How to change the blade on a Ryobi Circular Saw

How to Fit a Blade on a Ryobi Circular Saw 
 

Safety First 

• Disconnect the battery/disconnect the power before making any adjustments. 
• Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid injury. 

Step-by-Step Instructions 

1. Engage the spindle lock 
   • Press and hold the spindle lock button (or use the locking mechanism provided) to stop the spindle from turning. 
      
2. Loosen the blade bolt 
   • Use the Allen key supplied with the saw to turn the bolt anti- Clockwise to loosen it. 
      
      
3. Move the lower blade guard out of the way 
   • Lift or retract the guard using the retracting handle so you can access the spindle and fit the blade. 
   • Keep fingers clear of the blade area at all times. 
      
4. Remove the outer flange and old blade 
   • Take off the outer flange and carefully remove the blade from the spindle. 
      
5. Fit the new blade 
   • Follow the direction-of-cut arrow on the blade housing to ensure the blade teeth point the correct way (towards the front of the saw). 
   • Make sure the arbour on the NEW blade is the same size as the spindle (16mm) 
   • Place the blade onto the inner flange. CARE: The inner flange must be in-place before the blade. 
      
6. Replace the outer flange and tighten the bolt 
   • Put the outer flange back in position. 
   • Tighten the bolt clockwise using the Allen key while holding the spindle lock. 
     
     
      
7. Release the blade guard 
   • Ensure the guard moves freely and automatically covers the blade.
      

Final Checks 

8. Confirm the blade is secure and spins freely without wobble. 
9. Reconnect the power only when you are ready to cut.