Ryobi CSB121 - Manual (Page 19)

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OPERATION
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 21.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a
pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of your saw
possibly causing serious injury.
Follow these directions to pocket cut.
■ Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
■ Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
■ Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the
handle to avoid serious injury.
■ Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
■ Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece
with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does
not touch the workpiece.
■ Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
■ Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw
to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
■ Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
■ Lift the saw from the workpiece.
■ Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious
injury.
Fig. 21
POCKET
CUT
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
LOWER BLADE
GUARD HANDLE