Ryobi TC400 - Manual (Page 10)

10 — English
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING CUTTING WHEEL
See Figures 5 - 6, page 16.

Unplug the saw.
 Hold the outer blade washer still using the hex box
wrench.
 With your other hand, use the hex “T” wrench to remove
the blade screw by turning it clockwise.
 Remove outer blade washer.
WARNING:
If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace it
before placing wheel on spindle. Failure to do so will
prevent wheel from tightening properly and could result
in serious personal injury.
 Check to see that the arrow on the wheel and the arrow
on the saw are pointing in the same direction.
 Fit the cutting wheel inside the wheel guard between the
two nozzles of the water supply and onto the spindle.
 Replace the outer blade washer.
 Hold the outer blade washer still using the hex box
wrench.
 Tighten blade screw securely by turning it counterclock-
wise with the hex “T” wrench.
NOTE: Never use a wheel that is too thick to allow
the outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the
spindle.
OPERATION
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects be-
ing thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious
injury.
WARNING:
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 products
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.
WARNING:
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 may
result in serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 7, page 16.
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.