OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW BT3100-1 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. Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS s s s s s s s Product Specifications .............................................. 2 Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6 Electrical ..................................................................... 7 Glossary of Terms For Woodworking ...................... 8 Unpacking and Tools Needed ................................... 9 Loose Parts List .................................................. 10-11 Features ............................................................... 12-14 Operating Components .............................................. 13 Power Switch ............................................................. 13 Turn Your Saw On ..................................................... 13 To Turn Your Saw Off ................................................ 13 To Lock Your Saw Switch .......................................... 13 Blades ........................................................................ 14 s Assembly ............................................................. 15-20 Assembly Leg Stand .................................................. 15 Assembly Storage Brackets ....................................... 16 Mounting Leg Stand to the Table Saw Base .............. 16 To Install Front and Back Rails ............................. 16-17 To Install Miter Table and Fence ................................ 17 To Install Accessory Table and Rip Fence ................. 18 Removing/Replacing the Throat Plate ....................... 18 Blade and Guard Assembly ....................................... 19 To Check Saw Blade Installation ............................... 20 To Install Blade Guard Assembly ............................... 20 s Operation ............................................................. 21-32 Basic Operation .......................................................... 21 Causes of Kickback and Avoiding Kickback .............. 21 Cutting Aids ................................................................ 21 Types of Cuts ............................................................. 22 Featherboard .............................................................. 23 How To Make a Featherboard ............................... 23 How To Mount a Featherboard ............................. 23 Settings And Adjustments ..................................... 24-27 To Remove The Blade .......................................... 24 To Check, Replace or Adjust The Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly ............................... 25 To Adjust the Blade Depth .................................... 26 To Adjust the Blade Angle ..................................... 26 To Set the Scale to the Blade ................................ 26 To Lock the Miter Table ......................................... 27 Making Cuts .......................................................... 27-32 To Make a Straight Cross Cut ............................... 27 To Make a Miter Cut .............................................. 28 To Make a Straight Rip Cut ................................... 28 To Make a Bevel Cross Cut .................................. 29 To Make a Bevel Rip Cut ...................................... 29 To Make a Compound Miter Cut ........................... 30 To Make a Large Panel Cut .................................. 30 To Make Non-Through Cuts .................................. 31 To Make Dado Cuts .............................................. 32 Maintenance ........................................................ 33-39 General Maintenance ................................................. 33 Lubrication Locker Bracket Assembly ...................................... 33 Tilt / Elevating Mechanism .................................... 33 To Set Blade to 0 or 45 Degrees ................................ 34 To Check Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade .......................................................... 34-35 To Adjust the Bevel Locking Lever ............................. 35 To Align the Miter Locking Clamps ............................ 35 To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps ................ 36 To Adjust the Accessory Table .................................. 36 To Adjust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly ............... 36 Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly ................ 37-38 Making Adjustments to Sliding Miter Fence Table Assembly .......................................................... 38-39 Troubleshooting .................................................. 40-41 Exploded View and Parts List ............................ 43-51 Parts Ordering / Service .......................................... 52 s s s s PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 0° Cutting Depth at 45° Rating Output Speed Net Weight Without Workstand Net Weight With Workstand 10 in. (254 mm) 5/8 in. (16 mm) 3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm) 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm) 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only, 15 Amperes 4,800 RPM 75 lbs. (34.1 kg.) 107 lbs. (48.6 kg.) Page 2 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 death or 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 that may cause property damage. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should 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 servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING: 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. WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manuals. 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. WARNING: Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock. 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 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. s 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. s DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. s MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. s DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected. s AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. s USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. s NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. s 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. s USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only. s NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. s PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. s PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. s DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. s USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked. s ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING KNIFE (SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order. s KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. s 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS s KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. s GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. s 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. s REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. s 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. s AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. s 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. s MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or master switches, or by removing starter keys. s DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed. s USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended. s 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. s 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. s ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION s BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF. s NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. s INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, ...