Ryobi C358 Saw User Manual
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1. MACHINE BASE ADJUSTABLE MATERIAL TO BE CUT the wheel to build up to full speed before letting it come into contact with the material to be cut Once it reaches full speed slowly lower the handle of the machine arm until the cut off wheel comes in contact with the material being cut Continue to use steady and even pressure to obtain a uniform cut through the workpiece Never force the wheel into the material being cut When the cut is complete release the switch trigger and allow the wheel to stop rotating before raising the wheel out of workpiece A WARNING Do not touch the cut material until it cools or you can be burned Failure to heed this warning could result in seri ous personal injury MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask 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 parts2. Angle cccscccccsseessseeesseees Right 45 Left 45 MACHINE SWITCH TRIGGER SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WHEEL GUARD ADJUSTABLE A N sg ADI ats Sel 1G D I gt K i VISE SCREW a SS TAN U VISE CRANK HANDLE MACHINE BASE TRANSPORT CHAIN KNOW YOUR CUT OFF MACHINE See Figures 2 3 Before attempting to use your machine familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements MOTOR This machine has a strong motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs It also has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing 14 in ABRASIVE WHEEL A 14 in abrasive wheel is included with the cut off machine It will cut materials up to 5 in thick or 8 in wide depending upon the thickness or width of the material and the setting at which the cut is being made 14 in ABRASIVE WHEEL E Vise Clamp Angle cccsceeereees Right 45 Left 45 E Maximum Cutting Capacities Round Pipe cceeececeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 in outside diameter Angle Stock eec 6 1 2 in wide x 3 5 16 in tall Flat Metal StoCK cceeeeeteeeeeeee 2 1 2 in x 9 1 2 in WRENCH STORAGE QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER WRENCH SELF RETRACTING LOWER WHEEL GUARD The lower wheel guard provides protection from each side of the wheel It retracts over the upper wheel guard as the wheel is lowered into the workpiece SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON A spindle lock butt
3. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from wheel Do not reach underneath work or around or under the wheel while the wheel is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material while wheel is moving ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG MATERIAL To minimize risk of tipping machine always support long material BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE ALWAYS USE THE VISE CLAMP to secure the material NEVER TOUCH WHEEL or other moving parts during use NEVER START THE CUT OFF MACHINE WHEN THE WHEEL IS IN CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL NEVER cut more than one piece of material at a time DO NOT STACK more than one piece of material on the machine base at a time NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND Always secure the material to be cut in the vise NEVER hand hold a piece of material Material will become very hot while being cut NEVER reach behind under or within three inches of the wheel and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason NEVER reach to pick up a piece of material a piece of scrap or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the wheel AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel ALWAYS make sure you have good balance NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the wheel
4. NOTE Bolt has right hand threads Turn bolt counter clockwise to loosen E Remove outer washer outer flange spacer and wheel Do not remove inner flange or inner washer Removal of these two parts are not required for wheel changes HEX HEAD SPACER OUTER BOLT FLANGE A WARNING If inner flange or inner washer has been removed replace Fig 5 both before placing wheel on spacer and wheel arbor Failure to do so could cause an accident since wheel will not tighten properly WARNING Do not overtighten hex head bolt Overtightening can cause the new wheel to crack resulting in premature TO INSTALL failure and possible serious personal injury See Figure 5 m Unplug the cut off machine MOUNT TO A METAL WORK SURFACE m Inspect the replacement wheel for defects such as cracks Three predrilled holes are provided in the machine s base for chipping and correct speed rating If defects are found mounting to a metal work surface Use proper length 3 8 in or the speed rating is not greater than 3 900 rpm donot diameter bolts nuts and washers for mounting hardware use Select another wheel not included E Clean debris from the inner washer and inner flange m Place new wheel over spacer then place both on wheel arbor against inner flange E Clean outer flange then align flats with flats on wheel arbor and slide it onto arbor until it is flush against wheel E Place the recessed side of the outer washer ag
5. 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 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 E Class II Construction Double insulated construction Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute 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 safety glasses with side shields or 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 wheel will result in serious personal injury Eye Protection Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface SYMBOLS
6. a shorter extension cord 6 Switch is defective 6 Have the switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center Motor stalls blows fuses or trips 1 Switch is defective 1 Have the switch replaced at your circuit breakers nearest authorized service center 2 Voltage from source is low 2 Request a voltage check from the power company 3 Fuses or circuit breakers are 3 Have an electrician replace with a wrong size or defective 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker Motor overheats 1 Motor is overloaded 1 Request a voltage check from the power company 2 Wheel is being fed into work too fast 2 Feed wheel into work slower Machine is noisy when running 1 Motor needs attention 1 Have the motor checked at your nearest authorized service center Wheel hits table 1 Wheel not properly installed 1 See Removal and Installation of Wheel section 2 Depth stop setting incorrect 2 Adjust the depth stop See Depth Stop section Wheel does not cut through 1 Depth stop setting incorrect 1 Adjust the depth stop See Depth workpiece Stop section 2 Wheel worn too much 2 Replace with a new 14 in abrasive cut off wheel 3 Incorrect cutting operation 3 See Cut Off section Machine vibrates or shakes 1 Wheel is out of round 1 Replace wheel excessively 2 Wheel is chipped 2 Replace wheel 3 Wheel is loose 3 Tighten wheel bolt on arbor 4 Machine is not secure 4 Check and tighten all
7. angle needed E Retighten hex head bolts securing fence E Return hex wrench to its storage area in base A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten hex head bolts securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the workpiece while mak ing a cut m Place the workpiece flat on the machine base with one surface securely against the adjustable fence E Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of the abrasive wheel E Push in the vise crank handle to set the vise clamp against the workpiece Turn the vise crank handle 1 2 to 1 turn clockwise to securely clamp the workpiece to the fence A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands at least 3 in from wheel m When cutting long pieces support the opposite end of the material with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the machine base A warnine Never perform any cutting operation freehand without placing workpiece in the vise Material will get hot during cutting operation Keep hands off of metal being cut to avoid serious personal injury E Before turning on machine perform a dry run of the cut ting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Start the machine by grasping the handle and fully squeezing the switch trigger Allow several seconds for 17 MACHINE SWITCH TRIGGER ADJUSTABLE MATERIAL TO BE CUT VISE CRANK HANDLE
8. assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other E Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube E Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace E Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten BRUSH CAP BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH ASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Machine does not start a CAUSE Power cord not plugged in SOLUTION 4 Plug in cord 2 Power cord is damaged 2 Have the cord replaced at your nearest authorized service center 3 Circuit breaker is tripped 3 Reset circuit breaker 4 Circuit fuse is blown 4 Replace circuit fuse 5 Switch is damaged or burned out 5 Have the switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center and request a voltage check from the power company Motor does not reach full speed or 1 Voltage from power source is low 1 Request a voltage check from the power power company 2 Circuit is overloaded 2 Test on a different circuit or without anything else on circuit 3 Motor burned out 3 Have tool serviced request voltage check from the power company 4 Fuses or circuit breakers are 4 Have an electrician replace with a wrong size 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker 5 Extension cord is too long 5 Use
9. bolt The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 14 in abrasive wheel provided with the cut off machine When the diameter of the wheel has been reduced due to wear it may be necessary to adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity When a new abrasive wheel is installed it is necessary to check the clearance of the wheel to the machine base support 14 VISE CRANK HANDLE VISE CLAMP QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER WITH THREADS NOT ENGAGED QUICK LOCK eg RELEASE LEVER WITH THREADS ENGAGED m Si DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 11 E Unplug the cut off machine E Loosen depth stop bolt that is against the machine base The depth stop is lowered by turning depth stop bolt clock wise and raised by turning bolt counterclockwise By pressing down on the machine arm lower the wheel and check clearance and maximum cutting distance distance from adjustable stationary vise where wheel enters to front of machine base slot Adjust if necessary ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Do not start the abrasive cut off machine without check ing for interference between the wheel and the machine base support Damage may result to the wheel if it strikes the machine base support during operation of the machine E Tighten the depth stop bolt with the hex wrench provided A WARNING Cutting steel will cause sparks Do not operate in the presence of combustible or flammable mater
10. to stop rotating before raising wheel guard or removing material DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY This could cause the wheel to loosen and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the wheel to come to a complete stop Disconnect your cut off machine from the power supply and securely retighten the wheel arbor bolt after checking the wheel for damage WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RIDGID REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage NEVER leave the cut off machine unattended while connected to a power source IF ANY PART OF THIS CUT OFF MACHINE IS MISSING or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component fail to perform properly shut off the power switch remove the machine plug from the power source and have damaged missing or failed parts replaced before resuming operation MAKE SURE THE CUT OFF WHEEL IS SECURELY MOUNTED as described in the operating instructions before connecting the tool to a power supply Do not tighten wheel excessively since this can cause cracks CHECK THE WHEEL FOR FISSURES AND CRACKS and test for normal operation prior to use ONLY USE A CUT OFF WHEEL RATED FOR 3900 RPM OR GREATER and manufactured in compliance with ANSI B7 1 Always store wheels in a dry place with little temperature variation SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ALWAYS EASE THE ABRASIVE WHEEL AGAINST THE MATERIAL when starting to cu
11. use the vise on the cut off machine to prevent accidents that could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel Doing so may cause an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury MACHINE ARM SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK ON BUTTON Sgi 1 MATERIAL MACHINE BASE MATERIAL TO BE CUT A WARNING Large circular or irregularly shaped material may require additional means of clamping to be secured in place adequately for cutting Also use blocks to hold material securely Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid accidental start up of the cut off machine always make sure switch is off and lock on feature is disengaged before connecting to power source Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury OPERATION CUT OFF See Figures 14 15 A cut off is made by cutting across the width of the workpiece A straight crosscut is made with the adjustable fence set at the zero degree position Angled cut offs are made with the adjustable fence set at some angle other than zero To cut with the cut off machine E Firmly secure the material to be cut using the machine s vise adjustable fence and vise clamp E Using the hex wrench supplied loosen the hex head bolts securing the fence See Figures 14 and 15 E Rotate the adjustable fence to the
12. Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materi als However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required A WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs with the exception of the externally accessible brushes should be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16 Your cut off machine has externally accessible brush as semblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required E Unplug the cut off machine A WARNING Failure to unplug cut off machine could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury E Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap E Remove brush
13. E TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD ISIN GOOD CONDITION When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing
14. ENCE VISE CLAMP 10 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your tool m Hex Wrench E Operator s Manual E Warranty Registration HEX WRENCH Fig 4 A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled A WARNING m Carefully lift machine from the carton by the carrying Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso handle and the machine base and place it on a level ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such work surface alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury lift with hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal your legs not your back and get help when needed injury E This machine has been shipped with the machine arm secured in the down position To release the machine arm push down on the top of the machine arm and unhook A WARNING the transport chain Do not connect to power supply until assembly is E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or complete Failure to comply could result in accidental damage occurred during shipping starting and possible serious personal injury E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E The machine is factory set for accurate cutting After A WARNIN
15. G assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influ A 14 in wheel is the maximum wheel capacity of your enced the settings refer to specific procedures explained cut off machine Never use a wheel that is too thick to in this manual allow outer flange to engage with the flats on the spindle m if any parts are damaged or missing please call Larger wheels will come in contact with the wheel guards 4 800 525 2579 for assistance while thicker wheels will prevent the bolt from secur ing the wheel on the spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury 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 11 ASSEMBLY REMOVAL INSTALLATION OF WHEEL TO REMOVE See Figure 5 E Unplug the cut off machine m Push down on machine arm and remove transport chain from hook on motor housing to release machine arm E Raise machine arm to its full raised position Be cautious when raising machine arm is spring loaded 74 FLANGE 14 in 5 ABRASIVE E Rotate lower wheel guard upward exposing the hex head WHEEL bolt that secures abrasive wheel to wheel arbor E Depress the spindle lock button and rotate bolt until spindle locks preventing shaft from rotating L OUTER E Using the hex wrench provided loosen and remove W CAN WASHER bolt i
16. OPERATOR S MANUAL 14 in Abrasive Cut Off Machine C358 Your cut off machine has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS IntrOGUC ON EEEn ET TET E T E T A A TTE 2 General safety Rules o mirre eee Bea E E ee A a ible hte ee itch AT 3 4 Specific Safety Rules a sc ache aiieeeniiniiedaneeee EA EATA AASE AAEE EVAAA EAE ENE AAE REAA EA PAA AEAEE seed at aged EAEAN 4 5 ET ASLE A E E EE EEEN AEE E E E E N A EEA 6 7 Are EEE E E AE A E A E ET 8 Feature Si aa aaa a a aaa ea aa aaa ae a Gent ede v aa eves N aaa araoa a aaa a eno eed 9 10 ole A naa AREFE EET ETETE E AE E AEEA TE 11 ASSOMDIV nuin E A ae tliat Naa 11 15 Ool Ieee pa AE a E A E E E E A E T 15 17 Maintenance merme a a E a E aaae ath eaa aaea aa a e a aAa aa Nea eTEN 18 TrOUDIOSNOOTING s naerenn A N eae a E ai aa aia Aa an his 19 Parts Ordering Sanvi nurani eed eeeetethe ve elev A ati end ete the a eee nie eee 20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF CUT OFF WHEELS AND ANSI B7 1 can be obtained by writing to GRINDING WHEEL IN
17. S NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OILAND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USE ONLY CORRECT WHEELS Do notuse wheels with incorrect size holes Never use wheel washers or wheel screws that are defective or incorrect The maximum wheel capacity of your cut off machine is 14 in DO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE S WHEEL GUARDS Never operate the machine with any guard or cover removed
18. STITUTE 30200 Detroit Road Cleveland OH 44145 1967 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the cut off machine s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or material on the machine while it is in operation AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORC
19. The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 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 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 f A service we suggest you return the product to your nearest To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic this product until you read thoroughly and understand ing use only identical replacement parts completely the operator s manual Save this operator s 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 2D safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recomm
20. ainst the arbor then insert the hex head bolt into the threaded end of the wheel arbor E Start threads and turn bolt clockwise to snugly tighten E Depress the spindle lock button and rotate bolt until spindle locks preventing shaft from rotating E Using the hex wrench provided securely tighten hex head bolt NOTE Bolt has right hand threads Turn bolt clockwise to tighten 12 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE FENCE See Figure 6 The adjustable fence is located at the rear of the cut off machine As mentioned previously it is used along with the vise clamp to provide a clamp for holding the workpiece securely when making cuts It also makes the cut off machine more versatile The fence can be rotated to obtain cutting angles from 0 to 45 It also can be moved back to allow greater cutting widths in thin stock or forward to allow greater cutting depths in tall or thick stock CUTTING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT See Figures 6 7 E Unplug the cut off machine E Using the hex wrench supplied loosen the two hex head bolts securing adjustable fence See Figure 7 E Rotate fence until the desired angle of cut on the scale is aligned with the indicator in machine base E For precise cuts check the angle of cut for the fence against the abrasive wheel with a protractor bevel square or other similar device E Using the hex wrench supplied securely tighten hex head bolts Return hex wrench to its storage area in base E This wi
21. end Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or oth
22. equipment grounding conduc tor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with out yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces sary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown OER GROUNDED OUTLET Fig 1 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS W pU 120V 60 Hz AC Only 15 Amps M No Load Speed ccccsceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 900 min E Arbor Diameter cccccecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeesesseeaeeaaaes 1in E Wheel Diameter ccccceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneaes 14 in M Net Weight siiis eeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee 37 6 lbs E Fence
23. er obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the machine does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is approximately 3 900 rom This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
24. hardware 5 Work surface is uneven 5 Relocate and secure on a flat 19 surface OPERATOR S MANUAL 14 in Abrasive Cut Off Machine C358 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 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 C358 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 607 10 04
25. ials Failure to heed this warning could result in a fire or serious personal injury As y ey is pk f E 7 DEPTH STOP BOLT TO RAISE OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this cut off machine Never cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this machine Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Never install any wood cutting blade on this machine The cut off machine is properly guarded only for cutting metal with an abrasive wheel Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Cutting most types of metals such as 2 in x 6 in steel framing studs E Cutting hard metal iron stock such as square bar stock and angle iron E Cutting metal tube and pipe stock OPERATION POWER SUPPLY Before o
26. ll secure the fence in place at desired angle See Figure 6 ADJUSTING WIDTH OF CUT See Figures 7 8 E Unplug the cut off machine E To increase the width of cut of the cut off machine use the hex wrench to loosen and remove the hex head bolts and washers securing fence to machine base E Reposition the curved slot of the fence with the threaded hole in back of the machine base E Install a hex head bolt through a lock washer and flat washer into machine base Do not tighten bolt securely E Align remaining fence bolt hole with the middle threaded hole in the machine base E Install hex head bolt through lock washer and flat washer into machine base E Check and adjust fence to desired cutting angle E Using the hex wrench supplied securely tighten hex head bolts Return hex wrench to its storage area in base E This position is good for cutting thin and wide pieces of stock such as flat or angled stock E To increase the height of cut of the cut off machine follow the above procedure except place the rear hex head bolt in the middle threaded hole and the front hex head bolt in the front threaded hole E Check and adjust fence to desired cutting angle f ADJUSTABLE FENCE ADJUSTABLE FENCE oa THREADED HOLE HEX HEAD BOLTS Fig 7 NG S ADJUSTABLE Q FENCE J S HEX HEAD BOLTS Fig 8 ASSEMBLY E Using the hex wrench supplied securely tighten hex head bolts Return hex wrench to it
27. on has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the wheel in the machine from rotating Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing wheel only QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER A quick lock release lever has been provided on the cut off machine This feature allows you to open and close the vise clamp quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle FEATURES VISE CLAMP A vise clamp has been provided with the cut off machine It is located on the end of the vise screw and provides greater control by clamping the material to the fence It also prevents the material from creeping toward the wheel during a cutting operation ADJUSTABLE FENCE The fence on the cut off machine has been provided to sup port the material and provide clamping support to the vise for holding the material securely when making all cuts It is an adjustable fence that has been provided to make the cut off machine more versatile It adjusts from 0 to 45 to the right for making angled cuts The hole pattern allows it to be moved forward when making cuts in tall or thick stock such as square stock or tube stock The hole pattern allows it to be moved back when making cuts in stock that is thin or wide such as angle stock CARRYING HANDLE For convenience when carrying or transporting the cut off machine from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the machine arm as shown in fig
28. or when changing attachments wheels bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting wheel is unintentionally contacted 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 must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DON T ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked WHEELS COAST AFTER TURN OFF GENERAL SAFETY RULE
29. perating the cut off machine check the power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the tool s data plate A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine overheating Common causes of power loss and machine overheating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from the same power source SWITCH TRIGGER To turn the cut off machine ON depress the switch trigger located in the handle portion of the machine arm To turn it OFF release the switch trigger LOCK ON BUTTON To engage the lock on feature depress the switch trigger push in and hold the lock on button located on the side of the handle then release switch trigger Release lock on button and the machine will continue running To release the lock on feature depress the switch trigger and release If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the machine becomes disconnected from power supply or in the event of a power failure disengage the lock on feature immediately CUTTING WITH THE CUT OFF MACHINE See Figures 12 13 A WARNING Do not attempt to cut wood or masonry with this cut off machine Never cut magnesium or magnesium alloy with this machine Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury E To prevent machine movement or tipping during cutting procedure secure cut off machine in place to a work bench or work surface that is also secure A WARNING Always
30. s storage area in base E This position is good for cutting tall and thick pieces of stock such as square or tube stock QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER See Figures 9 10 The quick lock release lever engages the vise clamp to be used along with the fence to provide a vise for securing the workpiece to be cut It also allows you to open and close the vise quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle USING THE QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER AND VISE CLAMP To loosen See Figure 9 E Unplug the cut off machine E Release tension on the vise clamp by rotating the vise crank handle 1 2 to 1 turn counterclockwise Lift up the quick lock release lever as shown in fig ure 9 and pull back on vise crank handle to slide open the vise To tighten See Figure 10 E Unplug the cut off machine E Push the vise crank handle forward to slide the vise clamp against the workpiece Rotate the quick lock release lever forward and push down as shown in figure 10 to engage its threads with the vise screw Rotate the vise crank handle clockwise to tighten the vise clamp against the workpiece DEPTH STOP See Figure 11 The depth stop limits the wheel s downward travel It allows the wheel to go below the machine base enough to maintain full cutting capacities The adjustable depth stop is a bolt threaded into the base at the rear of the machine To adjust the depth stop use the hex wrench supplied to raise or lower the depth stop
31. t A harsh impact can break the wheel BEFORE CUTTING press the trigger switch and allow the cut off wheel to reach full speed MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your cut off machine USE ONLY FLANGES furnished with this cut off machine DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE WHEEL NUT Excessive tightening can cause the whee to crack during operation FREQUENTLY clean dust from beneath the cut off machine A WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION This product has parts such as snap switches receptacles and the like which tend to produce arcs or sparks Therefore when located in a garage the machine should be 18 in above the floor and located in a separate room DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your cut off machine to cause a careless mistake ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury REPLACE A CRACKED WHEEL IMMEDIATELY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also 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
32. ure 3 To transport turn off and unplug the machine then lower machine arm and lock it in the down position Use the transport chain to lock machine arm in the down position LOCK ON MACHINE ARM SWITCH BUTTON TRIGGER LOCK ON BUTTON See Figure 3 The cut off machine is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient when continuous cutting for extended periods of time is required To engage the lock on feature depress switch trigger push in and hold the lock on button located on the side of the handle then release switch trigger Release lock on button and machine will continue running To release lock on feature depress switch trigger and release If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the machine becomes disconnected from power supply disengage the lock on feature immediately TRIGGER LOCK See Figure 4 To prevent unauthorized use of the cut off machine we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock not included through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a shackle up to 1 4 in diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location PADLOCK UPPER WHEEL GUARD X TRIGGER CARRYING LOCK LOWER HANDLE Sa LY RUBBER FEET 3 FENCE BOLTS WHEEL GUARD QUICK LOCK RELEASE LEVER VISE CRANK HANDLE ADJUSTABLE F
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