Ryobi PGC21B Manuel D'utilisation page 14

WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before
it reaches full speed could cause the saw to "kickback"
towards you resulting in serious injury.
To stop the saw: release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the
workpiece while the blade is moving.
To lock the saw:
Install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch
trigger and make certain the switch is inoperable. If the switch
is still operable with the padlock installed, a padlock with
a larger shackle diameter must be used. Store the padlock
key in another location.
TO RAISE AND LOWER ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS
See Figure 11, page 18.
The anti-kickback pawls are spring-loaded and very sharp.
Use only one finger to raise or lower these pawls while care-
fully keeping all body parts away from the sharp points of
the pawls.
 Rotate anti-kickback release knob counterclockwise to
loosen.
 From behind the saw, place one finger under the anti-
kickback pawls.
 Raise or lower to adjust the height of the anti-kickback
pawls based on the thickness of the material to be cut.
 Rotate anti-kickback release knob clockwise to tighten.
 When cross cutting, lift the anti-kickback pawls using the
knob to ensure no interference with the workpiece during
operation.
MAKING CUTS
This saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all men-
tioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts
not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with
the proper procedures and necessary accessories. Your
local library has many books on saw usage and specialized
woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combi-
nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting
saw to power source.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always keep hands and body out of the path of the saw
blade. Failure to heed this warning could result in per-
sonal injury.
TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
See Figure 12, page 18.
A cross cut is made by cutting across the width of the
workpiece.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the work clamp from its storage area under the
saw table.
 Install the work clamp on the fence (see To Install The
Work Clamp earlier in this manual).
 Place the miter fence in the cross cut position (see To
Install Fence For Making Miter / Cross Cuts earlier
in this manual) and set at 0°. Tighten the clamp knob
securely.
 Lower the slide lock lever and push the saw to the rear
of the saw table.
 Place the workpiece flat on the saw table with one edge
securely against the fence.
 Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw
blade. Use the work clamp to secure the workpiece. Do
not overtighten.
 Insert battery in the saw.
 Disengage the anti-kickback pawls.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
NOTE: Raise the anti-kickback pawls when making cross
cuts or miter cuts.
 Lower the anti-kickback pawls (see To Raise and Lower
Anti-Kickback Pawls earlier in this manual).
 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Depress the trigger lockout
lever and squeeze the switch trigger.
 Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
 Slowly push the blade into and through the workpiece.
 When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop before removing
the workpiece.
TO MAKE A MITER CUT
See Figure 13, page 19.
Miter cuts are made with the fence set at some angle other
than 0°.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the work clamp from its storage area under the
saw table.
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