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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE.
Your 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, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new machine.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your machine properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
14 in. (356 mm) Abrasive Cut-Off
Machine – Model C357
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- Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE. Your 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, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............................2 Rules for Safe Operation ......................... 3-6 Electrical ..............................6 • Extension Cords ............................... 6 • Electrical Connection ............................... 6 • Grounding Instructions ............................. 6 Unpacking and Loose Parts ........................7 • Loose Parts List ............................... 7 Product Specifications .......................... -
Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
For Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- safety rules, etc. - Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying resistant lenses;...
- Page 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if or mechanical, should be made at a Ryobi Authorized damaged, have repaired at your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Service Center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel.
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Page 6: Electrical
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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, •... -
Page 7: Unpacking And Loose Parts
Your cut-off machine has been shipped with the machine LOOSE PARTS LIST arm locked in the down position. To release the arm, push The following items are included with your C357 Abrasive down on top of the machine arm and remove transport Cut-Off Machine: chain from bottom of motor housing. -
Page 8: Features
FEATURES KNOW YOUR ABRASIVE CUT-OFF MACHINE the wheel. It retracts over the upper wheel guard as the wheel is lowered into the workpiece. See Figures 2 and 3. VISE CLAMP Before attempting to use your machine, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. See Figure 2. -
Page 9: Carrying Handle
FEATURES CARRYING HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK See Figure 3. See Figure 4. For convenience when carrying or transporting your cut-off To prevent unauthorized use of your cut-off machine, we machine from one place to another, a carrying handle has suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and been provided on top of the machine arm as shown in lock the switch in the off position. -
Page 10: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS INNER WARNING: WASHER To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your cut-off 14 in. (356 mm) machine before connecting it to power supply. Machine WHEEL ABRASIVE should never be connected to power supply when you ARBOR WHEEL are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or... -
Page 11: Adjustable Fence
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTABLE FENCE See Figure 6. The adjustable fence is located at the rear of your cut-off SCALE machine. As mentioned previously, it is used along with the INDICATOR VISE vise clamp to provide a clamp for holding your workpiece CLAMP securely when making cuts. -
Page 12: Quick Lock-Release Lever
ADJUSTMENTS Using the 8 mm hex key supplied, securely tighten socket VISE CRANK head bolts. Return hex key to its storage area in base. HANDLE This position is good for cutting thin and wide pieces of stock, such as flat or angled stock. To increase the height of cut of your cut-off machine, follow the above procedure except place the rear socket head bolt in the middle threaded hole and the front socket... -
Page 13: Depth Stop
ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH STOP The depth stop limits the wheel's downward travel. It DEPTH STOP allows the wheel to go below the machine base enough BOLT to maintain full cutting capacities. The adjustable depth stop is a bolt threaded into the base of the machine at the rear. -
Page 14: Power Supply
OPERATION POWER SUPPLY SWITCH MACHINE ARM Before operating your cut-off machine, check your power (HANDLE) TRIGGER supply and make sure it meets the requirements listed on the tool’s data plate. A substantial voltage drop will cause a LOCK-ON BUTTON loss of power and machine overheating. Common causes of power loss and machine overheating are insufficient extension cord size and multiple tools operating from the same power source. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION CUT-OFF SWITCH MACHINE ARM See Figures 14 and 15. TRIGGER (HANDLE) A cut-off is made by cutting across the width of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the adjustable fence set at the zero degree position. Angled cut-offs are made with the adjustable fence set at some angle other than zero. -
Page 16: Maintenance
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to parts. -
Page 17: Brush Replacement
MAINTENANCE WARNING: BRUSH CAP To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the exception of the externally accessible brushes — should be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16. Your cut-off machine has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor does not reach full speed or 1. Voltage from power source is low. 1. Request a voltage check from the power. power company. 2. Circuit is overloaded. 2. Test on a different circuit or without anything else on circuit. - Page 19 NOTES NOTES Page 19...
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Page 20: Parts Ordering / Service
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 www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
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