User manual RYOBI BTS15

[. . . ] (254 mm) TABLE SAW BTS15 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the front, place miter slide lock in the back slot on the base. To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the back, place miter slide lock in the front slot on the base. Fig. 13 Page 17 ASSEMBLY BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. LARGE WRENCH SMALL WRENCH TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade, first lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise. Using the smaller wrench, insert the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft as shown. Insert the larger wrench over the flange nut, and, holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the machine to loosen and push to tighten. 14 NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER SMALL WRENCH LARGE WRENCH ARBOR TO LOOSEN TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Lower the blade by turning the blade adjustment handle clockwise. Using an adjustable wrench, install the blade guard assembly by loosening the two attachment nuts enough to attach the separator (align holes and tabs). Correctly align the blade and separator as shown, repeating above step as needed. If separator is not positioned correctly with blade up, it could contact saw table when blade is lowered and restrict blade elevation. SPACER/ WASHER FLANGE/SPACER FLANGE NUT TO TIGHTEN HOLES Fig. 15 SEPARATOR ATTACHMENT NUTS TABS MOUNTING PLATE DO NOT REMOVE ATTACHMENT NUTS Fig. 16 Page 18 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 compound cutting. The 2-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances. 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. Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only. Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 17. Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90° notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end. A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside. [. . . ] 48 TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the clamping bolt. Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the face of the handle shaft. Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking lever which contacts the cam. BLADE AND BLADE WRENCH STORAGE See Figure 48. Your table saw has a convenient storage area specifically designed for holding blades and blade wrenches. [. . . ]