Ryobi R18MS184, Original Instructions Manual

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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
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damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
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as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
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TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
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or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
Ŷ Risk of contact with uncovered parts of the rotating saw
blade
Ŷ Kick-back of workpieces or parts of workpieces due to
improper adjustment or handling
Ŷ Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw blade
Ŷ Damage to the respiratory system
NOTE: Wear respiratory protection masks containing
filters appropriate to the materials being worked.
Ensure adequate workplace ventilation. Do not eat,
drink or smoke in the work area.
Ŷ Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not
worn.
WARNING
Dust from certain paints, coatings and materials may
cause irritation or allergic reactions to the respiratory
system. Dust from wood such as oak, beech, MDF and
others are carcinogenic. Material containing asbestos
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specialist operators.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 9.
1. Handle, insulated gripping surface
Power switch
3. Spindle lock button
4. Lower guard
5. Main fence
6. Turntable
7. Table insert
8. Mitre detent release lever
9. Mitre lock knob
10. Battery pack
11. Upper guard
Switch lock-off lever
13. Clamp
14. Sliding fence
15. Mounting hole
16. Screws for locking main fence
17.
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18. Screws for adjusting 45º bevel angle limit stop
19. Bevel angle lock knob
Anti-tip bar
Dust bag
Screws for adjusting 0º bevel angle limit stop
Screw for locking the sliding fence
Outer flange
Saw blade
OPERATION
The product features a moving saw blade that can be set
at various angles by the operator when cutting a workpiece
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be operated by only one person to prevent unintentional
contact with the moving saw blade.
The principles for safe operation of the product are as
follows:
Ŷ Maintain saw, blades and work area in good condition.
Ŷ Secure the mitre saw base to a sturdy work bench.
The product may move and tip if it is not adequately
secured.
Ŷ Set up and lock the cutting angles and depth before
making the cut.
Ŷ Secure the workpiece to the mitre saw base. Use the
clamp provided and, where necessary, use additional
clamps or holding mechanisms to prevent unintentional
movement of the workpiece while cutting.
Ɣ Check that the operation of the blade guards are not
restricted by the position of the workpiece.
Ɣ Ensure that the fence and other parts of the product
will not be cut as the blade lowers to the cutting
position.
Ŷ Start the motor and allow the blade to reach full speed
before slowly lowering it to cut the workpiece.
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