Change The Blade On A Circular Saw ~ My Ryobi Cordless Saw Gets New Life

How to change the blade in your circular saw. I recently received new blades for my Ryobi cordless circular saw so I immediately put in a new blade.
Changing blades in a circular saw is quite easy, but many people have actually never done it. Many people just keep cutting with the original blade forever as it gets slower and slower and starts to make sloppy cuts.
A new blade makes a cleaner cut and saves wear and tear on your saw motor.
FIRST - remove the battery or unplug the saw before you proceed for your safety.
There is a brake on your saw on the top somewhere. Pressing this button locks the blade in place so it will not rotate. This allows you to remove the retaining screw.
The retaining washer has an arrow on it showing which way to loosen or tighten the blade.
Turn the screw to loosen the blade and remove both the screw and washer.
Now you can lift out the old blade.
The blade guard of the saw has an arrow showing the direction of movement. The blade also has an arrow on it. These should both point in the same direction.
Put the blade in place and then the retaining washer. Now tighten the screw to lock the blade back in place while pressing on the blade brake.
Now replace the battery (on a cordless saw) or plug in the power cord. Turn on the saw for a second and watch the rotation of the blade. Make sure it is turning in the correct direction.
Now you can get back to work in your wood shop.
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[@diyvibes6326]

Thank you! Changing my Ryobi blade while I watch your step by step, so much easier to watch than to read the instructions.

[@emilyungar]

Thank you so much for this video. I just bought my Ryobi saw and have not worked with a circular saw before. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered the diagram in the instruction manual that would show how to change the blade was missing, as well as a diagram showing the location and purpose of each part. I now feel confident that I can knowledgeably insert the blade!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I am very happy that I could help out. I had no idea when I made this video that it would help so many people.

[@amirdindar9648]

Thank you for on-the-point straightforward instruction.

[@larenlauchie1395]

Thank you!!!! The instructions were so hard in the booklet. Thank you!

[@candicewaller403]

Very helpful! I was in serious doubt as to the direction of the blade. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@PD-oy3yi]

On the spot, watched this, put in the blade and my day ran smoothly. Thank you man.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help :)

[@dougkennedy6503]

Thanks for the video. I wasn't pushing my spindle lock down hard enough, so the blade kept spinning. Seeing your video helped!

[@valerieurquhart5773]

This video was the best video to help me change my blades. He made it very simple and it took me no time to do it. Thx for the info.

[@sabrinasparks6010]

Thanks! This was so helpful. Far easier than deciphering the written instructions. I have an electric Ryobi.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help :)

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

@@TheDoItYourselfWorld I agree 100%. I was getting discouraged (which doesn't take much) but this was a lot easier.

[@JRPapollo]

Same! How is there no diagram on the instructions?!

[@milwaukeebrewers6337]

Such a great video, just got 1 today and learned all I need to know from watching. Thanks.

[@annieoakley1565]

So clear and easy! Thank you! I am a 66 year old female and just cannot figure things out as well as I used to. I have a new saw and did not even try to read the instructions. Watching you do it was SO much easier! I did not have to bother a neighbor or hardware employee. Excellent instructions.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I am happy to hear this helped you.

[@francesb7515]

I find your comments clear and to the point and instruction easy to follow. I needed to replace my Ryobi saw. Thank you very much. I noticed a lot of backseat bossy comments to ignore. Sorry about the garbage. I hope it rolls off.

[@michellecarter9196]

Thank u ... I have had this saw for Four months ... Now I have installed the blade thanks to your video

[@batterybroken]

Thank you very much, gotta get a new blade today. Hoping for the best. Appreciate the video 👍🏼

[@Robelkinsphotography]

Thanks man! I'm a newbie to the DIY world and I appreciate you!

[@davidwintman6869]

Thanks. Just got a brand new Ryobi today...was way overthinking it.
Easy concise video...earned a subscription

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thanks :)

[@eddiedpaulding550]

Sometimes it's faster just to go to UA-cam then to the manual.
Thanks for taking the time to do this video.
Your Brother Eddie from another mother.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad to help

[@JamesWhiteside]

Thanks man. I was lost literally right out the bag. Video made the blade install as quick as the video 😊

[@dustyking8851]

Best video I've seen. I haven't used this years, the blade was awful & had to get a new one. Of course I have no idea how to change the blade. LOL. Thanks for such a great explanation so us part-timers can get back to doing stuff.

[@CraigFromTheLand]

Very nice, easy and detailed video. Thanks so much!

[@grace692]

Thank you! You explained everything I had questions about. Excellent!

[@jenncook147]

THANK YOU! We were struggling with this, your video is far better than even Ryobi’s!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thank you. Happy it helps.

[@gratefulfortoday8310]

Thanks so much! So grateful to find such an easy to follow video to help with this!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mindymiller3270]

Thank you! I'm new to this power tool stuff and you made it so simple. Wouldn't have felt confident otherwise.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thank you for the feedback

[@21450r]

Sir, I will like to personally thank you for saving me time. Super helpful and straight to the point.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help

[@hollylaughter8722]

Glad you got a new blade!

[@ErinScottberg]

Thank for for helping a newbie figure this out!!

[@barbballa2823]

Thank you. This helped me put together my new saw.

[@TheDarthvalen]

Thank u bro the introductions make me crazy your video help me do this in 2 seconds

[@opentospirit22]

Thank you! First video I chose and perfect instruction. Much appreciated!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thank you for the feedback. Happy to help.

[@talram3347]

Thanks for the video, helped me massively

[@AccidentalHousehusbands]

Thank you! Great video and got me up and running in 5min setting up the saw for the first time!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad it helped

[@davidash7536]

very good video, short and sweet and to the point.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thanks. Happy to help.

[@drumbeatclub]

Good video. I got my answer in the first two minutes. Well done!

[@amberglenn4180]

Good job. nice video. simple and sweet!

[@jed2126]

Thanks for a great video! Every other one I searched for was awful, You explained it perfectly!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thank you for the feedback :)

[@nishx3576]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! You Have No Idea How Much I Was Struggling To Figure This Out 😩😂😂😂🙈

[@nicmaster4263]

Thank you!! All my tools got stolen and I had to get the father's day set from home Depot and this helped!!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad I could help!

[@TreasureByMeasure]

Thanks! Exactly the advice I needed 👍

[@rmcfadde1]

Thank You sir for posting and explaining.

[@ballwizz23]

You're the man! Much appreciated!

[@JoeWojciechowski]

Great vid & right to the point. Replaced my blade in like 3 minutes. Thanks!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Cool :)

[@chewbaccagrr]

Helpful video, it's been a while since I had to replace the blade on my saw. Thanks

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to hear.

[@Ashwree]

Thank you so much for this, my dad wasn’t home and this was very simple and straightforward

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad it helped!

[@DavisStillson]

Thanks for your video.. could not find that info in the Ryobi manual and since this was my first circular saw, I was beginning regret buying it.. lol.. put my new blade and it works perfectly!!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I am happy to be able to help :)

[@eevo1919]

Thank you for this, much appreciated

[@jocelynmedrek6055]

Very helpful video...thank you!!

[@jackerman7877]

Thank you for posting!

[@chrisgarty]

Key value point: “blade lock” button 😅

[@SpiralingOut23]

Thanks for the vid for us newbs

[@grayb90]

Thank you
Bought a circular saw today and this helped

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to hear it helped.

[@profetik777]

Thanks so much - didn't even know the wrench was there lol.

[@mikeyderrick387]

Ya right! Lol

[@raekc4839]

Thanks. I need all these very basic instructions!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to hear it is helping people.

[@arthurrobinson4644]

Great video I want to change mine in a few

[@PhotoLukeHawaii]

Thank you! This helped a lot! 😁

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad it helped!

[@76vike19]

Instruction manual with the saw was horrible. Your video was awesome!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thank you. Happy to help.

[@sultandamani9069]

Thanks a lot
God bless you.

[@atanasiogutierrez319]

Thanks very helpful

[@marianolara1016]

Thank you for the video, very helpful

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to hear that.

[@linkwray5493]

Thank you very helpful.

[@0U81TO]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! ✨

[@DrOksalev]

Thank You! The owners manual shows nothing. Subscribed!!!

[@bobbyprivate]

Thanks for this video. It helped me big time. 💎💎💎

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help

[@fcast3239]

thanks very helpful!

[@szettner]

Thanks for the video. I got a free Ryobi circular saw with my battery kit I bought this week, and the instructions for putting the blade on the saw made it look like the spindle lock and the saw lock were one and the same. You couldn't tell by the diagram picture at all. So for a bit there I thought that I had been sent a saw that wouldn't lock the blade for removal. I guess when you know where it is that it is not complicated at all.
I do think the one they sent me is a return because the plastic blade cover that came with it was already cut open and there is a light scuff on the handle.
I just hope this thing works ok. We seem to be in an era where businesses no longer worry about their customer goodwill and will sell them returns. That happened to me with a lawnmower I ordered online from Lowe's that really was quite sick. (Fortunately the local store replaced that defective mower I was sent and gave me a discount on a new mower as well to make up for the hassle.) I digress, but I sure hope there isn't something wrong with this saw.
But at least I now have the new blade on it thanks to your assistance in properly locating the blade release lock. Or spindle lock; I guess that is what they are calling it.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help. I cant believe how many people have seen this video and commented on it.

[@johnnysack3808]

Thank you so much for your help sir!

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I am happy this is helping so many people

[@muhsinahnadeem7734]

Thank you!

[@TheAmazingJimmy]

Thankyou, ryobi does not say a word about the blade lock in their instructions.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help

[@doralee4870]

Thank u ..
Im new to the ryboi family ..

[@cian902]

you are a king! thank you!

[@trailladymtb7700]

If it wasn't for you and this video... this 52 year old woman could not have ever learned how to put a brand new blade on my new saw. I've had this saw sitting in the kit for four years and now pulled it out to use. The instructions sucked so I came to you tube after literally praying. Couldn't figure it out in the beginning. Thanks so much for this video... My suffering is over.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I am happy to have been able to help

[@colpait39]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loridegrechie3817]

awesome video ...thanks

[@reneheffern141]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@LKalyuzhny]

Thank you very much.

[@karatefox]

Excellent explanation: concise and to the point. Time for me to get back to building sh!t 🤔💡

[@drewgordon8264]

Nice and simple!! TY

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

You're welcome!

[@jaesonjohn3277]

Thanks for the help

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help

[@ladynanshi]

Needed this since the user manual is very vague. Thanks!

[@jesuscuevas6965]

Very helpful my friend..

[@hiyella04]

Thank you so much! My mom and I were struggling, lol🤣🤣

[@redrock1963]

Well baby in the thumb nail, tell your mom you're too young to be playing with power saws.

[@hiyella04]

@@redrock1963 lmfao😂😂🤣🤣

[@SoldiersAttic]

Thank You, I just bought one this morning, and I was wondering how you install the blade as well as removing the bolt.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help :)

[@mirandanahmias5821]

Just got one in 2021 and the manual is still worthless lol

[@carlaephotography7096]

First time putting blade in wasn’t shown here. On page 13 of my manual, Fig. 1, it shows a diagram, make sure to place G (inner blade washer) in to slot before/under blade, then put on blade, then F (outer blade washer), then put in screw and tighten. I tried putting them both on as found them on top of blade. Did not work, thankfully! So if you are a newbie like me, hope this helps! Happy sawing 😊

[@alanija]

bro! straight to the point,

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thanks

[@fattymcfattzz]

Thank you

[@kartof1]

Good video.

[@patriziamallory6751]

Thank you very much

[@icecastles1432]

Thank You

[@theecoolerking]

Missed a step and cut my guard blade but that's not your fault! Great video.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Thanks

[@rauljimenez8132]

Thank you.

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

Thank you!!!

[@CindyCRNA]

Thank you!!

[@alialqayyim2227]

Thank man you saved the day

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Happy to help.

[@tjmullen3]

Thanks so much!!!

[@jimmywinskowski5059]

Exactly what I needed!! Also, was that a "strong hand" reference?

[@SNLpregame]

Good teacher

[@mks9343]

Thanks! The instructions didn't say to hold the spindle lock down. This is my first circular saw.

[@lissettewalls5556]

Thanks!!!

[@Mixwell1983]

One very easy tip on which way to loosen for circ saws,table saws and miter saws is the nut ALWAYS loosens in the direction the blade spins.
Blade left on circ saws is usually reverse thread and blade right is normal.

[@michelleseeds4918]

Thanks much!!