Ryobi PTS01 Manuel D'utilisation page 10

To raise the cutting blade:
 Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the blade and
riving knife (if installed) are completely inside of the guard
and the saw is in the locked position.
USING THE DEPTH LOCK KNOB
See Figure 17, page 21.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the
chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more
depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the guard.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the depth lock knob.
 Determine the desired depth of cut.
 Move the depth lock knob up or down to align the depth
of cut indicator with the desired depth setting.
 Tighten the depth lock knob.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will
place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades
are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the
saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum
and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these
accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 18, page 21.
WARNING:
Always check that the spindle lock button is fully released
before switching on the tool.
To start the saw:
 Install the battery pack.
 Depress the lock-off button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before
it reaches full speed or plunging the saw too quickly into
the workpiece could cause the saw to "kickback" towards
you resulting in serious injury. Maintain a firm grip with
both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces.
OPERATION
To stop the saw: release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop. Slowly allow the front handle to rise until
the blade is completely inside of the guard and the saw is
in the locked position. Do not remove the saw from the
workpiece while the blade is moving.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 18, page 21.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above
the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released.
When the saw is raised to its uppermost position it will be
locked in that position. Depress the lock-off button to unlock
the saw.
USING THE TRACK
See Figures 19 - 26, pages 21 and 22.
The saw can be used with or without a track. To use the saw
with a track, secure the track to a workpiece then attach the
saw to the track. If you are using multiple tracks, assemble
and secure the tracks together as described in the Assembly
section.
WARNING:
When cutting along multiple tracks, always ensure the
tracks are properly aligned and assembled. Cutting along
incorrectly assembled or misaligned tracks could cause
the saw to move in unexpected ways which may result
in serious injuries or property damage.
To trim the rubber cut strip on the tracks:
 Remove the battery pack and riving knife from the saw.
NOTE: Always remove the riving knife when making non-
through cuts and pocket cuts.
 Place scrap material onto a workbench, table or other
suitable support. The material should be as long or longer
than the tracks being prepared for use.
NOTE: Each track is 27.5 inches long.
 Place the track on the scrap material.
 Use the track clamp to secure the track and scrap mate-
rial to the support.
 Hold the saw above the track with the blade facing the
rubber cut strip.
 Align the slot in the saw's base with the raised tab on the
track. Then, lower the saw onto the track.
 Check for play at the front and back of the saw and ensure
the saw glides along the track smoothly.
 If necessary, loosen the lock knobs securing the track
adjustment tabs. Rotate the tabs until all play (left and
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