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Ryobi csb131 User Manual

Ryobi csb131
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW.
Your new circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new circular saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your circular saw properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 in. (184 mm) CIRCULAR SAW
Model CSB131
DOUBLE INSULATED
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Ryobi csb131 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRyobi
Modelcsb131
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety

Maintain a clean, well-lit work area to prevent accidents and ensure safe operation.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Understand electrical safety for double insulated tools, grounding, and cord care to prevent shock.

Personal Safety Measures

Maintain alertness, dress properly, avoid distractions, and use safety equipment for personal protection.

Tool Use and Care Guidelines

Secure workpieces, avoid forcing tool, ensure switch functionality, disconnect power before adjustments.

Specific Safety Rules

Handling Workpiece and Tool

Support workpiece properly, hold by insulated surfaces to prevent accidents and shock.

Cutting Techniques and Blades

Use rip fence/guide, correct blades, and proper washers for accuracy and safety.

Kickback Causes and Prevention

Understand kickback causes like blade pinching/binding and learn prevention methods.

Kickback Prevention Tips

Maintain firm grip, respond to binding, support panels, use sharp blades, and control saw.

Additional Safety Rules

Know Your Tool and Manual

Read manual for applications, limitations, and potential hazards.

Personal Protection Measures

Prioritize eye, lung, hearing protection, stay alert, and retain instructions.

Tool and Cord Safety

Inspect cords, check tool condition, use proper extension cords, and avoid cord abuse.

Material Preparation

Inspect and remove all nails from lumber before sawing to prevent serious injury.

Symbols

Safety Symbol Meanings

Understand the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols for safety.

Specifications

Unpacking

Inspection and Verification

Inspect tool and accessories, verify all items are included, and check for shipping damage.

Features

Core Features

Understand double insulation, motor specs, switch function, and spindle lock.

Design and Accessories

Note dust chute for chip removal and ergonomic design for handling comfort.

Assembly

Attaching the Blade

Follow instructions to attach the saw blade securely, ensuring correct washer placement.

Removing the Blade

Follow instructions to safely remove the saw blade, ensuring the tool is unplugged.

Operation

Saw Blades

Use clean, sharp blades for efficient cutting and to prevent kickback danger. Avoid gasoline.

Blade Guard System

Do not alter the blade guard. Check its operation before each use; repair if damaged.

Kickback Safety

Understand kickback causes and prevention techniques (depth, material, blades, support, control).

Saw Control and Adjustments

Learn safe starting/stopping, and how to adjust blade depth for accurate cuts.

General Operation Techniques

Follow general techniques for safe and effective operation, including workpiece support and cord management.

Cutting Methods

Learn to perform cross and rip cuts using guides for accuracy.

Bevel Cutting

Perform bevel cuts by aligning guides and adjusting the bevel scale.

Bevel Stop and Scale

Check bevel stop and use length scale for accurate cuts.

Pocket Cutting

Perform pocket cuts with bevel set to zero, raising the lower blade guard handle.

Accessories

Rip Guide

Assemble and use the rip guide for making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.

Dust Nozzle Kit

Attach the dust nozzle kit to the dust chute and connect to a vacuum hose for dust collection.

Maintenance

General Cleaning

Clean plastic parts with clean cloths, avoid solvents. Blow out dust frequently from fiberglass work.

Lubrication

Bearings are pre-lubricated for the life of the unit under normal conditions; no further lubrication required.

Extension Cord Safety

Service and Parts Information

Model and Serial Number

Record the model and serial number found on the motor housing for service and parts.

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