Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invi...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator. n Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work wh...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
5 n An extension cord should not be used unlessabsolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a n...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 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. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands S...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme 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 repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Switch.........................................................................
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
9 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 HANDLE PIVOT POINT KNOB WRENCH TAB SCREW NUT ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sur...
Page 10 - ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER; APPLICATIONS
10 ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 4. n Remove Battery Pack From speed saw. n Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “Assembling Circle Cutter.” n Remove bit if necessary. Refer to “Inserting/Removing Bits” in this manual. n Place adaptor under depth adjustment ring. NOTE: Make sure the ad...
Page 11 - OPERATION; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
11 OPERATION Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may indicate a defective battery pack and should be replaced. n After normal usage...
Page 13 - USING CIRCLE CUTTER
13 USING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 9. n Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “Assembling Circle Cutter” in this manual. n Attach circle cutter to speed saw if necessary. Refer to “Attaching Circle Cutter” in this manual. n Adjust depth of cut if necessary. Refer to “Adjusting Depth Of Cut” i...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS
14 WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when making adjust-ments. INSERTING/REMOVING BITS See Figure 10. n Remove battery pack from speed saw. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always a...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; BITS
15 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. If operation is dusty, als...
Page 16 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RYOBI 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 983000-512 6-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your neares...