Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P501 Ryobi
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 5-1/2 in., 18 VOL T CIRCULAR SA W P501 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our circular saw has been engineer ed and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance.
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .....................................
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Ke ep y ou r wo rk ar ea cl e an an d w el l li t.
4 5 n DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw , they cannot be cut by the blade. n Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
4 5 n Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Lar ge panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. n Do not use dull or damaged blade.
6 7 n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
8 9 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
8 9 LOCK-OFF BUTTON FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ..................................................................18 V olt DC Blade Diameter ...................................................... 5-1/2 in. Blade Arbor ..............
10 11 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Safety Rules. SWITCH TRIGGER The saw has a conveniently located switch trigger on the underside of the handle.
10 11 4 5 4 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 0 4 5 4 5 45 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 0 4 5 ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING THE BLADE See Figure 2. WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw . Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
12 13 OPERA TION CHARGING A COOL BA TTERY P ACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on char ger will come on. NOTE: If the charger does not char ge the battery pack und er normal cir cum stan ces, re turn both the batte ry pack and char ger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check.
12 13 13 OPERA TION CHARGING A HOT BA TTERY P ACK When using the tool continuously , the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. Y ou should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to rechar ge.
14 15 OPERA TION Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 INCORRECT SUPPORT CORRECT SUPPORT KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = BLADE EXPOSED 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition.
14 15 OPERA TION SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut ef ficiently if they ar e not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
16 17 OPERA TION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 12. Always keep correct blade depth setting. The corr ect blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough.
16 17 4 5 4 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 OPERA TION OPERA TING THE SAW See Figures 13 - 15. It is important to understand the corr ect method for operat- ing the saw . Refer to the figures in this section to lear n the correct and incorr ect ways for handling the saw .
18 19 0 4 1 45 1 2 3 4 5 45 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 16. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base.
18 19 Fig. 21 2 3 1 4 5 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 3 0 2 3 1 4 5 0 1 5 4 5 5 0 3 0 0 4 1 45 1 2 3 OPERA TION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 19 - 21. n Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
20 21 4 5 4 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2 OPERA TION n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. n Lift the saw from the workpiece. n Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw . WARNING: Neve r tie the lowe r blade guar d in a raise d positio n.
20 21 1 2 4 5 0 0 1 5 2 2 3 0 4 5 5 0 Fig. 23 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB BLADE CARPENTER'S SQUARE ADJUSTMENT SCREW HEX NUT POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the bat- tery pack is removed from tool and the switch is in the OFF position.
22 23 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
22 23 NOTES.
24 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com 983000-575 12-04 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your near est Ryobi Authorized Service Center .
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