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Ryobi BTS20 Saw User Manual

1. To Tum Yor To Use the Outfeed Support 26 To Lock Your Saw Switch 12 ice Sliding Table Extension 56 Blades 22 To 7 Make Cross CUt 26 a Miter 27 Assembling Wheels Hub 14 To Make a Straight Rip Cut 27 Assembling 14 Make Bevel Cross 28 Opening the Leg Stand 15 To a Bevel 28 SLANG bs To a Compound Miter 29 Install Rip Fence To Non Through 29 Removing Replacing the Throat Plate 17 To Make Dado Cuts 30 Blade and Guard Assembly 18 TE 30 31 To Check Sav Blade 18 oe PE A To Install Blade Guard Assembly 18 30 P EEE AAEE A EPE EIE Set Blade
2. Lower the blade andinsertthe throat plate then securely tighten the throat plate screw E Bring the blade back to 90 E Raise the blade to the correct height by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise Feed the workpiece into the blade A WARNING Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source Always use pushblocks pushsticks and featherboards when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury See Figure 39 A 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 Page 29 OPERATION A WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets or dadoes 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 When the cut is made turn the saw off 7 Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Unplug your saw Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade Push the bevel locking lever to the right Rotate the blade adjusting handle unt
3. different blade thickness Refer to Settings and movement Lower the blade reinstall the throat plate into Adjustments in the Operations Section Before continuing the opening and secure the attachment screw Tighten read To Check Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard the screw securely Assembly on page 23 to make sure of proper riving knife alignment REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE THROAT PLATE Page 19 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW A table saw can be used for straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and com pound cutting It can dado with optional accessories The 3 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 Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding 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 page of this manual Note This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only 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 Obvi ously kickback can caus
4. OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI 10 in 254 mm TABLE SAW BTS20 Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Product Specifications 2 Types OF C 21 Rules for Safe 3 6 Settings ANG Ad SMENE 22 25 Electrical 7 Remov The Blade 22 Glossary of 5 8 To Check Replace or Adjust The Riving Knife Unpacking and Tools Needed 9 ae L P IO ees To Adjust the Blade 24 Operating Components ae ae 12 To Set the Scale to the 1 24 On Off Swit cls 12 the Blade to the Miter Gage T 1
5. all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories may cause risk of 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 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 DON T ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoor
6. 1 800 525 2579 for assistance if any parts are missing or damaged The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assem bling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in the opera tion and maintenance sections of this manual 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 TOOLS NEEDED 1 2 in WRENCH 2 PHILLIPS E SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE Page 9 LOOSE PARTS LIST Description Rip Fence Miter Gauge Blade Guard Assembly Wheels Hub Caps Washers Shoulder Bolts Large Wrench Small Wrench deen 1 Operator s Manual Not Shown Warranty Registration Card Not Shown Page 10 FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile accurate precision cutting tool that is easy to operate It is equipped with the following features for convenience ease of use and high quality performance a combination saw blade a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade with locking lever an adjustable sliding table extension an adjustable miter gauge an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator e an adjustable riving knife splitter and blade guard with anti kickback pawls e front and
7. A WARNING Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet Failure to do so could result in accidental starting result ing in serious personal injury A WARNING Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throat plate Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury THROAT PLATE Toremove the throat plate first remove the screw holding the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver With a finger in the finger hole lift the front end of the throat plate Firmly pull the throat plate out toward the front of the saw To reinstall the throat plate drop blade below saw table and place throat plate in the opening Push throat plate toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip Snap the throat plate in place eri E Insert the throat plate screw and securely tighten Page 17 ASSEMBLY BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION check the saw blade first remove the screw holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate See Figure 14 Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise Using the smaller hex wrench insert the flat open end into the flats on the arbor sh
8. USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center 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 BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm AVOID CUTTING 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 COMPONENTISINCONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION GROUND ALL TOOLS If tool is equipped with three prong plug it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle Page 5 WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw Failure t
9. chance of injury should kickback occur When the cut is made turn the saw off S Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece After the blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff stock TO MAKE NON THROUGH CUTS Non through cuts can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain crosscut 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 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 Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury E Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade E Put the saw in angle mode by pushing the bevel locking lever to the right Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade indicator shows a 30 angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle LOCKING LEVER PUSHBLOCK CLAMP Fig 39 Loosen the two hex nuts at the base of the riving knife Do not remove hex nuts Remove the riving knife guard assembly Retighten the two hex nuts on the base
10. for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do ajob it was not designed for Don t use it for apurpose not intended MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION When using an extension cord be sure to use one 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 gage 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 gage The smaller the gage 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 Page 4 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 Followinstructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When notin use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc
11. injury TO MAKE A CROSS CUT See Figure 33 A WARNING Never use rip fence as cutoff gauge when crosscutting A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Page 26 OUTFEED SUPPORT EXTENSION SCALE WINDOW w OPERATION Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw To turn the saw A lift the switch button To turn saw off 07 press the switch button down Note To prevent unauthorized use remove the switch key as shown in figure 34 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off 50 Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 35 It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious persona
12. 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 MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT ING 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 SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also 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 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 This operator s manual describes safety and international symb
13. onthe table tilt handle grasp the grip with your right hand See 5 Push the leg stand towards the ground with your right hand and pull in the same direction with your left hand until the table saw is in an upright position See 6 and 7 Page 15 ASSEMBLY CLOSING THE LEG STAND See Figure 11 Note You can also refer to the blue label on the top of the table saw for tear down procedures Standing to the side of the table saw grasp the table tilt handle with your left hand Tilt the table saw to the your left and grab the grip with your right hand Gently lower the table saw on its side See 7 and 2 With your right hand on the grip use your left hand to release the leg stand latch See 3 and 4 Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base ease the legs of the leg stand toward the floor See 5 Place your righthand palm up near the bumper andlift the lower leg of the leg stand up until it locks into place See 6 and 7 TEAR DOWN Page 16 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL RIP FENCE See Figure 12 RIP FENCE To install the rip fence place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail Check for a smooth gliding action Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence REMOVING REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 13
14. rear guide rails with an easy to read scale front rail GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY RIVING KNIFE a dust exhaust that be adapted to standard shop vacuum blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut a sliding outfeed support e switch with removable switch key to help prevent unauthorized use folding leg stand with wheels for ease of transportation These features provide ease of cutting with all types of wood A WARNING Before attempting to use your table saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements RIP FENCE SAW BLADE OUTFEED SUPPORT ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS MITER GAUGE BEVEL HANDLE BEVEL INDICATOR SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION FRONT RAIL TABLE TILT HANDLE RIP FENCE LOCKING HANDLE SWITCH BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE LEVELING FOOT LEG STAND Page 11 FEATURES A WARNING Although some 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 specifically instructed to do so OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table surrounded by an insert called the throat plate To cut wood at a bevel the blade must be tilted using the bevel handle scale and bevel indicator found on the front of the cabinet Inside the cabinet adjustable positive stops
15. the knife behind the blade It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base The bolts are set in slots that permit front to back adjustment WARNING Failure to turn the table saw off remove the switch key MOUNTING PLATE and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury Lower the blade Remove the throat plate E Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle clockwise With blade guard up make sure the riving knife is placed at least 1 8 in from the outer points of the blade Then make sure it is centered within the width of the blade If RIVING KNIFE either placementis wrong adjust with the following steps E Put the saw in angle mode by moving the bevel locking lever to the right Slowly turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator is at a 30 angle Lock the bevel locking lever securely while holding the bevel handle in place With the box end of the small hex key remove the two nuts at the base of the riving knife Remove the riving knife guard assembly E Rearrange the riving knife between the shims to achieve RYOBI the correct centering 1 8 INCH WARNING Properly align riving knife Improperly aligned riving knife can cause blade to bind which will increase risk of kickback E Adjustthe riving knife on the bolts front to back as neede
16. to 0 45 31 To Ch Causes of Kickback and Avoiding Kickback 20 MP Cutting AdS 20 32 Parts Ordering Service 34 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter Blade Arbor 10 in 254 mm 5 8 in 16 mm Cutting Depth at 0 3 5 8 in 92 mm Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in 63 5 mm Rating 120 Volts 60 Hz AC Only 15 Amperes Output Speed Net Weight Page 2 4 800 RPM 91 7 Ibs 41 6 kg RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures Symbol Meaning DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices th
17. 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 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 CAUTION Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit 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 The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on the data plate attached to the tool Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BTS20 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29625 Anderson SC 29622 1207 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com 983000 166 9 03
18. 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 Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing such as a workpiece being dropped onto the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in aripping operation Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Page 8 UNPACKING Your Model BTS20 Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes a rip fence a miter gauge a blade guard wheels and hub caps Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material Important Remove the foam block from between the saw s housing and the motor If any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble the table saw plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Call
19. OUR SAW 1 Press the switch button down 2 Remove the switch key from the switch and store 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 turn the switch off 07 and remove the key This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns A WARNING ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is notin 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 107 position before plugging tool into the power source SWITCH BUTTON IN ON POSITION SWITCH BUTTON IN OFF POSITION SWITCH KEY SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION Page 12 FEATURES BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in 254 mm Combination Blade which is provided with the BTS20 Table Saw You will get maximum performance with the following features e 36 precision ground micro grain carbide teeth kerf width of 2 5 mm 02 e tensioning for 4 800 rom This blade is provided with the saw Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local RYOBI dealer can provide you with complete information A CAUTION Be
20. The blade must parallel the miter gage slot so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Liftthe blade guard Raise the blade all the way by turning the height handwheel Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the blade Place the body of a combination square against the miter gage groove as shown in figure 28 Measure the distance to the right gage groove Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the combination square to the rear and again measure the distance to the right miter gage groove If the distances are the same the blade and the miter gage groove are parallel Ifthe distances measured are different loosen the screws at the back of the table using a 4 mm hex key lf the back of the blade was too far from the miter gage groove place a block of wood on the left side of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is parallel to the miter gage groove Retighten the screws If the back of the blade was too close to the miter gage groove place a block of wood on the right side of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is parallel to the miter gage groove Retighten the screws 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 a
21. aft as shown Insert the larger hex wrench over the hex nut and holding both wrenches firmly pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the machine to loosen and push to tighten Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten Note Arbor shaft has right hand threads Check all clearances for free blade rotation TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Lower the blade by turning the blade adjustment handle clockwise Using the small hex wrench install the blade guard assembly by loosening the two attachment hex nuts enough to slide the riving knife down between the shims See Figure 16 Partially retighten the two attachment nuts Check the blade and riving knife alignment Make sure riving knife clears blade by 1 8 in See Figure 24 Correctly align the blade and riving knife as shown repeating above step as needed Tighten attachment nuts securely If riving knife is not positioned correctly with blade up it could contact saw table when blade is lowered and restrict blade elevation Page 18 SMALL HEX WRENCH HEX WRENCH NOTE PLACE BLADE BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER SMALL LARGE HEX WRENCH HEX WRENCH SMALL SPACER ARBOR LARGE SPACER INNER BLADE WASHER OUTER BLADE WASHER ARBORNUT TIGHTEN RIVING DO NOT REMOVE HEX NUTS Fig 16 ASSEMBLY Blade alignment with the riving knife be adjusted for Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free
22. are 180 to check the other side f the two dimensions are not the same loosen the two screws on the fence and align it Retighten the two screws Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts are not true repeat the process LOCKING A WARNING HANDLE Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts make CS 9 7 scree RIP FENCE sure the switch is in the off W position and the blade guard is in place Failure to do so may result in serious injury Page 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 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 Wood is warped Blade is heeling 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 Page 32 Remount and recheck blade Replace if nec
23. are provided for 0 and 45 Your saw includes arip fence and miter gauge with undertable storage for easy accessibility The sliding table extension can be moved to provide 27 inches of rip capacity The rip fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade The leg stand places the table saw at convenient working level Once folded the leg stand wheels make moving and storage easy The blade guard assembly includes a riving knife 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 riving knife for all through sawing operations The anti kickback pawls also a part of the blade guard assembly are toothed plates mounted on the riving knife Their teeth point away from the work in case the work should be pulled back toward the operator Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback POWER SWITCH 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 1 With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch button to turn on A TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF 1 Press the switch button down to turn off 0 TO LOCK Y
24. at may cause property damage Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A WARNING Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this
25. be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 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 termi nal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the ground
26. d to place the riving knife approximately 1 8 in from the blade s outer points Put the nuts back on and tighten E Bring the blade back to the desired angle and height Lower the blade insert the throat plate then securely tighten the throat plate screw Page 23 OPERATION TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH 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 See Figure 25 A WARNING Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury E Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle clockwise TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE See Figure 26 A WARNING Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Unlock the bevel locking lever E Angle the blade by turning the bevel handle until the bevel indicator shows the correct angle Lock the bevel locking lever securely while holding the bevel handle in place TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE The scale is usable from 0 27 in 0 686 mm to the right side of the blade and 0 6 3 4 in 0 171 mm on the left side of the blade The operator can select any desired dimension within those ranges Use the following steps to set the scale to the blad
27. e blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 38 It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood BEVEL LOCKING LEVER A WARNING m Turn the power switch to the on position Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback 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 ripping a narrow m Remove the miter gauge 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 07 Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to reduce the risk of serious personal injury Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the handle Adjust the bevel angle to the desired settin
28. e measuring line Cut the wood with the finish side up Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 1 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 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 A WARNING Always use a pushstick 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 ri
29. e and scale indicator Begin with the blade at a zero angle straight up Loosen the rip fence by raising the locking handle Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the blade tip edge Loosen the screw on the scale indicator See Figure 27 Adjust the front rail until the 2 in mark is placed at the scale indicator Align the rear rail to the front rail Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the fence WARNING Blades coast after turn off Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in contact with blade Page 24 GULLET L _ Fig 25 ANGLED BLADE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER NUN BEVEL HANDLE BLADE ADJUSTING BEVEL HANDLE INDICATOR Fig 26 RIP LOCKING BLADE HANDLE Q SCALE 21N FRONT RAIL INDICATOR MARK SCALE Fig 27 OPERATION HEELING PARALLELING THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE See Figures 28 30 SCREWS A WARNING Make sure the switch is off switch key is removed and saw is unplugged Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing serious personal injury RIGHT MITER GAGE GROOVE Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjusments are necessary Once the screws are loosened these items must be reset A WARNING
30. e 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 Making 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 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 E Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with ahammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and 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 cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with pushsticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with
31. essary Replace blade immediately See page 22 Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely Remount the rip fence See page 17 Wax underneath front bar of rip fence and front rail Adjust nut counterclockwise Replace or have blade sharpened Slow the feed rate Replace wood Call Ryobi Technical Service at 1 800 525 2579 Have blade resharpened Adjust positive stops See page 31 Recheck setting on miter scale Clean blade or have blade sharpened Replace with correct type Remount blade Clean underside of saw NOTES Page 33 RYOBI OPERATOR S MANUAL 10 in 254 mm Table Saw Model 520 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords should be used When working with a 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 any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation e SERVICE Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5
32. 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 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 riving knife anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating D Notreleasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick Notripping work that is twisted or warped or does have a straight edge to guide along the fence AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Blades must be rated for at least 5 500 rpm Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk
33. fore turning the saw E Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off S Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece SWITCH KEY LOCKING HANDLE Fig 36 Page 27 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT MITER GAUGE See Figure 37 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 5 WARNING EAS Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and AE WN A working properly to avoid serious personal injury iy Unlock the bevel locking lever Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge to 90 and press the bevel locking lever towards the table to lock Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw E Letthe saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off 7 Wait for th
34. g workpiece Set the blade to the correct depth After the blade has stopped completely remove the cutoff E If ripping a piece larger than 36 in long place a support stock the same height as the table surface behind the saw for Grasp the workpiece from the lead end the end fed into the cut work the blade first and carefully remove it from the table Page 28 OPERATION TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT 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 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is securely installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the lock down handle Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the saw blade to the correct depth Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten lock knob Turn the power switch to the on position Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the miter gauge Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Advance the workpiece and the miter gauge toward the blade Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Push the miter gauge and workpiece toward the blade Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the
35. ght 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 Cross Cut Rip Cut Miter Cut Bevel Cross Cut Bevel Rip Cut Compound Bevel Miter Cut Fig 19 A WARNING All blades must be rated for at least 5 500 rpm to prevent possible injury Page 21 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 20 22 Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce dure to replace the blade A WARNING Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Raise the blade guard E Remove the screw from the throat plate then remove the throat plate Raise the blade to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise Place the open end of the small hex wrench into the slot beside the blade The wrench will fit over two flats on the arbor blade shaft See Figure 21 E Fitthe large hex wrench onto the arbor nut Turn clockwise and remove the nut taking care not to drag your knuckles across the blade Note The arbor nut has right hand threads Remove the outer blade washer from the arbor and then remove the blade Make sure that inner blade washe
36. he off 07 position Failure to head this warning could result in serious personal injury TO SET BLADE AT 0 OR 45 See Figure 40 The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require setting during assembly After extensive use it may need to be checked fthe blade is not perfectly vertical 0 loosen the nuts on the stop bolt inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the stop bolt then retighten nut See Figure 40 insert Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bottom of the blade has moved completely to the left side of the slot Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever fthe blade is not an exact 45 loosen the nuts on the stop bolt inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the stop bolt then retighten lock nut See Figure 40 insert E Make a test cut TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP ron elt FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 41 BEVEL INDICATOR HANDLE A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the off S position Failure to head this warning could result in serious personal injury RIP FENCE Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved Place aframing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square Take the dimension on the rip scale Move the fence back and turn the framing squ
37. il the bevel indicator shows a 30 angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left while holding the blade adjusting handle to lock the angle Reinstall the blade guard assembly Retighten the nuts at the base of the riving knife Check riving knife alignment to the blade and adjust shims if necessary Move the bevel locking lever to the right and rotate the blade back to 90 Push the lever to the left to lock the angle Lower the blade insert the throat plate then securely tighten the throat plate screw TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is anon through cut and typically refers to a channel cut both with the grain and across the grain The Ryobi part number for the dado set is 4650306 Unplug your saw WARNING Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury Remove the blade guard assembly Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly Remove the saw blade Remove the inner blade washer and both the small and large spacers Reinstall the inner blade washer Mount the dado blade using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut E Reinstall the outer blade washer and arbor nut Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened arbor nut When mounting dado blades make sure both the inner blade washer and outer blade washer are used E Replace the throat plate with optional Dado Throat Plate 0131030330 35 When o
38. ing 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 circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING PIN Page 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls Fingers 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 an angled blade Compound Cut A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece Dado A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any rip cut operation Freehand Performing a cut without using a fence miter gauge fixture hold down clamp or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Misalignment of the blade Kerf The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or
39. l injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob Place asupport the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Feed the workpiece into the blade until the cut has been completed TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT See Figure 36 It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle Adjust the scale to zero at the cutting edge of the blade Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Use a 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 making non through cuts Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Never stand directly in the line of cut Make sure the wood is clear of the blade be
40. ng counter clockwise SCREWDRIVER Note To prevent the axle from slipping through the slots on the table saw do not remove both bolts at the same time Place and two washers the shoulder boltin the following order washer wheel washer E Insertthe shoulder bolt wheel and washers combination into the axle Securely tighten E Place the hub in the holes the wheel and tap the SHOULDER hub cap into place S Note The short bolts removed from the axle should be kept for future use if wheels are removed There must always be bolts in both sides of the axle for safe operation ASSEMBLING BUMPERS See figure 9 Place saw table end as shown in figure 9 E Align the holes in the bumper with the holes in the side WASHER of the saw Securely tighten bumpers in place using the screws WRENCH Fig 8 SCREW ASSEMBLY OPENING THE LEG STAND See Figure 10 Note You can also refer to the blue label on the right hand side of the table saw for setup procedures Standing to the side of the table saw use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you See 7 Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base ease the legs of the leg stand toward the floor See 2 Grasp the grip firmly with your right hand Keeping your left hand clear of the leg stand pull the leg stand up until it locks into place See 3 and 4 With yourleft hand firmly
41. ny operation CATAN A BLADE TOO CLOSE TO MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig 30 Page 25 OPERATION TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 31 The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces With the table saw in the off position stand behind the saw Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and the outfeed support until it is fully extended TO USE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION See Figure 32 The sliding table extension provides the operator with addi tional table width for supporting wider workpieces Set the rip fence to 19 in as shown figure 32 Loosen the table extension knobs beneath the sliding table extension by turning them counterclockwise E Using the extension scale window grasp the sliding table extension with both hands and pull the sliding extension table until it indicates the desired measurement Note The sliding extension table will extend to 27 in of rip Capacity Retighten the table extension knobs 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 MAKING CUTS The blade provided with your saw is a high quality combina tion blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations A WARNING All blades must be rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible
42. o 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 completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kickback pawls down and the riving knife in place over the blade ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence or miter fence ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW 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 nar rower 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 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 fence 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 outof the way when crosscutting NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gage when crosscutting NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
43. ols and pictographs that may appear on this product Read the operator s manual for complete safety assembly operating and maintenance and repair information MEANING Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations NO HANDS SYMBOL Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 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 Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 14 26 50 feet 12 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 Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately A CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not
44. partial cut Kickback An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw Associated with the workpiece closing the kerf and pinching the blade or otherwise placing tension on the blade Leading End The end of the workpiece which during a rip type operation is pushed into the cutting tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other than 90 degrees Molding A cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece used for joining or decoration Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Block device used to feed the workpiece through the saw except during narrow ripping type operations where a push stick should be used It also helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece Resin A sticky sap base substance that has hardened Ripping Or Rip Cut A cutting or shaping operation made along the length or with the grain of the workpiece Riving Knife Also known as a spreader or splitter A metal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Saw
45. power tool requires that you read and understand this operator s manual and all labels affixed to the tool Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your table saw works READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use 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 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don tuse power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors 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 or master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate
46. r and both spacers are tight against arbor shoulder Replace with a new blade Make sure the blade teeth are pointing forward toward incoming work Put the outer blade washer and arbor nut back on aligning with the flats on the arbor Tighten the nut with a clockwise turn Note Use care not to cross thread arbor nut Do not overtighten Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it is turning freely Check the riving knife and adjust if needed see next procedure Lower the blade insert the throat plate then securely tighten the throat plate screw THROAT LOCKING LEVER Fig 20 NOTE PLACE BLADE BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER SMALL HEX LARGE HEX WRENCH WRENCH SMALL SPACER TO LOOSEN ARBOR LARGE SPACER INNER BLADE WASHER OUTER J To BLADE WASHER TIGHTEN ARBOR NUT TO ANGLE BLADE TO LOWER BLADE PUSH BEVEL PUSH BEVEL LOCKING LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND LEVER RIGHT AND ROTATE ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING BEVEL HANDLE HANDLE CLOCKWISE RYOBI TO LOCK BLADE ANGLE TO RAISE BLADE PUSH BEVEL PUSH BEVEL LOCKING LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND LEVER LEFT ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE Fig 22 Page 22 OPERATION TO CHECK REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BLADE ANING GUARD ASSEMBLY KNIFE See Figures 23 24 SHIMS The riving knife is mounted between several shims that HEX NUTS be relocated as needed to center
47. rdering parts always give the model number Call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance WARNING Always put all spacers in proper location when changing back to saw blade Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool WARNING Always use push blocks push sticks or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury WARNING All blades must be rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible injury or damage to the tool MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE A WARNING Always begin by disconnecting the power supply Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts screws and belts for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly Tomaintainthe table surfaces fence and rails periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning Protectthe blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath the table and inthe blade teeth Use resin solvent on the blade teeth Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment Following extended use you should inspect and lubricate to assure smooth operation Page 30 MAINTENANCE WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in t
48. s and so marked ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING KNIFE SPLITTER IN PLACE and in working order KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP 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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF NEVER USE IN ANEXPLOSIVE 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 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 commonsense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT
49. sure to use only blades that are rated for at least 5 500 RPM and recommended for use on this saw PRECISION GROUND MICRO GRAIN CARBIDE TEETH BLADE ROTATION SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your table saw is approximately 4 800 A WARNING rom The speed will not remain constant but will be less under a load The wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended for lights only WILL NOT 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 To prevent possible electrical hazards have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is properly wired Page 13 ASSEMBLY Remove the table saw base loose parts and hardware from the packing materials Check all items with the loose parts list and drawing If you are unsure about the description of any part refer to the drawing If any parts are missing delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part s ASSEMBLING WHEELS AND HUB CAPS See Figures 7 and 8 Remove the following hardware from the bag 2 wheels 2 hub caps 4 flat washers 2 shoulder bolts Place the table saw on end Secure the axle in place inserting a screwdriver or large nail in the hole in the center of the axle See Figure 7 Loosen bolts on each side of the axle by turni
50. the blade E Use the right type of blade for the cut being made E Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts CUTTING AIDS See Figure 18 Pushsticks 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 pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Use it on non through cuts A CAUTION Be sure the screw is recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece PUSHSTICKS pO PUSHBLOCKS 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 CUTTING TIPS Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator s manual before attempting any operation A WARNING All blades and dado sets must be rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible injury Page 20 OPERATION 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 Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of th

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