Ryobi PCL500 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

 Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto
the spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the
saw.
 Replace the outer blade washer.
 Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the blade
screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it
counterclockwise.
 Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. 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 recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of any kind with this
saw. Use of non wood cutting blades can result in prop-
erty damage or serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figure 2, page 13.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
 Position the saw as shown, depress the spindle lock but-
ton, and remove the blade screw by turning it clockwise.
 Remove the outer blade washer.
 Remove the blade.
OPERATION
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 13.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that 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 manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. There-
fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or
carrying at your side.
KICKBACK
See Figures 4 - 7, pages 13 and 14.
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.
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