Operating The Saw - Ryobi CSB143LZ Manual Del Operador

OPERATING THE SAw

See Figures 13 - 15, pages 17 - 18.
It is important to understand the correct method for operating
the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct
and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
wARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper
control of the saw, by holding the saw with both hands.
Loss of control could cause an accident 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.
wARNING:
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control which could cause possible
serious injury.
To make the best possible cut:
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut.
 Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to
your side.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut.
 Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported,
not the "cut off" piece.
 Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
 Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
DANGER:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut,
release the switch immediately and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Unplug the saw and reposition
the cord to prevent it from hanging up again.
OPERATION
DANGER:
Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in serious
injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it
replaced before using the saw again.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in 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.
USING AN EDGE GUIDE
See Figures 16 - 17, page 18.
Use the edge guide provided when making long or wide rip
cuts with the saw.
To install the edge guide:
 Unplug the saw.
 Place edge guide through slots in base.
 Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten edge guide lock knob securely.
To use the edge guide:
 Secure the workpiece.
 Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
 Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for the cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent
the blade from binding in the cut.
TO RIP CUT wITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 18, page 18.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.
 Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
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