Ryobi EWS-1266 Instructions for use

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CIRCULAR SAW
OWNER'S OPERATION MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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EWS-1366 EWS-1366

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
mounting and operating this machine.
Subject to technical modifications

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool'' in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA
■Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
■Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
■Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
■When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
■If operating a power tools in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
■Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
■Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
■If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
■Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that can not be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
bindling of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
■Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
■Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
Not to use any abrasive wheels.
Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted so that the
distance between the riving knife and the rim of the blade
is not more than 5mm, and the rim of the blade does not
extend more than 5mm beymond the lowest edge of the
riving knife.
Safety instructions for all saws
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second hand on
auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
NOTE: For circular saws with 140 mm or smaller
diameter blades, the "Keep your second hand on
auxiliary handle, or motor housing" may be omitted.
■Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below the
workpiece.
■Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the
workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth
should be visible below the workpiece.
■Never hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable
platform. It is important to support the work properly
to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of
control.
■Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
■When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
■Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
■Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
■Instruction to always wear hearing protection and
a dust mask.
■Instruction to only use saw blades recommended.
Further safety instructions for all saws
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
■kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw
to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
■when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
■If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below.
■Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw
and position your arms to resist kickback forces.
Position your body to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken.
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PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
NOTE: For circular saws with 140 mm or smaller
diameter blades, the words "with both hands" may be
omitted.
■When blade is binding, or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold
the saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or kickback
may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
■When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding , it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece as the saw is restarted.
■Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
■Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
■Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
■Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Safety instructions for saws with lower guard
■Check lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If
saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
NOTE: Alternate wording may be substituted for
"retracting handle".
■Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up debris.
■Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts." For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
NOTE: Alternate wording may be substituted for
"retracting handle".
■Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after switch is released.
Additional safety instructions for all saws with riving
knife
■Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
For the riving knife to function, the body of the blade
must be thinner than the riving knife and the cutting
width of the blade must be wider than the thickness of
the riving knife.
■Adjust the riving knife as described in this
instruction manual . Incorrect spacing, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in
preventing kickback.
■Always use the riving knife except when plunge
cutting. Riving knife must be replaced after plunge
cutting. Riving knife causes interference during
plunge cutting and can create kickback.
■For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged
in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in
preventing kickback during short cuts.
■Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of
a guard.
DESCRIPTION
1. Spindle lock button
2. Hex-head bolt
3. Spanner
4. Outer blade washer
5. Lower guard
6. Lower guard lever
7. Upper guard
8. Blade
9. Inner blade washer
10. Dust nozzle
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DESCRIPTION
11. Riving knife
12. Depth lock knob
13. Base plate
14. Depth of cut
15. Depth scale
16. Bevel adjustment knob
17. Bevel scale
18. Trigger switch
19. Safety button
20. Line guide
21. Depth adjustment lug
22. Live Tool indicator
23. Laser guide button
24. Laser guide
25. LED button
26. LED light
SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter 190 mm
Model EWS-1266 EWS-1366
Voltage 230V 110V/230V
Input 1,250 W 1,250 W/1,350 W
No-load speed 4,500 min-14,500 min-1
Bore size 16 mm 16 mm
Blade size 190mm 190 mm
Saw blade thickness 2.5 mm 2.5 mm
Saw blade teeth 18 T 18 T
Cutting capacity
at 0O66 mm 66 mm
at 45O38 mm 38 mm
Bevel scale 0 - 45O0 - 45O
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
The maximum permissible system impedance:
Zmax for EWS-1266 is 0.245 Zref & Zmax for EWS-1366
is 0.252 Zref.
If in doubt, please verify with your local energy-utilitythat
the AC outlets in your area do not exceed theabobe values.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Saw blade, Parallel fence, Spanner.
APPLICATION
Sawing wood.
NOISE BUILD-UP
Noise (sound pressure level) in the workplace can exceed
85 dB. In this case, sound insulation and hearing protection
measures must be taken by the operator.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ATTACHING
OR REMOVING THE SAW BLADE. BE SURE THAT
THE TEETH OF THE SAW BLADE ARE POINTING
UPWARD AT THE FRONT OF THE TOOL.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING
THE BLADE (FIGURES 2, 3, 4, AND 5)
ATTACHING THE BLADE
1. Pressing the spindle lock button (1), turn the hex-head
bolt (2) with the spanner (3) until the spindle locks.
(Fig.2)
2. Loosen the hex-head bolt by turning the spanner
anticlockwise while pressing the spindle lock button.
(Fig.2)
3. Remove the hex-head bolt and the outer blade
washer (4). (Fig. 2)
4. Retract the lower guard (5) back with the lower guard
lever (6) as far as possible under the upper guard (7).
(Fig. 3)
5. Then, attach the saw blade (8) against the inner blade
washer (9) on the spindle. Then fit the outer blade
washer and the hex-head bolt. (Fig. 3 and 4)
6. Press the spindle lock button again, tighten the hex-
head bolt by turning the spanner clockwise while
pressing the spindle lock button. (Fig. 5)
7. After tightening the hex-head bolt, release the spindle
lock button.
REMOVING THE BLADE
1. Pressing the spindle lock button, turn the hex-head
bolt with the spanner until the spindle locks.
2. Loosen the hex-head bolt by turning the spanner
anticlockwise while pressing the spindle lock button.
3. Remove the hex-head bolt and the outer blade
washer.
4. Retract the lower guard back as far as possible under
the upper guard, then remove the saw blade.
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ADJUSTING THE RIVING KNIFE
(FIG. 6)
WARNING!
Do not use saw blades the disk of which is
thicker, or the set of which is smaller, then the
thickness of the riving knife.
1. Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted so that (Fig. 6):
A. The distance between the riving knife (11) and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is under 5 mm.
B. The toothed rim does not extend more than 5 mm
beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
2. The riving knife should always be used except when
making a plunging cut in the middle of a workpiece.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIG. 7A, 7B,
8, 9)
1. To adjust the depth of cut, loosen the depth
adjustment knob (12). (Fig. 7A)
2. Slide the base plate (13) to the desired depth using
the depth adjustment lug (21) and retighten the knob
securely. (Fig. 7B)
3. The depth of cut (14) can be determined by the depth
scale (15) or by measuring the distance by which the
blade protrudes from the base plate. (Fig. 8 and 9)
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (FIG. 10A,
10B)
1. The cutting angle may be set to any position between
0° and 45°. (Fig. 10A)
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (16) at the front of
the tool and move the base plate to the desired angle
using the bevel scale (17). (Fig.10B)
3. Once the angle has been set, be sure to retighten the
bevel adjustment knob firmly.
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 11)
This tool is started and stopped by squeezing and
releasing the trigger switch (18). To prevent the tool
from being started accidentally, the trigger can only
be operated if the safety button (19) is depressed first.
The safety button can be depressed with the thumb
leaving the other fingers free to squeeze the trigger
switch. It is not necessary to maintain pressure
on the safety button once the trigger switch has been
depressed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (FIG. 12)
DANGER!
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING
AREA WHEN OPERATING THE TOOL.
KEEP THE CORD AWAY FROM THE CUTTING
AREA AND POSITION IT SO THAT IT WILL
NOT GET CAUGHT ON THE WORKPIECE
DURING THE CUTTING OPERATION.
When cutting, use steady and even pressure
(DO NOT FORCE) in order to obtain a uniform cut. Cut
at a speed suited to the workpiece. (Cut slowly if the
workpiece is hard.) Inspect the saw blade frequently
and replace or sharpen it if dull, to avoid overloading
the motor.
CUTTING POSITION (FIG. 13A, 13B)
When cutting a workpiece at 0°, use point "A" of the
base plate line guide (20) and move the saw along the
pencilled line you have drawn. When cutting at 45°, use
point "B". This line guide shows an approximate line of
cut. Make a sample cut in scrap lumber to determine the
actual line of cut.
CAUTION!
When ripping, the rip fence should only touch the
workpiece slightly. Do not force.
USING THE LASER GUIDE (FOR EWS-1366
ONLY) (FIG. 14)
WARNING
Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser
on when the tool is not in use. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
The laser unit comes from the factory already
installed and aligned.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap to ensure
laser is aligned. Adjusting the laser may be necessary.
■Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece.
■Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed.
■Switch on the laser beam.
NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the
saw has reached maximum speed.
■Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece.
NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the
workpiece for precision cutting.
■Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a
complete stop before turning off the laser.
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LED WORKLIGHTS (FOR EWS-1366 ONLY)
(FIG. 15)
Your saw is equiped with 2 LED WORKLIGHTS (26).
These worklight help illuminate the work piece in dimly lit
areas and helps when following the cutting line.
ADJUSTING THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. 16)
Adjust the laser angle
■Rotate the screw clockwise to turn the laser beam to
right.
■Rotate the screw anti-clockwise to turn the laser
beam to left.
Adjust the laser position
■Rotate the screw anti-clockwise to shift the beam to right.
■Rotate the screw clockwise to shift the beam to left.
MAINTENANCE
After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in top condition.
We recommended that you take this tool to an Authorised
Ryobi Service Centre for a thorough cleaning and lubrication
at least once a year.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE MOTOR
IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM
THE SOCKET BEFORE CHANGING REMOVABLE OR
EXPENDABLE PARTS (BLADE, BIT, SANDPAPER, ETC.),
LUBRICATING OR WORKING ON THE SAW.
KEEP HANDLES CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE.
WARNING!
For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should
be performed by an Authorised Ryobi Service
Centre.
WARNING!
The power cord must be changed only by
authorized service center.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator (22) which
illuminates as soon as the tool is connected to the supply.
This warns the user that the tool is connected and will
operate when the switch is pressed.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Do not dispose of in general household waste.
Instead, dispose of in an environmentally
friendly way. Contact your local recycling cetre
ou council for advise. Ryobi takes the care of
the envrionment very seriously.
SYMBOL
The following show the symbols used for the tool. Be
sure that you understand their meaning before use.
Safety Alert
V Volts
Hz Hertz
Alternating Current
W Watts
nₒNo-load speed
min־¹ Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
Maximum cutting capacity in wood
Saw blade thickness
Do not saw steel
Always wear eye protection
CE Conformity
Double insulation
Wear ear protection
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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GUARANTEE - STATEMENT
This product is guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of 24 months, effective and
evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note.
Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorized / improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded
from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits etc.
In the event of malfunction within the guarantee period, please return the product UNDISMANTLED with proof of
purchase, to your dealer or nearest Ryobi Service Centre.
Your statutory rights in respect of defective products remain unaffected by the warranty.
WARNING
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a
standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a
preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of
the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the
vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched
off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the
total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such
as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Machine: CIRCULAR SAW Type: EWS-1266 / EWS-1366 JUL 2012
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or
standardised documents.
Applicable EC Directive
EC Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EC Directive of electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC)
2011/65/EU
EN55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
EN55014-2:1997+A2:2008
EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008
EN60745-1:2009+A11:2010
EN60745-2-5:2010
EN62233:2008
EWS-1266 EWS-1366(110V) EWS-1366(230V)
Sound pressure level: 97.0 dB(A); KPA 3.0 dB(A) 101.0 dB(A); KPA 3.0 dB(A) 99.0 dB(A); KPA 3.0 dB(A)
Sound power level: 108.0 dB(A); KWA 3.0 dB(A) 112.0 dB(A); KWA 3.0 dB(A) 110.0 dB(A); KWA 3.0 dB(A)
Vibration ahv: 4 m/s2K= 1.5 m/s2 6 m/s2K= 2.3 m/s2 4 m/s2K= 1.5 m/s2
Techtronic Product Development Limited
24/F, CDW Building, 388 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Brian Ellis
Vice President - Engineering
Hong Kong, Jul 15, 2012 (engineer please advise)
Authorised to compile the technical file:
James Dickinson
Techtronic Industries (UK) Limited
Medina House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1TB, United Kingdom

Rev: 03
2009.12.09