Making Cuts - Ryobi RLS1351 Manual Del Operador

wARNiNg:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious
personal injury.
wARNiNg:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make
sure the switch is in the off position before plugging tool
into the power source.
TO USE ThE iNDiCATOR
See Figure 17, page 21.
The indicator on the front of the blade guard is provided
for marking the location of the saw cut (kerf) on the
workpiece.
 Turn the saw on.
 Make a practice cut on scrap material to learn the path
of the blade.
 Turn the saw off and leave the cut material on the saw
table.
 Loosen the indicator screw.
 Align the saw cut with the indicator by moving the indi-
cator left or right as needed.
 Tighten screw securely.
TO USE ThE BLADE gUARD ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
See Figure 17, page 21.
Clearance between the workpiece and the bottom of the
blade guard should be between 1/16 in. - 3/32 in. Set the
clearance by turning the blade guard adjustment knob left
or right as needed.
OPERATiON
TO RAiSE AND LOwER ANTi-KiCKBACK
PAwLS
See Figure 18, page 21.
The anti-kickback pawls are only used for making rip cuts.
These pawls are spring-loaded and very sharp. Use only one
finger to raise or lower these pawls while carefully keeping
all body parts away from the sharp points of the pawls.
To lower the anti-kickback pawls:
 From behind the saw, place one finger under the release
lever.
 Lift up on the release lever and maintain pressure on the
lever.
 Slowly lower the pawls towards the throat plate. When
pawls are completely lowered, move finger from the
release lever.
To raise the anti-kickback pawls:
 From behind the saw, place one finger under the release
lever and lift until the lever touches the bottom of the
blade guard. Hold in place.
 Push the lock button in.
 Remove finger from the release lever while continuing
to push the lock button in. When hands are clear of the
pawls, release the lever.

MAKiNg CUTS

This saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all men-
tioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts
not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with
the proper procedures and necessary accessories. Your
local library has many books on saw usage and specialized
woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi-
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting
saw to power source.
wARNiNg:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury.
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