Ryobi C358 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL14 in. Abrasive Cut-Off MachineC358SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour cut-off machine has been engineered and manufactu

10FEATURESLOCK-ON BUTTONSee Figure 3.The cut-off machine is equipped with a lock-on feature which is convenient when continuous cutting

11LOOSE PARTSASSEMBLYUNPACKINGThis product has been shipped completely assembled.n Carefully lift machine from the carton by the carrying han

12REMOVAL / INSTALLATION OF WHEELTO REMOVESee Figure 5.n Unplug the cut-off machine.n Push down on machine arm and remove transport chain from hook

13Fig. 6Fig. 7Fig. 8ADJUSTABLEFENCE ADJUSTABLEFENCEFENCESCALEVISECLAMPADJUSTABLEFENCEASSEMBLYADJUSTABLE FENCESee Figure 6.The adjustable fence is

14Fig. 9Fig. 10QUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVER WITH THREADS NOT ENGAGEDVISECLAMPVISE CRANKHANDLEVISESCREWVISECLAMPVISE CRANKHANDLEQUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVERWIT

15Fig. 11CAUTION:Do not start the abrasive cut-off machine without check-ing for interference between the wheel and the machine base support. Damage

16MATERIALTO BE CUTPOWER SUPPLYBefore operating the cut-off machine, check the power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on t

17OPERATIONFig. 14Fig. 15MACHINEBASEMACHINE ARMSWITCHTRIGGERMATERIALTO BE CUTADJUSTABLE FENCEVISECLAMPADJUSTABLEFENCEMATERIALTO BE CUTVISE CRANKHANDLE

18MAINTENANCEWARNING:When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause p

19TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONMachine does not star

2TABLE OF CONTENTSn Introduction ...

983000-607 10-04OPERATOR’S MANUAL14 in. Abrasive Cut-Off MachineC358• SERVICENow that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever

3GENERAL SAFETY RULESinto moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering t

4GENERAL SAFETY RULESSPECIFIC SAFETY RULESn NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. n INSPECT

5SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESn ALWAYS EASE THE ABRASIVE WHEEL AGAINST THE MATERIAL when starting to cut. A harsh impact can break the wheel.n BEFO

6SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols wil

7SYMBOLSSERVICEServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we su

8SPEED AND WIRINGThe no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,900 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or

9FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSn Input......... 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only,15 Amps n No Load Speed.........