Ryobi Saw P530 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
18 VOLT  
SPEED SAW™  
P530  
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS  
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Your speed saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When 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 before using  
this product.  
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
nDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
WARNING!  
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-  
ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in  
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
nUse safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
nDo not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long  
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn  
into air vents.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WORK AREA  
nDo not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable  
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the  
tool in unexpected situations.  
nKeep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
nDo not operate power tools in explosive atmo-  
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable  
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which  
may ignite the dust or fumes.  
nKeep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
nUse clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-  
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the  
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
nDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your  
application. The correct tool will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it is designed.  
nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.  
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is  
dangerous and must be repaired.  
nDisconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch  
in the locked or off position before making any adjust-  
ments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such  
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the  
tool accidentally.  
nStore idle tools out of reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands  
of untrained users.  
nWhen 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.  
nMaintain 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.  
nCheck 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.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
nA 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.  
nUse battery operated tool only with specifically  
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may  
create a risk of fire.  
nUse battery only with charger listed.  
MODEL  
P530  
BATTERY PACK (P100)  
130255004  
CHARGER (P110)  
1423701, 140237023  
or 140237021  
nDo 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.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
nStay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not  
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious personal  
injury.  
nDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.  
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves  
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
nAvoid 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 ac-  
cidents.  
nRemove 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.  
nUse 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.  
n Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from  
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-  
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Fol-  
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and  
deterioration of the enclosure plastic.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
nWhen servicing a tool, use only identical replacement  
SERVICE  
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol-  
low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock  
or injury.  
nTool service must be performed only by qualified re-  
pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by  
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
nHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- nDo not place battery tools or their batteries near fire  
forming an operation where the cutting tool may  
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a  
“live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting  
tool “live” and shock the operator.  
or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and pos-  
sibly injury.  
nNever use a battery that has been dropped or  
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to  
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged  
battery immediately.  
nSecure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when  
practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both  
hands to operate tool.  
nBatteries 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.  
nHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-  
forming an operation where the cutting tool may con-  
tact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also  
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock  
the operator.  
nKnow your power tool. Read operator’s manual care- nDo not charge battery tool in a damp or wet  
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.  
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock.  
nFor best results, 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.  
nAlways wear safety glasses with side shields.  
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They  
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce  
the risk of eye injury.  
nUnder extreme usage or temperature conditions, bat-  
tery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with  
your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then  
neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets  
into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least  
10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal  
injury.  
nProtect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the  
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of serious personal injury.  
nProtect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during  
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  
nBattery 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 accessories.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious personal injury.  
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER  
nAn extension cord should not be used unless  
WARNING!  
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:  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in  
electric shock, fire and/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.  
nBefore using battery charger, read all instructions and  
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,  
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of  
the products and possible injury or damage.  
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:  
CAUTION:  
Cord Length (Feet)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25’  
16  
50’  
16  
100’  
16  
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to  
the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium  
rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your  
charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing per-  
sonal injury or damage.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
nDo not operate charger with a damaged cord or  
plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If  
damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized  
serviceman.  
nDo not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp  
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk  
of electric shock.  
nDo not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,  
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take  
it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to  
determine if the charger is in good working order.  
nUse 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.  
nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized  
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect  
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.  
nUnplug charger from outlet before attempting  
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of  
electric shock.  
nDo not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to  
carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than  
the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage  
to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric nDisconnect charger from the power supply when  
shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.  
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or  
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the  
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger  
during a power surge.  
nMake sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped  
on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges  
or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or  
stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which nRisk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion  
could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could  
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.  
result in electric shock.  
nSave 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 to prevent misuse of the product and  
possible injury.  
nKeep cord and charger from heat to prevent  
damage to housing or internal parts.  
nDo not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,  
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain  
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals  
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to  
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks  
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-  
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
A
Hz  
W
Amperes  
Hertz  
Watt  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type of current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
No Load Speed  
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand  
operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read The Operator’s Manual  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when operating this product.  
Eye Protection  
Safety Alert  
Precautions that involve your safety.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
No Hands Symbol  
No Hands Symbol  
Hot Surface  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with  
any hot surface.  
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SYMBOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SYMBOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
DANGER:  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in  
property damage.  
SERVICE  
WARNING:  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical replacement parts.  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use  
this product until you read thoroughly and understand  
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s  
manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera-  
tion and instructing others who may use this product.  
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 Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Motor......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC  
Switch............................................................................................................................................................... On/Off Switch  
No Load Speed ....................................................................................................................................................26,000/min.  
Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only  
Charge Rate .................................................................................................................................................................1 Hour  
Collet .............................................................................................................................................................................1/4 in.  
Collet Adaptor ...............................................................................................................................................................1/8 in.  
DEPTH  
ADJUSTMENT RING  
SWITCH  
SPINDLE  
LOCK  
COLLET  
NUT  
BIT  
ADJUSTING  
KNOB  
Fig. 1  
CIRCLE CUTTER  
The circle cutter enables you to quickly cut circles from  
3.5 in. in diameter to 12 in. in diameter.  
SWITCH  
Your speed saw has a conveniently located slide switch.  
SPINDLE LOCK  
A spindle lock secures the spindle and allows you to easily  
loosen the collet nut and change bits.  
ERGONOMIC DESIGN  
The design of your speed saw provides for easy handling  
and maintaining proper control when cutting. It has been  
designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp when operat-  
ing in different positions or at different angles.  
NOTE: Do not run speed saw with spindle lock engaged.  
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING  
Your speed saw is equipped with a depth adjustment  
ring that allows you to adjust the depth of cut up to  
1 in.  
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ASSEMBLY  
REMOVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING  
See Figure 2.  
UNPACKING  
This product has been shipped completely assembled.  
n Remove battery pack from speed saw.  
n Place wrench in tab on depth adjustment ring.  
n Depress spring-loaded tab.  
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the  
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are  
included.  
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
n Lift depth adjustment ring off tool.  
damage occurred during shipping.  
ASSEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER  
See Figure 3.  
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-  
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
n Remove battery pack from speed saw.  
n Attach handle with screw provided.  
n Attach pivot point knob with nut provided.  
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.  
PACKING LIST  
Speed Saw with Depth Adjustment Ring  
Bits (2)  
TAB  
Collet  
Collet Adaptor  
Circle Cutter  
Wrench  
Lanyard (not included in combo)  
Operator’s Manual  
Warranty Registration Card  
WARNING:  
WRENCH  
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
Fig. 2  
SCREW  
NUT  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-  
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
WARNING:  
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious  
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the  
tool when assembling parts.  
PIVOT POINT  
HANDLE  
KNOB  
Fig. 3  
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ASSEMBLY  
ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER  
THREADED  
RING  
CIRCLE  
CUTTER  
ARM  
See Figure 4.  
n Remove Battery Pack From speed saw.  
n Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “Assembling  
Circle Cutter.”  
n Remove bit if necessary. Refer to “Inserting/Removing  
Bits” in this manual.  
DEPTH  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
n Place adaptor under depth adjustment ring.  
NOTE: Make sure the adaptor fits snugly.  
n Place circle cutter arm on top of depth adjustment ring.  
n Screw threaded ring onto adaptor, securing circle cutter  
arm.  
n Insert bit. Refer to “Inserting/Removing Bits” in this  
manual.  
ADAPTOR  
Fig. 4  
OPERATION  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use this tool for the following purposes:  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-  
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is  
sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
NOTE: Most of these applications require different types of  
bits. Be sure to use the right bit for your tool.  
nCutting electrical outlet openings in drywall or wood pan-  
eling. It is recommended to use a 1/8 in. bit for cutting  
wood paneling.  
WARNING:  
nCreating decorative wood accents  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re-  
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in  
possible serious injury.  
nCutting tile  
CAUTION:  
To prevent damage to the battery pack, remove the  
battery pack from the charger immediately if no LED  
comes on. Return the battery pack and charger to your  
nearest service center for checking or replacing. Also,  
if you are removing the battery pack from the charger  
and no LEDs are on, return both the battery pack and  
the charger to your nearest service center. Do not insert  
another battery pack into the charger. A damaged charger  
may damage a battery pack.  
WARNING:  
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-  
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-  
tachments or accessories not recommended can result  
in serious personal injury.  
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OPERATION  
Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15  
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER  
to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal  
voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the  
red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may  
indicate a defective battery pack and should be  
replaced.  
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF  
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
See Figure 5.  
nRed LED on = Fast charging mode.  
nAfter normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time  
nGreen LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge  
is required to fully recharge battery pack.  
mode.  
nGreen LED on = When battery pack is inserted into nThe battery pack will become slightly warm to the  
charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack  
is out of normal temperature range.  
touch while charging. This is normal and does not  
indicate a problem.  
nYellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or  
nDo not place the charger and battery pack in an area of  
extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room  
temperature.  
defective battery pack.  
nNo LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.  
NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed  
in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F  
but less than 100°F.  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge con-  
dition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should  
charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger  
comes on.  
nWhen batteries become fully charged, unplug the  
charger from power supply and remove the battery  
pack.  
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by  
recharging) for them to become fully charged.  
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY PACK  
If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red  
LED on charger will come on.  
CHARGER  
P110  
NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack  
undernormalcircumstances,returnboththebatterypackand  
charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for  
electrical check.  
nCharge the battery pack only with a recommended  
charger.  
nMake sure the power supply is normal household  
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
nConnect the charger to the power supply.  
nPlace the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib  
on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.  
nPress down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on  
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the  
charger.  
YELLOW  
LIGHT  
GREEN  
LIGHT  
RED LIGHT  
Fig. 5  
nNormally the red LED on charger will come on. This  
indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.  
nRed LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour  
then the green LED will come on. Green LED on  
indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is  
in maintenance charge mode.  
NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the  
battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is  
disconnected from the power supply.  
nIf both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indi-  
cates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack.  
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OPERATION  
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK  
See Figure 6.  
BATTERY PACK  
DEPRESS  
DEPRESS  
n Place battery pack on the speed saw.  
n Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw’s bat-  
tery port.  
n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack  
snap in place and that battery pack is secured on the tool  
before beginning operation.  
REMOVING BATTERY PACK  
See Figure 6.  
n Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both  
sides to release battery pack from the speed saw.  
nRemove battery pack from the speed saw.  
LATCHES  
CAUTION:  
Fig. 6  
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised  
rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool  
and latches into place properly. Improper installa-  
tion of the battery pack can cause damage to internal  
components.  
ON  
STARTING/STOPPING SPEED SAW  
See Figure 7.  
Follow these directions when starting and stopping the  
speed saw.  
To start: Depress switch to the On ( I ) position.  
To stop: Depress switch to the Off ( O ) position.  
OFF  
CAUTION:  
We suggest that you practice with your speed saw before  
installing a bit and making cuts.  
Fig. 7  
OPERATING THE SPEED SAW  
See Figure 8.  
n Hold speed saw firmly with both hands.  
n Start speed saw.  
n Tilt speed saw at a 45o angle.  
n Plunge bit into material using guide ring as a pivot.  
n Raise speed saw slowly to a 90o angle.  
n Begin cutting.  
DANGER:  
Do not cut electrical outlet openings with live electrical  
wires. Do not cut walls that may have live electrical  
wiring behind them. Shut off breakers or remove fuses  
to disconnect the circuit. Always hold the tool by its  
motor housing.  
Fig. 8  
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OPERATION  
USING CIRCLE CUTTER  
See Figure 9.  
n Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “Assembling  
Circle Cutter” in this manual.  
n Attach circle cutter to speed saw if necessary. Refer to  
“Attaching Circle Cutter” in this manual.  
n Adjust depth of cut if necessary. Refer to “Adjusting  
Depth Of Cut” in this manual.  
n Loosen pivot point knob.  
n Move pivot point knob to desired diameter dimension.  
n Tighten pivot point knob.  
n Start speed saw.  
n Cut a pilot hole in the center of the intended circle.  
n Line up pivot point knob with the lead hole.  
n Begin cut, applying moderate, steady pressure.  
n Hold the speed saw firmly with one hand and the handle  
with the other.  
Fig. 9  
CAUTION:  
Too much force causes heat build up, which can shorten  
the life of the bit.  
n Work in a clockwise direction, continuing back to the  
starting position.  
n Stop speed saw.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that  
TO LOOSEN  
could cause serious personal injury, always remove  
the battery pack from the tool when making adjust-  
ments.  
INSERTING/REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 10.  
n Remove battery pack from speed saw.  
TO TIGHTEN  
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the spindle or  
spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a  
complete stop before engaging spindle lock.  
n Depress spindle lock.  
Fig. 10  
n Loosen collet nut by turning counterclockwise with the  
wrench provided.  
WARNING: If you are changing a bit immediately  
after use, be careful not to touch the bit or collet  
with your hands or fingers. They will get burned  
because of the heat buildup from cutting.  
Always use the wrench provided.  
n To insert bit: Insert shank end of bit into collet.  
n To remove bit: Remove bit once collet nut is loose.  
NOTE: The collet is machined to precision toler-  
ances to fit bits with 1/4 in. diameter shanks. To use  
bits with 1/8 in. shank bits, insert the 1/8 in. adaptor  
into the 1/4 in. collet.  
n Tighten collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the  
wrench provided.  
WARNING: If the collet nut is not securely tightened,  
the bit may detach during use causing serious  
personal injury.  
t
TO TIGHTEN  
TO LOOSEN  
n Release spindle lock.  
WARNINGDo not use bits with undersized shanks.  
Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could  
b
be thrown from the tool causing injury.  
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT  
See Figure 11.  
ADJUST UP OR  
DOWN  
nRemove Battery Pack From speed saw.  
n Loosen adjusting knob by turning counterclockwise.  
n Move depth adjustment ring to desired position.  
n Tighten adjusting knob by turning clockwise.  
Fig. 11  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or  
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be  
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should  
be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields during power tool operation or when blowing  
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
BITS  
Get faster and more accurate cutting results by keeping bits  
clean. Remove all accumulated build-up from bits after each  
use. Replace bits when they become dull.  
WARNING:  
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the  
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing  
any maintenance.  
CAUTION:  
The bit flutes are sharp and should be handled with  
caution.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.  
COLLET  
From time to time, it also becomes necessary to clean the  
collet and collet nut. To do so, simply remove collet nut  
and collet from the shaft and clean the dust and chips that  
have collected. Then return collet nut to its original position.  
Tighten collet nut on collet without a bit installed.  
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND  
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING  
BATTERIES  
Thebatterypackforthistoolisequippedwithnickel-cadmium  
rechargeablebatteries.Lengthofservicefromeachcharging  
will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries  
properly.  
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.  
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:  
nRemove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully  
charged and ready for use.  
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s termi-  
nals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not at-  
tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or  
remove any of its components. 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.  
For battery storage longer than 30 days:  
nStore the battery pack where the temperature is below  
80°F.  
nStore battery packs in a “discharged” condition.  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
18 VOLT  
SPEED SAW™  
P530  
• 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 model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:  
P530  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
Patent No. D477,758  
983000-512  
6-05  
 

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