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1. TATUATUATUATUAT TATTATTATTTA dx ADJUSTING BOLT LOCKING BOLTS 2 COMBINATION SQUARE TY gt SAW BLADE OUT OF ALIGNMENT 28 OPERATION MAKING CUTS CROSS CUT This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all PLACE RIGHT HAND ON mentioned in this manual DO NOT attempt to make any cuts MITER GAUGE HERE not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and necessary accessories Your local library has many books on table saw usage and specialized woodworking procedures for your reference The blade provided with the saw is a high quality combina tion blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations Care fully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source Stand slightly to the side of the blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury Use the miter gauge when making cross miter bevel and compound miter cuts To secure the angle lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use SWITCH NOTE It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side o
2. Turn the saw on TO W Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the LOOSEN workpiece into the blade Fig 40 W Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter BEVEL CROSS CUT gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade MITER GAUGE NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from BLADE the blade should be placed on the workpiece ANGLED W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 42 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Lock the bevel locking lever A WARNING Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to m Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Place for the cut and securely lock the handle ment of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in ad Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning kickback and the risk of serious personal injury on the saw B Whenripping along workpiece place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut Work Turn the saw on W Remove the miter gauge W Unlock the bevel locking lever W Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting 3
3. Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Posi tion the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V AC only normal household current 60 Hz Do not operate this product on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is approximately 5 000 rpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or th
4. W Place the table saw base on the leg stand Position the locking knob over the holes in the top of the leg stand W Insert the screw on the locking knob into the hole and turn the locking knob clockwise to secure the table saw base to the leg stand W Repeat with the other three locking knobs TO INSTALL THE HANDLE See Figure 9 W Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter clockwise to remove the nut completely NOTE Do not remove the screw from the handle W Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back of the height bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place W Slide the handle and screw into the hole on the height bevel adjusting handwheel W Using a flathead screwdriver turn the screw clockwise and tighten in place ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE JI THROAT See Figure 10 PLATE W Lower the blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise RIVING W To remove the throat plate place your index finger in KNIFE the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw To reinstall the throat plate first slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw and then push down to secure in place TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS See Figure 11 This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed in the down position for non through cutting and must be placed in the up position for all other cutting oper
5. Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Taper Cut A cut where the material being cut has a different width at the beginning of the cut from the the end Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor eeeeeeeeeeeenneennnenennnn nnne nnns 5 8 in In pU its etm htt tete exa eee ENIRO 15 Amps Blade Diameter 10 in No Load Speed 5 000 r min RPM Blade Tiltz eri eta etl e 0 45 Cutting Depth at O0 3 in 120 V AC only 60 Hz Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in SLIDING TABLE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS 480 EXTENSION MITER GAUGE LOCKING LEVER TABLE LOCKI
6. Saw is not mounted securely Work surface is uneven Blade is warped Rip fence not mounted correctly Rails are dirty or sticky Clamp screw is out of adjustment Clamp screw is out of adjustment Blade is dull Blade is heeling Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Wood is warped Riving knife is out of alignment SOLUTION Replace blade Replace blade Tighten all hardware Reposition on flat surface Adjust legs of optional stand Check saw blade installation Replace blade if necessary Remount the rip fence Clean and wax rails Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise Adjust clamp screw clockwise Replace or sharpen blade See page 28 on Heeling the Blade Slow the feed rate Align the rip fence Replace the wood Always cut with convex side to table surface See To check and align the riving knife and saw blade in the Assembly section Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping Blade not properly sharpened or set 38 Resharpen or set blade TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 cuts Height bevel adjusting hand wheel is hard to turn Saw does not start Blade makes poor cuts Blade does not lower when turning height bevel adjusting handwheel Motor labors in rip cut CAUSE Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting Bevel Cuts Miter gauge is misaligned Miter Cuts Gears or screw post inside ca
7. assembly 22 J SQUARE If the blade is not perfectly vertical 0 W Unlock the bevel locking lever m Loosen the 0 adjustment screw Place a combination square beside the blade on the right The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth Lock the bevel locking lever W Tighten the adjustment screw Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed If the blade is not an exact 45 W Unlock the bevel locking lever HANDLE Loosen the 45 adjustment screw BEVEL LOCKING INDICATOR LEVER Place a combination square beside the blade on the right The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth W Lock the bevel locking lever W Tighten the adjustment screw Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed E f needed adjust the bevel indicator to 45 M Make atest cut The adjustment screws must be below the saw table surface so the workpiece doesn t catch on uneven edges If unable to make this adjustment take the product to an authorized service center HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THERIP FENCE AIP EENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 52 W Unplug the saw W Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be moved
8. designed to filter out microscopic particles e PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate e MODEL NUMBER e SERIAL NUMBER e HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts can be purchased online at www ryobitools com or by calling 1 800 525 2579 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www ryobitools com or by calling 1 800 525 2579 e HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1 800 525 2579 RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used pursuant to a license granted by Ryobi Limited ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com 988000 930 12 6 13 REV 04
9. kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating B MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys B DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed B USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended BH USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord B DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair B ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance
10. saw s base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten all four bolts securely Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use If any tipping slid ing or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating TO ASSEMBLE THE QUICKSTAND See Figures 6 7 NOTE Do not use this leg stand with other equipment or for other purposes The arrows on the leg brace identify the top end short end of the leg brace Match arrows on the top end of the leg brace with the arrows on the top of the stand leg as shown in figure 6 Place the upper holes on the left side leg brace over the upper holes on the leg assembly Secure in place with a screw and lock nut Place the upper holes on the right side leg brace under the upper holes on the second leg assembly Secure in place with a screw and lock nut E Repeat above steps for the second leg assembly and leg brace NOTE Only mount the saw when the stand is completely opened ASSEMBLY LOCK NUT ARROWS LEG BRACE LOCKING MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICKSTAND See Figure 8
11. switch Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through sawing operations The blade guard assembly includes riving knife anti kickback pawls and plastic blade guard SWITCH ASSEMBLY See Figure 3 This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built in locking feature This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others TO TURN YOUR SAW ON W With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch to turn on 1 TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF W Press the switch down to turn off O TO LOCK YOUR SAW W Press the switch down W Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe secure location A WARNING ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place In the event of a power failure
12. table saw Anti Kickback Pawls l Screw Blade Guard J Stand Legs Miter Gauge K Sliding Table Assembly Blade Wrench L End Cap Handle Assembly Rip Fence N Switch Key Push Stick O Leg Brace Indicator P Screw Q Lock Nut I On mg og 13 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed A WARNING Donotusethis productif any parts onthe Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury BW Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping B Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated the tool NOTE Remove the foam block from between the saw s housing and the motor by first beveling the blade see page 25 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual E f any parts are damaged or missin
13. the saw table and is completely closed 2 W Install phillips head screw into hole on the bottom of the 3 6522 SLIDING rear extension rod to hold sliding table assembly into Py lt locking levers ASSEMBLY W Lock the front and back table locking levers RY To install indicator Press the end cap over the front extension rod as shown in figure 18 W Locate the indicator W Slip the indicator in the slot on the front rail Fit the top slot in the indicator over the detent on the end plug and the bottom slot over the screw hole on the end plug E Inserta screw into the bottom slot of the indicator the hole in the end plug and the extension rod Tighten securely but do not overtighten Overtighting may crush extension rod ends EXTENSION ROD 19 ASSEMBLY TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES AND LEG STAND See Figures 19 20 The table saw has two convenient storage areas one on either side of the saw cabinet specifically designed for the saw s accessories When not in use store the accessories securely by snapping each accessory in place To store the leg stand close the stand and secure in back of saw cabinet using hook and look straps 20 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf ficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields mark
14. they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Kickback can cause serious injury Use precautions to avoid the risks 21 Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK B Always use the correct blade depth setting The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Always use the rip fence when rip cutting Use the miter gauge when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or composition wood products as the anti kickback pawls may not always be effective Always guid
15. 1 OPERATION Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge BEVEL RIP CUT flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade RIP FENCE W Oncethe blade has made contact with the workpiece use BLADE the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it Make sure ANGLED the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If ripping a narrow piece use a push stick and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 43 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury A WARNING The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Place ment of the miter gauge to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury Remove the rip fence COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT Unlock the bevel locking lever PLACE LEFT HAND ON MITER Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting GAUGE HERE Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wo
16. ARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE USE AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED W A OR W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving GENERAL SAFETY RULES BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged GROUND ALL TOOLS If tool is equipped with three pro
17. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade E Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 45 Non through cuts made with a standard 10 in blade can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain cross cut The use of a non through cut is essential to cutting grooves rabbets and dadoes This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard assembly installed Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through or dado cuts For example if your non through cut is a straight cross cut read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding A WARNING When making a non through cut the blade is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed blade at the start and finish of every cut to reduce the risk of personal injury LARGE PANEL CUT RIP FENCE HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 44 A WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets or dadoes To avoid personal injury always use push blocks push sticks and featherboards Unplug t
18. NG LEVER STORAGE BRACKET S BEVEL LOCKING BEVEL LEVER SCALE e a HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL 71702 0 e SWITCH STORAGE INDICATOR Fig 2 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The teeth on the removable anti kickback pawls point away from the workpiece If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle BLADE This saw is provided with a 24 tooth 10 in carbide blade The blade is raised and lowered with the height bevel adjusting handwheel Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury BLADE GUARD Always keep the removable blade guard down over the saw blade for through sawing cuts BEVEL LOCKING LEVER This lever placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet locks
19. OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping SUPPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback always support large panels REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing op erations Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts complete
20. OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI 10 in TABLE SAW RTS21 RTS21G y Wi EE BEE me eS 7 gt A a dc D OX SX p 75 gt Q D We Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS T 2 2 General Safety RUICS 3 4 E Specific Safety Rules IL e ep e desee epica Actions 4 5 ene aae d e a t dead ge 6 B Electrical A RR eniti ied e es nee ec ea eee ee 7 E Glossary of Terms 8 ees eS C I 9 12 B lools Needed tee ce ERR PII tetti ea Ec ladies teta ient noi REL EO BE e ARE MEER TENE ITE 12 B LooseParts RU IDE tare 13 B Assembly een Eoi a e Eee ci ed entiende ee ies 14 20 E Operation ies EI 21 34 B Adjustirients oot 35 37 B Maintenance ie Rie ees a avons tin cone dene ERR ER ten Pe sued eR opel
21. SSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutterhead planers and jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or sta
22. W Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square Take the dimension on the rip scale W Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 to check the other side f the two dimensions are not the same loosen the two fe bolts on the fence and align it zz x a Retighten the two bolts EN poms L4 vi W Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts ES are not true repeat the process LOCKING LEVER A WARNING A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause based products penetrating oils etc come in contact product damage with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury A WARNING Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in Always wear eye protection with side shields marked good condition and in position to comply with ANSI Z87 1 during product operation If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask Check the blade guard assembly B To maintain the table surfaces fence and rails periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide A WARNING smooth functioning E Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from Before performing any maint
23. a kickback increasing the risk of serious personal injury Anti kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts W Unplug the saw E Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise Place riving knife in up position Reinstall the throat plate 17 ASSEMBLY To install anti kickback pawls Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti kickback pawls W Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the riving knife W Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place and release the button NOTE Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are securely locked To install blade guard Lift the guard lever up to unlock W With the front of the blade guard raised lower the back of the guard into the middle hole of the riving knife Push the front of the guard down until it is parallel to the table see figure 15 If the blade guard is not parallel to the table the riving knife is not in the up position W Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down NOTE Blade alignment can be adjusted for different blade widths Refer to To Check and Align the Riving Knife and Saw Blade Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement TO CHECK AND ALIGN THERIVING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE See Figure 16 To check alignment of the riving knife W Unplug the saw Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjus
24. ailure to do so could result in serious personal injury Do not loosen any bolts for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjust ments are necessary Once the bolts are loosened these items must be reset W Unplug the saw W Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Markbesideone ofthe blade teeth at the front of the blade Place a framing square even with the front of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 34 Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the combination square to the rear and again measure the distance If the distances are the same the blade is square If the distances are different W Extend the extension table see page 27 W Place riving knife in down position Loosen the locking bolts by turning towards the left NOTE The bolts are located above the height bevel adjusting handwheel and under the saw table in the front of the saw Turn adjusting bolt left or right until the blade is square Tighten the locking bolts Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from kickback align the rip fence to the blade following any blade adjustments Always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation RIGHT MITER GAUGE GROOVE Q y X AUR EATER mm COMBINATION SQUARE
25. at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may risk injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HE
26. ations W Unplug the saw RELEASE To place in the up position for all through cutting LEVER W Remove the throat plate UNLOCKED E Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise W Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of the saw to release the riving knife from the spring loaded riving clamp Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade W Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down E Reinstall the throat plate To place in riving knife down position for all non through cutting Remove the throat plate IN UP POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting RELEASE handwheel clockwise LEVER W Unlock the release lever by pulling it up LOCKED E Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of the saw to release the riving knife from the spring loaded riving clamp Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade W Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down E Reinstall the throat plate IN DOWN POSITION FOR NON THROUGH CUTTING Fig 11 16 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION WRENCH r3 See Figure 12 NOTICE To wo
27. aw table Always make and use and auxiliary fence when ripping material 1 8 in or thinner HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY FENCE FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE See Figure 22 Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which requires a piece of wood 3 4 in thick 3 1 2 in wide and 21 in long to make To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence W Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly on the saw table W From the back side of the rip fence secure the wood to the fence using 1 3 4 in wood screws HOW TO MAKE A JIG FOR RIP CUTTING NARROW WORKPIECE See Figure 23 If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade it will be necessary to make and use a jig To make a jig E Attach a handle to a long straight piece of wood and secure from the underside using recessed screws W Cutan L shaped stop in the side of the jig To use a jig Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the jig and against the stop W Holding the jig handle and using a push block and or push stick make the rip cut as described on page 30 later in this section 22 PUSH STICKS CC PUSH BLOCKS OPERATION FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The en
28. binet are clogged with saw dust Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in Circuit fuse is blown Circuit breaker is tripped Cord or switch is damaged Blade is dull or dirty Blade is wrong type for cut being made Blade is mounted backwards Locking lever is not at full left position Blade not proper for rip cut SOLUTION Adjust positive stops Adjust the miter gauge Clean the gears or screw post Plug in motor cord or wall cord Replace circuit fuse Reset circuit breaker Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center Clean sharpen or replace blade Replace with correct type Remount blade Move locking lever to left Change blade rip blade typically has fewer teeth OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI 10 in TABLE SAW RTS21 RTS21G A 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 elead from lead based paints ecrystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and earsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially
29. d is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C clamp Test to ensure it can resist kickback HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 24 The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 2 1 2 in wide and 12 in long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter the width to 70 see page 30 for information on miter cuts Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 30 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to com pletely stop rotating before removing the stock Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1 4 in fingers and 1 8 in spaces between the fingers A WARNING Mount the featherboard in front of the saw blade If positioned improperly kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 25 Completely lower the saw blade Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the
30. denen 37 B ACCESSOFICS ee Se ee ed Eod Heer E oce eee etn Dee dice dec Coe EE At el ad 38 E TrOUBDIESMOOTING eI 38 39 Parts Ordering ServiCe Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate WARRANTY RYOBle POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY One World Technologies Inc warrants its RYOBle power tools with the following conditions 90 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY During the first 90 days after date of purchase you may either request service under this warranty or you may exchange any RYOBle power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased To receive a replacement power tool or requested warranty service you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the three year period from the date of the original purchase WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBle power tool for a period of three years from the date of purchase With the exception of batteries power tool acces
31. e your workpiece with both hands or with push sticks and or push blocks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece securely against the saw table or fence Clean the saw blade guard under the throat plate and any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may gather Use the right type of blade for the cut being made Always use the riving knife for every operation where it is allowed The use of this device will greatly reduce the risk of kickback OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 21 Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut When making non through cuts or ripping narrow stock always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a specific project The stick must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Use push blocks for narrow cuts and all non through cuts A CAUTION Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece AUXILIARY FENCE An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the s
32. ed to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Although many of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifi cally instructed to do so APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below W Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting W Dado with optional accessories W Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3 prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip ment can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet Have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical section in this manual CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade
33. enance make sure the tool i underneath the table and in the blade teeth Use a resin is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the off O position Failure to heed this warning could solvent on the blade teeth result in serious personal injury B Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc tion is required 37 ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores 089037011021 A WARNING Dado Throat Plate Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excess vibration Rip fence does not move smoothly Rip fence does not lock at rear Cutting binds or burns work CAUSE Blade is out of balance Blade is damaged
34. eping riving knife anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick e Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk d AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped on the riving knife THIS TOOL should have the following markings a Wear eye protection b Use saw blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which it can be used including all through sawing c Keep hands out of the line of saw blade d Use a push stick when required e Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk o
35. f kickback f Do not perform any operation freehand g Never reach around or over the saw blade h Never operate saw on floor or below waist height NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL AT A TIME SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result WARNING in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury NOTICE Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates important information not related to an injury hazard such as a situation that may result property damage Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard e Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand opera tor s manual before using this product Al
36. f the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first TO MAKE A CROSS CUT See Figures 36 37 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury A WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury Remove the rip fence Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION To turn the saw lift the switch button Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter W To turn saw off press the switch button down gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE To prevent unauthorized use remove the switch NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed key as shown in figure 37 on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from W Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the be placed on workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece 29 OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT RIP CUT See Figure 38 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury A WARNING Taper cuts must only be made wi
37. g please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury A WARNING Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in to the blade Do not reach over or across the blade Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand NEVER operate the saw on the floor MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand If bolted to a workbench remove the four locking knobs Four bolt holes have been provided in the
38. he saw Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Place riving knife in down position Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to 0 Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Depending on the shape and size of the wood use either the rip fence or miter gauge Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw on B Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade W Always use push blocks push sticks and or feather boards when making non through cuts to reduce the risk of serious injury B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all non through cuts are completed Unplug your saw Reinstall the riving knife in the up position then install the blade guard and anti kickback pawls OPERATION MAKING A DADO CUT NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 46 An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure BLADE GUARD see the Accessories section of this manual and check with REMOVED the retailer where the table saw was purchased All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool This saw is designed for use with a 6 in stack dado up to width of 1 2 in Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on this saw A WARNING Always use push blocks push sticks and or featherboards when maki
39. lls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Push Blocks for jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Blocks for table saws Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera tions This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Push Sticks for table saws Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations A push stick should be used for narrow ripping operations The aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife Spreader Splitter table saws A metal piece slightly thinner than the blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback
40. ly through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kickback pawls down and the riving knife in place ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge WHEN MAKING NON THROUGH RIP CUTS always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade WHEN RIPPING NARROW STOCK always use a push stick push block or featherboard SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation freehand which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece Always use either the rip fence or miter gauge to position and guide the work NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade NEVER reach behind over or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cut ting DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by a Keeping blade sharp b Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade Ke
41. ndwheel clockwise or lower it by turning the handwheel counterclockwise TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE BEVEL See Figured 28 29 NOTE A 90 cut has a 0 bevel and a 45 cut has a 45 bevel W Unplug the saw GULLET Fig 27 Loosen bevel control by pulling the bevel locking lever up Tighten bevel control by pushing the bevel lock lever down TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 29 If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90 adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting it at 0 on the bevel scale Retighten the screw TO DECREASE ANGLE HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL INDICATOR OPERATION LOCKING WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation TO USE THE RIP FENCE See Figure 30 Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit W Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail W With the rip fence flat on the saw table push the fence towards the front rail to align the fence to the saw table W Push the locking lever down to align and secure the fence Check for a smooth gliding action If adjustments are needed see To Checkthe Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual W Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cut
42. ng dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury W Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard anti kickback pawls throat plate and riving knife W Remove the blade nut blade washer and saw blade NOTE Always store the blade washer and throat plate in a secure location Mount the dado blade according to manufacturer instructions using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut Reinstall the blade nut NOTE The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut W Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut W Place release lever in locked position Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade W Depending on the shape and size of the wood use either the rip fence or miter gauge W Turn the saw on NOTE Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold firmly against the saw table W Usea push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand always use a push stick The use of push blocks push sticks and featherboards are necessary when maki
43. ng non through cuts W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all dado cuts are completed Unplug your saw E Reinstall the riving knife in the up position then install the blade guard and anti kickback pawls 34 ADJUSTMENTS BLADE WRENCH A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts However some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping Also over a period of time readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear To avoid unnecessary set ups and adjustments a good prac tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed TO REPLACE THE BLADE NUF See Figures 47 49 Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the X BLADE riving knife WASHER W Unplug the saw W Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls W Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate W Make sure the bevel locking leve
44. ng plug it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT
45. o the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from B Remove the rip fence W Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece W Setthe miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the the blade should be placed on the workpiece W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the on the saw blade to come to a complete stop before removing the W Turn the saw on workpiece 30 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 40 41 VIEWED FROM THE FRONT BELOW THE TABLE SAW A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING A WARNING HANDWHEEL The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Place ment of the miter gauge to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury Remove the rip fence Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw
46. od is clear of the blade before turning on the saw W Turn the saw on E Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade W Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 44 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury A WARNING Never make freehand cuts cuts without the miter gauge or rip fence Unguided workpieces can result in serious injury W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed W Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gauge If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gauge it is too large for this saw Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw W Turn the saw on Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence
47. r fitness for a particular purpose are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc is not responsible for direct indirect or incidental damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS B KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool B GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures E KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on B KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation W DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit BH KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be
48. r is locked Raise the saw blade to full height E Insert the open end of the blade wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the outside wrench right side forward while pushing the inside left side to the back of the saw Remove the blade nut and blade washer THROAT RIVING W Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade PERIE KNIFE To install a standard blade W Place the new blade on the arbor shaft the teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor shaft Be sure the flat side of the blade washer faces the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten W Lock the release lever E Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely W Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate NOTE To replace the blade with an accessory blade follow the instructions provided with the accessory Fig 48 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BLADE AT 0 AND 45 0 ADJUSTMENT See Figures 50 51 The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require set ting during assembly After extensive use they may need to be checked B Unplug the saw E Raise the blade T COMBINATION Remove the blade guard
49. ree tools GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician A WARNING Improper installation of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock When repair or replacement of the cord is required do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation hav ing an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig ure 1 Only connect the product to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug Do not use an adapter with this product GROUNDING PIN 120 V GROUNDED OUTLET Fig 1 GLO
50. rk properly the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade the saw or the workpiece W Unplug the saw W Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate W Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left see figure 29 Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise Place riving knife in up position To loosen the blade W Removethe blade wrench from the blade wrench storage area v 4 W Using blade wrenches place the flat open end of a blade wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft E Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the wrench right ide f d to the front of th hine forward to the front of the machine ANTI KICKBACK To tighten the blade PAWLS W Using the blade wrench place the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut Holding both wrenches firmly push the wrench right side to the back of the machine Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten E Reinstall the throat plate W Check all clearances for free blade rotation TOINSTALL THE ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD See Figures 13 15 HANDLE BUTTON A WARNING Replace dull or damaged anti kickback pawls Dull or damaged pawls may not stop
51. s are not true repeat the alignment process NOTE The rip fence must be secure when the locking handle is engaged To increase the grip of the rip fence on the rear lip of the table tighten the clamp screw on the rear of the rip fence by turning it clockwise TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 30 Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along the scale on the front rail NOTE The anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly must be removed to perform this adjustment Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete Begin with the blade at a zero angle straight up W Unplug the saw INDICATOR drin Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever W Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the blade tip edge Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with the 2 in mark as shown Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip fence 26 OPERATION TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Fi 31 MITER eae GAUGE BODY The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended There are two miter gauge grooves one on either side of the blade When making a 90 cross cut you can use either miter gauge groove When making a beveled cross cut the blade tilted in relation to the table the miter gauge should be located in the groove on the right so that the blade is
52. sories are warranted for ninety 90 days Batteries are warranted for three years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies Inc P O Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 by calling 1 800 525 2579 or by logging on to www ryobitools com When you request warranty service you must also present proof of purchase documentation which includes the date of purchase for example a bill of sale We will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option We will do so without any charge to you We will complete the work in a reasonable time but in any case within ninety 90 days or less WHAT S NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defects resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers One World Technologies Inc makes no warranties representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools other than those specifically stated in this warranty ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS Any implied warranties granted under state law including warranties of merchantability o
53. th a special jig which is commercially available Do not attempt a free hand taper cut on this saw Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury W Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece N Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning MITER CUT on the saw When ripping along workpiece place a support the same MITER GAUGE eae height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut ANGLED work E Turn the saw on Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade W Oncethebladehas made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If ripping a narrow piece use a push stick and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade W When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 39 Ej A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and ae W Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the working properly to avoid possible serious injury workpiece int
54. the angle setting of the blade 10 HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Located on the front of the cabinet use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replace ment This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy MITER GAUGE The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut The easy to read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut MITER GAUGE GROOVES The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the saw table OUTFEED SUPPORT This table extension at the back of the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting long workpieces RIP FENCE A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking handle RIVING KNIFE A removable metal piece of the blade guard assembly slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback When in the through sawing or up position it is higher than the saw blade When in the non through sawing or down position it is below the saw blade teeth SCALE Located on the front rail the easy to read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION Located on the right side of the saw table this table extension gives the operator ad ditional support when cutting wide workpieces SWITCH ASSEMBLY This saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail To lock the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the
55. tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands SLIDING TABLE The miter gauge can be turned 60 to the right or left EXTENSION Loosen the lock knob Lee ema W Withthe miter gauge in the miter gauge groove rotate the SNe gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale anil Say lt m Retighten the lock knob SS EB TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 32 Increase the length of the saw table by using the table extension W Set the rip fence to 14 in Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock the lever Repeat with the back lever W Slide the table extension to the desired width NOTE Use the scale on the front rail when a specific width is desired W Once the extension table are set to the desired width diss relock the front and back locking levers by pushing the levers back towards the saw base TO USE THE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 33 The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional 9 Se g support for cutting long workpieces Te E x W With the table saw in the OFF position stand behind the EE wi 05 4 T H saw 75 Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it R 2 until it is fully extended OPERATION HEELING PARALLELING THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE See Figures 34 35 A WARNING The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback F
56. ting handwheel clockwise Remove the anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly Place aframing square or straight edge against both the saw blade and the riving knife NOTE Place framing square between carbide teeth and measure from blade This step will insure framing square is square against blade from the front to back of blade W The saw blade and riving knife are aligned when the framing square contacts both the blade and riving knife evenly with no gaps If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade adjustment is needed The riving knife must be in alignment front to back horizontally and top to bottom vertically L To adjust horizontally and vertically VERTICAL W Remove the anti kickback pawls and blade guard ADJUSTMENT assembly W From the back of the saw loosen the screws holding the mounting bracket W Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align the riving knife with the saw blade SCREWS Once properly aligned securely retighten all screws W Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed HORIZONTAL _ ADJUSTMENT Fig 16 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING TABLE REAR ASSEMBLY EXTENSION ROD See Figures 17 18 To install sliding table assembly W Locate the sliding table assembly W Unlock the front and back table locking levers W Insert sliding table assembly into table locking levers Push the table assembly until it rests against
57. turn the switch off and remove the key This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns A WARNING ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury A WARNING To reduce the risk of accidental starting ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the off O position before plugging tool into the power source SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION 11 FEATURES BLADES For maximum performance it is recommended that you use A WARNING the 24 tooth 10 in carbide tipped combination blade pro vided with your saw Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide you with complete information Kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the riving knife TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included or drawn to scale are needed for assembly and making adjustments Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury FRAMING SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD gt SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE SOCKET WRENCH AND 8 mm SOCKET C CLAMPS 12 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your
58. vel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled BEVEL RIP CUT blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts rip cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut CUTTING TIPS Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Carefully read and understand COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT all sections of this operator s manual before attempting any operation Fig 26 A WARNING Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool measuring line Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury W Cut the wood with the finish side up E Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making The kerf the cut made by the blade the wood will be the cut wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood B Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw 24 OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 27 The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1 8 in to 1 4 in but the lowest points gullets are below the top surface W Raise the blade by turning the height bevel adjusting ha
59. ways wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 D No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Frequency cycles per second Eye Protection Alternating Current Type of current No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute ELECTRICAL 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 in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters W A or W on the cord s jacket
60. workpiece just forward of the blade Attach C clamps to further secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table FEATHER OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 26 There are six basic cuts 1 the cross cut 2 the rip cut 3 the miter cut 4 the bevel cross cut 5 the bevel rip cut and 6 the compound bevel miter cut All other cuts are combi CROSS CUT nations of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section A WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury RIP CUT Cross cuts are straight 90 cuts made across the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 angle to the blade and the blade is vertical Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood To avoid kickback while making a rip cut make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence MITER CUT Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 The blade is vertical Miter cuts tend to creep during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge A WARNING BEVEL CROSS CUT Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Be

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