Ryobi BTS10 Saw User Manual
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1. 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 AWORKBENCH 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 SPREADER AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing op erations Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kickback pawls down and the spreader in plac2. Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the miter gauge lock knob Place a support the same height as saw table behind reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Never stand directly in the line of cut m When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece MITER CUT the saw for the cut work m Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw W Turn the saw ON by lifting the switch button B Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade m Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Stand slightly tothe side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur 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 B When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece TO MAKE A RIP CUT See Figure 25 A er Gr CK q LG A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury B Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter gauge groove B Turn the height adjusting handwhe
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4. To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Mande Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in y Serious personal injury xy No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Hoi S rt e To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with OX any hot surface 6 Eye Protection No Hands Symbol SYMBOL O e a Pw oom o OO o Bo A4 gt 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 in death or serious injury DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could WARNING result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result CAUTION in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situa
5. 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 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 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 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 Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled 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
6. kickback f Do not perform any operation freehand 9 Never reach around or over the saw blade m SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also 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 e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic 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 designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS 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 NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Hz Frequency cycles per second Type of current Type or a characteristic of current No Rotational speed at no load n Double insulated construction mi Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
7. 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 data plate 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 25 16 16 16 16 i mv 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 700 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 WA on the cord s jacket 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 Position 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 tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct curre
8. lock lever and allow it to return to its original position Rotate to the right again Repeat this process until bevel lock lever is securely tightened TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 18 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 O on the bevel scale Retighten the screw SCREWDRIVER INDICATOR SCREW 21 OPERATION A WARNING RIP FENCE To reduce the risk of injury always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation TO INSTALL THE RIP FENCE See Figure 19 W 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 Push the rip fence lever down to automatically align and RIP FENCE secure the fence The trigger lock must engage LEVER Check for a smooth gliding action If adjustments are needed see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 20 The scale is usable from 0 in 13 in to the right side of the blade and 0 in 11 in on the left side of the blade The operator can select any desired dimension within those ranges Use the following steps to set the rip fence scale indicator to the blade Begin with the blade at a z
9. or cross cuts Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator s manual before attempting any operation WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury W The kerf the cut made by the blade in the wood will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood 19 CROSS CUT RIP CUT EE get ko 3 MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT BEVEL RIP CUT 0 gt COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT Fig 13 m Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the measuring line B Cut the wood with the finish side up E Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut B Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw OPERATION FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece Lock it in place on the table with a C clamp Test that it can resist kickback by restricting the forward motion of the workpiece A WARNING Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury H
10. or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameeter sess 10 in Table Size rrrrrnrnnvvvvrnrrnnnrrnvnrnnnrversnsnnnnsene 25 3 4 in x 16 in Blade Arbor t 5 8 in TIPU e 120 Volt 60Hz AC Only 13 Amps Cutting Depth at 0 icia esaet tenerte 3 in No Load Speed de 4 800 RPM Cutting Depth at 455 eeu nici metuentes 2 1 2 in Net Welsh uaque dedo o no 31 09 Ibs 14 1 kg TOOL BLADE GUARD STORAGE ASSEMBLY SPREADER RAIL LOCKING LEVER ADJUSTING HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL INDICATOR FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules OVERVIEW The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a height adjusting handwheel on the front of the cabinet To cut wood at a bevel the blade must be tilted using the height adjusting handwheel the bevel lock lever and the bevel indicator found on the front of the cabinet Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts rip cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts This saw includes a rip fence and miter gauge with storage on the side of the cabinet for easy accessibility The rip fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise rip cuts Push s
11. switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch OFF button to turn ON TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF W Press the switch button down to turn OFF TO LOCK YOUR SAW W With the saw turned OFF pull the switch key from the OVERLOAD switch and store in a safe secure location Ua RESET OVERLOAD RESET BUTTON BUTTON See Figure 3 This saw features an overload reset button located to the right of the power switch If your saw shuts off during operation turn the saw off and allow the motor to cool down approximately 3 minutes Check all power cords for proper REMOVED connection Push the reset button then turn the saw on NOTE If the saw fails to start contact an authorized service center A WARNING In the event of a power failure or when the tool is not in use turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns 12 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for assembly and making adjustments WRENCH 2 10 mm 11 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE 13 LOOSE PARTS LIST Description Blade Guard Assembly Lock Nut Blade Adjusting Handle Shoulder Bolt Rip Fence Flat Washer Miter Gauge Small Wrench Large Wrench Hex Key 5 mm Flat Washer 14 IM 2 Internal Tooth Lock Washer 1 4 in cccsscceceeeseeeeeesenneeeeeeece
12. ARD REMOVED OPERATION TO MAKE DADO CUTS B When mounting dado blades make sure both the inner A dado is a non through cut and typically refers to a channel blade washer and outer blade washer are used cut both with the grain and across the grain The Ryobi part B Replace the throat plate with the optional Dado Throat number for the dado set is 4650306 DO NOT perform bevel Plate 0131030330 35 dado cuts on this machine When ordering parts always give the model number Call B Unplug the saw 1 800 525 2579 for assistance B Remove the blade guard assembly A B Remove the throat plate and the saw blade but not the WARNING inner blade washer Always use push blocks push sticks or featherboards B Mount the dado blades using blades and chippers when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious appropriate for the desired width of cut injury E Reinstall the outer blade washer and hex nut m Make sure the hex nut is fully engaged A WARNING NOTE The arbor must extend at least one full thread past a securely tightened arbor nut Do not use dado blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury ADJUSTMENTS B Retighten the two screws A WARNING m Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts are not true repeat the process Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the NOTE The
13. OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in TABLE SAW BTS10 Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS INtredu ton saa T 2 EEE EEE Eg EE EEE enseedecdendas eidebendy indies cb bevedaedene nadie 3 4 DPEGCITIC Safety RUeS usual 4 5 cm deep iene va taeaes 6 7 Electrical M ds 8 clericum 9 iuc G se 10 12 seme HPH M 13 LOS PaaS oiii tatit irat rd dennnte ony A seaneuncensia caps csaategesttaacetalcaeate E e E S 14 PASSOMIDIY te 15 17 GI 1 i Ta H 18 28 Adel crassa ttccectecetcctaveisucuusuyscarcccutgeceeaseseagasiasst needssnysaetvesunaceehcedeesaungansagueansvecceteneceicsstve satis EDEN 28 29 M lntenance ET M 30 Troubleshooting Pe CC 31 Parts Ordering SENICE aa Teen 32 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoy
14. OW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 14 The featherboard is an excellent project for this saw Selecta solid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 3 5 8 in wide and 18 in long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter one half of the width to 30 and miter the other half of the same end to 45 See page 24 for information on miter cuts Mark the board from the point at 6 in Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 24 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 completely 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 HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 15 Completely lower the saw blade Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the rip fence Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade Attach a C clamp to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table A WARNING Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece Kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly Failure to heed t
15. 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 Using a push stick and or push blocks slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Once the blade has 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 rip ping a narrow piece use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece After the blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff stock Grasp the workpiece from the lead end the end fed into the blade first and carefully remove it from the saw table TO MAKE A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 28 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock it Turn the height adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the work
16. able Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate 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 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 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclo sures 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 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 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 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visi tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL I
17. ace throat plate making sure that the side with the rolled edge underneath is closest to the blade Securely attach throat plate with screws ARBOR NUT TROUBLESHOOTING mem Posse cae Some 7 Excess Vibration Rip fence does not operate smoothly Cutting binds or burns work Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 bevel cuts Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 miter cuts Blade makes poor cuts Blade does not lower when turning blade control handle Motor labors in rip cut Blade is out of balance Blade is warped or damaged Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface Rip fence not mounted correctly Rails are dirty or sticky Adjustment nut needs adjusting Blade is dull Work is fed too fast Rip fence is misaligned Wood is warped Blade is heeling 1 Rip fence is misaligned Blade not properly sharpened Positive stops need adjusting Miter gauge is misaligned Blade is dull or dirty Blade is wrong type for cut Blade is mounted backwards Saw dust build up underneath saw Incorrect blade for rip cut 31 Remount and recheck blade Replace if necessary Replace blade immediately Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely 1 Remount the rip fence Clean underneath front bar of rip fence and front rail Adjust nut c
18. aeeeeesceeaeeeeeecaeeeescceaseeeesceeaeessesecaeeeeeseceeeeeeeseeneeeeess 1 Socket Head Bolt 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 UN 5 tetra veven epo RD egna RR clauses ssdaauesneasndeackbessceaseuacdoatedexpesdusenys 1 External Tooth Lock Washer 1 4 in cccccesccceeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeeeeeseeeaeeeececeaeeeeseceeseeeseeeaeeseeeceaeeeeeseseaseeeessenees 3 Mounting Bracket Socket Head Cap Screw Flat Washer Operator s Manual Not Shown Warranty Registration Card Not Shown ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly B Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Place it on a level work surface Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such altera tion or modification is misuse and could result in a hazard ous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to
19. below the front rail 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 guard down over the blade for through sawing cuts BEVEL LOCKING LEVER This lever placed just under the worktable surface on the front of the cabinet locks the angle setting of the blade Be sure the lever is unlocked before tilting the blade If it is not unlocked it may jam and bend the locking bolt HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Use this handwheel to set the angle of the blade for bevel cuts It is located on the front of the cabinet MITER GAUGE This 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 these grooves on either side of the blade RIP FENCE A metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with a locking lever When the locking lever is in the locked position it cannot be unlocked until the trigger lock is pulled SCALE Found on the front of the saw table the easy to read scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts SPREADER A metal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kick back SWITCH ASSEMBLY The saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail The switch key must be inserted into the switch before the saw can be operated To loc
20. comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury 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 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 15 MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand not included Four bolt holes have been provided in the 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 accommo date 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 INSTALL THE BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE See Figure 6 The blade adjusting handle mounts to the height adjusting handwheel with a shoulder bolt washer and lock nut E Insert the shoulder bolt in the center of the blade adjusting handle Place the washer over the bolt and insert in
21. e over the blade B ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge B ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR ROW STOCK A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from contacting the saw blade When ripping narrow stock always use a push stick so your hand does not come close to the saw blade Use a featherboard and push blocks for non through cuts SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation freehand which means B AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position to move into the cutting tool and guide the work m USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are the path of the saw blade not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instruc NEVER reach behind over or within three inches of the tions for safe use of accessories are included with the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason accessory MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cut m MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING ting to see the wo
22. e saw over the rod and tighten the socket head bolt using the hex key provided NOTE Before tightening the bolt be sure there is at least 1 8 in between the blade and the spreader Securely tighten the bolt using the hex key provided E Attach the blade guard assembly to the mounting bracket using the socket head cap screws flat washers and external tooth lock washers as shown in figure 10 The blade guard assembly must be aligned with the saw blade See the following section for instructions TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SAW BLADE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 11 This saw has been adjusted at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require adjustments during assembly After extensive use it may need to be checked If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade To check alignment of the spreader W Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise E Place a framing square or straight edge beside the saw blade on the left WARNING Do not loosen the screws holding the spreader to the blade guard assembly Unsecured pawls or riving knife could cause personal injury while making adjustments 17 If the spreader and saw blade are not in alignment adjustment is needed To adjust Unplug the saw then raise the blade guard assembly Loosen t
23. el until the blade is set S s to the correct depth for the workpiece A Gre i W Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade xd for the cut and securely lock the handle BFA m Set the blade to 0 B Placeasupport the same height as the saw table behind the table saw for the cut work m Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the table saw B Turn the saw ON 24 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT B Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter See Figure 26 gauge groove E Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock Turn the height adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury B Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel locking lever to the right to relock it m Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle BEVEL CROSS CUT W Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock it Turn the height adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle B Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and retighten the bevel locking lever E Set the miter gauge at 90 and tighten the miter gauge lock knob m Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work B Make sure the wood is clear of the blade befo
24. en tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER SPLITTER IN PLACE and in working order 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving 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 dam aged 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 prong plug it should be plugged into a three hole elec trical receptacle CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if t
25. er Next push the height adjusting handwheel in toward the saw and rotate clockwise until it stops Use the framing square to check the position of the blade Relock the bevel locking lever If the blade angle is less than 90 turn the 90 positive stop adjustment screw counterclockwise one turn Push the height adjusting handwheel in and rotate counterclockwise until it stops Recheck the blade position Continue this process until the blade is at 90 Relock the bevel locking lever If the blade angle is greater than 90 use the framing square to position the blade to 90 Turn the 90 positive stop adjustment screw clockwise until it stops Relock the bevel locking lever Reset the bevel indicator to 0 by loosening the screw holding the indicator Line up the red line on the indicator with the 0 mark on the bevel scale TO SET THE 45 POSITIVE STOP See Figure 32 Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade control wheel counterclockwise Turn the bevel lock lever to the left to loosen the bevel Next push the blade control wheel in and rotate counter clockwise until it stops Check the blade position using the angled corner of a combination square or triangle If the blade angle is greater than 45 turn the 45 positive stop adjustment screw counterclockwise 1 turn and rotate the bevel control wheel counterclockwise until it stops Recheck t
26. ero angle straight up W Unplug the saw W Loosen the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle LOCKING W Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the HANDLE blade tip edge E Loosen the screw for the scale indicator and align with the 2 in mark as shown E Retighten the screw TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 21 The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts INDICATOR For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended SCALE There are two miter gauge channels one on either side of the blade When making a 90 cross cut you can use either miter gauge channel When making a beveled cross cut the blade tilted in relation to the table the miter gauge should be located in the slot on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands The miter gauge can be turned 60 to the right or left W Loosen the lock knob W With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale E Retighten the lock knob OPERATION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high quality combi nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting to a power source WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could
27. he blade position Continue this process until the blade is at 45 Tighten the bevel control lever If the blade angle is less than 45 use the combination square or triangle to position the blade at 45 Turn the 45 positive stop adjustment screw clockwise until it stops Tighten the bevel control lever Reset the bevel indicator to 45 by loosening the screw holding the indicator Line up the red line on the indicator with the 45 mark on the bevel scale 29 45 POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT 9 E fe PG MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury E Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat
28. he 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 ADJUST MENTS 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 COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts
29. he socket head cap screws holding the blade guard assembly to the mounting bracket Reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as needed to align the spreader with the saw blade Once properly aligned securely retighten the screws INTERNAL TOOTH LOGK WASHER SOCKET HEAD BOLT MOUNTING EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS FRAMING HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL 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 serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes re sulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of at tachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below m Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting B 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 outle
30. his warning can result in serious personal injury FEATHERBOARD PUSH STICK OPERATION TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 16 The blade depth should be set so that the outer tips 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 Raise the blade by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle clock wise TO ADJUST THE BEVEL ANGLE See Figure 17 This table saw has a rack and pinion bevel control that allows you to make angled cuts from 90 to 45 NOTE A 90 cut has a 0 bevel and a 45 cut has a 45 bevel To change the bevel angle B Unplug the saw B Loosen bevel control by turning bevel lock lever all the way to the left If it needs to be further loosened pull spring loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it back to the right Release bevel lock lever and allow it to seat in its original position Turn it to the left again until loose m Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the saw then turning it Turning the wheel counterclockwise increases the angle of the blade bringing it closer to 45 Turning it clockwise decreases the angle bringing the blade closer to 90 E Tighten bevel control by turning bevel lock lever to the right If it needs to be tightened more pull the spring loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it to the left Then release bevel
31. hrough cut is a straight cross cut read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding WARNING When making a non through cut the cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid the risk of serious personal injury A WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets To avoid personal injury al ways use push blocks push sticks and featherboards Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard assembly by removing the two socket head cap screws lock washers and flat washers Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock it Turn the height adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and retighten the bevel locking lever Plug the saw into the power source Turn the saw ON Feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE Always use push blocks push sticks and featherboards when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece 27 Once all non through cuts are complete B Unplug the saw B Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assembly using the two socket head cap screws lock washers and flat washers NON THROUGH CUT BLADE GU
32. in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding 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 stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first 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 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 and Push Sticks for table saws Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well awa
33. k the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the switch Place the key in alocation that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool FEATURES BLADES For maximum performance it is recommended that you use A WARNING the 10 in 24 tooth blade provided with your saw Additional ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific the blade before operating the switch to start the tool operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to you with complete information be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool A WARNING Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury To reduce the risk of accidental starting ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging tool into the power source or resetting the overload reset button WARNING To prevent possible electrical hazards have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is properly wired POWER SWITCH See Figure 3 Your table saw is equipped with a power switch 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 SWITCH W With the
34. maller pieces with a push block or push stick A scale on the front of the saw table shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across the grain cross cuts or miter cuts use the miter gauge to set the angle and push the wood into the blade Use the miter gauge for a bevel cross cut compound cut and the rip fence for a bevel rip cut The blade guard assembly includes a spreader which is a metal device directly behind and above the blade It is used to help keep the cut wood from binding together and causing possible kickback It is very important to use the spreader for all through sawing operations The anti kickback pawls also a part of the blade guard assembly are toothed plates mounted on the spreader Their teeth point away from the work in case the work should be thrown or pulled back toward the operator Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickbackis a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The toothed pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback occur BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle 11 BLADE This saw comes with a 10 in 24 tooth blade The blade is adjusted with bevel adjusting handwheel on the front of the cabinet Bevel angles are locked with a bevel lock lever
35. nt 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 4 800 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 three tools GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding pro vides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an elec tric 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 Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with out yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair
36. or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces sary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 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 tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown GROUNDING PIN 120V GROUNDED OUTLET Fig 1 GLOSSARY 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 Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of the end is angled rather than at 90 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
37. ounterclockwise Replace or have blade sharpened Slow the feed rate Align the rip fence Replace wood Call Ryobi Technical Service at 1 800 525 2579 Check and adjust the rip fence Have blade resharpened Adjust positive stops Recheck setting on miter scale Clean blade or have blade sharpened Replace with correct type Remount blade Clean underside of saw Change blade to Ryobi 4650301 or similar 24 tooth carbide rip blade OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in TABLE SAW BTS10 e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER BTS10 e SERIAL NUMBER RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com 983000 355 5
38. piece and retighten the bevel locking lever Set the miter gauge to desired angle and tighten the miter gauge lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw ON 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 miter gauge and workpiece Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece After the blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff stock COMPOUND MITER CUT OPERATION TO MAKE A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 29 Non through cuts 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 and rabbets DO NOT perform bevel non through cuts on this machine NOTE This is the only type of 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 cuts For example if your non t
39. plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly W To maintain the table surfaces fence and rails periodi cally apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning Protectthe blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath the table and in the blade teeth Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required 30 TO REMOVE OR CHANGE THE BLADE See Figure 33 Raise the blade to the maximum height Remove the screws and rubber spacers holding the throat plate in place then remove the throat plate To keep blade arbor from rotating place the open ended wrench on flats located on the left side of the blade Place the second wrench over the arbor nut located on the right side of the blade Turn nut counterclockwise to loosen Remove arbor nut and outer blade washer First lower the saw blade then remove the blade E Position new blade on the arbor making sure the teeth are pointing down toward the front of the table E Raise the saw blade B Attach outer blade washer and arbor nut Tighten arbor nut making sure to hold the blade stationary with the open ended wrench Repl
40. r gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade Keep the workpiece flush againstthe miter gauge Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance 23 of injury should kickback occur Keep the miter gauge firmly against the saw table as the workpiece is fed 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 miter gauge and the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece SWITCH OFF RESET BUTTON SWITCH KEY REMOVED Fig 23 OPERATION TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 24 B Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade B Useapush 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 making non through cuts E Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle Turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece
41. r shaft and insert the smaller wrench over the hex nut E Holding both wrenches firmly pull the smaller wrench forward to the front of the machine to loosen the hex nut To tighten the blade W Raise the blade to its full height by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise E Place the open end of the large blade wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft and insert the smaller wrench over the hex nut W Holding both wrenches firmly push the smaller wrench to the back of the machine Make sure the hex nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten NOTE Arbor shaft has right hand threads Check all clearances for free blade rotation W Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand wheel clockwise E Reinstall the throat plate 16 REMOVING THE THROAT PLATE THROAT PLATE SPACER WRENCH LARGE WRENCH SMALL WRENCH ARBOR l TO TIGHTEN INNER BLADE TO WASHER LOOSEN ASSEMBLY A WARNING It is important to install and adjust the blade guard assembly correctly Poor alignment could cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the operator TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 10 W Lower the blade by turning the height adjustment hand wheel clockwise Feed an external tooth lock washer flat washer and internal tooth lock washer on the socket head bolt then slide the bolt and washers into the hole in the mounting bracket Slide the mounting bracket into the back of th
42. r 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 NEVERLEAVE 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 HEARING 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 USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS Wh
43. re turning on the saw W Turn the saw ON B Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade B Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Stand slightly tothe side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur 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 B When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 27 A WARNING When making a bevel rip cut the rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury 25 OPERATION Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the lever If ripping a piece larger than 36 in long place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw
44. 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 NOTE It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first TO MAKE A CROSS CUT See Figures 22 23 A WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury Never use the rip fence for any purpose when cross cutting A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury B Remove the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle B Turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece m Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob m Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work B Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw m Turn the saw ON by lifting the switch button B Turn saw OFF by pressing the switch button down NOTE To prevent unauthorized use remove the switch key as shown in figure 23 B Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade B Hold the workpiece firmly against the mite
45. rip fence must be secure when the locking OFF position Failure to heed this warning could result in handle is engaged The clamp screw on the rear of the serious personal injury rip fence is tightened by turning clockwise to increase tightness of the rear of the rip fence To avoid unnecessary setups 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 CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 30 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation B Remove the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle W Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square Take the dimension on the rip scale LOCKING W Move the rip fence back and turn the framing square 180 HANDLE to check the other side E f the two dimensions are not the same loosen the two screws on the fence and align it ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE 90 POSITIVE STOP See Figure 31 Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise Unlock the bevel locking lev
46. rk and that no obstructions will interfere with DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the during the same operation table saw NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross B ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to cutting avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first supply turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the 8 THIS TOOL should have the following markings power source PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces Use a sturdy outrigger support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by a Keeping blade sharp b Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade c Keeping spreader 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 d A WARNING a Wear eye protection b Use saw blade guard and spreader 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 of
47. t 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 of 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 they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following B 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 W 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 W Al
48. t will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do ajob it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only acord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing 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 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 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 at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing o
49. tion that may result in prop erty damage CAUTION SERVICE A Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and WARNING should be performed only by a qualified service tech To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this nician For service we suggest you return the product to product until you read thoroughly and understand com the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair pletely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual When servicing use only identical replacement parts and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can re sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles safety E glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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
50. to the hole in the height adjusting handwheel Place the lock nut behind the height adjusting handwheel and thread the lock nut onto the shoulder bolt Holding the nut in place tighten with a screwdriver LOCK NUT 2 IIL P s WASHER s Men _ BOLT ADJUSTING HANDLE ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 7 W Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand wheel clockwise E Loosen the screws in the throat plate E Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw E To reinstall the throat plate place the spacers of the holes and align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in the saw housing E Retighten the screws being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figures 8 9 To check the saw blade W Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand wheel clockwise E Remove the throat plate W Push the bevel lock lever to the right to lock the blade angle in place NOTE If the bevel lock lever needs to be tightened further pull the spring loaded lever out and rotate it back to the left Release the lever allowing it to seat itself then push it to the right until it is tightened securely To loosen the blade W Raise the blade to its full height by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise W Placethe open end ofthe large blade wrench on the flats on the arbo
51. ways use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter gauge when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut Never use both for the same operation W Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades E To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut E When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts E Do not cut wet or warped lumber E Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with push sticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade W Use the right type of blade for the cut being made CUTTING AIDS See Figure 12 Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use 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 it on non through cuts PUSH STICKS 2 PUSH BLOCKS OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 13 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 combina tions of these basic six Operating procedures
52. y from the blade Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work piece 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 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 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
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