RYOBI RCT18C Brushless Compact Cut Off Tool Instruction Manual

RYOBI RCT18C Brushless Compact Cut Off Tool Instruction Manual

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in

the design of your cut-off saw.

 INTENDED USE

The cut-off saw is intended to be used only by adults who have read and understood the instructions and warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible for their actions.
The product is designed for cutting different types of materials. Applications of the product require different types of cutting wheels. Use the chart below to choose the correct cutting wheel suitable for the type of material.

Wheel type          Recommended for cutting

smaller tool and may burst.

The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
The arbour size of wheels and flanges must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Wheels and flanges

with arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use, inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage or

install an undamaged wheel. After inspecting

Carbide abrasive wheel
Abrasive cut-off wheel
Diamond abrasive wheel
Drywall, plastic
Steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous materials
Tile, concrete, brick, ceramics, fibre cement
and installing the wheel, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute. Damaged wheels will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles o
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference

CUT-OFF SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

 The guard provided with the tool must be securely attached to the power

tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. Position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel. The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut- off wheels for your power tool. Just because an
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• Wheels must be used only for recommended For example, do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding. Side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

• Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct diameter for your selected wheel. Proper
  wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breaka

• Do not use worn down reinforced wheels from larger power Wheels intended for a larger power tool are not suitable for the higher speed of a

safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.

Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning wheel may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable Sparks could ignite these materials. Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the

wheel’s rotation at the point of the binding.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

■     Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and

arm to allow you to resist kickback

forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

■     Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.

Accessory may kickback over your hand.

• Do not position your body in line with the rotating Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
• Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade, segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
• Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

■     When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason,

switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to

a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• Do not restart the cutting operation in the Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
• Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both

sides of the wheel.

• Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or

objects that can cause kickback.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and

• Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

• The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch off the product immediately if it Do not switch on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force. Determine why the product stalled and rectify this, paying heed to the safety instructions.

• Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is between 0 ˚C and 40˚

• Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between 0 ˚C and 40˚

• The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is between 10 ˚C and 38˚

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

• To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
  tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

• Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C and 40°C.

• Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and 20°C.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

  KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 93.

1. Handle, insulated gripping surface
2. Hex key
3. Blade direction selector
4. Switch trigger
5. LED light
6. Spindle lock button
7. Wheel guard
8. Battery port
9. Cutting depth adjustment knob
10. Flange screw
11. Base support
12. Abrasive cut-off wheel
13. Carbide abrasive wheel
14. Diamond abrasive wheel

  MAINTENANCE

• The product should never be connected to a power supply when assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
  is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

• When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and Use of any other parts may create a hazard or causeproduct damage.

• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their Use clean
  cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

• Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic Chemicals can damage, weaken or
  destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

• For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by an authorised service

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