Ryobi CW-1801, Operator'S Manual

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• NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have come to a complete stop.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING: Do not carry a battery-operated tool with a finger on the trigger. Ensure that the
tool is in the off position when sliding-in the battery.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
4. UNPACKING
Your circular saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi Authorised
Service Centre to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate the saw. A blade, blade key, and this operator's
manual are also included.
WARNING:
If any part is missing, do not operate this tool until the missing part has been replaced. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
5. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter 165 mm (6 1/2")
Blade Arbor 16 mm
Cutting Depth at 0° 53.5 mm
Cutting Depth at 45
∞
42 mm
No Load Speed 2,500 min
-1
Motor 18 V DC
6. FEATURES
6.1 KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
Before attempting to use a tool, familiarise yourself with all its operating features and specific safety requirements.
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms, positive 0° bevel stop, spindle lock,
and blade key storage compartment.
Fig. 1:
A. BLADE KEY (5 mm HEX KEY)
B. DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
C. BLADE KEY STORAGE AREA
D. LOCK-OFF BUTTON
E. TRIGGER SWITCH
F. BATTERY PACK
G. UPPER BLADE GUARD
H. LOWER BLADE GUARD LEVER
I.
BASE ASSEMBLY
J. LOWER BLADE GUARD
K. BLADE
L. RIP GUIDE
M. BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT (BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
N. OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE SCREW (WING SCREW)
O. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
6.2 APPLICATIONS
(Only use your saw for the purpose listed below)
• Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, panelling).
6.3 TRIGGER SWITCH
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located
on the handle above the trigger switch. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the trigger switch. The lock
resets each time the trigger is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.
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