Ryobi P506 Manual Del Operador página 9

ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 10, page 14.
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 upper blade guard.
 Loosen the depth adjustment knob.
 Determine the desired depth of cut.
 Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper
blade guard.
 Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower the saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns
with the notch on the blade guard.
 Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely.
USING THE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 11, page 14.
WARNING:
Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when
the tool is not in use. Failure to heed this warning could
result in possible serious personal injury.
The laser unit comes from the factory already installed and
aligned. If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to
the Adjustments section.
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.
 Install the battery pack.
 Depress lock-off button (laser guide will turn on when
lock-off button is depressed and turn off when trigger is
released) and press trigger to start motor. Laser beam
will activate when motor starts.
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. Laser will turn off when trigger is released.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 12 - 14, page 14.
It is important to understand the correct method for operat-
ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the
correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
OPERATION
DANGER:
When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is
exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade
guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed
before setting the saw down.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper
control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an acci-
dent resulting in possible serious injury.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut.
 Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to
your side.
 Support the workpiece near the cut.
 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut.
 Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported,
not the "cut off" piece.
 Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
 Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 15, page 15.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the outer blade guide notch on the base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any,
you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
RIP CUTTING
See Figure 16, page 15.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
 Secure the workpiece.
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
 Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
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