OPERATOR'S MANUAL
5-1/2 in. (140 mm), 14.4 VOLT
CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
MODEL NO. RY6202
SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Diameter
5-1/2 in. (140 mm)
3/8 in. (10 mm)
1-9/16 in. (40 mm)
1-1/8 in. (29 mm)
3,800 RPM
Blade Arbor
Cutting Depth at 0°
Cutting Depth at 45°
No Load Speed
Motor
14.4 Volt DC
Charge Rate
1 Hour
Charger Rating
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
Your new cordless circular 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi cordless circular saw.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
WARNING:
Read and follow all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accident.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-
ous and must be repaired.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch
in the locked or off position before making any ad-
justments, changing accessories, or storing tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of start-
ing the tool accidentally.
Electrical Safety
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
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Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
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A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery. Use battery only
with charger listed.
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
sparks, burns, or a fire.
MODEL
RY6202
BATTERY PACK
1314702, 130224010
or 130224011
CHARGER
1412001
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use battery operated tool only with specifically des-
ignated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Personal Safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, al-
cohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal in-
jury.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury when
used on another tool.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Service
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Tool service must be performed by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by un-
qualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites
accidents.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment 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.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
Additional Specific Safety Rules
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
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DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and
blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle
or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
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Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. 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.
Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw
blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK
could cause the saw to jump backwards.
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Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is rec-
ommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-
mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating.
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Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot
protect you from the blade below the work.
Check the lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position . If saw is acciden-
tally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
Important Rules For Battery Tools
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Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not
using your battery tool or when changing accesso-
ries.
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Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
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Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and pos-
sible injury.
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound
Cuts”. Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle. As
soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
WARNING:
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and 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.
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Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware
of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
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Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across
your leg. It is important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of con-
trol.
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Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50°F but less
than 100°F. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Hold tool by insulating gripping surfaces when per-
forming an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock
the operator.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in con-
tact 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 medi-
cal attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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When ripping always use a rip fence for a straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and re-
duces the chance of blade binding.
Always use blades with correct size and shape (dia-
mond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not match
the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Additional Specific Safety Rules Continued
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Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is
in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and
take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially de-
signed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety
of operation.
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Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
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When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of
the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
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Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex-
cessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect oper-
ating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making cut. If blade ad-
justment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding and
KICKBACK.
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Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICK-
BACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by
the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
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Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to a
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
WARNING:
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a
sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
Properlydisposeofadroppedbatteryimmediately.Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium
type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
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Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
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Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
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Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
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Disconnect charger from power supply when not in
use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Make sure cord is located to that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage
or stress. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT TOUCH
UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT CONNECTOR
OR UNINSULATED BATTERY TERMINAL.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension
cord must be used, make sure:
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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. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating
of charger as specified below:
WARNING:
Cord Length (Feet)
Cord Size (AWG)
25´
16
50´
16
100´
16
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:
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
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Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.
If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
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
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Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this
risk. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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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
Voltage
V
Volts
A
Amperes
Hertz
Current
Hz
min
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
---
n
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
0
.../min
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Safety Alert Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
SWITCH
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1.
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.
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut
adjustment mechanisms; positive 0° bevel stop; spindle
lock; and blade wrench storage.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
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Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
plywood, paneling).
OPTIONAL RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BLADE WRENCH
(5 mm HEX KEY)
BLADE WRENCH
STORAGE AREA
DEPTH OF
CUT ADJUSTMENT
(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
OPTIONAL RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
50
45
30
22
BEVEL CUT
ADJUSTMENT
(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
BASE
ASSEMBLY
BLADE
Fig. 1
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your circular saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shieldswhenoperatingtools. Failuretodosocouldresult
inobjectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,resultinginpossible
serious injury.
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OPERATION
IMPORTANT CHARGER INFORMATION
The battery pack for this Circular Saw, should be charged
only with charger provided. The charger part number will
be found on a plate located on the bottom of the charger.
Before using the charger, it is extremely important that you
familarize yourself with the LED functions of the charger.
See Figure 2 .
GREEN LIGHT "ON"
INDICATES FULLY
CHARGED
BATTERY
CHARGER
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 2.
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
■ Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode
■ Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack
■ Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or
Defective Battery Pack.
RED LIGHT "ON"
INDICATES FAST
CHARGING MODE
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS "ON"
INDICATES CONTROL CHARGE OR
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK
Fig. 2
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it prior to use.
BATTERY
CHARGER
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting followed by re-
charging) for them to fully charge.
TO CHARGE
■ Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
■ Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
■ Connect charger to power supply.
BATTERY
PACK
■ Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 3. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in charger.
Fig. 3
■ Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.
When properly connected, red light will turn on.
■ The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
■ Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger will
come on. This indicates charger is in control charge
mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5
minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red
light will come on. If after a period of 15 minutes the
yellow and green lights remain on, remove the battery
pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger.
If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on an
additional 15 minutes, the battery pack is damaged and
will not accept charge.
■ DO NOT use or store charger in an area where tem-
perature is below 50° F or above 100° F.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERIES
When using your saw continuously, the batteries in your
battery pack become hot. You should let a hot battery pack
cooldownforapproximately30minutesbeforeattemptingto
recharge.
NOTE: This situation occurs when continuous use of your
saw causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur
under normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging Battery
Pack" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does
not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances,
return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest
Authorized Service Center for electrical check.
■ When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red
light will turn off and the green light will turn on.
■ After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to
be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-1/2
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged
tool.
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OPERATION
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your saw when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling
or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Re-
moving battery pack will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
■
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4.
50
45
5
30
0
■
Remove battery pack from your saw.
22
2
LATCHES
BATTERY
PACK
3
2
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
1
4 5
0
1
Fig. 4
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
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■
Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove in saw.
SPINDLE
Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack
snap in place and battery pack is secured in saw before
beginning operation.
50
45
30
0
22
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in your saw, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with groove inside saw and latches
snap into place properly. Improper assembly of battery
pack can cause damage to internal components.
3
2
1
4 5
0
1
INNER
BLADE
WASHER
BLADE
SCREW
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
HANDLE
OUTER
BLADE
WASHER
BLADE
Fig. 5
WARNING:
A 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) blade is the maximum blade capac-
ity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to
allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade
guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from
securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could
result in a serious accident.
■ Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to re-
lease battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4.
■ Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from storage area.
See Figure 1.
■ Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and
outer blade washer. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE
TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:
■ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade
washer where they contact blade.
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it be-
fore placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause
an accident since blade will not tighten properly.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
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OPERATION
■ Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 5.
■ Replace outer blade washer.
■ Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely.
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
■ Return blade wrench to storage area.
REMEMBER:Neveruseabladethatistoothicktoallowthe
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
TO REMOVE BLADE:
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
50
0
45
5
BLADE
SCREW
30
22
WARNING:
3
2
1
4 5
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
0
1
BLADE
WRENCH
■ Remove blade wrench from storage area. See Figure 1.
■ Position your saw as shown in figure 6, depress spindle
lock button, and remove blade screw.
Fig. 6
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
■ Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not
kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will
place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades
are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw
down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to
remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
Thelowerbladeguardattachedtoyourcordlesscircular
saw is there for your protection and safety. It should
never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged
or begins to return slow or sluggish, do not operate your
saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced.
Always leave guard in operating position when using saw.
BLADE EXPOSED ON
UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE
Fig. 7
Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly.
Guard should be checked for correct operation before
each use. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade
guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings
before reuse.
DANGER:
When sawing through workpiece, lower blade guard does
not cover blade on the underside of workpiece. Since
blade is exposed on underside of workpiece, keep hands
and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious
injury. See Figure 7.
NOTE: The guard is operating correctly when it moves
freelyandreadilyreturnstotheclosedposition. Ifforany
reasonyourlowerbladeguarddoesnotclosefreely,take
it to the nearest Authorized Service Center for service
before using.
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OPERATION
KICKBACK
See Figure 8.
The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous
practices.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is
driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
KICKBACK
BLADE SET TOO DEEP
Fig. 8
WARNING:
To avoid kickback, release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose
control of your saw. Loss of control can lead to serious
injury.
KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:
■ Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 8.
■ Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
■ Twisting blade while making a cut.
50
45
30
22.5
0
■ Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
■ Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 9.
■ Forcing a cut.
WRONG
Fig. 9
■ Cutting warped or wet lumber.
■ Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.
TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:
■ Always keep the correct blade depth setting – the correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.
(6.4mm) belowthematerialtobecut.SeeFigure10. One
blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for
most efficient cutting action.
■ Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning
a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.
■ Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade in
the cut.
CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING =
BLADE EXPOSED ONE BLADE TOOTH
BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT
■ Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades. Never
make cuts with dull blades.
Fig. 10
■ To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece
properly before beginning a cut. The right and wrong
ways to support large pieces of work are shown in
figures 9 and 11.
45
3
0
22.5
0
RIGHT
Fig. 11
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OPERATION
■ When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never
force cuts.
■ Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
■ Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep
your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces
of kickback should it occur.
When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise
control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece while
the blade is moving.
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
below the material to be cut. More blade depth will increase
the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. One
blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most
efficient cutting action.
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BASE
ASSEMBLY
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
Fig. 12
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
50
45
5
30
0
22
2
■ Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 12.
■ Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the required depth is reached.
■ Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.
STARTING A CUT
Know the right way to use your saw.
See Figure 13.
RIGHT
Fig. 13
Never use your saw as shown in figure 14.
Neverplaceyourhandontheworkpiecebehindyoursaw
while making a cut.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper
control of your saw. Loss of control of your saw could
cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
50
45
0
5
30
0
22
2
Fig. 14
WRONG
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OPERATION
TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:
■ Always support your workpiece near the cut.
■ Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your left.
■ Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut.
Place your workpiece with its good side down.
NOTE: The good side is the side on which appearance is
important.
Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the desired
line of cut. Then place front edge of base on that part of your
workpiece that is solidly supported. See Figure 16.
50
45
30
0
22
2
Never place your saw on that part of the workpiece that
will fall off when the cut is made. See Figure 15.
Hold your saw firmly with both hands. See Figure 16.
Depressthelock-offbuttonandsqueezetheswitchtriggerto
start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then
guide your saw into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed could cause your saw to "kickback"
towards you resulting in serious injury.
Fig. 15
WRONG
When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Forcing
causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of your saw and
could cause "kickback."
DANGER:
When sawing through work, the lower blade guard does
not cover the blade, exposing it on the underside of work.
Keep your hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any
part of your body coming in contact with the moving blade
will result in serious injury.
50
45
30
0
22
2
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove your saw
from workpiece while the blade is moving.
RIGHT
Fig. 16
WARNING:
Tomakesawingeasierandsafer,alwaysmaintainproper
control of your saw. Loss of control of your saw could
cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
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OPERATION
TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT
TOP VIEW OF SAW
FRONT OF SAW
GUIDELINE
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base as
shown in figure 17.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if
any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE:Thedistancefromthelineofcuttotheguidelineisthe
amount you should offset the guideline.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 18.
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale
can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of
the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left
side of the blade.
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
ALIGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH
LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR
RIP CUTS
Fig. 17
BASE
ASSEMBLY
50
45
300
222
3
2
1
4 5
0
1
WIDTH OF
CUT SCALE
BLADE
Fig. 18
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OPERATION
TO BEVEL CUT
The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired
setting between zero and 50°. NOTE: When making cuts at
50°, blade should be set at full depth of cut.
BEVEL
SCALE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
50
45
15
0
Whenmaking45° bevelcuts, thereisanotchinthesawbase
to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
See Figure 19.
4
3
2
1
4 5
0
1
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the
saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.
Sincebladethicknessesvaryanddifferentanglesrequire
differentsettings,alwaysmakeatrialcutinscrapmaterial
along a guideline to determine how much you should
offset the guideline on the board to be cut.
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
4
4 5
0
3
1
2
1
When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both
hands as shown in figure 20.
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start
your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide
your saw into the workpiece.
GUIDELINE
ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH
LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45° BEVEL CUTS
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed could cause saw to "kickback" toward
you resulting in serious injury.
Fig. 19
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has
stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
50
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
45
30
15
3
2
1
4 5
■ Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 19.
0
Fig. 20
■ Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 19.
■ Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
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OPERATION
POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 21.
BLADE
CARPENTER'S
SQUARE
Your saw has a positive 0° bevel stop, that has been factory
adjusted to assure 0° angle of your saw blade when making
90° cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.
TO CHECK
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
■ Placeyoursawinanupsidedownpositiononworkbench.
See Figure 21.
50
45
30
■ Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of saw
blade to the base of your saw.
22
15
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
0
4 5
0
1
TO ADJUST
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
2
HEX NUT
POSITIVE 0°
BEVEL STOP
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
Fig. 21
LOWER BLADE
GUARD HANDLE
■ Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
■ Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.
■ Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade.
■ Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
50
0
45
5
30
22
WARNING:
Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
Fig. 22
POCKET CUT
TO POCKET CUT
See Figure 22.
handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.
See Figure 22.
Depressthelock-offbuttonandsqueezetheswitchtriggerto
start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then
slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat
against workpiece.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped,
remove it from the workpiece. Corners may then be cleared out
with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket
cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result
inlossofcontrolofyoursawpossiblycausingseriousinjury.
Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct blade
depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard up using the
lower blade guard handle.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position.
Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to
avoid serious injury.
Whileholdinglowerbladeguardbythehandle, firmlyrestthe
frontofthebaseflatagainsttheworkpiecewiththerearofthe
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OPERATION
TO RIP CUT
OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)
See Figure 23.
Useaguidewhenmakinglongorwideripcutswithyoursaw.
An optional rip guide with a five inch scale is available or you
can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight edge
to your workpiece. Secure the workpiece. Using C-clamps,
firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpiece and guide the
saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. Do
not bind the blade in the cut. If using the optional rip guide,
see the following instructions and figure 24.
STRAIGHT
EDGE
50
45
30
22
TO ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE
See Figure 24.
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
C-CLAMPS
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
WORKPIECE
ALTERNATE METHOD
FOR RIP CUTTING
■ Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in
figure 24.
Fig. 23
■ Adjust rip guide to the width needed.
■ Tighten rip guide screw (wing screw) securely.
When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip guide
firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for a true
cutwithoutpinchingtheblade.Theguidingedgeofworkpiece
must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to
prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
50
45
30
22
5
4
3
2
1
RIP GUIDE
(EDGE GUIDE)
0
PLACE RIP
GUIDE THRU HOLES
Fig. 24
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MAINTENANCE
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage
tool as well as workpiece.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
notrecommendedforusewiththistool.Anysuchalteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
BATTERIES
The saw's battery pack is equipped with nickel-cadmium
rechargeablebatteries.Lengthofservicefromeachcharging
will depend on the type of work you are doing.
■
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above 100° F or below 50° F will shorten
battery life.
The batteries in this battery pack have been designed to
providemaximumtroublefreelife.However,likeallbatteries,
they will eventually wear out. DO NOT disassemble battery
pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.
■
■
Neverstorebatteriesinadischargedcondition.Recharge
them immediately after they are discharged.
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the
temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice
will prolong battery.
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of properly.
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
This product contains nickel-cadmium
battery. Must be disposed of properly.
Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in
ordinary trash.
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Also, never touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts, as short circuit can result.
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
For more information on battery recycling call 1-800-
8BATTERY.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or
injury can result.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
5-1/2 in. (140 mm), 14.4 VOLT
CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
MODEL NO. RY6202
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,
simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all
pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
RY6202
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207
Anderson, SC 29622-1207
Phone 1-800-525-2579
983000-191
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