Ryobi P530 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T SPEED SA W™ P530 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our speed saw has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk[...]

2 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use mor e pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. n Introduction ........................................................................................................[...]

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Ke ep y our w ork a rea c lea n an d we ll li t. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power[...]

4 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator. n Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your[...]

5 n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a n d s h a p e a s t h o s e o f plug on charger. [...]

6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V[...]

7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words a[...]

8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor .............................................................................................................................. ........................................ 18 V olt DC Switch...................................................................................................................[...]

9 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 HANDLE PIVOT POINT KNOB WRENCH T AB SCREW NUT ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shippin[...]

10 A TT ACHING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 4. n Remove Battery Pack From speed saw . n Assem ble cir cle cutter if necess ary . Refer to “Assemb ling Circle Cutter .” n Remove bit if necessary . Refer to “Inserting/Removing Bits” in this manual. n Place adaptor under depth adjustment ring. NOTE: Make sure the adaptor fits snugly . n Place circ[...]

11 OPERA TION Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may indicate a defective battery pack and should be replaced. n Afte r normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is requir[...]

12 INST ALLING BA TTER Y P ACK See Figure 6. n Place battery pack on the speed saw . n Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw’ s bat- tery port. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and th at battery pack is secur ed on the tool before beginning operation. REMOVING BA TTERY P ACK See Figure 6. n Loca[...]

13 USING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 9. n Assem ble cir cle cutter if necess ary . Refer to “Assemb ling Circle Cutter” in this manual. n Attach circle cutter to speed saw if necessary . Refer to “Attaching Circle Cutter” in this manual. n Adjust depth of cut if necessary . Refer to “Adjusting Depth Of Cut” in this manual. n Loosen pivot p[...]

14 WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always remove the battery pack from the tool when making adjust- ments. INSERTING/REMOVING BITS See Figure 10. n Remove battery pack from speed saw . CAUTION: T o prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop befor e[...]

15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: T o avoid serious pe[...]

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