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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SPEED SAW.

Your new Speed Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

CAUTION: 

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new Speed Saw.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your Speed Saw properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SPEED SAW™
SS180

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Summary of Contents for SS180

Page 1: ...rugged trouble free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new Speed Saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your Speed Saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools OPERATOR S MANUAL SPEED SAW SS180 SAVE THIS MANU...

Page 2: ...elds and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can res...

Page 3: ...nts Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn ing the tool on A wrench or a key that is left at tached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times Proper footing and balance en ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa tions Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Use safety equipment Always wear eye ...

Page 4: ...st masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles GENERAL SAFETY RULES CORDLESS TOOL RULES Cordless tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible haz ards when not using your cordless tool or when changing accessories Following this rule will re duce the risk of electric shock fire or serious p...

Page 5: ...proper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 10...

Page 6: ...afety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SYM...

Page 7: ...utting tile NOTE Most of these applications require different types of bits Be sure to use the right sized bit for your tool DANGER Do not cut electrical outlet openings with live electrical wires Do not cut walls that may have live electrical wiring behind them Shut off breakers or remove fuses to disconnect the circuit Always hold the tool by its motor housing Collet 1 4 in 6 4 mm Collet Adaptor...

Page 8: ...circles from 3 5 in 8 9 cm in diameter to 12 in 30 5 cm in diameter ERGONOMIC DESIGN ThedesignofyourSpeedSawprovidesforeasyhandling and maintaining proper control when cutting It has been designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp when operating in different positions or at different angles WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool An...

Page 9: ...ys use the wrench provided To insert bit Insert shank end of bit into collet To remove bit Remove bit once collet nut is loose NOTE The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit bits with 1 4 in 6 35 mm diameter shanks To use bits with 1 8 in 3 16 mm shank bits insert the 1 8 in 3 16 mm adaptor into the 1 4 in 6 35 mm collet Tighten collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the wrench ...

Page 10: ...e cutter REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SPEED SAW WARNING Failure to remove battery pack could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Assemble circle cutter if necessary Refer to AS SEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER previously Remove bit if necessary Refer to INSERTING REMOVING BITS earlier in this manual Place adaptor under depth adjustment ring NOTE Make sure the adaptor fits snugly Place circle cu...

Page 11: ...attery pack aligns with groove in saw s battery port and latches snap in place properly Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components STARTING STOPPING SPEED SAW See Figure 8 Follow these directions when starting and stopping the Speed Saw To start Speed Saw Depress the switch to the I position TostopSpeedSaw DepresstheswitchtotheOposition CAUTION We suggest that you pr...

Page 12: ...T ING DEPTH OF CUT earlier in this manual Loosen pivot point knob Move pivot point knob to desired diameter dimen sion Tighten pivot point knob Start Speed Saw Cut a pilot hole in the center of the intended circle Line up pivot point knob with the lead hole Begin cut applying moderate steady pressure Hold the Speed Saw firmly with one hand and the handle with the other CAUTION Too much force cause...

Page 13: ...eries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they will eventually wear out DO NOT disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could result in serious burn To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following MAINTENANCE Store and charge yo...

Page 14: ... the yellow and green lights continue to remain onanadditional15minutes thebatterypackisdamaged and will not accept charge See Table 1 After normal usage 1 hour of charge time is required to be fully charged A minimum charge time of 1 to 1 1 2 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged tool The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging This is normal and does no...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our Web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number i...

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