Ryobi RTS20 English Manual

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  • Ryobi RTS20 | English Manual - Page 1
    OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Table Saw BTS16 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
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    or materials in your RYOBI® power tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years. HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and
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    and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.  DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.  AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging
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    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
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    .  DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation.  NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting.  NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.  PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
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    Power manual before using this product. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. Safety Alert No Hands Symbol Hot Surface Precautions that involve your safety. Failure to keep your hands away from the blade
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    read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown
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    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
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    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
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    Depth at 0 3 in. Cutting Depth at 45 2-1/2 in. spreader outfeed support sliding table extension MITER gauge BLADE GUARD FRONT RAIL RIP FENCE sliding table extension SCALE table locking lever LOCKING LEver SWITCH STORAGE BRACKET(S) BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL SCALE HEIGHT
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    stops at 90° and 45°. MITER GAUGE GROOVEs - The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the saw table. OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting long workpieces. RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured
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    by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the 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 for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts
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    performance, it is recommended that you use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. WARNING: Do not use
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    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: F A B C g h E N K I O D J M P L A. Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls 1 B. Miter Gauge 1 C. Rip Fence 1 D. Quick Stand™ (leg stand 1 E. Dust Bag 1 F. Blade Wrench 2 G. Hex Key 1 H. Bevel Handle
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    the foam block from between the saw's housing and the motor.  The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has ­influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures ­explained in this manual.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
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    the THROAT PLATE See Figure 10.  Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  Loosen the screws in the throat plate.  Lift the throat plate from the saw.  To reinstall the throat plate, align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in the saw table
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    the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement. HANGERS caution: 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.  Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  Make
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    the blade guard assembly left or right as needed to align the spreader with the saw blade.  Once properly aligned, securely retighten the wing nut. to assemble the sliding extension tables See Figures 15 - 16. The rear extension rods are longer than the front extension rods and must be inserted
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    . The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal 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. 19
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    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
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    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. 4 WARNING: Always use a push
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    table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback. HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 20. Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page 28 for information on miter cuts). Mark
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    the bevel lock lever to the left. To Adjust the Bevel indicator See Figure 23. 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 TO INCREASE ANGLE
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    or left.  Loosen the lock knob.  With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.  Retighten the lock knob. Blade Rip fence Scale 2 in. Scale indicator 2 in. mark SAW TABLE rip fence Front rail Locking lever Fig. 24 locking
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    pushing the levers back towards the saw base. to use THE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 28. 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 pull
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    the risk of injury from kickback, align the rip fence to the blade following any blade adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. (2) (1) (3) adjusting bolts (3) RIGHT MITER gauge GROOVE COMBINATION SQUARE Fig. 29 COMBINATION SQUARE Fig
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     Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  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. Add supports to the sides as needed.  To turn the saw ON, lift the switch button.  To turn saw OFF, press
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    Add supports to the sides as needed.  Turn the power switch to the ON position. NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. 28 BLADE RIP CUT RIP FENCE MITER Gauge ANGLED MITER CUT
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    .  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. Add supports to the sides as needed.  Turn the power switch to the ON
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    the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down 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. Add supports to the sides as needed.  Turn the power switch to
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     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.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as needed.  Turn the power switch to the
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     Turn the power switch to the ON position. NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence.  Stand to
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    washer and outer blade washer are used.  Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.  Turn the power switch to the ON position. NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to
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    Unplug the saw.  Lower the saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove the throat plate.  Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  Using the smaller hex wrench, insert the
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    the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate. NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface. TO SET the blade at 0° and 45° See Figures 46 - 47. The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping
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    plugging the saw back in to make test cuts, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the blade guard is in place. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. MITER Gauge BASE MITER Gauge ROD KNOB 45° ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW LOCK NUT 0° ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW Fig. 48 blade rip fence 11
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    check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position.  Check the blade guard assembly.  To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning
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    Troubleshooting Problem Excess vibration. Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence does not lock at rear. Cutting binds or burns work. Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping. Cause Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely. Work surface is uneven. Blade is
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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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    OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Table Saw BTS16 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction . • Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate. •
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
BTS16
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
You
r table saw h
as 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.