Ryobi P513 - Manual (Page 8)

8 – English
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended 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 purposes listed below:

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood)
 Cutting masonite and plastic
 Cutting drywall
 Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper
This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery
packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manual for the battery packs and chargers for your models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 11.

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 before
beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 11.

Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack from the tool.
WARNING:
Battery products are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not
in use or carrying at your side.
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE
See Figure 3, page 11.

Remove the battery pack.
 Lift the blade clamp lock/release lever located on the side
of saw.
 Insert the saw blade between the blade clamp and the
saw bar.
 Lock the blade clamp lever.
 Replace the battery pack.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 4, page 12.
The saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the
possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located
on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the
lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock
resets each time the trigger is released. You can depress the
lock-off button from either the left or right side.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 5, page 12.
Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure
material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be