Ryobi BS904G Manuel D'utilisation page 11

WARNING:
The blade guides have been preset at the factory.
These settings are functional for some applications. We
recommend that you check and adjust blade guide
settings before first use of your saw. Refer to Adjusting
Blade Guide Support and Thrust Bearings procedures
explained in the adjustments section of this opera-
tor's manual.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious 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, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid blade contact, adjust the blade guide assembly
to just clear the workpiece. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never operate saw without the blade guard secured and
the front covers locked. To do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLy
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Scroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood
composition products
 Various straight line cutting operations in wood and wood
composition products
BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW
A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine that can
also be used for straight-line cutting operations like cross
cutting, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resaw-
ing. When using the band saw for straight line cutting, the
user can install a fence using an appropriately sized piece of
wood clamped to the table with "C" clamps. It is not capable
of making inside or non-through cuts.
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn
the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do
not restart until locating and correcting the problem.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
 Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
 Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the
work into the blade. Do not force the work; allow the
blade to cut.
 The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is determined
by blade width. A 1/4 in. wide blade will cut a minimum
diameter of 1-1/2 in.; a 1/8 in. wide blade will cut a
minimum diameter of 1/2 in.
 Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold
pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard.
 Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with
the blade. Never place hands in blade path.
 Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when
cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces.
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