Ryobi CSB135L User Manual

Ryobi CSB135L Manual

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    OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW RTS10/RTS10G Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
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    ...13-14  Assembly...15-22  Operation...23-35  Adjustments...36-38  Maintenance...38  Troubleshooting...39-40  Parts Ordering/Service...Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
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    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
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    .  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use
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    all the way past the saw blade using a push stick. e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  AVOID
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    their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator
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    . A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded 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
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    be or has been cut by the blade. Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. Snipe (planers) Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported. Taper Cut A cut where the material
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    Hz Input 15 Amps No Load Speed 5,000 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0 3 in. Cutting Depth at 45 2-1/2 in. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS RIVING KNIFE BLADE GUARD RIP FENCE FRONT RAIL MITER GAUGE SWITCH LOCKING LEVER SCALE BEVEL SCALE HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL BEVEL LOCKING LEVER 9 Fig. 2
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    , placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade. HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This handwheel also makes
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    blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this
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    24-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not
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    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the table saw: D C B F A M L E G K H J I Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls 1 B. Blade Guard 1 C. Switch Key 1 D. Handle 1 E. Miter Gauge 1 F. Rip Fence 1 G. Locking Lever 1 H. Screw 2 I. Open End Wrench 1 J. Closed End Wrench 1 K. Hex
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    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the table saw leg stand: I C D C D E F B A H I E G I E A B H I H F A. Lower Brace 2 B. Lower Side Brace 2 C. Upper Brace 2 D. Upper Side Brace 2 E. Hex Nut 20 H Fig. 6 F. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in 16 G. Carriage Bolt
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    the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing
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    saw will be used. 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 assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.  Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Align the holes in the table with
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    in the lever. Secure using the screws. TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 11.  Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  the front of the saw.  To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw and push down to
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    knife from the spring-loaded riving clamp.  Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade.  Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.  Reinstall the throat plate. To place in riving knife "down" position for all nonthrough cutting
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    INSTALLATION See Figure 13. NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.  Unplug the saw.  Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  Make sure the bevel locking
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    See Figures 14 - 16. WARNING: Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback pawls. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kickback increasing the risk of serious personal injury. Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
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    pawls and blade guard assembly.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it until it is fully extended.  From the back of the saw, loosen the screws holding the mounting bracket.  Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align the riving knife with the saw blade.  Once
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    ASSEMBLY PUSH STICK STORAGE See Figure 19.  Insert the push stick storage screws from the loose parts bag into the holes on the side of the saw table. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten screws securely.  Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and slide the push stick toward
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    injury. WARNING: Although many of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so. APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  Straight line cutting
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    and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and ) See Figure 22. If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig. To make a jig: 
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    for the cut to be performed and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the featherboard in place. Attach C-clamps to further
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    this operator's manual before attempting any operation. BEVEL RIP CUT COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT Fig. 25 WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to with a hammer before making the cut.  Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw. 26
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    until bevel lock lever is securely tightened. TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 28. If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw. GULLET 90º ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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    to align the fence to the saw table.  Push the locking lever down to align and secure the fence. 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.  Make two or three test cuts
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    in relation to the table) the miter gauge should be located in the groove 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.  Loosen the lock
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    the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.  Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the blade. Place a combination square even with the front of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 31.  Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  Move the combination
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    assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. CROSS CUT PLACE RIGHT HAND ON MITER GAUGE HERE WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this
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    cut on this saw. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury.  Set the blade to the correct depth blade before turning on the saw.  When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.  Turn the saw
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    gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.  Turn the saw on.  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
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    OPERATION  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.  When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.  Turn the saw on.  Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip
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    when making any nonthrough cut such as rabbets. To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards.  Unplug the saw.  Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  Place riving knife in "down" position.  Unlock the bevel locking lever.  Adjust the bevel angle to
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    turns freely.  Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate. NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the instructions provided with the accessory. OPEN END BLADE WRENCH ARBOR SHAFT BLADE THROAT PLATE CLOSED END BLADE WRENCH Fig. 43 BLADE WASHER BLADE NUT Fig. 44 RIVING
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    , should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the blade.  Remove the blade guard assembly. If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):  Loosen the adjustment screw and the bevel locking lever.  Place a combination square
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    on scrap wood. If the cuts are not true, repeat the process. BLADE FRAMING SQUARE RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER BOLTS Fig. 49 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excess vibration. CAUSE Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely. Work surface is uneven. SOLUTION Replace blade. Replace blade. Tighten all hardware. Reposition on flat surface. Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence does not lock at
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts. Height/bevel adjusting handwheel is hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts. Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Motor labors in rip cut. CAUSE SOLUTION Positive stops inside
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    filter out microscopic particles. • PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate. • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER • HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS: Replacement parts can be purchased online at
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
RTS10/RTS10G
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.