Ryobi PTS01 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
BRUSHLESS 6-1/2 in. TRACK SAW
SCIE À RAIL SANS BALAI
DE 16,51 cm (6-1/2 po)
SIERRA DE RIEL SIN ESCOBILLAS DE
16,51 cm (6-1/2 pulg.)
PTS01
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
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POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
INCLUDES: Track Saw, 6-1/2 in. Blade,
27.5 in. Track (2), Riving Knife, Track Clamp,
Blade Wrench, Track Wrench, Operator’s
Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings .........................................2-3
Track Saw Safety Warnings.............3-4
Symbols..............................................5
Features..............................................6
Assembly.........................................6-8
Operation.......................................8-14
Adjustments ................................14-15
Accessories......................................16
Maintenance.....................................16
Illustrations ..................................17-25
Parts Ordering/Service....... Back Page
INCLUT : Scie à rail, lame de 165 mm
(6-1/2 po), rails de 69,85 cm (27,5 po) [2],
couteau diviseur, pince à rail, clé à lame,
clé à rail, manuel d’utilisation
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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Avertissements de sécurité relatives
aux outils électriques ......................2-3
Avertissements de sécurité relatifs
au scie à rail ....................................3-4
Symboles............................................5
Caractéristiques .................................6
Assemblage.....................................6-8
Utilisation.......................................8-14
Réglages......................................14-15
Accessoires ......................................16
Entretien ...........................................16
Illustrations ..................................17-25
Commande de pièces/
réparation..........................Page arrière
INCLUYE: Sierra de riel, hoja de 165 mm
(6-1/2 pulg.), rieles de 69,85 cm
(27,5pulg.)[2],hojaseparadora,abrazadera
de riel, llave de hoja, llave de riel, manual
del operador
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
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Advertencias de seguridad
para herramientas eléctricas...........2-3
Advertencias de seguridad
sierra de riel ....................................3-4
Símbolos ............................................5
Características ...................................6
Armado............................................6-8
Funcionamiento.............................8-14
Ajustes.........................................14-15
Accesorios........................................16
Mantenimiento..................................16
Ilustraciones ................................17-25
Pedidos de piezas/
servicio.......................... Pág. posterior

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
Donot operate powertools in explosiveatmospheres,
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.
Avoidbody contactwith earthedor groundedsurfaces,
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 willincrease therisk of electric
shock.
Donot abuse thecord.Neveruse the cordfor 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 exten-
sioncordsuitable foroutdoor use. Useof a cordsuitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Usethis productonly withbatteries andchargers listed
in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation
supplement 987000-432.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sensewhen operatinga powertool. Donotuseapower
toolwhileyou are tiredor under theinfluence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operatingpower toolsmay resultinserious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.Protectiveequipment suchas dustmask,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.
Carryingpower toolswith your fingeron theswitch orener-
gizingpowertoolsthat havetheswitch oninvitesaccidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotatingpartof the powertool may resultin personalinjury.
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 jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Donot wear loose clothingor jewelry. Contain longhair.
Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghaircanbedrawnintoairvents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Donot forcethepowertool. Usethe correctpowertool
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 cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
power tool 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.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
TRACK SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
have the power tool repaired before use. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keepcutting toolssharp andclean. Properlymaintained
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, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
Usepower tools only with specificallydesignated bat-
tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
othermetal objects, likepaper clips, coins,keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, ad-
ditionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or exces-
sive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
265° F may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of bat-
tery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized service providers.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
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 can-
not be cut by the blade.
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 toothof the bladeteeth should
be visible below the workpiece.
Neverhold the workpiece inyour hands or acrossyour
leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable
platform. It is important to support the work properly to
minimisebody exposure,blade binding, or lossof control.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. 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
off-centre, 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.

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KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED
WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed 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 jammed 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 operat-
ing 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.
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 so that the saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, 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 ex-
cessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making the cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
GUARD FUNCTION
Check the guard for proper closing before each use.
Do not operate the saw if the guard does not move
freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or
tie the guard so that the blade is exposed. If the saw
is accidentally dropped, the guard may be bent. Check
to make sure that the guard moves freely and does not
touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
Check the operation and condition of the guard return
spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. The guard
may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
Assurethatthe base plateof the sawwill notshiftwhile
performing a “plunge cut”. Blade shifting sideways will
cause binding and likely kick back.
Always observe that the guard is covering the blade
before placing the 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 the switch is
released.
Do not use abrasive wheels with this saw.
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.
RIVING KNIFE FUNCTION
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.Incorrectspacing, positioning andalignment can
make the riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
Always use the riving knife, except when plunge
cutting. The riving knife must be replaced after plunge
cutting.The riving knife causesinterferenceduring 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 the riving knife is bent. Even
a light interference can slow the closing rate of a guard.
Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
For the riving knife to function properly, the body of the
saw blade must be thicker than 1.0 mm and the cutting
width of the saw blade must be wider than 1.4 mm.
TRACK SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE:(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious
personal injury.
Recycle Symbol
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
o
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
V Volts Voltage
min Minutes Time
SYMBOLS

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WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
INSTALLING THE BLADE
See Figures 1 - 4, page 18.
WARNING:
A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the
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 guard,
while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from secur-
ing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could
result in a serious accident.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
Depress the lock-off button.
Grasp the front handle and apply downward pressure to
lower and expose the blade screw. Continue pressing
down to lower the saw to its fully lowered position.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor...................................................................... 18 V DC
Blade Diameter....................................................... 6-1/2 in.
Blade Arbor ............................................................... 5/8 in.
Track Size ........................................................27.5 in. each
Bevel Capacity ...................................................... -1˚ to 48˚
No Load Speed .........................................4,300/min (RPM)
Cutting Depth at 0º
with track ......................................................1-15/16 in.
without track.....................................................2-1/8 in.
Cutting Depth at 45º
with track ........................................................1-7/16 in.
without track...................................................1-9/16 in.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. All items listed in the Includes section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assembled to the
product by the manufacturer and require customer instal-
lation. Use of a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal injury.
This saw has been shipped with a tie-wrap securing it in
the plunge position. To release the saw, push down on
the top of the front handle, cut the tie-wrap, and slowly
allow the saw to raise to its fully raised position.
WARNING:
The saw’s body is spring loaded. Hold the front handle
down to prevent it from snapping up when cutting the
tie-wrap. Failure to do so could result in possible seri-
ous injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.

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ASSEMBLY
Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the saw locks
in the blade change position. In this position, the saw
cannot be lowered or raised.
Place the saw on its side with the spindle facing up.
Depress and hold the spindle lock button and remove
the blade screw and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn the blade screw counterclockwise to remove.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the saw with spindle lock engaged.
Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
Fit the blade inside the slot in the base and onto the
spindle.
Replace the outer blade washer.
Depress and hold the spindle lock button, then replace
the blade screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by
turning it clockwise.
Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figures 1 - 4, page 18.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
NOTE: When the saw is lowered into the blade change
position, a portion of the blade and riving knife extend
beyond the base. Ensure the saw is positioned to provide
adequate clearance before putting it in the blade change
position.
Position the saw on its side as shown, depress the spindle
lock button, and remove the blade screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the outer blade washer.
Carefully push the back of the blade up and off of the
spindle.
Remove the blade by sliding it out of the slot in the base.
INSTALL/REMOVE THE RIVING KNIFE
See Figure 5, page 19.
WARNING:
Only remove the riving knife for non-through cuts and
pocket cuts. Removing the riving knife for any other cuts
may result in kickback and possible serious personal
injury.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
Locate the screw inside the hole at the back of the blade
cover.
Insert the blade wrench into the hole and loosen several
turns but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
Slide the riving knive inside the guard and carefully align
the slot in the knife with the stud inside the blade guard.
NOTE: Insert the riving knive completely into the guard
until it stops to make sure it is securely in position.
NOTE: When correctly installed, the riving knife should
be 5 mm from the blade. If necessary, loosen the screw
and reposition the riving knife.
Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.
Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
To remove the riving knife:
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
Loosen but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
Remove the riving knife.
Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
WARNING:
Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of any kind with this
saw. Use of non wood cutting blades can result in prop-
erty damage or serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8, page 19.
฀Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
฀Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
Forcomplete charginginstructions,see the operator’smanu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Lock the
switch when not in use or carrying at your side, when
installing or removing the battery pack, and when install-
ing or removing blades and accessories.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING TRACKS
See Figures 6 - 7, page 19.
Tracks can be used individually or assembled together to
fit the size of your project. Before use, all tracks should be
assembled and properly aligned, and the rubber cut strip
should be cut.
To assemble tracks:
Place the tracks upside down on a flat, level work space.
NOTE: Two tracks are provided with the saw. One has a
connector preinstalled and the other does not.
Using the track wrench, loosen the screws securing the
connector to the track.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Align the tracks and slide the connector across the joint
and into the slot of the next track. Place the connector
approximately half way into each track and tighten the
screws to secure one side.
NOTE: The tracks are machined to fit together tightly
along the ends. However, before tightening the remaining
screws, place a 12 in. or longer straight edge, carpenter’s
square or level along the long edges to make sure the
pieces are perfectly aligned. Skipping this step could
compromise the accuracy of the saw’s performance.
Align the long ends of both tracks against the straight
edge, carpenter’s square or level. Holding both pieces
together, tighten the remaining screws to secure the con-
nector.
NOTE: After tightening the screws, check again with the
straight edge to ensure the tracks are perfectly aligned.
Each track has a rubber cut strip running along the edge.
Before cutting a workpiece using the track, the rubber
cut strip must be trimmed away. Refer to “Using the
Track” in the Operations section.

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KICKBACK
See Figures 9 - 13, pages 19 - 20.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
DANGER:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss
of control can lead to serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following:
Setting blade depth incorrectly.
Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
Twisting the blade while making a cut.
Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
Forcing a cut.
Cutting warped or wet lumber.
Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
Rapidly plunging the blade into the workpiece.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being
cut.
Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make
cuts with dull blades.
Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.
Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body
in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
When performing pocket cuts, allow the blade to reach
full speed then apply slow, even downward pressure to
guide the blade into the workpiece.
WARNING:
When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise con-
trol. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the
blade is moving.
OPERATION
PLUNGE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
See Figures 14 - 15, page 20.
The saw is equipped with a plunge depth control lever that
limitsthe downwardmovement ofthe saw fordifferentopera-
tions.The leverhas threesettings. One forchanging theblade,
one for scoring material, and one for making plunge cuts.
Blade change position
Placing the lever in this position will allow you to lock the saw
in a lowered position with the blade screw visible through
the window in the guard.
Scoring position:
With the lever in the scoring position, the downward travel
of the blade is limited to approximately 1/4 in. depth of
cut. Perform a cut with the blade at this depth to score the
workpiece.
NOTE: The riving knife must be removed for this cut.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of splintering, always make a
score cut before cutting through laminated or veneer faced
plywood or composite materials.
Plunge cut position:
Move the lever to the plunge cut position to make deep cuts
and through cuts. When the lever is in this position, the blade
can be lowered to the full depth of cut.
NOTE: When the lever is in the plunge cut position, use the
depth lock knob to control blade depth. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material being cut.
ATTACHING THE SAW TO A VACUUM
See Figure 16, page 20.
When cutting for an extended period of time, you can easily
attach a vacuum hose to the dust exhaust port of the saw.
 ฀฀Remove the battery.
Attach the vacuum hose to the dust exhaust port on the
saw.
NOTE: The vacuum hose will fit inside or outside the dust
exhaust port. The saw will accept a standard 1-7/8 in.
and 1-1/4 in. vacuum connection.
Reinstall the battery pack.
LOWERING AND RAISING THE BLADE AND
RIVING KNIFE
See Figure 16, page 20.
To lower the blade:
Depress the lock-off button.
Grasp the front handle and apply downward pressure to
lower and expose the blade and riving knife (if installed).
NOTE: Maintain downward pressure to keep the blade
in a lowered position.

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OPERATION
To raise the cutting blade:
Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the blade and
riving knife (if installed) are completely inside of the guard
and the saw is in the locked position.
USING THE DEPTH LOCK KNOB
See Figure 17, page 21.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the
chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more
depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the guard.
Remove the battery pack.
Loosen the depth lock knob.
Determine the desired depth of cut.
Move the depth lock knob up or down to align the depth
of cut indicator with the desired depth setting.
Tighten the depth lock knob.
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 the 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 the
saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum
and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these
accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 18, page 21.
WARNING:
Always check that the spindle lock button is fully released
before switching on the tool.
To start the saw:
Install the battery pack.
Depress the lock-off button.
Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before
it reaches full speed or plunging the saw too quickly into
the workpiece could cause the saw to “kickback” towards
you resulting in serious injury. Maintain a firm grip with
both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces.
To stop the saw: release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop. Slowly allow the front handle to rise until
the blade is completely inside of the guard and the saw is
in the locked position. Do not remove the saw from the
workpiece while the blade is moving.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 18, page 21.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above
the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released.
When the saw is raised to its uppermost position it will be
locked in that position. Depress the lock-off button to unlock
the saw.
USING THE TRACK
See Figures 19 - 26, pages 21 and 22.
The saw can be used with or without a track. To use the saw
with a track, secure the track to a workpiece then attach the
saw to the track. If you are using multiple tracks, assemble
and secure the tracks together as described in the Assembly
section.
WARNING:
When cutting along multiple tracks, always ensure the
tracks are properly aligned and assembled. Cutting along
incorrectly assembled or misaligned tracks could cause
the saw to move in unexpected ways which may result
in serious injuries or property damage.
To trim the rubber cut strip on the tracks:
Remove the battery pack and riving knife from the saw.
NOTE: Always remove the riving knife when making non-
through cuts and pocket cuts.
Place scrap material onto a workbench, table or other
suitable support. The material should be as long or longer
than the tracks being prepared for use.
NOTE: Each track is 27.5 inches long.
Place the track on the scrap material.
Use the track clamp to secure the track and scrap mate-
rial to the support.
Hold the saw above the track with the blade facing the
rubber cut strip.
Align the slot in the saw’s base with the raised tab on the
track. Then, lower the saw onto the track.
Check for play at the front and back of the saw and ensure
the saw glides along the track smoothly.
If necessary, loosen the lock knobs securing the track
adjustment tabs. Rotate the tabs until all play (left and