Ryobi P500 User's Manual
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1. precautions as given below E Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken E When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding E When restarting a saw in the workpiece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK Large 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 Do not use dull or damaged blade Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction blade binding and KICKBACK Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it may cause binding and KICKBACK Use extra caution when making a Pocke2. TOOL USE AND CARE m Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup port the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control E Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed E Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired E Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjust ments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally E Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users m When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire E Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control E Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If dam
3. allow the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser 16 TO RAISE ASSEMBLY TO TIGHTEN TO LOWER SAW DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB TO LOOSEN LASER GUIDE SWITCH ON OFF A O j o WU gt l l Eh V pr yj A Q d OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 14 16 It is important to understand the correct method for operat ing the saw Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw A WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an ac cident resulting in possible serious injury DANGER When lifting the saw from the workpiece the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down To make the best possible cut follow these helpful hints E Hold the saw firmly with both hands E Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut E Support the workpiece so that the cut kerf is always to your side Support the workpiece near the cut E Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut E Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported not the cut off piece E Place the workpiece with the good side down E Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginni
4. a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging This is normal and does not indicate a problem Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold They will work best at normal room temperature NOTE The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F When batteries become fully charged unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously the batteries in the battery pack will become hot You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED After 30 minutes reinsert the battery pack in the charger If the green LED continues to remain on return battery pack to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for checking or replacing NOTE This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot It does not occur under normal circumstances Refer to CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batter ies If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances return both the battery pack and charger to
5. have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES E Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance A WARNING at all times Proper footing and balance enable better READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Fail control of the tool in unexpected situations ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in m Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire Use battery only with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK P100 CHARGER P110 P500 130255004 1423701 140237023 130224028 or
6. in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury A CAUTION Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Check the guard for correct operation before each use The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position If you drop the saw check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse STARTING STOPPING THE SAW LOCK OFF BUTTON See Figure 11 See Figure 11 To start the saw Depress the switch trigger The lock off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting The lock off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger The lock off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released A WARNING NOTE You can depress the lock off button from either the The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before left or right side Always let the blade reach full speed then guide the saw into the workpiece it reaches full speed could cause the saw to kickback towards you resulting in serious injury To stop the saw Release the switch trigger After you release the switch trigger allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving 15 OPERATION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 12 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not e
7. making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury A WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leav ing the blade exposed could lead to serious injury E Adjust the bevel setting to zero E Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting LOWER BLADE E Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade GUARD HANDLE guard handle NOTE Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury E Hold the lower blade guard by the handle E Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece E Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed E Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut muy t fy mim A WARNING Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting LOWER BLADE GUARD Fig 23 Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to POCKET CUT climb up on the workpiece and back toward you 20 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the bat tery pack is removed from tool and the switch is in the OFF position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP See Figure 24 The saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 angle of the saw blade when making 9
8. reach underneath the work The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work Check lower guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally dropped lower guard may be bent Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part in all angles and depths of cut Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be serviced before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower guard by retracting handle As soon as blade enters the material lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of con
9. 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 e 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 in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER P500 e SERIAL NUMBER 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 496 7 05
10. 0 cuts CHECKING POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP E Place the saw in an upside down position on a work bench E Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter s square ADJUSTING POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP E Loosen bevel adjustment knob E Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade E Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 25 NOTE Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in the adjusting process E Make sure the laser is turned off Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base Turn the laser on Loosen the screw inside the laser Rest the front of the base on a scrap workpiece Adjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving the laser guide left or right Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw Replace the laser cover Check for proper alignment Repeat as necessary until the laser is aligned 21 ADJUSTMENT BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP CARPENTER S SQUARE LONG EDGE OF BASE PENCIL LINE MAI
11. 140237021 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the charger Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords may create a fire PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites ac cidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions E Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents E Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations
12. NTENANCE a WARNING aN wer P F void direct eye exposure When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement Max Output lt 1 mw A ee poe Wavelength 650nm parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or Class II laser produci cause prod uct damage Complies with 21CFR parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 April 1 2003 Ryobi Technologies Ine Anderson SC 29625 USA TTC5 6A650 301190001 A WARNING A DANGER Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Laser radiation when open avoid di x shields during power tool operation or when blowing AVOID EXPUGUFE dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask Laser dered nai A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service C
13. OPERATOR S MANUAL 5 1 2 in 18 VOLT LASER CIRCULAR SAW P500 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your laser circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of opera tion and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS WENO GU CUON Aeaee aae e a a a E aa 2 General Safety RUGS e innin E A 3 Specific Safety RuleS ccs ccetinadiden eatin aR ERENER NAE EEEO A eben dager egestas nated ani ees 4 5 Saloy Rules for CHANG Gl cecaniternnesroi nin dteaneteee bined teatedec ea bid bode tes R eats ett eee 6 MD VIMO IS TA EE cast futele ova suacuceavyasanece sah cates T cess tutilecesiuscnceans cots seal se AE cececedte cies tesaguee saccades 7 8 FS ALUMSS o dcreciicetuasuts s onebeed aya eadceueab sexy luna caus auton eos navi eueaeive re ca E E cuees ado hub vay danteteadda 9 10 PASS OUD ses fetile sex svete vagy T A E E E E T E E E E E 10 11 Operatora e Ea aE ae EE E a E a RS 12 20 a a E E E E 21 INVIGIIMTO Mat CC nesnasim s a A lt 4 a a a A a 22 23 PAC CSSSONGS E E AA E A E A E A 23 Parts Ordering S rviCes sc28 ceiek el ti eerie ddd de d aa et ee eda Ue settee eee aes seed eee ce teed 24 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability
14. RAGE Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes LOCK OFF BUTTON The lock off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB The bevel adjustment feature allows you to make bevel cuts of 45 and 90 WIDTH OF CUT SCALE When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of the blade It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade LASER GUIDE The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when turned on ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance PACKING LIST Circular Saw with Laser 5 1 2 in Blade Blade Wrench AAA batteries 2 Lanyard not included in combo Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card 10 A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create access
15. aged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Em Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool E Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Fol lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE E Tool service must be performed only by qualified re pair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury E When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES E 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 Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade but not in line with the saw blade KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards See Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback later Do not
16. alling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood INCORRECT A DANGER SUPPORT Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw Loss of control can lead to serious injury To guard against kickback avoid dangerous practices such as the following E Setting blade depth incorrectly Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece Twisting the blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade E Supporting the workpiece incorrectly m oromga gu CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING BLADE EXPOSED 1 4 in m Cutting warped or wet lumber 6 35 mm OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE E Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool To lessen the chance of kickback follow these safety prac tices E Keep the blade at the correct depth setting The depth setting should not exceed 1 4 in below the material being cut E Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or nail E Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade E Use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades E Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut CORRECT E Use steady even pressure when making a cut Never SUPPORT force a cut E Do not cut warped or wet lumber E Hold the saw
17. aw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle NOTE The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw E Replace the outer blade washer E Depress the spindle lock button then replace the blade screw Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it clockwise E Return the blade wrench to the storage area NOTE Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle REMOVING THE BLADE See Figure 3 E Remove the battery pack from the saw E Remove the blade wrench from the storage area 11 SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Q LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE BLADE WASHER OUTER BLADE WASHER BLADE SCREW Fig 2 SPINDLE LOCK BLADE GUARD LEVER E Position the saw as shown depress the spindle lock button and remove the blade screw by turning it clock wise E Remove the outer blade washer m Remove the blade OPERATION A WARNING CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range the red Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care LED on charger will come on less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury NOTE If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for A WARNING electrical check Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
18. e green LED on the front of the charger comes on NOTE Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged Allow several cycles operation followed by recharging for them to become fully charged 12 Charge the battery pack only with a recommended char ger Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect the charger to the power supply Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger See Figure 4 E Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the charger Normally the red LED on charger will come on This indicates the charger is in fast charging mode Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour then the green LED will come on Green LED on indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in maintenance charge mode NOTE The green LED will remain on until the battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is disconnected from the power supply If both yellow and green LEDs come on this indi cates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack 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 After normal usage
19. ed or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury E Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating E Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Laser Guide Warnings The laser guide radiation used in the Ryobi circular saw is Class Il with maximum lt 1mW and 650nm wavelengths These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness E Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide E The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions E Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the workpiece E Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces Shiny reflective sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for laser use E All repairs should be made by an authoriz
20. ed service representative or the laser manufacturer E Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury E Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual on battery charger battery and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage A CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery charge only nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury or damage Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not abuse cord or charger Never use the cord to carry the charger Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle Damage to the cord or charger cou
21. enter REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES See Figure 26 E Remove the battery pack from the saw Make sure the laser is turned off Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base Remove both AAA batteries Install the two AAA batteries aligning the positives with positives and the negatives with negatives as shown on the inside base of the laser Replace the laser cover E Turn on the laser A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 22 MAINTENANCE BATTERIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel cadmium PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING rechargeable batteries Length of service from each charging To preserve natural resources please will depend on the type of work you are doing recycle or dispose of batteries properly The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide This product contains nickel cadmium maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they batteries Local state or federal laws may will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium bat and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these teries in ordinary trash sata ia when wearing rings and jewelry could Consult your local waste authority for information regarding SSU Nl SENSUS DUN available recycling and or disposal options To obtain t
22. firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur A WARNING When using the saw always stay alert and exercise con trol Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving OPERATION SAW BLADES LOWER BLADE GUARD The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not IS IN UP POSITION kept clean sharp and properly set Using a dull blade will WHEN MAKING A CUT 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 Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these ac cumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 10 The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety Do not alter it for any reason If it becomes damaged do not operate the saw until you BLADE EXPOSED ON have the guard repaired or replaced Always leave guard in UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE operating position when using the saw LOCK OFF BUTTON A DANGER When sawing through work lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work Since blade is exposed on underside of work keep hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming
23. he longest possible battery life we suggest the following 7 A WARNING E Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use Upon removal cover the battery pack s termi nals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not at For battery storagelonger ihar g0 days tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or E Store the battery pack where the temperature is below remove any of its components Nickel cadmium 80 F batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Also E Store battery packs in a discharged condition never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores E 5 1 2 in Thin Kerf Blade A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or ac cessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury 23 OPERATOR S MANUAL 5 1 2 in 18 VOLT LASER CIRCULAR SAW P500 e 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 all pertinent facts when
24. ld occur and create an electric shock hazard Replace damaged cords immediately E Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress This will reduce the risk of accidental falls which could cause injury and damage to the cord which could result in electric shock E Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts E Do not let gasoline oils petroleum based products etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic A WARNING 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 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 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shorting and electric shock If damaged have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise da
25. lds Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOM vesscvssccsseessicesasverysacvesssticessnceaagecveecersneeerensocs 18 Volt DC Charger Input eter Blade Diameter 2 2 ccccceesecceeeeesseeeeeeseseneeeeetees 5 1 2 in Blade Arbon wicciict dinette ckeiedinaieieds 3 8 in No Load SPCC vescssccssscciscavcavescnees seunenssecveeenvenesens Cutting Depth at O ecssccciccseuececeecestie vecstaceeevessnens 1 9 16 in Laser Guide eceeeeeeeeeees Cutting Depth at 46 ceeseeeceeeesseeeeeeenseeeeeees 1 1 8 in GUIDE SCREW WING SCREW BLADE WRENCH 5 mm HEX KEY BLADE WRENCH STORAGE AREA DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WIDTH OF CUT SCALE LOCK OFF BUTTON SWITCH HANDLE TRIGGER Charge Rate cc sccisedeertvedeativinniaviieseadiieciaiidics 4200 min Class Il lt 1mW max 650 nm LASER GUIDE SWITCH LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE LOWER BLADE GUARD FEATURES KNOW YOUR LASER 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 SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turn ing the blade screw NOTE Do not run the circular saw with spindle lock en gaged BLADE WRENCH STO
26. maged in any way Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order Do not disassemble charger Take it to an authorized serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge Risk of electric shock Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To
27. making 45 bevel cuts E Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material E Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51 5 Refer to Adjusting the Bevel Setting next NOTE When making bevel cuts you may need to re adjust the laser See Adjusting the Laser ADJUSTING THE BEVEL SETTING GUIDE NOTCH See Figure 21 E Loosen the bevel adjustment knob E Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach the desired angle setting on the bevel scale MOTOR m Tighten the bevel adjustment knob securely HOUSING A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury MAKING A BEVEL CUT See Figure 22 E Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut BEVEL SCALE Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop ADJUSTMENT Lift the saw from the workpiece KNOB BLADE GUIDE NOTCH Fig 21 BLADE GUARD Fig 22 OPERATION POCKET CUTTING E Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a See Figure 23 complete stop E Lift the saw from the workpiece A WARNING E Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw Always adjust bevel setting to zero before
28. ng your cut E Keep the cord away from the cutting area Always place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece while making a cut 17 CROSS CUTTING RIP CUTTING See Figure 17 When making a cross cut or rip cut align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base Since blade thicknesses vary always make atrial cutin scrap material along a guideline to determine how much if any you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut NOTE The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide RIP CUTTING See Figure 18 Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw m Secure the workpiece E Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C clamps E Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut WIDTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 19 A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of the blade It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade 18 TOP VIEW OF SAW BLADE GUIDE NOTCH GUIDELINE WORKPIECE STRAIGHT C CLAMP WIDTH OF CUT SCALE OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 20 22 BEVEL E Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on ADJUSTMENT KNOB the base when
29. o ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts ASSEMBLY ATTACHING 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 Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from se curing blade on spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident E Remove the battery pack from the saw E Remove the blade wrench 5 mm hex key from the stor age area E Depress the spindle lock button and remove the blade screw and outer blade washer NOTE Turn the blade screw clockwise to remove CAUTION To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock E Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade A WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly E Fit the s
30. ociated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING 0 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 0 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may A result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use service we suggest you return the product to your nearest this product until you read thoroughly and understand AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic completely the operator s manual Save this operator s ing use only identical replacement parts manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shie
31. reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 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 SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION C ee eee e Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface 7 Eye Protection SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk ass
32. t Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired at your nearest authorized service center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repair
33. trol Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing 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 tool live and shock the operator E When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding E Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control m Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolts were specially designed for the saw for optimum performance and safety of operation Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator Ifthe blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
34. with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could re sult in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the following purposes E Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling E Cross Cutting Rip Cutting E Bevel Cutting E Pocket Cutting CAUTION To prevent damage to the battery pack remove the battery pack from the charger immediately if no LED comes on Return the battery pack and charger to your nearest service center for checking or replacing Also if you are removing the battery pack from the charger and no LEDs are on return both the battery pack and the charger to your nearest service center Do not insert another battery pack into the charger A damaged charger may damage a battery pack LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK E Red LED on Fast charging mode E Green LED on Fully charged and in trickle charge mode E Green LED on When battery pack is inserted into charger indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range E Yellow and Green LEDs on Deeply discharged or defective battery pack E No LED on Defective charger or battery pack CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge con dition to prevent possible problems Therefore you should charge it until th
35. xceed 1 4 in below the material being cut More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough For more depth of cut accuracy a scale is located on the upper blade guard E Loosen the depth adjustment knob E Determine the desired depth of cut E Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper blade guard E Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with the notch on the blade guard E Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely USING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 13 A WARNING Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when the tool is not in use Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The laser unit comes from the factory already installed and aligned If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the Adjustments section NOTE Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap to ensure laser is aligned Adjusting the laser may be necessary Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece E Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed E Switch on the laser beam E Install the battery pack into the tool and start the mo tor NOTE Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed E Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece NOTE Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting E Once the cut is complete
36. your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 NOTE The battery pack is shipped in alow charge condition Therefore it must be charged prior to use Refer to page 12 CHARGING BATTERY PACK for charging instructions E Place the battery pack in the saw Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove inside the saw then slide the battery pack into the saw E Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation CAUTION When placing battery pack in the tool be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and latches into place properly Improper installa tion of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 E Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress them to release the battery pack from the saw E Remove battery pack from your saw YELLOW LED GREEN LED BATTERY PACK SHOWN IN CHARGER CHARGER BATTERY PACK 13 OPERATION A WARNING KICKBACK BLADE SET TOO DEEP Battery tools are always in operating condition There fore switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side KICKBACK See Figures 6 9 Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you Blade st
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