OPERATOR'S MANUAL
5-1/2 in. (140 mm) CORDLESS
CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NO. RY6201
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
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW.
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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new cordless circular saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless circular saw properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SECUREWORK.Useclampsoravisetoholdwork. It's
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Do not use while standing on a ladder
or unstable support.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at
all times, and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES.Form
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
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KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL.Readoperator'smanual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable
liquids, gases, or fumes.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by prevent-
ing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example:
Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products or any strong solvents to clean your
tool.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
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STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not rush.
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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord.
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
anauthorizedservicecenterunlessindicatedelsewhere
in this operator's manual.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the
reach of children.
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DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attach-
ment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool
for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw
should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.
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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts
and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and
keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS
ANDFLOORSCANCAUSETHEBLADEANDMETAL
PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not
touch metal parts when cutting into walls and floors;
grasp only the insulated handle(s) provided on the tool.
Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and
mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when
cutting into a wall or floor.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
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AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
during extended periods of operation.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY
TOOLS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for battery
charger part number 1412001.
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Batterytoolsdonothavetobepluggedintoanelectrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in an operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when carrying
your battery tool, when making adjustments to it, or
when changing accessories.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
and product using battery charger.
USE ONLY THE CHARGER AND BATTERY
RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do
notsubstituteanyothercharger.Useofanothercharger
could cause batteries to explode causing possible
serious injury.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium
type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received
asharpblow.Adamagedbatteryissubjecttoexplosion.
Properly dispose of a dropped battery immediately.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
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.
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Toreduceriskofdamagetochargerbodyandcord, pull
by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
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DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR
BATTERIESNEARFIREORHEAT.Theymayexplode.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To
reducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury,neveruseany
cordless product in the presence of open flame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
Anextensioncordshouldnotbeusedunlessabsolutely
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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A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid
serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged
battery.
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
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DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR
WET LOCATION.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
Your battery tool should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than
100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16
100'
16
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Underextremeusageortemperatureconditions,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 in
your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
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.
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If carrying your battery tool at your side, make sure it is
not running and your finger is not on the switch. Avoid
accidental starting.
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.
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SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER hold
workpiece in your hand or across your legs.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a authorized
servicemanwhenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
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Do not use charger in wet or damp conditions.
Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
Support large panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 12.
Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Don't force tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open.
Check operation of lower blade guard before each use.
Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly
over saw blade.
Stay alert – exercise caution.
Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.
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If saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be
bent, restricting full return. If lower blade guard or
bumperbecomesbentordamaged,replacethembefore
reuse.
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BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH
AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
boltsthataredefectiveorincorrect.Themaximumblade
capacity of your saw is 5-1/2 inches (140 mm).
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
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NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during
use.
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blade. Do not reach underneath work
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
NEVER start a saw when its blade is touching the
workpiece.
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
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.
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Blades coast after turn off.
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USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
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SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support large
panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 11. When cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the
workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
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:
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LOWER BLADE GUARD.
• lead from lead-based paints,
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
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If lower blade guard must be raised to make a cut,
always raise it with the retracting handle to avoid
serious injury. See Figure 20, Page 15.
• 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 particles.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is
driven back towards the operator.
Releaseswitchimmediatelyifbladebindsorsawstalls.
Keep blades sharp.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or
standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z871.1.
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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
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
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
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1.
Your 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.
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
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 end of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4.
50
45
■ Remove battery pack from your saw.
30
22
LATCHES
BATTERY
PACK
3
2
WARNING:
1
4 5
0
1
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
Fig. 4
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
■ Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib inside
SPINDLE
saw with groove on battery pack.
■ Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack
snap in place and battery pack is secured in saw before
beginning operation.
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45
30
0
22
CAUTION:
3
2
When placing battery pack in your saw, be sure raised rib
inside saw aligns with groove on battery pack and latches
snapinplaceproperly.Improperassemblyofbatterypack
can cause damage to internal components.
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 end 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.
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45
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
Fig. 6
lock button, and remove blade screw.
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 Ryobi 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
DANGER:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickbackcouldcauseyoutolosecontrolofyoursaw.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.
below the material to be cut. See Figure 10. 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
Fig. 10
make cuts with dull blades.
■ 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
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
RIGHT
Fig. 13
Know the right way to use your saw.
See Figure 13.
Never use your saw as shown in figure 14.
Neverplaceyourhandontheworkpiecebehindyoursaw
while making a cut.
WARNING:
50
45
0
5
30
22
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.
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 13.
50
0
45
5
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.
Fig. 15
WRONG
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.
When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Forcing
causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of your saw and
could cause "kickback."
DANGER:
50
45
30
0
22
2
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.
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
CAUTION:
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
BEVEL
SCALE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
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.
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.
50
45
See Figure 21.
30
22
15
■ Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of saw
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
0
4 5
blade to the base of your saw.
0
1
2
TO ADJUST
■ Remove battery pack from saw.
HEX NUT
POSITIVE 0°
BEVEL STOP
Fig. 21
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal
injury.
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
frontofthebaseflatagainsttheworkpiecewiththerearofthe
handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.
See Figure 22.
TO POCKET CUT
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
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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
Fig. 23
■ Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in
figure 24.
■ 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.
BATTERIES
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
Your saw's battery pack is equipped with nickel-cadmium
rechargeablebatteries.Lengthofservicefromeachcharging
will depend on the type of work you are doing.
Y
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of properly.
C
C
L
E
R R B R C
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, 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.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
1
7
.
N i C d
8
83
0
0
8
.
.
8
2
2
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
WARNING:
■
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperaturesaboveorbelow normalroomtemperature
will shorten battery life.
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemblebatterypackorremoveanyofitscomponents.
Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result.
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
■
■
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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
5-1/2 in. (140 mm) CORDLESS
CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NO. RY6201
• 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
RY6201
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29622
Post Office Box 1207
Anderson, SC 29622-1207
Phone 1-800-525-2579
983000-060
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