Ryobi EJS-500QEO User Manual Download

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OPERATION

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and
your saw becomes disconnected from power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately.

WARNING

Before connecting your saw to power supply
source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-
on position (depress and release switch trigger).
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting
of your saw resulting in possible serious injury.
Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your
saw may need to be stopped suddenly.

VARIABLE SPEED (Fig. 2)

Your saw has a variable speed control selector (2)
designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed
and power limits. The speed and power of your saw can be
increased (R) or decreased (L) by rotating the variable
speed control selector in the direction of the arrows.

Note:

Hold your saw in normal operating position and

turn the variable speed control selector counterclockwise
to increase speed and power. Turn clockwise to decrease
speed and power.

If you wish to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress
the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button,
and release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable
speed control selector until the desired speed is reached.

Note:

If the variable speed control selector is fully turned in

the clockwise direction (zero setting) your saw may not run.

Note:

If you desire not to use the variable speed control

selector, turn it in the full counterclockwise direction.
This will allow the speed of your saw to be controlled by
the amount of switch trigger depression.

Avoid running your saw at low speeds for extended
periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant
usage may cause your saw to become overheated.
If this occurs, cool your saw by running it without a load
and at full speed.

The following guidelines may be used in determining
correct speed for various applications:

■

LOW

speed is ideal when minimum speed and power

is required, for example starting cuts.

■

MEDIUM

speed is suitable for cutting hard metals,

plastics and laminates.

■

HIGH

speed produces best results when maximum

power is required, for example cutting wood.
Soft metals such as aluminum, brass and copper also
require high speeds.

BLADE STORAGE (Fig. 3) (FOR EJS-600QEO ONLY)

A convenient feature on your saw is the blade storage.
The blade storage area (11) is located on the back of
dust port. It is convenient for storing extra blades when
not in use.

■

To open:

Pull the door down with your thumb or

finger.

■

Place blades in blade storage area.

■

To close:

Push the door up with your thumb or finger.

WARNING

Do not insert saw blade (7) into air vents.
They could come in contact with electrically live
internal parts and cause electric shock, resulting
in serious injury.

WARNING

Your saw should never be connected to power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing blades or
when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will
prevent accidental starting which could cause
serious injury.

TO INSTALL BLADES (Fig. 4)

■

Unplug your saw.

WARNING

Failure to unplug your saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

■

Pull quick release lever (16) upward.

■

Insert saw blade as far as possible into slot in
saw bar.

■

Check to make sure the back of the saw blade is
properly positioned in the groove of the
roller guide (12).

■

Release the quick release lever.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields. Keep hands and fingers away, from the
motor housing and blade clamp and do not reach
underneath work while blade is cutting.

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury, do not use saw
without safety guard properly in place.

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