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Keep hands away from blade, check lower guard function, and support work.
Understand kickback causes and apply precautions like firm grip and body positioning.
Support large panels and use sharp, undamaged blades to prevent binding.
Read all instructions. Use specified batteries and charger, avoid wet conditions.
Do not use damaged chargers. Unplug before cleaning; disconnect when not in use.
Covers symbols for wet conditions, manual reading, eye protection, and general safety alerts.
Multiple "No Hands" symbols warning against keeping hands away from the blade.
Warning about eye injury from thrown objects and necessity of safety goggles.
Warnings regarding missing parts, tool modification, and battery removal during assembly.
Step-by-step guide for safely attaching and removing the saw blade.
Explanation of kickback and the actions that cause it.
Lists dangerous practices causing kickback and essential safety practices to prevent it.
Warning to stay alert and maintain control while operating the saw.
How to set the blade depth to avoid kickback and ensure cut quality.
Warning about serious injury risk if bevel adjustment knob is not securely tightened.
Importance of maintaining proper control of the saw for safe operation.
Danger warning about exposed blade when lifting; ensure guard is closed.
Set bevel to zero, raise guard, cut forward; never tie guard up.
Warning that cutting in reverse direction during pocket cuts may cause kickback.
Keep hands away from blade, check lower guard function, and support work.
Understand kickback causes and apply precautions like firm grip and body positioning.
Support large panels and use sharp, undamaged blades to prevent binding.
Read all instructions. Use specified batteries and charger, avoid wet conditions.
Do not use damaged chargers. Unplug before cleaning; disconnect when not in use.
Covers symbols for wet conditions, manual reading, eye protection, and general safety alerts.
Multiple "No Hands" symbols warning against keeping hands away from the blade.
Warning about eye injury from thrown objects and necessity of safety goggles.
Warnings regarding missing parts, tool modification, and battery removal during assembly.
Step-by-step guide for safely attaching and removing the saw blade.
Explanation of kickback and the actions that cause it.
Lists dangerous practices causing kickback and essential safety practices to prevent it.
Warning to stay alert and maintain control while operating the saw.
How to set the blade depth to avoid kickback and ensure cut quality.
Warning about serious injury risk if bevel adjustment knob is not securely tightened.
Importance of maintaining proper control of the saw for safe operation.
Danger warning about exposed blade when lifting; ensure guard is closed.
Set bevel to zero, raise guard, cut forward; never tie guard up.
Warning that cutting in reverse direction during pocket cuts may cause kickback.
This document is the operator's manual for the RYOBI P501 5-1/2 inch, 18 Volt Circular Saw.
The RYOBI P501 is an 18-volt cordless circular saw designed for cutting various wood products, including lumber, plywood, and paneling. It is capable of performing cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and pocket cuts. The saw is engineered for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety, aiming to provide years of rugged, trouble-free performance when properly cared for. It is a battery-operated tool, and batteries and chargers are sold separately.
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