Ryobi R18MS184, Original Instructions Manual

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Ŷ Allow the blade assembly to rise to its upper position
where the blade guards are fully closed. Switch off the
motor and allow the blade to come to a complete stop
before removing the workpiece or off-cuts, or before
reaching into the area of the blade.
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set on the product matches the angle to be produced on
the workpiece. Check this on a discarded piece of wood by
using a carpenter’s set or mitre square.
Remove saw blade:
1. Wear gloves when handling saw blade.
Turn off the power and remove the battery pack.
3. Swing back the self-closing guard and hold it.
4. Press spindle lock button and unscrew the blade bolt
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outer flange.
5. Remove the saw blade.
Mount saw blade:
If necessary, clean all parts to be mounted prior to
assembly.
After following the procedure to “Remove Saw Blade”.
1. Wear gloves when handling the saw blade.
Ensure the power is off and the battery pack is removed
3. Swing back the self-closing guard, and hold it.
4. Place the new saw blade. Ensure the rotation direction
on the blade is consistent with the arrow direction on
the blade guard.
5. Place on the flange and blade bolt.
6. Press spindle lock button until it engages, tighten the
blade bolt.
7. Put the self-closing guard down.
Adjust mitre angle:
The mitre angle can be set in the range from 45 degree (left
side) to 45 degree (right side).
1. Loosen the mitre lock knob.
Press mitre detent release lever. Turn the saw table to
desired mitre angle by the mitre lock knob.
3. Tighten the mitre lock knob again.
Adjust bevel angle:
The bevel angle can be set in the range from 0 degree to
45 degrees.
1. Loosen the bevel lock knob.
Tilt the tool arm to desired bevel angle by the handle
3. Hold the tool arm in this position and retighten the bevel
lock knob.
WARNING
The manufacturer strongly recommends that the product
is always securely mounted to a bench top.
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top by four nuts, bolts and washers as instructed, the
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without the possibility of it tipping over. If the product is
not secured properly, the product may over balance when
large bevel angles are selected.
MAINTENANCE
Ŷ Do not modify the product in any way or use accessories
not approved by the manufacturer. Your safety and that
of others may be compromised.
Ŷ Do not use the product if any switches, guards or
other functions does not work as intended. Return to
an authorised service centre for professional repair or
adjustment.
Ŷ Do not make any adjustments whilst the saw blade is
in motion.
Ŷ Always make sure the battery pack has been removed
from the product before making adjustments, lubricating
or when doing any maintenance on the product.
Ŷ Before and after each use, check the product for
damage or broken parts. Keep the product in top
working condition by immediately replacing parts with
spares approved by the manufacturer.
Ŷ The blade has sharp edges and may also remain hot
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protect yourself from personal injury.
Ŷ Clean the saw and its accessories from dust regularly,
especially moving parts including the blade guard.
Use a hand brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust
effectively. Do not use compressed air.
Ŷ To assure safety and reliability, all repairs, including
changing brushes, should be performed by an
authorised service centre.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the blade guard assembly
for cleaning or repair. Damaged guards should not be
used. Return to an authorised service centre for repair
or replacement.
WARNING
For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
Mitre and bevel angle calibration
If mitre and bevel angle calibration are needed, see pages
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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Ŷ When storing the product, remove the battery
pack. Store the product in a secure place that is not
accessible to children.
Ŷ Clean the product using a brush and vacuum cleaner
before storage.
Ŷ If you remove the saw blade or keep spares with
the unit, ensure they are in the original packaging to
prevent injury.
To secure the product prior to movement:
Ŷ The product should be stored at the zero degree mitre
and bevel angle and locked in position. The handle
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