Ryobi RY6202- Manual

Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Additional Specific Safety Rules Continued ■ Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers orbolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially de- signed for your saw, for optimum performance and safetyof operation. ■ Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback: Kickback is...

Page 7 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, andthe explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings donot by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not sub...

Page 8 KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself withall operating features and safety requirements. Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cutadjustment mechanisms; positive 0 ° bevel stop; spindle lock; and blade wrench s...

Page 9 Fig. 2 IMPORTANT CHARGER INFORMATION The battery pack for this Circular Saw, should be chargedonly with charger provided. The charger part number willbe found on a plate located on the bottom of the charger.Before using the charger, it is extremely important that youfamilarize yourself with t...

Page 10 45 45 50 50 3 0 30 22 22 1 1 2 3 0 45 WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your saw when youare assembling parts, making adjustments, assemblingor removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Re-moving battery pack will prevent accidental starting thatcould cause serious personal injur...

Page 11 45 4 5 50 5 0 30 30 22 22 1 1 2 3 0 45 Fig. 6 BLADE SCREW BLADE WRENCH SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON ■ Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as shown in figure 5. ■ Replace outer blade washer. ■ Depress spindle lock button, then r...

Page 12 KICKBACK See Figure 8. The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerouspractices. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw isdriven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by anyaction which pinches the blade in the wood. WARNING: To avoid kickback, release switch im...

Page 13 ■ When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Neverforce cuts. ■ Do not cut warped or wet lumber. ■ Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keepyour body in a balanced position so as to resist the forcesof kickback should it occur. When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise...

Page 14 TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: ■ Always support your workpiece near the cut. ■ Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your left. ■ Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut. Place your workpiece with its good side down. NOTE: The good side is the side on which appearance is im...

Page 15 TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cutwith the outer blade guide notch on the saw base asshown in figure 17. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut inscrap material along a guideline to determine how much, ifany, the guideline must b...

Page 16 TO BEVEL CUT The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desiredsetting between zero and 50 ° . NOTE: When making cuts at 50 ° , blade should be set at full depth of cut. When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut....

Page 19 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.Use of any other part may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contactwith plastic parts. They contain chemicals t...

983000-191 9 -03 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide allpertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest RyobiAuthorize...