Ryobi MS181 - User Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
8-1/4 in. (209.6 mm) Cordless
Compound Miter Saw
Model MS181
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER SAW.
Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards 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 saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only
for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SYMBOLS

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER

Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

WARNING

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

CAUTION

Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.

UNPACKING

TOOLS NEEDED

BATTERY PACK AND CHARGING INFORMATION

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

ADJUSTMENTS

TO INSTALL BLADE

Detailed steps for installing the saw blade, including safety precautions and tool requirements.

DANGER

Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the spindle flats.

TO REMOVE BLADE

Steps to safely remove the saw blade, including safety warnings.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE

Procedure to align the miter table with the fence using a framing square.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

Procedure to align the saw blade perpendicular to the fence using a framing square.

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

Procedure to align the saw blade perpendicular to the miter table using a combination square.

DEPTH STOP

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

Procedure to adjust the depth stop using wrenches and a hex key.

OPERATION

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

General instructions for cutting with the compound miter saw.

CROSSCUTTING

TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

BEVEL CUT

TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

COMPOUND MITER CUT

Procedure for making cuts using both miter and bevel angles simultaneously.

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

Step-by-step guide for performing a compound miter cut operation.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS

Chart for compound angle settings to aid in making correct settings for various numbers of sides.

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE

MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES

WARNING

Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.

SERVICE

Ryobi MS181 Specifications

General

Type	Chainsaw
Weight	5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
Power Source	Gasoline
Bar Length	18 inches
Chain Gauge	0.050 inches