Ryobi RY6202, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Load Speed 3 800 RPM Motor 14 4 Volt DC Charge Rate 1 Hour Charger Rating 120 Volts 60 Hz AC Your new cordless circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependabi...

Page 2: ...fety Rules 4 5 Important Safety Instructions For Charger 5 6 Symbols 7 Features 8 Operation 9 18 Maintenance 19 Battery Pack Preparation For Recycling 19 Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS AC...

Page 3: ...ch Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid...

Page 4: ...contact hidden wiring Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator Additional Specific Safety Rules DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and blade...

Page 5: ...minimize 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 pa...

Page 6: ...ric shock or fire Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maint...

Page 7: ...jury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation...

Page 8: ...rigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released NOTE You can depress the lock off button from either the left or right side Fig 1 SWITCH TRIGGER UPPER BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE BASE...

Page 9: ...mode within 5 minutes When charger is in fast charge mode the red light will come on If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on remove the battery pack wait 1 minute and rei...

Page 10: ...capac ity of your 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 bla...

Page 11: ...at sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down Use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLA...

Page 12: ...edures TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Always keep the correct blade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in 6 4 mm below the material to be cut See Figure...

Page 13: ...best for most efficient cutting action TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious...

Page 14: ...ce WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards you resulting in serious injury When making a cut use steady even pressu...

Page 15: ...u should offset the guideline WIDTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 18 A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measu...

Page 16: ...into the workpiece WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut re...

Page 17: ...adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result inlossofcontrolofyoursawpossiblycausingseriousinjury Adjust the bevel setting to zero s...

Page 18: ...See Figure 24 Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Place rip guide through holes in...

Page 19: ...s please recycle or dispose of properly This product contains nickel cadmium battery Must be disposed of properly Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries in ordin...

Page 20: ...a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space...