EMS-2026SCL - Electric saw RYOBI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EMS-2026SCL RYOBI

CÔTE DROIT, COIN EXTERIEUR

CÔTE GAUCHE, COIN EXTERIEUR

English THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE SAW. The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Your new mitre saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free performance. CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your Sliding Compound Mitre Saw.

Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings and cautions.

If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The purpose of these safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can

result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood completely the safety, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool.

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors touch tool or extension cord. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised service centre. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION. THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open. Check operation of lower blade guard before each use. Do not operate if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

WARNING: Blades coast after turning off.

INSPECT TOOL CORD PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have it repaired by authorised service centre. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from rotating blade. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. BEFORE MAKING A CUT. Be sure the depth, bevel and mitre adjustments are tight. USE CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 254 mm. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect and remove all nails from timber before cutting. NEVER touch the blade or moving parts during use. NEVER start the saw when the blade is in contact with the workpiece.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam. Only turn laser beam on when tool is on workpiece. Class 2 laser product.

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REFERENCE CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Due to continued product refinement policy, product features and specifications can and will change without notice. Check current features and specifications with your retailer. Laser type: Semiconductor Laser class: 2 Wave length: 650 nm Power supply: 3 V Laser power: < 1 mW

For service personnel. CAUTION: Avoid exposure to beam when servicing. Complies with EN60825-1:1994+ A2:2001+ A1:2002 as a Class 2 Laser. Fig. 37: CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITRE TABLE WARNING Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, please observe all safety rules as follows.

The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the workpiece. The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall be prevented from being directed towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25 s. Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces, i.e. wood or rough coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator. Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Repairs must be carried out by authorised Ryobi service centre. TOOLS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED) Fig. 41

Lower guard release lever Sliding lock Sliding gear assembly Rear lock knob Sliding fence Handle Carrying handle Depth of cut adjustment screw Laser on/off switch Laser Trigger Lower blade guard Live indicator Throat plate Bevel scale Material support arm Mitre lock knob Mitre scale Mitre table Vice or workpiece clamp Rear fence Lock down pin Spindle lock button Bevel lock button Dust bag Upper blade guard Laser adjustment screw Dust bag Vice or workpiece clamp Material support arm Clamp bracket screws Clamp bracket Hex Wrench SPECIFICATIONS Power Input No Load Speed Blade Diameter (Ø 254 mm x Ø 30 mm x 40 T) Blade Arbor Weight

English 0°-45° MITRE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 9) SPECIFICATIONS Your compound mitre saw cuts from 0° to 45° both right and left, with positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 degrees. Loosen the mitre table lock knob (9) by turning counterclockwise direction and move the mitre table to the desired cutting angle. Re-tighten the mitre table lock knob to lock table in position, by turning clockwise direction. Cutting Capacity Mitre 90° Mitre 45° (R) Mitre 45° (L) Mitre 90° Mitre 45° (R) Mitre 45° (L)

Bevel 90° Bevel 90° Bevel 90° Bevel 45° Bevel 45° Bevel 45° 90 mm x 305 mm 90 mm x 215 mm 90 mm x 215 mm 42 mm x 305 mm 42 mm x 215 mm 42 mm x 215 mm FENCE (Fig. 9) The rear fence (13) on your sliding compound mitre saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts. ASSEMBLY WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

(Fig. 10) The lower blade (4) guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece. WARNING Your sliding compound mitre saw has 4 holes for mounting to the workbench. Always make sure your compound mitre saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident causing serious personal injury. VICE ATTACHMENT (Fig. 1 & 2) To attach the vice (12), push the round attachment rod into the vice attachment hole and turn the rear locking knob (23) in a clockwise direction to lock. MATERIAL SUPPORTS (Fig. 3, 4 & 5)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Slide the support arm (8) into the holes of the base. Ensure the rod also goes through the clamp bracket. Tighten the screw on the clamp bracket when the rod is fully inserted. Insert the second support arm bracket on the other side of the saw base and repeat the process. The support arm brackets should be diagonally opposite each other for greater stability. Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should only be connected to an AC supply of the type specified on the rating plate. Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safely glasses with side shields. DUST BAG (Fig. 6) Attach the dust bag (17) by compressing the metal spring together. LOCK DOWN PIN (Fig. 7) Your compound mitre saw features a lock down pin (14) for easier transportation. To unlock the head pull the pin out and lift up the saw arm to the upright position. WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. SLIDE LOCK (Fig. 8) To prevent sliding movement of the saw head during transportation, fasten the slide lock (21).

ADJUSTMENTS Your compound mitre saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately.

WARNING If the inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since the blade will not tighten properly. WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to the power supply. The saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth pointing in a downward direction. SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE (Fig. 13 – 17) As mentioned previously, your saw has been factory assembled and adjusted. The dust bag, vice and material supports are the only parts that have to be installed.

REPLACING BLADE (Fig 10, 11 & 12)

DANGER A 254 mm x 2.0 mm diameter blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations will result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury.

Reattach the outer blade flange and secure the blade bolt tightly while depressing the spindle lock button (Fig. 12). Replace the blade bolt cover and the lower blade guard in position. Fasten the philips screw on the blade bolt cover. Connect the link to the lower blade guard. Check if the blade guard operates correctly before connecting the saw to the power supply.

Remove the screw (a) on the link (c) and loosen the philips screw on the blade bolt cover until the lower blade guard (4) assembly can be raised to expose the blade bolt (Fig. 10). Depress the spindle lock button (15) while rotating the blade (Fig. 11). Loosen screw (a) and outer blade flange (b) to replace the blade (c). Use wrench (d) to loosen the blade bolt. Please note: This is a left hand thread, so loosen in a CLOCKWISE direction (Fig. 12). Remove the outer blade washer and the blade. Fit the new blade onto the spindle.

Unplug your saw. Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock down pin (14) to hold the saw arm in transport position. Loosen the mitre lock knob (9) (Fig. 14a). Rotate the mitre table (11) until the mitre pointer (c) is positionned at 0° (Fig. 14a & b). Securely tighten the mitre lock knob (9). Lay a framing square (a) flat on the mitre table (11). Place one leg of the square against the fence (13). Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade (b) (Fig. 14a). Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth. The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in Fig. 14a. If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles (a) away from the square as shown in Fig. 15, adjustment are needed. Loosen the fence screw (c) (Fig. 13) and the screw (a) (Fig. 2), then remove the sliding fence (24). Loosen the socket head screws (b) that secure the rear fence (13) to the mitre table (11) (Fig. 13). Slightly adjust the rear fence (13) left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square. Retighten the screws (b) securely and recheck the blade to fence alignment. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

English WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the unit, check that the blade is not in contact with an element of the table. ADJUSTMENTS

Place back the sliding fence (24) and screws (a & c) (Fig. 2 & 13). After squaring adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the screw (d) of the pointer (c) and reset the pointer to zero (Fig. 14b).

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITRE TABLE AT 0° (Fig. 16-21) Re-adjust if necessary. To prevent the depth of cut adjustment screw (27) from turning, tighten the hex nut (a) carefully against the fence (13). ADJUSTING THE MITRE LOCK (Fig. 26) Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock down pin (14) to hold the saw arm in the transport position (Fig. 7). Unlock the bevel lock lever (16) and move the saw arm to the 0° position and lock the bevel lock lever (Fig. 16). Lay the combination square (b) on the mitre table (11) and against the blade (a). If the blade and mitre table do not align adjust as follows (Fig. 17): - Unscrew the 0° bevel positioning bolt on the right hand side by using a hex key (a) (Fig. 18). - Correctly align the blade (a) and mitre table (11) using the combination square and lock the bevel lock lever (Fig. 19). Retighten the 0° bevel positioning bolt (a). Check 0° angle from the table to the blade again. If the table and the blade do not align, readjust the 0° bevel positioning bolt until aligned (Fig. 20), then adjust the pointer (b) to 0° mark and secure by tightening the pointer screw (c) (Fig. 21). After a period of time, you may need to readjust the locking mechanism. To readjust: SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITRE TABLE AT 45° (Fig. 22-23) WARNING Before starting any cutting operations, clamp or bolt your compound mitre saw to a workbench. Never operate your mitre saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

OPERATION APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below:

Move the saw arm to the 45° bevel position (Fig. 22). When the saw arm is rotated at the 45° bevel position, check 45° angle by using a 45° set square from the table to the blade. If the table and blade do not align, readjust the 45° positioning bolt (a) on the left until aligned (Fig. 22 – 23).

Cross cutting wood and plastic. Cross cutting mitres, joints, etc., for picture frames, moldings, door casings and fine joinery. Note: The crosscut blade provided is for most wood cutting operations.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITRE

SAW WARNING Use the vice to secure your workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury. DEPTH CUT OF ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 24 & 25)

Loosen the set screw under the mitre lock knob (9) by a hex key (Fig. 26a). Turn the mitre lock knob (9) clockwise until turntable is firmly locked (Fig. 26b). Fasten the set screw so that the new turning angle of the handle to lock the table is redefined (Fig. 26c). Unplug the power cord. The saw blade can cut deeper by turning the depth cut adjustment screw (27) counterclockwise and cut lesser by turning this screw (27) clockwise. Lower the blade into the throat plate of mitre table, then check the maximum cutting depth.

When the machine is connected with the power supply, the live indicator (5) always glow. If not, please check the supply.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece. A 90° crosscut is made with the mitre table set at the zero degree position. Mitre crosscuts are made with the mitre table set at some other angle other than zero. BEVEL CUT A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to mitre table (11). A bevel cut is made with the mitre table set at zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0° and 45°. TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITRE SAW (Fig. 28):

Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. Grasp the saw handle firmly, squeeze the trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. Press the lower guard release lever and then slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece. Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw head to its full height. Unlock the mitre table. Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the mitre scale. Fasten the mitre table lock knob. Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° left or right on the scale. The mitre table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches, located in the mitre table frame. Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence (13) and clamp the vice (12) (Fig. 28a). If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence (13), the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade (Fig. 28b). When cutting long pieces of timber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with the material supports. Press and hold the laser on/off switch (1) to turn the laser on. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. Use the vice (12) to secure the workpiece against the fence (13). TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITRE SAW (Fig. 29):

Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw head to its full height. Loosen the mitre table locking handle. Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with zero on the mitre scale. Lock the mitre table by rotating the mitre table lock knob in a clockwise direction. WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always push the mitre table clamp back down before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the mitre table while making a cut causing serious personal injury.

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 75 mm from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

Tighten the mitre lock handle securely. Adjustments of the sliding fence (24) must be made to correspond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm. Loosen the fence screw on the rear fence (13), slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the fence screw (Fig. 30). Loosen the bevel lock lever (16) and move the saw head to the left to the desired bevel angle. Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°. Align the indicator point with the desired angle. Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle, securely tighten the bevel lock lever. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

English Adjustments of mitre and bevel settings are interdependent with one another. Each time you adjust the mitre setting you change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the mitre setting. OPERATION

Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence (13) and clamp the vice (12) (Fig. 28a). If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence (13), the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade (Fig. 28b). When cutting long pieces of timber or molding, support the overhanding end(s) of the stock with the material supports. Press and hold the laser on/off switch (1) to turn the laser on. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. Use the vice (12) to secure the workpiece against the fence (13). It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first. Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained, always made a test cut in scrap wood before making a finish cut in good wood (Fig. 31). TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITRE SAW (Fig. 32):

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 75 mm from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw head to its full height. Loosen the mitre table lock knob. Rotate the mitre table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the mitre scale. Tighten the mitre table lock knob. Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° left or right and 45° left or right on the scale. The mitre table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches, located in the mitre table frame. WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 75 mm from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. Grasp the saw handle firmly, then squeeze the trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. Press the release level for locking the lower guard and then slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.

A compound mitre cut is a cut made using a mitre angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.

To make this type of cut the mitre table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always be taken when making compound mitre setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

Tighten the mitre lock handle securely. Adjustments of the sliding fence (24) must be made to correspond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm. Loosen the fence screw on the rear fence (13), slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the fence screw (Fig. 30). Loosen the bevel lock lever (16) and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle. Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°. Align the indicator point with the desired angle. Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle, securely tighten the bevel lock lever. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence (13) and clamp the vice (12) (Fig. 28a). If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence (13), the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade (Fig. 28b). When cutting long pieces of timber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with the material supports. Press and hold the laser on/off switch (1) to turn the laser on. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. Use the vice (12) to secure the workpiece against the fence (13). When cutting large workpieces with the slide action, the workpiece is placed squarely against the rear fence and is firmly locked in the vice. WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside no hands zone; at least 75 mm from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

WARNING Never place undue force on the saw handle in a right or left direction as this will misalign the head and result in an inaccurate cut.

Unscrew the slide lock (21). Grasp the saw handle (25) firmly (Fig. 34). Slide the cutting head away from the fence (24) to the outermost position, then depress the trigger (3) (Fig. 35). Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece and push the cutting head to have the blade through the larger workpiece towards the sliding fence (24) (Fig. 36). Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. Grasp the saw handle firmly, then squeeze the trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. Press the release level for locking the lower guard and then slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES (Fig. 33) The two material supports (8) are designed to support timber so it does not sag. The material supports should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and the work table during the cutting operations. Use the vice to secure the workpiece.

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the mitre table (11) and against the fence (13). When setting the bevel and mitre angles for compound mitres, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°, therefore you will need to fine tune your settings. When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33.85°. The mitre angle should be set at 31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for the application. See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on mitre table. The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting all standard crown molding with 52° and 38° angles. The crown molding is placed flat on the mitre table using the compound features of your mitre saw. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

1. Top edge of molding against fence

3. Save left end of cut

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Mitre table set left 31.62°

3. Save left end of cut

33.85° Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Mitre table set left 31.62°

MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Mitre table set right 31.62°

3. Save right end of cut

33.85° Set bench to angle position 0°. Loosen off laser-alignment screw slightly. Switch the laser on and align the beam so that it points exactly at the 0° gauge mark of mitre cut adjuster. Retighten screw before use. WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc. come into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL (Fig. 38 & 39) When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the mitre table with the convex side against the fence (13) as shown in figure 38. It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fibreglass boats, cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fibreglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with air. Respiratory protection must be used when performing this task. If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 39, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. WARNING To avoid a binding condition and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against fence. LASER LASER BEAM (Fig. 40) LUBRICATION The beam from the laser shows precisely where the blade will cut the workpiece. All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. The laser beam can be switched on as required: A. Press laser on/off switch to turn the laser on and press the switch again to turn the laser off. B. The network cable supplies power to the laser. The laser beam should be aligned before being used for the first time.

English WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. MAINTENANCE EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep power loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use.

WARNING Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on timber, tools, etc. during cutting operation.

WARNING Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

If the supply cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by the authorised Ryobi service centre in order to avoid a hazard. If the supply cable is damaged, disconnect it from the supply immediately. Take care not to expose this tool to rain. Due to Ryobi’s continued product refinement policy, product features and specifications can and will change without notice. Check current features and specifications with your Ryobi retailer. EMS-2026-SCL_17 lgs

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ALLMÄNNA FÖRESKRIFTER

ÜGYELJEN ARRA, HOGY MINDIG TARTSA MEG

SCHOWAJCIE NARZĘDZIA, KTÓRYMI JUŻ

GARANTIE - CONDITIONS

All Ryobi products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects and defective parts for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date stated on the original invoice drawn up by the retailer and given to the end user. Deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised or improper use or maintenance, or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, light bulbs, blades, fittings, bags, etc. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period, please take the NON-DISMANTLED product, along with the proof of purchase, to your retailer or nearest Authorised Ryobi Service Centre. This warranty in no way affects your legal rights concerning defective products.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents. EN61029-1, EN55014, EN60555-2, EN60555-3, DIN VDE 0740510, 93/68/EWG, 73/23/EWG, 89/336/EEC. Sound pressure level 92 dB(A) Sound power level 105 dB(A)