Ryobi P501 - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE BLADE
See Figure 2, page 14.
WARNING:
A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the
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 guard,
while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from se-
curing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could
result in a serious accident.
 Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from the stor-
age area.
 Depress the spindle lock button and remove the blade
screw and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn the blade screw clockwise to remove.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the circular saw with spindle lock engaged.

Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
 Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto
the spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the
saw.
 Replace the outer blade washer.
 Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the blade
screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it
counterclockwise.
 Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figure 3, page 14.

Remove the battery pack from the saw.
 Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
 Position the saw as shown, depress the spindle lock but-
ton, and remove the blade screw by turning it clockwise.
 Remove the outer blade washer.
 Remove the blade.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling)
 Cross Cutting/Rip Cutting
 Bevel Cutting
 Pocket Cutting
This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery
packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4, page 14.

Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove inside the saw, then
slide the battery pack into the saw.
 Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
saw before beginning operation.