Ryobi PTS01 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

 Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the saw locks
in the blade change position. In this position, the saw
cannot be lowered or raised.
 Place the saw on its side with the spindle facing up.
 Depress and hold the spindle lock button and remove
the blade screw and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn the blade screw counterclockwise to remove.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the saw with spindle lock engaged.
 Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
 Fit the blade inside the slot in the base and onto the
spindle.
 Replace the outer blade washer.
 Depress and hold the spindle lock button, then replace
the blade screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by
turning it clockwise.
 Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
 Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figures 1 - 4, page 18.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
 Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
 Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
NOTE: When the saw is lowered into the blade change
position, a portion of the blade and riving knife extend
beyond the base. Ensure the saw is positioned to provide
adequate clearance before putting it in the blade change
position.
ASSEMBLY
 Position the saw on its side as shown, depress the spindle
lock button, and remove the blade screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
 Remove the outer blade washer.
 Carefully push the back of the blade up and off of the
spindle.
 Remove the blade by sliding it out of the slot in the base.
INSTALL/REMOVE THE RIVING KNIFE
See Figure 5, page 19.
WARNING:
Only remove the riving knife for non-through cuts and
pocket cuts. Removing the riving knife for any other cuts
may result in kickback and possible serious personal
injury.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
 Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
 Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
 Locate the screw inside the hole at the back of the blade
cover.
 Insert the blade wrench into the hole and loosen several
turns but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
 Slide the riving knive inside the guard and carefully align
the slot in the knife with the stud inside the blade guard.
NOTE: Insert the riving knive completely into the guard
until it stops to make sure it is securely in position.
NOTE: When correctly installed, the riving knife should
be 5 mm from the blade. If necessary, loosen the screw
and reposition the riving knife.
 Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.
 Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
 Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
To remove the riving knife:
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
 Loosen but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
 Remove the riving knife.
 Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.
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