Ryobi RY6200 User manual

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW.
Your new cordless circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new cordless circular saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless circular saw properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
5-1/2 in. CORDLESS CIRCULAR
SAW MODEL NO. RY6200
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Diameter 5-1/2 in. (140 mm)
Blade Arbor 3/8 in. (10 mm)
Cutting Depth at 0°1-9/16 in. (40 mm)
Cutting Depth at 45°1-1/8 in. (29 mm)
No Load Speed 3,800 RPM
Motor 14.4 Volt DC
Charge Rate 1 Hour
Charger Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!
Your safety is involved.
The following recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed.
■5-1/2 in. (140 mm) Thin Kerf Blade
ACCESSORIES
Your circular saw has been shipped completely assembled
except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any
parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi
AuthorizedServiceCentertoobtainreplacementpartsbefore
attempting to operate saw. A blade, blade wrench, and this
operator's manual are also included.
UNPACKING
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.
■Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................2
■Accessories ........................................................................................................................2
■Unpacking...........................................................................................................................2
■Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................... 3-6
A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools ...................................................................4
B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger .............................................................. 4-5
C. Important Safety Instructions For Circular Saws ..................................................... 5-6
■Features..............................................................................................................................7
■Operation ...................................................................................................................... 8-17
■Maintenance .....................................................................................................................18
■Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling.....................................................18
■Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING:
Theoperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or 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 shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.

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WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL.Readoperator'smanual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■GUARDAGAINSTELECTRICALSHOCKbyprevent-
ingbodycontactwithgroundedsurfaces.Forexample:
Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
■KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
■AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
■KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.All visitors
shouldwearsafetyglassesandbekeptasafedistance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord.
■STOREIDLETOOLS.Whennotinusetoolsshouldbe
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the
reach of children.
■DON'TFORCETOOL.Itwilldothejobbetterandsafer
at the rate for which it was designed.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SYMBOL MEANING
■USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attach-
ment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool
for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw
should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.
■WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wearloose cloth-
ingor jewelry thatcan getcaught intool's movingparts
and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and
keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.
■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
■PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
■PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wearhearingprotection
during extended periods of operation.
■SECUREWORK.Useclampsoravisetoholdwork.It's
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
■DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
anceatalltimes.Donotusewhilestandingonaladder
or unstable support.
■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at
all times, and clean for best and safest performance.
Followinstructions forlubricating andchangingacces-
sories.
■REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES.Form
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.

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■NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable
liquids, gases, or fumes.
■KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products or any strong solvents to clean your
tool.
■STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
commonsense.Donotoperatetoolwhenyouaretired.
Do not rush.
■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
isdamagedshouldbe properly repaired orreplaced by
anauthorizedservicecenterunlessindicatedelsewhere
in this operator's manual.
■DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ONAND OFF.Havedefectiveswitchesreplacedbyan
authorized service center.
■DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
■CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS
ANDFLOORSCANCAUSETHEBLADEANDMETAL
PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not
touch metal parts when cutting into walls and floors;
grasponlytheinsulatedhandle(s)providedonthetool.
Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and
mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when
cutting into a wall or floor.
■AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY
TOOLS
■Batterytoolsdonothavetobepluggedintoanelectrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in an operating
condition.Beawareofpossiblehazardswhencarrying
your battery tool, when making adjustments to it, or
when changing accessories.
■USE ONLY THE CHARGER AND BATTERY
RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do
notsubstituteanyothercharger.Useofanothercharger
could cause batteries to explode causing possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a
sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
Properlydisposeofadroppedbatteryimmediately.Failure
toheedthis warning canresult in seriouspersonal injury.
■DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR
BATTERIESNEARFIREORHEAT.Theymayexplode.
WARNING:
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To
reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any
cordless product in the presence of open flame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
WARNING:
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid
serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged
battery.
■DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR
WET LOCATION.
■Yourbatterytoolshouldbechargedinalocationwhere
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than
100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
■Underextremeusageortemperatureconditions,battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then
neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets in
your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
■If carrying your battery tool at your side, make sure it is
not running and your finger is not on the switch. Avoid
accidental starting.
■SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER hold
workpiece in your hand or across your legs.
■WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
■SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS.Thismanualcontains
important safety and operating instructions for battery
charger part number 1412001.
■Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionarymarkingsinthismanual,onbatterycharger,
and product using battery charger.
WARNING:
Toreduceriskofinjury,chargeonlynickel-cadmiumtype
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
■Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
■Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
batterychargermanufacturermayresultinariskoffire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
■Toreduceriskofdamagetochargerbodyandcord,pull
by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
■Makesurecord is located sothat it will notbe stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
■Anextensioncordshouldnotbeusedunlessabsolutely
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 Gage
■DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A DAMAGED
CORD OR PLUG. If damaged, have replaced
immediately by a qualified serviceman.
■Donotoperate charger if it has received asharpblow,
beendropped,orotherwisedamagedinanyway;take
it to a qualified serviceman.
■Do not disassemble charger; take it to a authorized
servicemanwhenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrect
reassemblymayresultinariskofelectricshockorfire.
■To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outletbeforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
■Do not use charger in wet or damp conditions.
■Disconnectcharger from powersupplywhen not inuse.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
■KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open.
Checkoperationoflowerbladeguardbeforeeachuse.
Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly
over saw blade.
WARNING:
If saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be
bent,restrictingfullreturn.Iflowerbladeguardorbumper
becomes bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.
■KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blade. Do not reach underneath work
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn off.
■USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
■SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support large
panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 11. When cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the
workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
■LOWER BLADE GUARD.
WARNING:
Iflowerbladeguardmustberaisedtomakeacut, always
raise it with the retracting handle to avoid serious injury.
See Figure 22, Page 16.
■GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is
driven back towards the operator.
Releaseswitchimmediatelyifbladebindsorsawstalls.
Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 11.
Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Don't force tool.
Stay alert – exercise caution.
Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving. See Pages 11 and 12.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
■BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH
AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT.
■USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
boltsthataredefectiveorincorrect.Themaximumblade
capacity of your saw is 5-1/2 inches (140 mm).
■NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during
use.
■NEVER start a saw when its blade is touching the
workpiece.
■NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
■SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequentlyandusethemtoinstructotherswhomayuse
thistool.Ifyouloansomeone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
WARNING:
Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,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:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
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
asthosedustmasksthatarespeciallydesignedtofilter
out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut
adjustment mechanisms; positive 0°bevel stop; spindle
lock; and blade wrench storage.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
■Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
plywood, paneling).
FEATURES
SWITCH
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is
located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must
depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger.
The lock resets each time the trigger is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
Fig. 1
SWITCH
TRIGGER
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
BLADEBASE
ASSEMBLY
BEVEL CUT
ADJUSTMENT
(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
BLADE WRENCH
(5 mm HEX KEY)
DEPTH OF
CUT ADJUSTMENT
(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
BLADE WRENCH
STORAGE AREA
OPTIONAL RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
OPTIONAL RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
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5050
3030
2222
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shieldswhenoperatingtools.Failuretodosocouldresult
inobjectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,resultinginpossible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Donotallowfamiliaritywithyourcircularsawtomakeyou
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

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Fig. 2
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT CHARGER INFORMATION
The battery pack for your Circular Saw should be charged
with charger part number 1412001. The part number will be
found on a plate located on the bottom of your charger.
Before using your charger, it is extremely important that
you familarize yourself with the LED functions of the charger.
See Figure 2 .
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 2.
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
■Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode
■Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack
■Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or
Defective Battery Pack.
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it prior to use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting followed by re-
charging) for them to fully charge.
TO CHARGE
■Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
■Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
■Connect charger to power supply.
■Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 3. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in charger.
■Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.
When properly connected, red light will turn on.
■Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger will
come on. This indicates charger is in control charge
mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5
minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red
light will come on. If after a period of 15 minutes the
yellow and green lights remain on, remove the battery
pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger.
If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on an
additional 15 minutes, the battery pack is damaged and
will not accept charge.
■When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red
light will turn off and the green light will turn on.
BATTERY
CHARGER
GREEN LIGHT "ON"
INDICATES FULLY
CHARGED
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS "ON"
INDICATES CONTROL CHARGE OR
POSSIBLE FAULTY BATTERY
RED LIGHT "ON"
INDICATES FAST
CHARGING MODE
Fig. 3
BATTERY
PACK
BATTERY
CHARGER
■After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to
be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-1/2
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged
tool.
■The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
■DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERIES
When using your saw continuously, the batteries in your
battery pack become hot. You should let a hot battery pack
cooldownforapproximately30minutesbeforeattemptingto
recharge.
Note:Thissituationoccurswhencontinuoususeofyoursaw
causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under
normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging Your Battery
Pack"fornormalrechargingofbatteries.Ifthechargerdoes
not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances,
return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest
Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check.
OPERATION

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4545
5050
3030
2222
1
1
2
3
0
45
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your saw when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling
or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Re-
moving battery pack will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
■Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4.
■Remove battery pack from your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
■Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib inside
saw with groove on battery pack.
■Makesurethelatchesoneachsideofyourbattery pack
snap in place and battery pack is secured in saw before
beginning operation.
CAUTION:
Whenplacingbattery pack inyour saw, besure raisedrib
insidesawalignswithgrooveon batterypackandlatches
snapinplaceproperly.Improperassemblyofbatterypack
can cause damage to internal components.
WARNING:
A 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) blade is the maximum blade capac-
ity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to
allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle.Larger bladeswill comein contactwith theblade
guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from
securingbladeon spindle. Eitherof these situationscould
result in a serious accident.
TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE
TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:
■Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidentalstartingcausingpossibleseriouspersonal injury.
4545
5050
3030
2222
1
1
2
3
0
45
BATTERY
PACK
LATCHES
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
BLADE
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
HANDLE
SPINDLE
OUTER
BLADE
WASHER
INNER
BLADE
WASHER
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
■Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to re-
lease battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4.
■Removeblade wrench (5mm hex key)from storagearea.
See Figure 1.
■Depressspindle lock buttonand removeblade screwand
outer blade washer. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
■Wipeadropof oil onto innerblade washer and outer blade
washer where they contact blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it be-
foreplacingblade on spindle. Failureto do so couldcause
an accident since blade will not tighten properly.
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
BLADE
SCREW

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4545
5050
3030
2222
1
1
2
3
0
45
Fig. 6
BLADE
SCREW
BLADE
WRENCH
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
OPERATION
■Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 5.
■Replace outer blade washer.
■Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely.
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
■Return blade wrench to storage area.
REMEMBER:Neveruseabladethatistoothicktoallowthe
outerbladewashertoengagewiththeflatsonthespindle.
TO REMOVE BLADE:
■Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
■Remove blade wrench from storage area. See Figure 1.
■Position your saw as shown in figure 6, depress spindle
lock button, and remove blade screw.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
■Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will
place a heavy load on your 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 your saw
down.Usegum and pitchremover, hot water,or kerosene to
remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
Thelowerbladeguardattachedtoyourcordlesscircular
saw is there for your protection and safety. It should
never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged
orbeginstoreturnsloworsluggish,donotoperateyour
saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced.
Alwaysleaveguardinoperatingpositionwhenusingsaw.
DANGER:
Whensawingthroughworkpiece,lowerbladeguarddoes
not cover blade on the underside of workpiece. Since
blade is exposed on underside of workpiece, keep hands
and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious
injury. See Figure 7.
Fig. 7
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
BLADE EXPOSED ON
UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE
Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly.
Guard should be checked for correct operation before
each use. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade
guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings
before reuse.
NOTE: The guard is operating correctly when it moves
freelyandreadilyreturnstotheclosedposition.Ifforany
reasonyourlowerbladeguarddoesnotclosefreely,take
it to the nearest Ryobi authorized service center for
service before using.