Ryobi PGC21B Manuel D'utilisation page 13

WARNING:
When not connected to vacuum, always install the dust
bag back on saw. Failure to do so could cause dust or
foreign objects to be thrown into the face or eyes which
could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed only for the purpose listed
below:
 Cutting laminate, engineered LVT, and solid, hardwood
flooring material up to 3/4 in. thick
WARNING:
NEVER make adjustment to any cutting angle while the
saw is running and the blade is rotating. Any slip can
result in contact with the blade causing serious personal
injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY
PACK
See Figure 9, page 18.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
transporting, or when not in use. Removing battery pack
will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
AVOIDING KICKBACK
 Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never
saw into a loose knot or nail.
 Always use the fence when rip cutting. This helps prevent
twisting the wood in the cut.
 Always use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never
make cuts with dull blades.
 To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly
before beginning a cut.
 When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never
force cuts.
 Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
 Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or
composition wood products as the anti-kickback pawls
may not always be effective.
 Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with
push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.
 Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and
any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may
gather.
 Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
 Always use the riving knife for every operation where it
is allowed. The use of this device will greatly reduce the
risk of kickback.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 10, page 18.
To start the saw:
 Depress the lock-out lever.
 Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
 For rip cuts, engage the lock-on feature by depressing
the lock-on button and switch trigger. Push in and hold
the lock-on button located on the side of the handle, then
release the switch trigger.
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