Ryobi Saw SS180 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
SPEED SAW™  
SS180  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SPEED SAW.  
Your new Speed 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 Speed Saw.  
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your Speed Saw properly  
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn-  
ing the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left at-  
tached to a rotating part of the tool may result in  
personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in  
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-  
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance en-  
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa-  
tions. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WORK AREA  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-  
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or  
hearing protection must be used for appropriate con-  
ditions.  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-  
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable  
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create  
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.  
TOOL USE AND CARE  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and  
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Hold-  
ing the work by hand or against your body is un-  
stable and may lead to loss of control.  
Do 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.  
Do 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.  
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the  
switch in the locked or off position before mak-  
ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures  
reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the  
hands of untrained users.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away  
while operating a power tool. Distractions can  
cause you to lose control.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
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.  
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  
SS180  
BATTERY  
1322401, 1323303  
CHARGER  
1423701  
Use battery operated tool only with specifically  
designatedbatterypack.Useofanyotherbatteries  
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack  
listed.  
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.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving  
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-  
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If dam-  
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many  
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.  
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.  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
Stay 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 inat-  
tention while operating power tools may result in  
serious personal injury.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-  
ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose  
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mov-  
ing parts.  
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in  
the locked or off position before inserting bat-  
tery 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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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-  
SERVICE  
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-  
nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized  
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions  
may create a risk of shock or injury.  
Tool service must be performed only by quali-  
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per-  
formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk  
of injury.  
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.  
CORDLESS TOOL RULES  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES  
Cordless tools do not have to be plugged into an  
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in  
operating condition. Be aware of possible haz-  
ards when not using your cordless tool or when  
changing accessories. Following this rule will re-  
duce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-  
sonal injury.  
Know your power tool. Read operator's manual  
carefully. 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.  
Secure 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.  
Do not place cordless tools or their batteries  
near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explo-  
sion and possibly injury.  
Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-  
tion. 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 recommended for an extension cord  
100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100  
feetisnotrecommended.Ifindoubt,usethenext  
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the  
heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a  
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and  
overheating.  
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  
chemical. If exposed, flush with water immediately.  
Do not charge cordless tool in a damp or wet  
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock.  
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:  
For best results, your cordless 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.  
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 into your eyes, flush  
them with clean water for at least 10 minutes,  
thenseekimmediatemedicalattention. Following  
thisrulewillreducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury.  
• 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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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
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.  
WARNING:  
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid  
seriouspersonalinjury,properlydisposeofadamaged  
battery.  
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp  
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in  
anyway;takeittoaqualifiedserviceman. Follow-  
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,  
or serious personal injury.  
CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
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.  
Before using battery charger, read all instruc-  
tionsandcautionarymarkingsinthismanual, on  
battery charger, and product using battery  
charger. 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 main-  
tenance 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.  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-  
cadmiumandnickelmetalhydridetyperecharge-  
ablebatteries. Othertypesofbatteriesmayburst  
causing personal injury and damage. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Disconnectchargerfrompowersupplywhennot  
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Do not expose charger to wet or damp condi-  
tions. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
DANGER:  
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 per-  
sons. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT TOUCH  
UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT  
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY  
TERMINAL.  
To reduce 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 electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
Savetheseinstructions.Refertothemfrequently  
andusethemtoinstructotherswhomayusethis  
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.  
Make sure cord is located so 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.  
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:  
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:  
Cord Length (Feet)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25'  
16  
50'  
16  
100'  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
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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  
EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
W
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Power  
Watt  
Minutes  
Time  
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
Class II Construction  
Designates double-insulated construction  
tools  
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Safety Alert  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,  
orbits etc. per minute  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
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:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningwillresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers. 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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SPECIFICATIONS  
Collet  
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)  
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)  
Collet Adaptor  
No Load Speed  
Charger Rating  
Charge Time  
26,000 RPM  
120 VOLTS, 60 HZ, AC ONLY  
1 hour  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
PACKING LIST  
Your Speed Saw has been shipped completely  
assembled.  
Speed Saw with Depth Adjustment Ring  
Case  
Carefully remove the Speed Saw and accessories  
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the  
packing list are included.  
Bits (2)  
Collet  
Collet Adaptor  
Circle Cutter  
Battery Pack  
Battery Charger  
Wrench  
Inspect the Speed Saw carefully to make sure no  
breakage or damage has occurred during  
shipping.  
Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the  
tool.  
Operator's Manual  
WARNING:  
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.  
APPLICATIONS  
With the proper bit, you may use your Speed Saw for the purposes listed below:  
Cutting electrical outlet openings in drywall or wood paneling.  
Creating decorative wood accents.  
Cutting tile.  
NOTE: Most of these applications require different types of bits. Be sure to use the right-sized bit for your tool.  
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.  
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FEATURES  
SWITCH  
CIRCLE CUTTER  
YourSpeedSawhasaconvenientlylocatedslideswitch.  
The circle cutter enables you to quickly cut circles from  
3.5 in. (8.9 cm) in diameter to 12 in. (30.5 cm) in  
diameter.  
SPINDLE LOCK  
A spindle lock secures the spindle and allows you to  
easily loosen the collet nut and change bits.  
ERGONOMIC DESIGN  
ThedesignofyourSpeedSawprovidesforeasyhandling  
and maintaining proper control when cutting. It has been  
designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp when  
operating in different positions or at different angles.  
NOTE:DonotrunSpeedSawwithspindlelockengaged.  
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.  
(2.5 cm).  
BATTERY PACK  
DEPTH  
ADJUSTMENT RING  
SWITCH  
SPINDLE LOCK  
COLLET  
NUT  
BIT  
ADJUSTING  
KNOB  
Fig. 1  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories 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.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING:  
TO LOOSEN  
Your Speed Saw should never be connected to power  
supply when you are assembling parts, making  
adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or  
when not in use. Disconnecting your Speed Saw will  
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious  
injury.  
TO TIGHTEN  
INSERTING/REMOVING BITS  
See Figure 2.  
Follow these directions when inserting and removing  
bits.  
REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SPEED SAW.  
Fig. 2  
WARNING:  
Failure to remove battery pack could result in  
accidental starting causing serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not use bits with undersized shanks. Undersized  
shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown  
from the tool causing injury.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,  
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before  
engaging spindle lock.  
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT  
See Figure 3.  
Follow these directions when adjusting depth of cut.  
REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SPEED SAW.  
Depress spindle lock.  
Loosen collet nut by turning counterclockwise with  
WARNING:  
the wrench provided.  
Failure to remove battery pack could result in  
accidental starting causing serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Loosen adjusting knob by turning counterclockwise.  
Move depth adjustment ring to desired position .  
Tighten adjusting knob by turning clockwise.  
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.  
To insert bit: Insert shank end of bit into collet.  
To remove bit: Remove bit once collet nut is loose.  
NOTE: The collet is machined to precision tolerances  
to fit bits with 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter shanks. To  
use bits with 1/8 in. (3.16 mm) shank bits, insert the  
1/8 in. (3.16 mm) adaptor into the 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)  
collet.  
TO TIGHTEN  
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.  
TO LOOSEN  
ADJUST UP OR  
DOWN  
Fig. 3  
Release spindle lock.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
REMOVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING  
See Figure 4.  
TAB  
Follow these directions when removing the depth  
adjustment ring.  
Place wrench in tab on depth adjustment ring.  
Depress spring-loaded tab.  
Lift depth adjustment ring off of tool.  
ASSEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER  
See Figure 5.  
Follow these directions when assembling the circle  
cutter.  
Attach handle with screw provided.  
WRENCH  
Attach pivot point knob with nut provided.  
ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER  
See Figure 6.  
Fig. 4  
Follow these directions when attaching the circle cutter.  
REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SPEED SAW.  
SCREW  
WARNING:  
Failure to remove battery pack could result in  
accidental starting causing serious injury.  
NUT  
Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “AS-  
SEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER” previously.  
Remove bit if necessary. Refer to “INSERTING/  
REMOVING BITS” earlier in this manual.  
Place adaptor under depth adjustment ring.  
NOTE: Make sure the adaptor fits snugly.  
HANDLE  
Place circle cutter arm on top of depth adjustment  
PIVOT POINT  
KNOB  
ring.  
Fig. 5  
Screw threaded ring onto adaptor, securing circle  
cutter arm.  
Insert bit. Refer to “INSERTING/REMOVING BITS”  
THREADED  
RING  
earlier in this manual.  
CIRCLE  
CUTTER  
ARM  
DEPTH  
ADJUSTMENT  
RING  
ADAPTOR  
Fig. 6  
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OPERATION  
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY PACK  
LATCHES  
See Figure 7.  
DEPRESS  
Follow these directions when installing the battery pack.  
Place battery pack on the Speed Saw.  
Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw's  
battery port.  
DEPRESS  
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 7.  
LATCHES  
Follow these directins when removing the battery pack.  
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress  
both sides to release battery pack from the Speed  
Saw.  
Fig. 7  
Remove battery pack from the Speed Saw.  
CAUTION:  
When placing battery pack on your Speed Saw, be  
sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in  
saw’s battery port and latches snap in place properly.  
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause  
damage to internal components.  
TO START SPEED  
SAW  
STARTING/STOPPING SPEED SAW  
See Figure 8.  
Follow these directions when starting and stopping the  
Speed Saw.  
To start Speed Saw: Depress the switch to the I position.  
TO STOP SPEED  
SAW  
TostopSpeedSaw:DepresstheswitchtotheOposition.  
CAUTION:  
We suggest that you practice with your Speed Saw  
before installing a bit and making cuts.  
Fig. 8  
OPERATING SPEED SAW  
See Figure 9.  
Follow these directions when operating the Speed Saw.  
Hold Speed Saw firmly with both hands.  
Start Speed Saw.  
Tilt Speed Saw at a 45o angle.  
Plunge bit into material using guide ring as a pivot.  
Raise Speed Saw slowly to a 90o angle.  
Begin cutting.  
Fig. 9  
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OPERATION  
USING CIRCLE CUTTER  
See Figure 10.  
Follow these directions when using the circle cutter.  
Assemble circle cutter if necessary. Refer to “AS-  
SEMBLING CIRCLE CUTTER” earlier in this manual.  
Attach circle cutter to Speed Saw if necessary. Refer  
to “ATTACHING CIRCLE CUTTER” earlier in this  
manual.  
Adjust depth of cut if necessary. Refer to “ADJUST-  
ING DEPTH OF CUT” earlier in this manual.  
Loosen pivot point knob.  
Move pivot point knob to desired diameter dimen-  
sion.  
Tighten pivot point knob.  
Start Speed Saw.  
Cut a pilot hole in the center of the intended circle.  
Line up pivot point knob with the lead hole.  
Begin cut, applying moderate, steady pressure.  
Fig. 10  
Hold the Speed Saw firmly with one hand and the  
handle with the other.  
CAUTION:  
Too much force causes heat build up, which can  
shorten the life of the bit.  
Work in a clockwise direction, continuing back to the  
starting position.  
Stop Speed Saw.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
GENERAL  
Temperatures above or below normal room  
temperature will shorten battery life.  
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, carbon dust, etc.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait  
for battery to cool and charge immediately.  
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 life.  
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.  
BATTERY DISPOSAL  
Topreservenaturalresources,pleaserecycleordispose  
of the battery properly. Local, state, or federal laws  
may prohibit disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries  
in ordinary trash.  
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.  
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:  
The bit flutes are sharp and should be handled with  
caution.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire  
or injury can result.  
COLLET  
From time to time, it also becomes necessary to clean  
your collet and collet nut. To do so, simply remove collet  
nutandcolletfromtheshaftandcleanthedustandchips  
that have collected. Then return collet nut to its original  
position.Tightencolletnutoncolletwithoutabitinstalled.  
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.  
LUBRICATION  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a  
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the  
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no  
further lubrication is required.  
BATTERIES  
Your Speed Saw is equipped with Nickel-Cadmium  
rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each  
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.  
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 serious burn.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest  
the following:  
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MAINTENANCE  
CHARGING BATTERIES  
RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES  
See Figures 11 and 12.  
When using your Speed Saw continuously, the batteries  
in your battery pack become hot. You should let a hot  
battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes  
before attempting to recharge.  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
chargeconditiontopreventpossibleproblems.Therefore,  
you should charge it prior to use.  
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time  
they are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting followed  
by recharging) for them to fully charge.  
NOTE: This situation occurs when continuous use of  
your Speed Saw causes the batteries to become hot. It  
does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to  
"CHARGING BATTERIES" for normal recharging of  
batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery  
packundernormalcircumstances,returnboththebattery  
pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest  
Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check.  
Follow these directions when charging batteries.  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house volt-  
age, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
Connect charger to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger. Align raised rib on  
BATTERY  
battery pack with groove in charger.  
GREEN LIGHT "ON"  
CHARGER  
INDICATES FULLY  
CHARGED  
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. When your battery pack becomes fully  
charged, the red light will turn off and the green light  
will turn on.  
NOTE: 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. Iftheyellowandgreenlightscontinuetoremain  
onanadditional15minutes,thebatterypackisdamaged  
and will not accept charge. See Table 1.  
RED LIGHT "ON"  
INDICATES FAST  
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS "ON"  
CHARGING MODE  
INDICATES CONTROL CHARGE OR  
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 11  
BATTERY  
CHARGER  
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.  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold.  
It will work best at normal room temperature.  
BATTERY  
PACK  
COLOR  
STATUS  
Red  
Fast Charging Mode  
Fully Charged  
Fig. 12  
Green  
Yellow and Green  
Control Charge or  
Defective Battery Pack  
Table 1  
14  
 
NOTES  
15  
 
OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
SPEED SAW™  
SS180  
• 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 Authorized Service Center. You can also check our Web site at  
• 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:  
SS180  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-065  
 

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