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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 14 in. (356 mm) Abrasive Cut-Off Machine – Model C2600 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ABRASIVE CUT -OFF MACHINE. Y our new cut-off machine has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly cared for [...]
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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ T able Of Contents .............................................................................................................. ......................... 2 ■ Rules For Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... ................. 3-5 ■ Elec[...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 ac[...]
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Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your cut-off machine works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual c[...]
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Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING: Wheel coasts after turn of f. ■ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE A TMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor or sparking from cutting metal could ignite fumes. ■ INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALL Y and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center . Stay constantly aware of cord locatio[...]
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Page 6 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop [...]
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Page 7 Y our abrasive cut-off machine has been shipped completely assembled. ■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. ■ Remove the packing materials from around your machine. ■ Carefully lift the cut-of f machine from the carton and place it on a level work surface. This is a heavy tool. T o avoid back injury , get help when needed. ■ Do n[...]
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Page 8 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE See Figures 2 and 3. Before attempting to use your machine, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your machine to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. MOT[...]
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Page 9 0 15 30 Fig. 3 LOWER WHEEL GUARD UPPER WHEEL GUARD MACHINE ARM LOCK-ON BUTTON RUBBER FEET CARRYING HANDLE MACHINE BASE SWITCH TRIGGER VISE CLAMP POWER CORD QUICK LOCK- RELEASE LEVER VISE CRANK HANDLE 8 mm HEX KEY WRENCH STORAGE ADJUSTABLE FLIP FENCE ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 PADLOCK SWITCH TRIGGER 14 in. (356 mm) ABRASIVE WHEEL ARM LOCK LEVER FEA TURE[...]
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Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury , assemble all parts to your cut-of f machine before connecting it to power supply . Machine should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing wheels, or when not in use. A[...]
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Page 11 0 15 30 45 15 45 0 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 6 ADJUSTABLE FLIP FENCE See Figure 6. The adjustable flip fence is located at the rear of your cut-off machine. As mentioned previously, it is used along with the vise clamp to provide a clamp for holding your workpiece securely when making cuts. It also makes your cut-off machine more versatile. The fenc[...]
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Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 9 QUICK LOCK-RELEASE LEVER See Figures 9 and 10. The quick lock-release lever engages the vise clamp to be used along with the fence assembly to provide a vise for securing the workpiece to be cut. It also allows you to open and close the vise quickly without repetitive turning of the vise crank handle. USING THE QUICK LOCK[...]
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Page 13 0 15 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 11 DEPTH STOP The depth stop limits the wheel's downward travel. It allows the wheel to go below the machine base enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The adjustable depth stop is a nylok bolt threaded into the base of the machine at the rear . T o adjust the depth stop use an 8 mm wrench to raise or lower [...]
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Page 14 15 45 0 MATERIAL TO BE CUT POWER SUPPL Y Before operating your cut-off machine, check your power supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the tool’s data plate. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and machine overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine overheating are insufficient extension cord [...]
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Page 15 15 45 0 OPERA TION CUT -OFF See Figures 14 and 15. A cut-of f is made by cutting across the width of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the adjustable flip fence set at the zero degree position. Angled cut-offs are made with the adjustable flip fence set at some angle other than zero. T o cut with your cut-off machine: ■ Firm[...]
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Page 16 MOUNTING HOLES Your cut-off machine should be permanently mounted to a firm supporting surface such as workbench. The four bolt holes that secure the feet on the bottom of the base can be used for this purpose. Using a 6 mm hex key, remove bolts, washers, and feet from bottom of cut-off machine. The four mounting holes should be bolted secu[...]
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Page 17 Fig. 17 W ARNING: T o ensure safety and reliability , all repairs — with the exception of the externally accessible brushes — should be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center . BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 17. Your cut-off machine has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. Proceed as[...]
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Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor does not reach full speed or 1. V oltage from power source is low . 1. Request a voltage check from the power . power company . 2. Circuit is overloaded. 2. T est on a different circuit or without anything else on circuit. 3. Motor burned out. 3. Have tool serviced and request a voltage check fro[...]
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972000-683 6-00 RYOBI AMERICA CORPORATION 1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 R YOBI CANADA INC. P .O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extensi[...]