Ryobi CSB123 User Manual

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,

10FEATURESKNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAWSee Figure 1.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this oper

11BLADE WRENCHBLADE SCREWSPINDLE LOCK BUTTONFig. 4SPINDLEBLADE SCREWSPRING WASHEROUTER WASHER (“D” WASHER)BLADEINNER FLANGE BUSHINGASSEMBLYWARNING:A 7

12ASSEMBLYREMOVING BLADESee Figures 2 - 4.Unplug the saw.Depress and hold spindle lock button.Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise

13CORRECT SUPPORTOPERATIONFig. 8Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set bladeSupporting the workpiece incorrectlyForcing a cutC

14OPERATIONIf at any time the lower blade guard does not snap closed, unplug the saw from the power supply. Exercise the lower guard by moving it rapi

15OPERATIONOPERATING THE SAWSee Figures 12 - 14.It is important to understand the correct method for operat-ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this

16OPERATIONCROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTINGSee Figures 15 - 16.When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on

17POCKET CUTLOWER BLADE GUARDLOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLEOPERATIONTO BEVEL CUTSee Figure 18 - 19.Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.Rest the

18OPERATION0° BEVEL STOPSee Figure 21.The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° c

19OPERATIONOPTIONAL EDGE GUIDESee Figure 23.Use the optional edge guide, part no. 969862009, when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw. T

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20MAINTENANCEElectric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible prem

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CSB123OPERATOR’S MANUAL7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAWDOUBLE INSULATEDCSB123987000-3263-17-08 (REV:00)• PARTS AND SERVICEPrior to requesting service or purcha

3GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruction

4CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSUse the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-cordance with these instructions, taking into

5CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move

6SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols w

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

8EXTENSION CORDSWhen using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to hand

9FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Diameter ..............7-1/4 in.Blade Arbor ........