Assembly; Operation - Ryobi P590 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal 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 and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Straight line cutting operations on metal pipe, rebar,
conduit, posts, plastics, wood, etc., up to 2.5 in.
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to
obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade
based on the application and on the material you wish to cut.
Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut
and prolong the life of the blade. We recommend 14 TPI for
plastics and wood, 18 TPI for soft metals and multipurpose
use, and 24 TPI for hard metals.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove
the battery pack when not in use or carrying at your side.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 1, page 9.
NOTE: Use blades that are .020 in. thick and 32-7/8 in.
long only.
To install the blade:
 Lock the switch trigger and remove the battery pack.
 Rotate the blade tension release lever 180º counter-
clockwise to release blade tension.
 Flip the saw over and place on a flat, level surface.
 Insert the saw blade through the slot in the work stop
and in between the guide rollers, making sure the blade
teeth point away from the saw.
 Work the rest of the saw blade down around the sides and
back of the pulleys. Turn the pulleys by hand, if necessary,
to aid in moving the blade.
NOTE: When correctly installed, the blade teeth should
be flush with the top of the tires around the pulleys. Fine
adjustments can be made using the tracking screws, if
necessary. Refer to Adjusting Blade Tracking later in
this manual.
 Rotate the blade tension release lever 180º clockwise to
lock the blade in place.
 To remove the blade: rotate the blade tension release
lever 180º counter clockwise, then work the blade loose
starting from the back.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 9.
 Lock the switch trigger.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
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