How to Fit A blade onto A Ryobi Left-side Circular Saw

How to Fit a Blade on a Left-Hand Circular Saw 
 

Safety First 

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

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 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 anti - 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 

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