Ryobi CSB1308- Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure tofollow all instructions listed below can result inelectric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-tered benches and dark areas invi...

Page 3 - Tool Use and Care; Service; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws

Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Personal Safety (continued) ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches beforeturning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is leftattached to a rotating part of the tool may result inpersonal injury. ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Proper footing a...

Page 4 - Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback

Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws(continued) ■ Always observe that the lower guard is coveringthe blade before placing saw down on bench orfloor. An unprotected, coasting blade will causethe saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in itspath. Be aware of the tim...

Page 5 - Additional Rules for Safe Operation

Page 5 Additional Rules for Safe Operation ■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manualcarefully. Learn its applications and limitations,as well as the specific potential hazards relatedto this tool. Following this rule will reduce the riskof electric shock, fire or serious injury. ■ Always wear s...

Page 6 - FEATURES; APPLICATIONS

Page 6 45 0 KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until themissing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could resultin possible serio...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

Page 7 ASSEMBLY ■ Carefully remove the saw and accessories from box.Make sure all items listed in the Packing List are included. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefullyinspected and satisfactorily operated saw. ■ Examine all parts and accessories to make sure that nobreakage h...

Page 8 - SAW BLADES

Page 8 ASSEMBLY ■ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner flange bushing and outerblade washer ("D" washer) where they contact blade. WARNING: If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace itbefore placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so couldcause an accident since blade will not tighten prope...

Page 9 - RIGHT; OPERATION; WRONG; KICKBACK

Page 9 RIGHT OPERATION Fig. 6 WRONG CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING = BLADE EXPOSED 1/4 in. OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig. 5 WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have readthoroughly and understand completely all instructions,safety rules, etc., contained in this manual. Failure...

Page 10 - STARTING A CUT; TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:

Page 10 RIGHT WRONG DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct bladedepth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below thematerial to be cut. More blade depth will increase the chanceof kickback and cause the cut to be rough. TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH ■ Unplug y...

Page 12 - TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT

Page 12 45 0 ALTERNATE METHOD FOR RIP CUTTING 45 45 0 45 0 OPERATION TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT See Figure 14. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cutwith the outer blade guide notch on the saw base (as shownin Figure 14) and view the blade through the viewing window.Since blade thic...

Page 13 - TO BEVEL CUT

Page 13 0 15 30 45 51.5 OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 17 and 18. The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desiredsetting between zero and 51.5 degrees. There is a windowin the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line ofcut. See Figure 17. Align your line of cut with the in...

Page 14 - POSITIVE 0

Page 14 51.5 4 5 30 45 0 15 OPERATION LENGTH OF CUT SCALE Fig. 19 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTMENT SCREW POSITIVE 0˚ BEVEL STOP HEX NUT COMBINATION SQUARE SAW BLADE Fig. 20 POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 19. Your saw has a positive 0 ° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 ° angl...

Page 15 - TO POCKET CUT

Page 15 TO POCKET CUT See Figure 21. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making apocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other settingcan result in loss of control of your saw possibly causingserious injury. Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct bladedepth setting...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; DOUBLE INSULATION

Page 16 MAINTENANCE DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wiregrounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolatedfrom the internal metal motor components with protectinginsulation. Double insulated tools...

Page 17 - NOTES

Page 18 - RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW – MODEL NUMBER CSB1308

RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW – MODEL NUMBER CSB1308 Page 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 15 26 17 29 41 33 (Optional) 31 32 30 34 35 32 31 36 37 38 39 40 (Optional) 42 43 15 15 44 44 45 45 47 48 49 43 15 50 16 46 51

Page 19 - PARTS LIST

Page 19 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding yourCIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 982424-001 Cord Ta...

Page 20 - DOUBLE INSULATED; • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; Ryobi Technologies Inc.; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION

972000-831 OPERATOR'S MANUAL7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Circular SawModel CSB1308 DOUBLE INSULATED • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts orservice, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure toprovide all pertinent facts when you ...