13: ... cutting n Pocket cutting KICKBACK See Figures 7 9 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 avoid...

Page 14: ...operly before beginning a cut n Use steady even pressure when making a cut Never force a cut n Do not cut warped or wet lumber n Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur WARNING When using the saw always stay alert and exercise con trol Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving SAW BLA...

Page 15: ... ing causing serious injury ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 12 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in 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 located on the upper blade guard To adjust the blade depth n Unplug the...

Page 16: ...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 cut before beg...

Page 17: ...n the workpiece n Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed n Plug the tool into a power supply and press the laser guide button to activate the laser n Start the motor NOTE Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed n Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece NOTE Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting n Once t...

Page 18: ...uide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw 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 20 n Secure the workpiece n Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece n Guide the saw along the edge t...

Page 19: ...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 22 n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece n Start the saw and let the b...

Page 20: ... the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a combination square TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP n Unplug the circular saw n Loosen bevel adjustment knob n Turn set screw 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 ...

Page 21: ...front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed n 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 n Release t...

Page 22: ...the front of the upper blade guard The laser beams can also be realigned in a rotational direction by adjusting the laser barrels NOTE Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in the adjusting process To adjust the front laser laterally n Remove the blade n Plug in the saw n Turn laser on n Rest the front of the base on scrap wor...

Page 23: ...ry n Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut n Check for proper alignment n Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro cedures other than those specified herein could result in hazardous radiation exposure RYLD Complies with 21CFR parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 RYLD Comple con la norma...

Page 24: ...est 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 PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following in...

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