Ryobi WS730 - Manual (Page 12)

12 — English
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-
ficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes result-
ing in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,
mitering, ripping, and beveling
NOTE: This saw is designed to cut man-made tile, pavers,
and stone tile products only.
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 18, page 21.
Your saw is equipped with an on/off switch that has a built-in
locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthor-
ized and possible hazardous use by children and others.
TO TURN yOUR SAW ON:

With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch
button to turn ON.
NOTE: When on/off switch is turned on, immediately turn
on the flow adjustment valve.
TO TURN yOUR SAW OFF:

Press the switch button down to turn OFF.
NOTE: When on/off switch is turned off, immediately turn
off the flow adjustment valve.
TO LOCK yOUR SAW:

With the saw turned OFF, pull the switch key from the
switch and store in a safe, secure location.
WARNING:
In the event of a power failure or when the tool is not in
use, turn the switch
OFF and remove the switch key.
This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting
when power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact
with the cutting wheel before operating the switch to
start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the
workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make
sure the switch is in the
OFF position before plugging
tool into the power source.
USING THE RIP GUIDE
See Figure 19, page 22.
The rip guide can be used from both the left and right side
of the cutting wheel.
 Place the rip guide in the desired position.
 Push the lever down to lock in place.
To adjust angles:
 Loosen the lock knob.
 Set to the desired angle by moving the lower part of the
rip guide left or right.
 Tighten the knob securely before turning on the saw.
OPERATION
ASSEMBLy
CONNECTING THE DRAINAGE HOSE
See Figure 17, page 21.
Always place the drainage hose into a small barrel or bucket
so debris can drain from water tray.
 Unscrew the cap from the drainage output.
 Attach a drainage hose to the drainage output and place
other end of the hose into a bucket or barrel.
 Do not overflow the bucket or spill water on the ground
near the machine.
 Discard waste water in accordance with local regula-
tions.