Operating The Saw; Pocket Cutting - Ryobi P555 Manual Del Operador

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 15, page 15.
WARNING:
Always check that the spindle lock button is fully released
before switching on the tool.
To start the saw:
 Depress the lock-off button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the wheel/blade reach full speed, then slowly
guide the wheel/blade into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The wheel/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 "kick-
back" 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 wheel/blade
to come to a complete stop. Slowly allow the front handle
to rise until the cutting wheel is completely inside of the
guard. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while
the wheel/blade is moving.

OPERATING THE SAW

See Figures 16 - 18, page 15.
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.
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.
OPERATION
 Use clamps or other practical ways to secure the
workpiece 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.
 If possible, place the workpiece with the "good" side
down.
 Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.

POCKET CUTTING

See Figures 19 - 20, page 15.
 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
 Move the saw into position.
 Rest the base flat against the workpiece.
 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into the workpiece and make the
cut.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to
climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
 Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
 Raise the blade and lift the saw from the workpiece.
 Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
CUTTING WOOD
See Figures 21 - 23, page 16.
Install the wood cutting blade to cut wood products such as
lumber and plywood. Cuts can be made across the grain of
the wood (cross cuts) or with the grain of the wood (rip cuts).
Inspect the wood before making any cuts. There should be
no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
When making a straight cross cut or rip cut, align the line of
cut with the 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.
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