Ryobi PSBCS02, Operator'S Manual

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8 - English
  Install either the 3/8 in. inner blade washer or the 7/16 in.
inner blade washer.
NOTE: This tool can be used with cutting wheels with
3/8 in. or 7/16 in. arbor holes. ALWAYS install the inner
blade washer that matches the cutting wheel.
WARNING:
Install the inner blade washer before placing wheel on
spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since
wheel will not tighten properly.
  Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner wheel washer and outer
wheel washer where they contact the wheel.
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Fit the cutting wheel inside the guard and onto the spindle.
NOTE:
When installing cutting wheels with a 7/16 in. arbor
hole, ensure that the raised portion of the inner blade
washer fits inside the arbor hole.
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Replace the outer wheel washer.
  Depress and hold the spindle lock button, then replace
the wheel screw. Tighten the wheel screw securely by
turning it clockwise.
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Adjust the shoe assembly up or down to set the depth of
cut. Tighten knob to secure in place.
  Return the 4 mm hex key to the storage area.
NOTE: Never use a wheel that is too thick to allow the outer
wheel washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
The wheels provided with this tool have arrows near the center
hole indicating the direction the wheels should rotate when
the tool is in use. Before operating the tool, make sure the
direction of rotation selector is in the appropriate position,
by referring to the
Direction of Rotation Selector
section
later in this manual. Wheels with bidirectional arrows ( )
can be operated in forward or reverse.
WARNING:
Always operate the tool in the correct rotation direction
for the wheel selected.
WARNING:
Always check that the spindle lock button is fully released
before switching on the tool.
INSTALLING CUTTING WHEEL
See Figures 2 - 3, page 13.
DANGER:
Use ONLY Type 1 straight or cut-off wheels (such as the
ones provided with this product). Never attach a Type 27
grinding wheel to this tool. Use for any other purpose is
not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result
in serious injury.
WARNING:
A 3 in. wheel is the maximum wheel capacity of the tool.
Never use a wheel that is too thick to allow outer wheel
washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger
cutting wheels will come in contact with the wheel guard,
while thicker wheels will prevent wheel screw from secur-
ing wheel on spindle. Either of these situations could
result in a serious accident.
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Remove the battery pack from the tool.
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Select an appropriate cutting wheel.
NOTE: A metal cutting wheel, abrasive cutting wheel, and
tile cutting wheel are provided.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, only use the proper wheels
made for this tool. Never use any type of toothed saw
blade.
  Inspect the wheel for defects such as cracks, chipping,
and correct speed rating. If defects are found or the speed
rating is not equal to or greater than 20,100 /min., do not
use. Select another wheel.
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Remove the 4 mm hex key from the storage area.
  Loosen the knob on the back of the wheel guard and slide
the shoe assembly to its lowest position.
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Place the tool on its side with the guard facing up.
  Depress and hold the spindle lock button and remove the
wheel screw and outer wheel washer.
NOTE: Turn the wheel screw counterclockwise to remove.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the tool with spindle lock engaged.
ASSEMBLY