User manual RYOBI TS1340

[. . . ] (254 mm) Compound Miter Saw Model TS1340 - Double Insulated Your new Miter 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 tool. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS I I I I I I I I I I I Introduction and Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. FRAMING SQUARE MITER FENCE MITER TABLE Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 13 - 16. I Unplug your saw. WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately. 45 31. 6 30 15 31. 6 45 15 22. 5 30 MITER LOCK PLATE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig. 13 Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. I Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm. I Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°. I Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. Place the other leg of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 15. I If the edge of the framing square and the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15, adjustments are needed. I Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and zero clearance throat plate are parallel. I Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fenceto-table alignment. MITER FENCE MITER TABLE 45 31. 6 30 15 31. 6 45 15 22. 5 30 FRAMING SQUARE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. [. . . ] Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc. [. . . ]