Ryobi R86447 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACk
See Figure 2, page 11.
 Place battery pack in the saw. Align raised rib on battery
pack with the groove inside the saw.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and battery pack is secured in the saw before
beginning operation.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACk
See Figure 3, page 11.
 Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release
battery pack from the saw.
 The battery pack will disconnect in the direction to be
removed when buttons are depressed.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when not
in use or carrying at your side.
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to obtain
the best performance from the saw. Select the blade based on
the application and on the material you wish to cut. Selecting
the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut and prolong
the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically
used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are better
for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics
and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 4, page 11.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Rotate the blade clamp counterclockwise and hold to
open.
 Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up or
down.
 Release the blade clamp to secure.
 To remove the blade, rotate the blade clamp counter-
clockwise.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 5, page 11.
 To turn the saw on: Depress the lock-off button. Pull the
switch trigger. You can depress the lock-off button from
either the left or right side.
 To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 5, page 11.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 6 - 7, page 11.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise
or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
 Depress the switch trigger to start the cutting action.
 Set the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
 Move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Keep
pressure on the base, against the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD
See Figure 8, page 11.
 Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise or with clamps.
 Mark the line of cut clearly.
 Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign
material.
 Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from
you.
 Choose a convenient starting point inside the cutting area
and place the tip of the blade over that point.
 Rest the front edge of the shoe assembly on the workpiece
and hold it firmly in position during the cut.
 Depress the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
reach full cutting speed.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece
until the motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this
warning can cause you to lose of control of the saw
and result in serious injury.
 Tilt the saw downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting
the workpiece.
 Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
 Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the
workpiece.
WARNING:
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be
used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
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