Ryobi PGC21B, Operator'S Manual

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Page 10 — English
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR FLOORING SAW
See Figure 1, page 16.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
5-1/2 in. BLADE
A 5-1/2 in. blade is included with the saw. It will cut materials
up to 3/4 in. thick.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS (FOR USE WITH RIP
CUTS)
Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back
toward the operator. The teeth on the anti-kickback pawls
point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should
be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the
workpiece to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kick-
back.
BLADE GUARD
Always keep the blade guard down and over the saw blade
for all cuts.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the
wrench is a Phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex
key. Use the hex key when installing or removing blade and
the phillips when removing or loosening screws. A storage
area for the blade wrench is located under the saw’s table.
CARRYING HANDLE
For convenience when carrying or transporting the saw from
one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided
on the side of the saw.
DUST BAG /DUST EXHAUST OUTLET
A dust exhaust outlet makes dustless cutting possible by
blowing the dust away from the user. A dust bag is provided
to attach to the dust exhaust outlet or the outlet can be con-
nected to a dust collection system or 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm)
shop vacuum hose.
FENCE LOCK KNOB
With the locator pin in place, the fence lock knob locks the
fence to the table at the desired cutting angle.
MITER/CROSS CUT FENCE
The miter/cross cut fence attaches to the saw table and is
used for straight or angled cuts. It is stored on the underside
of the saw table.
RIP CUT FENCE
The rip fence attaches to the table and is used for straight
cuts. It is stored on the underside of the saw table.
RIP GROOVE
The rip fence guide pins ride in the rip groove on the saw
table to secure the fence in place when making rip cuts.
RIVING KNIFE
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps
keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.
SLIDE LOCK LEVER
The slide lock lever locks and unlocks the sliding feature
of this tool.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button locks the spindle and stops the
blade from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while
installing, changing, or removing blade.
SWITCH TRIGGER
The saw will not start until you depress the trigger lockout
lever and squeeze the switch trigger. To prevent unauthor-
ized use of the flooring saw, remove the battery and lock
the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a
padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch trigger
and make certain the switch is inoperable.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter ...................................................... 5-1/2 in.
Blade Arbor .............................................................. 3/8 in.
Rip Capacity .................................................................8 in.
Miter Capacity ..............................10 in. at 45° / 15 in. at 0°
Cross Cut Capacity ........................................10 in. / 15 in.
Maximum Cutting Depth ...........................................3/4 in.
Input ...................................................................18 Volt DC
No Load Speed ........................................6000/min. (RPM)