Ryobi P500 - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 11.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below
the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the
chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For
more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper
blade guard.

Loosen the depth adjustment knob.
 Determine the desired depth of cut.
 Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper
blade guard.
 Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower the saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns
with the notch on the blade guard.
 Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely.
USING THE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 12.
WARNING:
Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when
the tool is not in use. Failure to heed this warning could
result in possible serious personal injury. The laser unit
comes from the factory already installed and aligned.
If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the
"Adjustments" section.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap to ensure laser
is aligned. Adjusting the laser may be necessary.
 Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece.
 Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed.
 Switch on the laser beam.
 Install the battery pack into the tool and start the mo-
tor.
NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the
saw has reached maximum speed.
 Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece.
NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the
workpiece for precision cutting.
 Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a
complete stop before turning off the laser.
BASE
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 11
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
TO
TIGHTEN
TO
LOOSEN
TO
LOWER SAW
TO RAISE
SAW
Fig. 12
LASER GUIDE
SWITCH
ON/OFF
4 5 4 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 2 2
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