Ryobi CSS1000 User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
254mm SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW
MODEL CSS1000
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW
Your new Mitre 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 owner's manual before using your
new Mitre Saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your Mitre Saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
DOUBLE
INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS
Input............................1800 Watt
Blade Diameter ..........254mm
Blade Arbor ................16mm
No Load Speed ..........4500 r.p.m.
Cutting Capacity
Mitre Cross Cuts ........@ 90
0
x 90
0
- 75mm x 305mm
Mitre Cuts ..................@ 45
0
x 90
0
- 75mm x 215mm
Bevel Cuts ..................@ 90
0
x 45
0
- 75mm x 255mm
Compound Mitre Cuts @ 45
0
x 45
0
- 75mm x 165mm
Net Weight..................18 kg
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This Ryobi 254mm Slide Compound Mitre Saw is designed for light
duty consumer use, it is ideal for all cutting jobs around the home
and for light craftwork such as the construction of toys and
furniture. It is not designed for trade or industrial use and is not
covered by the Ryobi warranty for use in these applications.

Ryobi CSS1000 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	CSS1000
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Ryobi Mitre Saw Specifications

Important Safety and Usage Notes

Provides crucial safety warnings and usage guidelines for the Ryobi mitre saw.

Rules for Safe Operation

General Safety Precautions

Detailed safety rules for operating the mitre saw, covering personal protection, work area, and tool usage.

Saw Components Identification

Setup and Adjustments

Vice and Material Supports Installation

Instructions for attaching the vice and material supports for workpiece security and stability.

Mitre Adjustment and Switch Operation

Details on adjusting the mitre table angle and operating the power and safety switches.

Dust Bag Attachment

Instructions for attaching the dust bag for dust collection.

Lock Down Pin Function

Explanation of the lock down pin for securing the saw head during transportation.

Component Functions and Safety

Fence and Lower Blade Guard

Describes the function of the rear fence and the self-retracting lower blade guard for safety.

Mounting and Electrical Safety

Guidance on secure workbench mounting and electrical connection safety precautions.

Operational Safety Warnings

Crucial safety advice on eye protection, tool modification, and handling electrical hazards.

Adjustments and Blade Replacement

Blade Replacement

Step-by-step guide for safely removing and installing a new saw blade.

Special Note on Angle Realignment

Squaring Blade to Mitre Table (0°)

Operations and Cutting

Applications and General Cutting

Lists intended uses and provides general guidance for cutting with the mitre saw.

Crosscutting Procedure

Detailed steps for performing crosscuts, including mitre crosscuts.

Bevel Cutting Technique

Hands Safety Warning

Warns against keeping hands in the blade path and performing freehand cuts.

Mitre Table Clamp Safety

Emphasizes securing the mitre table clamp before cutting to prevent shifting.

Compound Mitre Cutting

Supporting Long Workpieces

Mitre Table Locking Warning

Cutting Larger Workpieces with Slide Action

Force Application Warning

Compound Mitre Setting Chart

Cutting Crown Molding

Laying Molding Flat for Cuts

Cutting Warped Material

Warped Material Kickback Warning

Warns against positioning concave edges of warped material against the fence to prevent kickback.

Maintenance and Care

General Maintenance Guidelines

Advice on cleaning plastic parts and avoiding damaging solvents or abrasive materials.

Lubrication

Information regarding the factory lubrication of bearings and the need for no further lubrication.

Extension Cords Usage

Recommendations for selecting and using extension cords with the mitre saw.

Ryobi Guarantee Information

Guarantee Conditions

Specifies the conditions under which the guarantee applies and what it does not cover.