Ryobi PTS01 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

KICKBACK
See Figures 9 - 13, pages 19 - 20.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
DANGER:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss
of control can lead to serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following:
 Setting blade depth incorrectly.
 Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
 Twisting the blade while making a cut.
 Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
 Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
 Forcing a cut.
 Cutting warped or wet lumber.
 Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
 Rapidly plunging the blade into the workpiece.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
 Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being
cut.
 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
 Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
 Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make
cuts with dull blades.
 Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.
 Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
 Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
 Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body
in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
 When performing pocket cuts, allow the blade to reach
full speed then apply slow, even downward pressure to
guide the blade into the workpiece.
WARNING:
When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise con-
trol. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the
blade is moving.
OPERATION
PLUNGE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
See Figures 14 - 15, page 20.
The saw is equipped with a plunge depth control lever that
limits the downward movement of the saw for different opera-
tions. The lever has three settings. One for changing the blade,
one for scoring material, and one for making plunge cuts.
Blade change position
Placing the lever in this position will allow you to lock the saw
in a lowered position with the blade screw visible through
the window in the guard.
Scoring position:
With the lever in the scoring position, the downward travel
of the blade is limited to approximately 1/4 in. depth of
cut. Perform a cut with the blade at this depth to score the
workpiece.
NOTE: The riving knife must be removed for this cut.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of splintering, always make a
score cut before cutting through laminated or veneer faced
plywood or composite materials.
Plunge cut position:
Move the lever to the plunge cut position to make deep cuts
and through cuts. When the lever is in this position, the blade
can be lowered to the full depth of cut.
NOTE: When the lever is in the plunge cut position, use the
depth lock knob to control blade depth. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material being cut.
ATTACHING THE SAW TO A VACUUM
See Figure 16, page 20.
When cutting for an extended period of time, you can easily
attach a vacuum hose to the dust exhaust port of the saw.
 Remove the battery.
 Attach the vacuum hose to the dust exhaust port on the
saw.
NOTE: The vacuum hose will fit inside or outside the dust
exhaust port. The saw will accept a standard 1-7/8 in.
and 1-1/4 in. vacuum connection.
 Reinstall the battery pack.
LOWERING AND RAISING THE BLADE AND
RIVING KNIFE
See Figure 16, page 20.
To lower the blade:
 Depress the lock-off button.
 Grasp the front handle and apply downward pressure to
lower and expose the blade and riving knife (if installed).
NOTE: Maintain downward pressure to keep the blade
in a lowered position.
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