Summary of the content on the page No. 1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SPEED SAW™
SS50
DOUBLE INSULATED
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 S
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................2 ■ General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or WARNING: jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose Read and understand all instructions. Failure to clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mov- follow all instructions listed below, may result in ing parts. electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger SAVE
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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 electric shock or injury. of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping sur
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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 DESIGNATION/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 n No
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
SPECIFICATIONS Rating 120 VOLTS, 60 HZ, AC ONLY Collet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Collet Adaptor 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) No Load Speed 30,000 RPM Amps 5 Net Weight 3.08 lbs. (1.4 kg) 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
FEATURES DOUBLE INSULATION SWITCH Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means Your Speed Saw has a conveniently located slide switch. you are separated from the tool's electrical system by SPINDLE LOCK two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from A spindle lock secures the spindle and allows you to electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. All easily loosen the collet nut and change bits. exposed metal p
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
FEATURES SWITCH COLLET NUT BIT SPINDLE LOCK ADJUSTING KNOB DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING Fig. 1 WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. 8
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
ADJUSTMENTS TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN WARNING: 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. INSERTING/REMOVING BITS See Figure 2. Follow these directions when inserting and removing bits. ■ UNPLUG YOUR SPEED SAW. Fig. 2 WARNING: WARNING: Failure to unplug your Speed Saw could result in accide
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING TAB See Figure 4. 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 WRENCH See Figure 5. Follow these directions when assembling the circle cutter. ■ Attach handle with screw provided. ■ Attach pivot point knob with nut provided. ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 6. Fig. 4 Follow these directions
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING SPEED SAW See Figure 7. Follow these directions when starting and stopping the ON (|) Speed Saw. To start Speed Saw: Depress the switch to the I position. To stop Speed Saw: Depress the switch to the O position. CAUTION: We suggest that you practice with your Speed Saw before installing a bit and making cuts. OFF (O) OPERATING SPEED SAW Fig. 7 See Figure 8. Follow these directions when operating the Speed Saw. ■ Hold Speed Saw firmly with both hands. ■ Start Speed Saw
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL BITS Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most Get faster and more accurate cutting results by keeping plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of bits clean. Remove all accumulated build-up from bits commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. after each use. Replace bits when they become dull. Use clean
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
NOTES 13
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPEED SAW SS50 DOUBLE INSULATED **Ampere rating EXTENSION CORD CAUTION (on tool faceplate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An under- 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in over- 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 heating and loss of
