Ryobi CSS1000 Operation manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
254mm SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW
MODEL CSS1000
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW
Your new Mitre 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 owner's manual before using your
new Mitre Saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your Mitre Saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
DOUBLE
INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS
Input............................1800 Watt
Blade Diameter ..........254mm
Blade Arbor ................16mm
No Load Speed ..........4500 r.p.m.
Cutting Capacity
Mitre Cross Cuts ........@ 900x 900- 75mm x 305mm
Mitre Cuts ..................@ 450x 900- 75mm x 215mm
Bevel Cuts ..................@ 900x 450- 75mm x 255mm
Compound Mitre Cuts @ 450x 450- 75mm x 165mm
Net Weight..................18 kg
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This Ryobi 254mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw is designed for light
duty consumer use, it is ideal for all cutting jobs around the home
and for light craftwork such as the construction of toys and
furniture. It is not designed for trade or industrial use and is not
covered by the Ryobi warranty for use in these applications.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give
are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any 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 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.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if
operation is dusty.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any 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 any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.
20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to Ryobi's continued
product refinement policy,
product features and specifications
can and will change without
notice. Check current features and
specifications with your Ryobi
retailer.

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The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments and assembly of your mitre saw.
Combination
Square
Fig 1
Phillips Screwdriver 17mm Combination Wrench
10mm Combination Wrench
Lower Blade Guard
Repetition
Cut Stop
Mitre Scale 0-45OMitre
Adjustment Handle
Mitre
Table
Throat Plate
Lock Down Pin
(obscured)
Vice
Fig 2
Mitre Table
Lock Knob
Material
Support Arm
Rear Fence
Material
Support
Arm
Dust Bag
Upper Blade Guard
Safety Lock-Off Switch Trigger Switch
Blade Lock Button
(obscured. Situated
between handle and
blade guard)
Safety LockOff Switch
Bevel
Lock
Lever
Bevel
Scale
Fig 2b
Fig 2a
Trigger Switch

■VICE ATTACHMENT
To attach the vice, push the round attachment rod
into the vice attachment hole and turn the rear
locking knob in a clockwise direction to lock. (Fig 3&3a)
■MATERIAL SUPPORTS
To attach the material supports turn the saw upside
down. Insert the support rods in the base holes and
attach the two screws and nuts to each of the two
material supports. (Fig 4&4a )
Adjust the Repetition Cut Stop to the desired
position. Fig 4B)
■DUST BAG
Attach the dust bag by pressing the two metal
springs together. (Fig 5)
■LOCK DOWN PIN
Your CSS1000 features a lock down pin for easier
transportation. To unlock the head pull the pin out and
pull the saw arm to the upright position. (Fig 6)
To prevent sliding movement of the saw head during
transportation, lock the slide lock knob as shown in
(Fig 6A)
■0-450MITRE ADJUSTMENT
Your CMS1000 mitre cuts from 00to 450both right
and left, with automatic locking at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and
45 degrees. Loosen the mitre table lock knob and
move the mitre table to the desired cutting angle.
Re-tighten the mitre table lock knob to lock table in
position. (Fig 7)
■ON/OFF SWITCH
WARNING: Failure to unplug your CMS1000
could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
Your CMS1000 features a safety lock-off switch.
To start the saw, press the safety lock-off switch and
then depress the trigger switch. (Fig 8)
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Fig 3a
Fig 3
Fig 7
Fig 8
Fig 6
Fig 4a
Fig 4b
Fig 5
Trigger Switch
Safety
Lock-Off
Switch
Fig 6A

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■ FENCE
The rear fence on your slide compound mitre saw
has been provided to hold your workpiece securely
against when making all cuts.
■ SELF-RETRACTING LOWER
BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant,
see-through plastic that provides protection from
each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper
blade guard as the saw is lowered into the
workpiece.
WARNING: Your slide compound mitre
saw has 4 holes for mounting to the
work bench. Always make sure your
compound mitre saw is securely
mounted to a workbench or an
approved workstand. Failure to do so
could result in an accident causing
serious personal injury.
■ ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
You saw has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a power supply that is 240
volts AC, 50-60 Hz, 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 your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-
check the power supply.
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 safety glasses with
side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend a Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or
standard safety glasses with side shields.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify
this tool or create accessories 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.

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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To prevent accidental
starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all
parts to your saw before connecting it
to the power supply. The saw should
never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing
blades, or when not in use.
As mentioned previously your saw has been factory
assembled and adjusted. The dust bag, vice,
material supports and the mitre table lock handle are
the only parts that have to be installed.
■REPLACING BLADE (Fig 10)
DANGER: A 254mm x 1.8mm diameter
blade is the maximum blade capacity 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 blades will come in contact with
the blade guards, while thicker blades will
prevent the blade screw from securing the
blade on the spindle. Either of these
situations will result in a serious accident
and can cause serious personal injury.
Remove the two lower guard arm screws and raise
the lower guard. (Fig 9)
Depress the blade lock button while rotating the
blade. The blade lock button will move into the blade
lock position. (Fig 10)
Remove the blade bolt and outer blade flange and
replace the blade. Reattach the outer blade flange
and secure the blade bolt tightly and reattach the
lower blade guard. (Fig 11)
WARNING: If the inner blade washer has
been removed, replace it before placing
blade on spindle. Failure to do so could
cause and accident since blade will not
tighten properly.
CAUTION: Always install the blade with
the blade teeth pointing in a downward
direction.
Fig 9
Lower
Blade
Guard
Lower Blade Guard
Arm Screws
Fig 10
Fig 11

■SQUARING THE BLADE TO
THE MITRE TABLE AT 0O
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the
lock down pin to hold the saw arm in the transport
position.
Unlock the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm to
the 0 position and lock the bevel lock lever. (Fig 12)
Lay the set square on the mitre table and against the
blade and if the blade and mitre table do not align
adjust as follows. (Fig 13)
Unscrew the 00bevel positioning bolt at the right
hand side as shown. (Fig 14)
Correctly align the blade and mitre table using the set
square and lock the bevel lock lever. (Fig 15)
Reset the 00bevel positioning bolt so when the saw
arm is moved to the 00bevel position the bolt
bottoms out on the 00bevel positioning bar (Fig 16)
and adjust the pointer to the 00position. (Fig 16A)
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Fig 14
Fig 15
Fig 16
Fig 16A
Fig 12
Fig 13
SPECIAL NOTE:
Your CSS1000 mitre cutting and bevel cutting angles have been preset
at the factory but can and will be misaligned by rough handling and
transportation. It is essential that your new saw be realigned before use.
Please adhere to the following resetting instructions.
00Bevel Positioning Bolt
00Bevel
Positioning bolt

■SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITRE
TABLE AT 45O
Move the saw arm to the 450bevel position. (Fig 17)
If the saw arm cannot reach a full 450position, the
450bevel positioning bolt will have to be reset (Fig 18)
so that when the saw arm is moved to the 450bevel
position the bolt bottoms out on the 450bevel
positioning bar. Check 450angle with a 450set square
from the table to the blade. If the table and blade do
not align, readjust the 450positioning bolt so that it
bottoms out on the 450positioning bar at 450.
Adjust the pointer to the 45Oposition.
■APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
• Cross Cutting wood & plastic
• Cross Cutting mitres, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings and fine joinery.
NOTE: The crosscut blade provided is for most wood
cutting operations. For fine joinery and picture frame
cuts or cutting plastic, use a blade suitable, available
from your nearest hardware store.
WARNING: Before starting any cutting
operations, clamp or bolt your compound
mitre saw to a workbench. Never operate
your mitre saw on the floor or in a
crouched position. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal
injury.
■CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND
MITRE SAW
WARNING: Use the vice to secure your
workpiece on one side of the blade only.
The workpiece must remain free on one
side of the blade to prevent the blade
from binding in workpiece. The workpiece
binding blade will cause motor stalling and
kickback. This situation could cause an
accident resulting in serious personal injury.
■CROSSCUTTING
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A 900crosscut is made with the mitre
table set at the zero degree position. Mitre crosscuts
are made with the mitre table set at some other angle
other than zero. (Fig 29 next page)
■TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITRE SAW
• Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw arm to its full height.
• Unlock the mitre table.
• Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with
the desired angle on the mitre scale.
• Lock the mitre table lock knob.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 00, 150, 22.50, 300& 450
left or right on the scale. The mitre table can be seated
in one of the positive stop notches, located in the
mitre table frame.
450Bevel
Positioning Bolt
Fig 17
Fig 18
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OPERATIONS

• Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with
one edge securely against the fence. If the board is
warped, place the convex side against the fence
and clamp the vice. If the concave edge of a board
is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut,
jamming the blade. (Fig 19)
• When cutting long pieces of timber or molding,
support the opposite end of the stock with the
material supports.
• Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge
of saw blade.
• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it
against the fence. Use the vice to secure the
workpiece. (Fig 19)
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, keep your hands outside the no
hands zone; at least 75mm from blade.
Never perform any cutting operation
freehand (without holding workpiece
against the fence). The blade could grab
the workpiece if it slips or twists.
• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
• Grasp the saw handle firmly, press down on the
lock-off lever, then squeeze the trigger switch. Allow
several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
• Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
• Release the trigger switch and allow the saw blade
to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece.
■BEVEL CUT
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and
mitre table. A bevel cut is made with the mitre table
set at zero degree position and the blade set at an
angle between 00and 450. (Fig 20)
■TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITRE SAW
• Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw arm to its full
height.
• Loosen the mitre table locking handle.
• Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with
zero on the mitre scale.
• Lock the mitre table by rotating the mitre table lock
knob in a clockwise direction.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, always push the mitre table clamp
back down before making a cut. Failure to
do so could result in movement of the
mitre table while making a cut causing
serious personal injury.
• Loosen the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm
to the left to the desired bevel angle.
• Bevel angles can be set from 00to 450.
• Align the indicator point with the desired angle.
• Once the saw arm has been set at the desired
angle, securely tighten the bevel lock lever.
• Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with
one edge securely against the fence. If the board is
warped, place the convex side against the fence. If
the concave edge of the board is placed against the
fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the
end of the cut, jamming the blade.
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Fig 20
Fig 19

• When cutting long pieces of timber or molding,
support the overhanging end(s) of the stock with
the material supports.
• Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the
edge of saw blade.
• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it
against the fence. Tighten vice to secure the
workpiece. (Fig 21)
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, keep your hands outside the no
hands zone; at least 75mm from the
blade. Never perform any cutting
operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade
could grab the workpiece if it slips or
twists.
• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
• Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the lock-off
switch, then squeeze the trigger switch. Allow
several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
• Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
• Release the trigger switch and allow the saw blade
to stop rotating before raising the blade out of
workpiece.
■COMPOUND MITRE CUT
A compound mitre cut is a cut made using a mitre
angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This type
of cut is used to make picture frames, cut molding,
make boxes with sloping sides, and for certain roof
framing cuts.
To make this type of cut the mitre table must be
rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should
always be taken when making compound mitre
setups due to the interaction of the two angle
settings.
Adjustments of mitre and bevel settings are
interdependent with one another. Each time you
adjust the mitre setting you change the effect of the
bevel setting. Also, each time you adjust the bevel
setting you change the effect of the mitre setting.
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut.
The first angle setting should be checked after
setting the second angle, since adjusting the second
angle affects the first.
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have
been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap wood
before making a finish cut in good wood. (Fig 22)
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Fig 21
Fig 22

■TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH
YOUR MITRE SAW
• Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full
height.
• Loosen the mitre table lock knob.
• Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with
the desired angle on the mitre scale.
• Tighten the mitre table lock knob.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 00, 22.50left or right,
and 450left or right on the scale. The mitre
table can be seated in one of the positive stop
notches, located in the mitre table frame.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, always lock the mitre table
before making a cut. Failure to do so
could result in movement of the mitre
table while making a cut.
• Loosen the bevel lock lever and move the saw arm
to the left to the desired bevel angle.
• Bevel angles can be set from 00to 450.
• Align the indicator point with the desired angle.
• Once the saw arm has been set at the desired
angle, securely tighten the bevel lock lever.
• Re-check mitre angle setting. Make a test cut in
scrap material.
• Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with
one edge securely against the fence. If the board is
warped, place the convex side against the fence. If
the concave edge of the board is placed against the
fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the
end of the cut, jamming the blade. (Fig 23).
• When cutting long pieces of timber or molding,
support the opposite end of the stock with a roller
stand or with work surface level with the saw
table.
• Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the
edge of the saw blade.
• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it
against the fence. Tighten the vice to secure the
workpiece.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always keep your hands outside the no
hands zone; at least 75mm from the blade.
Never perform a cutting operation freehand
(without holding the workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece
if it slips or twists.
• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
• Grasp the saw handle firmly, depress the lock-off
switch, then squeeze the trigger switch. Allow
several seconds for blade to reach maximum
speed.
• Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
• Release the trigger switch and allow the saw blade
to stop rotating before raising the blade out of
workpiece.
■SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES (Fig 24)
The two material supports are designed to support
timber so it does not sag. The material supports
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the
saw and the work table during the cutting operations.
Use the vice to clamp the workpiece.
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Fig 23
Fig 24
Material Supports
Material Supports

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■CUTTING LARGER WORKPIECES WITH
SLIDE ACTION
When cutting large workpieces with the slide action,
the workpiece is placed squarely against the rear
fence and is firmly locked in the vice.
Grasp the saw handle firmly, press down the lock-off
switch and depress the trigger switch. (Fig 25)
Slide the cutting head away from the rear fence to
the outermost position. (Fig 26)
Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece and push the blade through the timber
towards the rear fence. (Fig 27)
WARNING:
Never place undue force
on the saw handle in a
right or left direction as
this will misalign the head
and result in an inaccurate cut.
Fig 25
Fig 26
Fig 27

■CUTTING COMPOUND MITRES
To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided.
Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material,
and much thought and planning made, prior to making your required cut.
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M-45.000M-36.000M-30.000M-25.710M-22.500M-20.000M-18.000
B- 0.000B- 0.000B- 0.000B- 0.000B- 0.000B- 0.000B- 0.000
M-44.890M-35.900M-29.910M-25.630M-22.420M-19.930M-17.940
B- 3.530B- 2.940B- 2.500B- 2.170B- 1.910B- 1.710B- 1.540
M-44.560M-35.580M-29.620M-25.370M-22.190M-19.720M-17.740
B- 7.050B- 5.860B- 4.980B- 4.320B- 3.810B- 3.400B- 3.080
M-44.010M-35.060M-29.150M-24.950M-21.810M-19.370M-17.420
B- 10.550B- 8.750B- 7.440B- 6.450B- 5.680B- 5.080B- 4.590
M-43.220M-34.320M-28.480M-24.350M-21.270M-18.880M-16.980
B- 14.000B- 11.600B- 9.850B- 8.530B- 7.520B- 6.720B- 6.070
M-42.190M-33.360M-27.620M-23.560M-20.580M-18.260M-16.410
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B- 20.700B- 17.090B- 14.480B- 12.530B- 11.030B- 9.850B- 8.890
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B- 23.930B- 19.700B- 16.670B- 14.410B- 12.680B- 11.310B- 10.210
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B- 27.030B- 22.200B- 18.750B- 16.190B- 14.240B- 12.700B- 11.460
M-35.260M-27.190M-22.210M-18.800M-16.320M-14.430M-12.940
B- 30.000B- 24.560B- 20.700B- 17.870B- 15.700B- 14.000B- 12.620
M-32.730M-25.030M-20.360M-17.200M-14.910M-13.170M-11.800
B- 32.800B- 26.760B- 22.520B- 19.410B- 17.050B- 15.190B- 13.690
M-29.840M-22.620M-18.320M-15.440M-13.360M-11.790M-10.560
B- 35.400B- 28.780B- 24.180B- 20.820B- 18.270B- 16.270B- 14.660
M-26.570M-19.960M-16.100M-13.540M-11.700M-10.310M- 9.230
B- 37.760B- 30.600B- 25.660B- 22.070B- 19.350B- 17.230B- 15.520
M-22.910M-17.070M-13.710M-11.500M- 9.930M- 8.740M- 7.820
B- 39.860B- 32.190B- 26.950B- 23.160B- 20.290B-18.060B-16.260
M-18.880M-13.950M-11.170M- 9.350M- 8.060M- 7.100M- 6.340
B- 41.640B- 33.530B- 28.020B- 24.060B- 21.080B- 18.750B- 16.880
M-14.510M-10.650M- 8.500M- 7.100M- 6.120M- 5.380M- 4.810
B- 43.080B- 34.590B- 28.880B- 24.780B- 21.690B- 19.290B- 17.370
M- 9.850M- 7.190M- 5.730M- 4.780M- 4.110M- 3.620M- 3.230
B- 44.140B- 35.370B- 29.500B- 25.300B- 22.140B- 19.680B- 17.720
M- 4.980M- 3.620M- 2.880M- 2.400M- 2.070M- 1.820M- 1.620
B- 44.780B- 35.840B- 29.870B- 25.610B- 22.400B- 19.920B- 17.930
M- 0.000M- 0.000M- 0.000M- 0.000M- 0.000M- 0.000M- 0.000
B- 45.000B- 36.000B- 30.000B- 25.710B- 22.500B- 20.000B- 18.000
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200
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PITCH
OF SIDE
50
100
150
250
300
350
400
450
NUMBER OF SIDES
Each B (Bevel) and M (mitre) Setting is given to the closest 0.0050.
COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES.

■CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Your compound mitre saw does an excellent job of
cutting crown molding. In general, compound mitre
saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than
any other tool made.
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be
compound mitred with extreme accuracy.
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown
molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of
a room are at angles that, when added together,
equal exactly 900. Most crown molding has a top rear
angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of
520and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat
against the wall) of 380.
■LAYING MOLDING FLAT
ON THE MITRE TABLE
To use this method for accurately cutting crown
molding for a 900inside or outside corner, lay the
molding with its broad back surface flat on the mitre
table and against the fence.
When setting the bevel and mitre angles for
compound mitres, remember that the settings are
interdependent, changing one angle changes the
other angle as well.
Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are
very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy
for these angles to shift, all settings should first be
tested on scrap molding. Also most walls do no not
have angles of exactly 900, therefore, you will need
to fine tune your settings.
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Mitre Table
Fence
520
380
Ceiling
Wall
Fence
Inside
Corner
Outside
Corner
Top Edge Against Fence=
• Left Side, Inside Corner
• Right Side, Outside Corner
Mitre Table
Bottom Edge Against Fence=
• Right Side, Inside Corner
• Left Side, Outside Corner
Crown Molding Flat on Mitre Table

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When cutting crown molding by this method the
bevel angle should be set at 33.850. The mitre angle
should be set at 31.620either right or left, depending
on the desired cut for the application. See the chart
below for correct angle settings and correct
positioning of crown molding on mitre table.
The settings in the chart below can be used for
cutting all standard crown molding with 520and 380
angles. The crown molding is placed flat on the mitre
table using the compound features of your mitre saw.
Type of Cut
Left Side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Mitre table set right 31.620
3. Save left end of cut
Right Side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Mitre table set left 31.620
3. Save left end of cut
Left Side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Mitre table set left 31.620
3. Save right end of cut
Right Side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Mitre table set right 31.620
3. Save right end of cut
■CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
(See Figures 28 & 29)
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positioned on the mitre table with the convex side
against the fence as shown in figure 28.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as
shown in figure 29, it will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to
avoid serious personal injury, never
position the concave edge of bowed or
warped material against the fence.
Bevel
Angle
Setting
33.850
33.850
33.850
33.850
Right Fig28.
Wrong Fig 29.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only
identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use
of any other part may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
■GENERAL
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, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc. come
into contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure
when they are used on fibreglass boats, sports cars,
wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The
chips and grindings from these materials are highly
abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings,
brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not
recommended that this tool be used for extended
work on any fibreglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster. During any use on these
materials it is extremely important that the tool is
cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
■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 lubrication is required.
■EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep power loss to a minimum and to
prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is
heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in
length. When working outdoors, use an extension
cord that is suitable for outdoor use.
CAUTION: Keep extension cords away
from the cutting area and position the
cord so that it will not get caught on
timber, tools, etc. during cutting
operation.
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.
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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent in order to
avoid a hazard.
Disconnect from the supply immediately, if the
supply cable is damaged.
Take care not to expose this tool to rain.
Due to Ryobi's continued product refinement
policy, product features and specifications can and
will change without notice. Check current features
and specifications with your Ryobi retailer.

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

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