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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SPEED SAW™
SS180
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SPEED SAW.
Your new Speed 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 Speed Saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your Speed Saw properl
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................2 ■ General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn- ing the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left at- WARNING: tached to a rotating part of the tool may result in Read and understand all instructions. Failure to personal injury. follow all instructions listed below, may result in ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ance at all times. Proper footing and balance en- ables better control of the tool in unexpected
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- SERVICE ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte- ■ Tool service must be performed only by quali- nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk may create a risk of shock or injury. of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whe
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by WARNING: a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged personal injury. battery. ■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS any way; take it
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current --- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class
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SPECIFICATIONS Collet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Collet Adaptor 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) No Load Speed 26,000 RPM Charger Rating 120 VOLTS, 60 HZ, AC ONLY Charge Time 1 hour UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST Your Speed Saw has been shipped completely Speed Saw with Depth Adjustment Ring assembled. Case ■ Carefully remove the Speed Saw and accessories Bits (2) from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Collet packing list are included. Collet Adaptor ■ Inspect the Speed Saw carefully to make sure no Ci
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FEATURES SWITCH CIRCLE CUTTER Your Speed Saw has a conveniently located slide switch. The circle cutter enables you to quickly cut circles from 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) in diameter to 12 in. (30.5 cm) in SPINDLE LOCK diameter. A spindle lock secures the spindle and allows you to ERGONOMIC DESIGN easily loosen the collet nut and change bits. The design of your Speed Saw provides for easy handling NOTE: Do not run Speed Saw with spindle lock engaged. and maintaining proper control when cutting. It has bee
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ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO LOOSEN Your Speed Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when not in use. Disconnecting your Speed Saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. TO TIGHTEN INSERTING/REMOVING BITS See Figure 2. Follow these directions when inserting and removing bits. ■ REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SPEED SAW. Fig. 2 WARNING: WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack could resul
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ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING See Figure 4. TAB Follow these directions when removing the depth adjustment ring. ■ Place wrench in tab on depth adjustment ring. ■ Depress spring-loaded tab. ■ Lift depth adjustment ring off of tool. ASSEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 5. Follow these directions when assembling the circle cutter. ■ Attach handle with screw provided. WRENCH ■ Attach pivot point knob with nut provided. ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 6. Fig. 4 Follow these directions
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OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERY PACK BATTERY PACK See Figure 7. DEPRESS LATCHES Follow these directions when installing the battery pack. ■ Place battery pack on the Speed Saw. ■ Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw's battery port. DEPRESS ■ Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation. REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 7. LATCHES Follow these directins when removing the battery pack. ■ Loc
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OPERATION USING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 10. Follow these directions when using the circle cutter. ■ Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “AS- SEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER” earlier in this manual. ■ Attach circle cutter to Speed Saw if necessary. Refer to “ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER” earlier in this manual. ■ Adjust depth of cut if necessary. Refer to “ADJUST- ING DEPTH OF CUT” earlier in this manual. ■ Loosen pivot point knob. ■ Move pivot point knob to desired diameter dimen- sion. ■ Tighten p
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. ■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. GENERAL Temperatures above or below normal room Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most temperature will shorten battery life. plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of ■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait commercial solvents and may be damaged by the
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MAINTENANCE CHARGING BATTERIES RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES See Figures 11 and 12. When using your Speed Saw continuously, the batteries The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low in your battery pack become hot. You should let a hot charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes you should charge it prior to use. before attempting to recharge. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time NOTE: This situation o
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPEED SAW™ SS180 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our Web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. The model number of this tool
