RYOBI PBLHTS01 18V Wet Dry Masonry Tile Saw User Manual

RYOBI PBLHTS01 18V Wet Dry Masonry Tile Saw

OVERVIEW

INCLUDES

Wet/Dry Tile Saw, 5 in.
Cutting Wheel, Wheel Wrench, Gravity Fed Water Bottle, Water Hose Connection Kit, Operator’s Manua

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence

• of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
  personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

• Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265° F may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS

• 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 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 tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. 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 breakage.

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

• 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 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 or 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 area. 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 side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessiveaccumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. 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 powertool 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 wheel. 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 etc. 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 control.
• Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive pressure. 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 workpiece. 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 RULES

• DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and wheel. Keep your second hand at least 3 inches away from the cutting wheel at all times.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the cutting wheel, but not in line with the cutting wheel. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards.

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the wheel below the work.

• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, wheel binding, or loss of control.

• When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for wheel binding.

• Always use wheels with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Wheels that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

• Never use damaged or incorrect wheel washers or
  bolts. The wheel washers and bolts were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of operation.

• Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possilbe serious injury.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

• When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

• Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

• Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

• Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

• For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
  Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

in death or serious injury
| WARNING| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
| CAUTION| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
| NOTICE:| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

understand operator’s manual before using this product.
| Eye, Ear, & Breathing Protection| Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing and breathing protection.
| Wet Conditions Alert| Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
| Recycle Symbol| This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

| No Hands| Failure to keep your hands away from the wheel will result in serious personal injury
| Class II Construction| Double-insulated construction

v

| Volts| Voltage

min

| Minutes| Time
| Direct Current| Type or a characteristic of current

n

| Rated Speed| Maximum rotational speed
| No Load Speed| Rotational speed, at no load

…./min

| Per Minute| Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Diameter……………………………………………………5 in.
Wheel Arbor……………………………………………………… 7/8 in.
No Load Speed ……………………………..10,800 r/min. (RPM)
Cutting Depth at 0º………………………………………….1-5/8 in.
Cutting Depth at 45º…………………………………….. 1-1/16 in.
Wheel Type………………… Continuous Rim Diamond Wheel

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

• Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. All items listed in the Includes section must be included at the time of purchase.

Items in this Assembly section are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury

ATTACHING GRAVITY FEED WATER BOTTLE
See Figure 1, page 13.

The gravity feed water bottle has a built in air vent that equalizes pressure and allows water to flow more freely.

• Remove the battery.
• Turn the flow adjustment knob clockwise to the OFF position.
• Depress the release button to remove water bottle.
• Unscrew the nozzle assembly.
• Fill water bottle to desired level. Do not overfill.
• Replace nozzle assembly

ASSEMBLY

• Hold water bottle so that nozzle faces down.
  NOTE: Water will not escape the bottle unless the tip of the nozzle is depressed.

• Insert the water bottle as shown. Gently press down on the bottle until it clicks into place.
  NOTE: Keep the flow adjustment knob in the OFF position until you are ready to begin wet cutting.

Water bottle is designed for water only. Use of any other fluid may cause damage to the tool.

A 5 in. wheel is the maximum wheel capacity of the saw. Also, never use a wheel that is too thick to allow outer wheel washer to engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger wheels will come in contact with the wheel guards, while thicker wheels will prevent wheel screw from securing wheel on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

Do not use cutting wheels rated less than the no load speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. Do not use wheel with cracks, gaps, or teeth.

Do not use toothed or segmented wheels. Use only continuous rimmed diamond wheels suited for masonry materials.

INSTALLING CUTTING WHEEL

See Figure 2, page 13.

• Remove the battery pack from the saw.
• Remove the wheel wrench (5 mm hex key) from the storage area.
• Depress the spindle lock button and remove the wheel screw and outer wheel washer.
  NOTE: Turn the wheel screw clockwise to remove

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock.

NOTE: Do not run the saw with spindle lock engaged.

• Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner wheel washer and outer wheel washer where they contact the wheel.

If inner wheel washer has been removed, replace it before placing cutting wheel on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since wheel will not tighten properly

• Replace the inner wheel washer.
• Fit the cutting wheel inside the wheel guard and onto the spindle.
• Replace the outer wheel washer.
• Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the wheel screw. Tighten the wheel screw securely by turning it counterclockwise.
• Return the wheel wrench to the storage area.

NOTE: Never use a cutting wheel that is too thick to allow the outer wheel washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.

OPERATION

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury

Battery products are always in operating condition. Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side.

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

• Wet or dry cross cutting, rip cutting, and bevel cutting of man-made tile, pavers, and natural stone tile materials

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 14.

• Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
• Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation.
• Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
  For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for your battery pack and charger.

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side.

ATTACHING SAW TO A VACUUM OR DUST BAG

See Figure 4, page 14.

When dry cutting, connect a vacuum cleaner hose or dust bag to the dust chute for easy dust removal and disposal. The dust port fits vacuum hoses 1-1/4 in. and 1-7/8 in.
NOTE: For dry cutting, leave water bottle installed or place dust chute cap over empty water port to prevent dust and debris from clogging the water supply system.

• Remove the battery.

• Remove dust chute cap from dust chute.
  NOTE: If removing water bottle from saw while dry cutting, insert dust chute cap into water port.

• Insert vacuum hose or dust bag to fit into dust chute opening.
  NOTE: A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose will fit inside the dust chute, a 1-7/8 in. vacuum hose will fit over the dust chute.

ATTACHING SAW TO A WATER HOSE

See Figure 5, page 14.

The water hose connection kit can be attached to the saw to provide a continuous water supply. A pressure regulator on the connection kit ensures the water pressure delivered to the nozzle is equivalent to the water pressure of the bottle connection.
NOTE: Wet cutting provides better cut quality than dry cutting.

• Remove the battery pack from the saw.
• Turn the flow adjustment knob clockwise to the OFF position.
• Depress the release button to remove water bottle if installed.
• Unscrew the nozzle assembly from water bottle.
• Screw the nozzle assembly onto water hose connector.
• Insert the nozzle assembly into saw as shown. Gently press down on the water hose connector until it clicks into place.
• With the faucet turned completely off, attach the faucet adaptor to a garden hose or outdoor faucet.
• To remove water hose connector, depress the release button.

NOTE: Keep the flow adjustment knob in the OFF position until you are ready to begin wet cutting.

FLOW ADJUSTMENT KNOB
See Figure 6, page 14.

The flow adjustment knob can be used to adjust the rate of water flow to the saw from the water bottle or water hose connection kit.
To increase water flow:

• Turn the flow adjustment knob counterclockwise. To decrease water flow:
• Turn the flow adjustment knob clockwise. To stop water flow:
• Turn the flow adjustment knob clockwise to the OFF position.

LED WORKLIGHT
See Figure 6, page 14.
The LED worklight located on the front of the tool illuminates when the switch trigger is depressed. If the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause the light to shut off. The LED worklight illuminates only when there is a charged battery pack in the tool.
CUTTING WHEELS
The best of cutting wheels will not cut efficiently if they are dull or badly worn. Using a dull wheel will place a heavy load on the saw. Keep extra wheels on hand, so that sharp wheels are always available.

Since wheel is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving wheel can result in serious injury

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW

See Figure 7, page 14.

To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the wheel reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.
To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the wheel is moving.

LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 7, page 14.

The saw is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is convenient for continuous use for extended periods of time.
To lock-on:

• Depress the switch trigger.
• Push in and hold the lock-on button, located on the side of the handle.
• Release the switch trigger.
• Release the lock-on button.
• To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger

ADJUSTING WHEEL DEPTH

See Figure 8, page 15.

Always keep correct wheel depth setting. The correct wheel depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More wheel depth will increase the chance of kickback, cause the cut to be rough and increase the risk of injury below the workpiece. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the rear bracket.

• Raise the depth adjustment lever to unlock.
• Determine the desired depth of cut.
• Locate the depth of cut scale on the rear bracket.
• Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with the notch on the wheel guard.
• Lower the depth adjustment lever to secure.

OPERATING THE SAW

See Figures 9 – 10, page 15.

Do not expose the battery pack to rain, water or liquids.
Water entering a battery pack will increase the risk of damage to the battery and fire.

It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.

To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.

When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the wheel is exposed on the underside of the saw.

To make the best possible cut:

• Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
• Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut.
• Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to your side.
• Support the workpiece near the cut.
• Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut.
• Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported, not the “cut off” piece.
• Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
• Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut.

MAKING CUTS

Always draw the line to be cut on the tile using a marker or grease pencil. If the tile is shiny and hard-to-mark, place masking tape on the tile and mark the tape.
A common problem when cutting tile is straying from the marked line. Once you’ve strayed from the mark, you can not force the wheel back to the line by twisting the tile. Instead, back up and recut the tile slicing off a small amount of tile until the wheel is back on track.
To avoid this problem, use a straight edge guide whenever possible for making cross cuts and miter cuts.
If wet cutting is desired, it should be performed outside. NOTE: Inspect the bottom of the base for debris that may scratch your workpiece before using the saw.

TO MAKE A CROSS CUT

See Figures 11 – 12, page 16.

Cross cuts are straight 90º cuts. The material is fed into the cut at a 90º angle to the wheel, and the wheel is vertical.

• Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.
• If wet cutting is desired, fill the water bottle and attach to saw as instructed. Then turn the flow adjustment knob to start water flow.
• Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Turn flow adjustment knob off.

TO MAKE A DIAGONAL CUT
See Figure 13, page 16.

Diagonal cuts are also referred to as “long point to long point cuts”.

• Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.
• Secure the workpiece.
• If wet cutting is desired, turn the flow adjustment knob to start water flow.
• Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Stop the water flow

TO MAKE A MITER CUT

See Figure 14, page 16.

Miter cuts are used for cutting outside and inside corners with the material at any angle to the wheel other than 90°. Miter cuts tend to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against a straight edge guide.

• Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.
• Secure the workpiece.
• If wet cutting is desired, turn the flow adjustment knob to start water flow.
• Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Stop the water flow.

TO MAKE AN L-CUT

See Figure 15, page 16.

L-cuts are cuts that remove a piece of tile to fit in a corner, around a cabinet, or a piece of molding and are made by two separate cuts.
NOTE: Only overcut on the bottom or underneath side of the material being cut.

• Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on both sides of the material.
• Secure the workpiece.
• If wet cutting is desired, turn the flow adjustment knobto start water flow.
• Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• Make the cut far enough into the material without overcutting.
• Release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Turn the material over and make the cut along one of the marks. This time overcut the other line and the cut piece should separate from the rest of the material.
• Depress the switch trigger.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait for the wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Stop the water flow

TO MAKE A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 16, page 16.

Beveled 45° cuts can be made by adjusting the position of the motor head.

• Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut on material.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Loosen the bevel lock knob on the front of the saw.
• Rotate the base until you reach the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.
• Tighten the bevel lock knob securely.
• If wet cutting is desired, turn the flow adjustment knob to start water flow.
• Depress the switch trigger to start the saw.
• Let the cutting wheel build up to full speed and wait forthe wheel to get wet before moving the wheel into the material.
• When the cut is made, release the switch trigger. Wait for the cutting wheel to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the material.
• Stop the water flow.

MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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

Rinse out the upper wheel guard after each use to prevent the slurry produced during wet cutting from accumulating and hardening. This material can harden and clog the inside of the upper wheel guard.
NOTE: Do not use a screwdriver or sharp object to dislodge hardened material as parts of the watering system could be damaged. Be careful NOT to allow water to enter the motor housing through vents during rinsing.

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

WHEEL MAINTENANCE
If wheel cutting ability deteriorates or becomes slow, the wheel may need resurfacing. Cutting a brick paver will resurface the wheel and improve wheel cutting ability

ACCESSORIES

Look for these accessories where you purchased this product:

WARNING:

Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 14 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS

References

• REIMAGINE WITH RYOBI - RYOBI Tools
• Z87.1.La

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