Ryobi CW-1801, Operator'S Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
Your circular saw has many features to optimise your cutting operations. Safety, performance and dependability have been
given top priority in the design of this tool making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING:
Look for this symbol which points out important safety precautions. It is used to attract your attention. Your safety is
at risk!!!
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new circular saw. Pay close attention
to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your circular saw properly and only for what it
is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
2. ACCESSORIES
The following recommended accessories were available at the time this manual was printed.
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165mm (6 1/2") thin kerf blade
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before you start using your tool, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face dust mask when needed. We recommend a safety mask for
use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
3. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS TOOL
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. Pay careful attention to the safety
symbols and accompanying explanations. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions scrupulously to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions scrupulously to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions scrupulously to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE: Gives you information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNS ON PRODUCT
Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Do not use this machine in damp weather conditions!
Risk of cut or shock - keep hands away from the blade.
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