User manual RYOBI TS1301

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw Model TS1301 - Double Insulated 8 5 4 3 2 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITER SAW. Your new 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. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you. Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents ........................................................... 2 Safety and International Symbols ................................. 2 Rules For Safe Operation ............................................ 3-6 Additional Rules For Safe Operation For Miter Saws ................................................................... 6 Product Specifications ................................................... 7 Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking .......................... 7 Unpacking And Checking Contents .............................. 8 Loose Parts List ........................................................... 8 Features ...................................................................... 9-11 Know Your Miter Saw .............................................. 9 14 Amp Motor .......................................................... 9 10 in. (254 mm) Blade ............................................. 9 Cutting Capacities ................................................... 9 Blade Wrench / Storage Area .................................. 9 Carrying Handle ...................................................... 9 Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 10 Spindle Lock Button .............................................. 10 Trigger Lock .......................................................... 10 Positive Stops On Miter Table ............................... 10 Electric Brake ........................................................ 10 Fence .................................................................... 10 Self-Retracting Lower Blade Guard ....................... 10 Mounting Holes ..................................................... 11 Optional Accessories ............................................. 11 Electrical Connection ............................................. 11 Assembly .................................................................. 12-15 Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 12 Dust Guide ............................................................ 12 To Install Blade ................................................. 12-13 Dust Bag ................................................................ 13 Table Extensions ................................................... 14 Stop Block ............................................................. 14 Work Clamp (Optional) .......................................... 15 Adjustments ............................................................. 15-17 Pivot Adjustments .................................................. 15 Travel Pivot Adjustment ........................................ 15 Squaring The Miter Table To The Fence .............. 16 Squaring The Saw Blade To The Fence ............... 17 Operation .................................................................. 18-20 Applications ........................................................... 18 Cutting With Your Miter saw .................................. 18 Crosscutting .......................................................... 18 To Crosscut With Your Miter saw .......................... 18 Support Long Workpieces ..................................... 19 Cutting Warped Material ........................................ 20 Clamping Wide Workpieces .................................. 20 Maintenance ............................................................. 21-22 General .................................................................. 21 Lubrication ............................................................. 21 Extension Cords .................................................... 21 Brush Replacement ............................................... 22 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 23 Extension Cord Caution ............................................... 24 Parts Ordering / Service ............................................... 24 SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING · NO HANDS SYMBOL Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. · READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read operator's manual before starting or operating this unit. 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 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. Call 1800-525-2579 in the United State or visit our web site at www.ryobitools.com for your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool. 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 miter saw works. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected. 18. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. 20. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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. 21. 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. 22. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. 23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or under the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. 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. 2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. 3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. 4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. 5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit. 6. 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. 7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys. 8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended. 10. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. 12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. 13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. 14. DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. 24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. 25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade. 26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged. 27. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool. 28. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 29. 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. 30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. 31. USE THE FENCE. Always use the fence when cutting. 32. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support long workpieces. 33. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. 34. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade screws that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm). 35. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. Consult operator's manual for recommended accessories. 36. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted. 37. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. 38. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. 39. TURN TOOL OFF AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE RAISING SAW HEAD, MOVING WORK, OR CHANGING SETTINGS. 40. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. 41. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use. 42. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE. 43. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION. 44. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 45. REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made at your nearest Authorized Service Center. WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. 46. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. 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 5 Additional Rules For Safe Operation For Miter Saws 1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does not have sufficient set. 2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use. 3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE IS LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock handle. 4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREEHAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. 5. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible. 6. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone. 7. NEVER reach behind or under the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. 8. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. 9. ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut. 10. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece. 11. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade. 12. NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while connected to a power source. 13. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a workbench or table. The most comfortable saw table height is 39 inches or at approximately hip height. 14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. 15. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND SUPPORT for crosscutting long workpieces. 16. NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used together, they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up. 17. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt. 18. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time. 19. IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation. 20. ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. 21. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw. 22. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. 23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ESPECIFICACIONES SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter .................................................................................................................................. 10 in. (254 mm) Blade Arbor ........................................................................................................................................ 5/8 in. (16 mm) No Load Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 5,000 RPM Rating ................................................................................................................................ 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only Input ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Amperes Cutting Capacities: At 90°: H Max Width: 2-5/8" Max Height: 3-1/4" At 45°: H x x x x W 5-3/4" 3-1/2" W Max Width: 2-3/4" x 4" Max Height: 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" Tool Weight .................................................................................................................................. 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.) GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece. Freehand Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture, work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut. Gum A sticky, sap based residue from wood products. Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other than 90 degrees to the fence. Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. Saw Blade Path The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will 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. Throw-Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade. Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges. No Hands Zone The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base. The operator's hands must stay clear of this area during any operation of the saw. Page 7 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag, table extensions, and stop block. s Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1. s Remove the packing materials from around your saw. s Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help when needed. s Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw. s Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position. To release saw arm, push down on top of saw arm and pull out the lock pin. See Figure 3. s Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the lock pin. s Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Contact your nearest Ryobi dealer or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States for assistance if any parts are missing or damaged. WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Miter Saw: s 10 in. (254 mm) Blade s Miter Lock Handle s Dust Bag s Dust Guide s Stop Block s Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block) s Table Extensions (2) s Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions) s Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions) s Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hey Key/Phillips Screwdriver) s Operator's Manual s Warranty Registration Some models may include one or more of the following accessories: s Work Clamp s 8 mm Work Clamp Screw DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH SAW BLADE MITER LOCK HANDLE CLAMP BRACKET SCREWS SMALL WING SCREW STOP BLOCK CLAMP BRACKETS DUST GUIDE Page 8 TABLE EXTENSIONS Fig. 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. CUTTING CAPACITIES When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°: Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 6. When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°: Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 4. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your miter saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA See Figure 2. A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is located behind the fence. 14 AMP MOTOR Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing. CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 3. For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin. Tighten the miter lock handle. Remove the saw from the workbench or workstand. It is now ready to transport. SAW ARM 10 in. (254 mm) BLADE A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your miter saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest Ryobi dealer. CARRYING HANDLE UPPER BLADE GUARD SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE LOWER BLADE GUARD LOCK PIN 8 DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH FENCE 4 3 2 1 5 TABLE EXTENSION MITER TABLE MITER SCALE MITER LOCK PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE CONTROL ARM WRENCH STORAGE AREA NO HANDS ZONE LABEL MITER TABLE BASE STOP BLOCK TABLE EXTENSION "NO HANDS ZONE" BOUNDARY LINE POSITIVE STOP (S) Fig. 2 Page 9 FEATURES MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 3. The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles. CARRYING HANDLE LOCK PIN SAW ARM SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 4. A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TRIGGER LOCK See Figure 5. To prevent unauthorized use of your miter saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a shackle between 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) and 19/64 in. (7.5 mm) diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table. SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig. 3 SWITCH TRIGGER ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released. FENCE The fence on your miter saw has been provided as a support to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts. SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, seethrough plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece. SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 4 PADLOCK Fig. 5 Page 10 FEATURES MOUNTING HOLE See Figure 6. Your miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as workbench. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. (10 mm) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely. The hole pattern, shown in figure 6, is for an 18 in. (457 mm) x 24 in. (610 mm) workbench. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating. If these accessories were not provided with our saw, they are available from your Ryobi dealer. For the location of a distributor near you, call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply. WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before starting power 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. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional accessories, provided on some models, are available for use with your saw. They include table extensions, a stop block, work clamp, and dust bag. Table extensions increase the work surface to 36 in. (914 mm) wide, providing support for cutting long workpieces. The stop block provides a stop for making repetitive cuts to same length. It can be installed on either side of saw base. The work clamp provides a means for clamping workpiece securely against the fence when making a cut. Standard "C" clamps can also be used for this purpose. The dust bag catches sawdust, helping keep work area cleaner. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN 45 45 31 .6 TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN 30 15 31 .6 15 22.5 SAW BASE MOUNTING SURFACE Fig. 6 Page 11 ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. As mentioned previously your saw has been factory assembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag, table extensions, stop block, and blade are the only parts that have to be installed. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MITER TABLE TO TIGHTEN MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 7. To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. CONTROL ARM MITER LOCK HANDLE UPPER BLADE GUARD EXHAUST PORT TO LOOSEN Fig. 7 DUST GUIDE See Figure 8. To install the dust guide, place the end marked INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down. TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 9, 10, and 11. WARNING: A 10 in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury. s Unplug your saw. DUST GUIDE Fig. 8 8 7 ROTATE SAW ARM DOWN TO EXPOSE SCREW A SCREW A SLOT ROTATE SAW ARM UP TO EXPOSE SCREW B SCREW B R gu esto ar tig rd a e lo be hte nd wer fo n s se b re c cu lad us rew re e ly e. 6 WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. s Insert the wrench provided through slot in lower blade guard bracket and loosen screw A, securing the blade bolt cover, approximately one-half turn. See Figure 9. s Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt. s Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised position. Be cautious, saw arm is spring loaded to raise. Page 12 Restore lower blade guard and securely tighten screw before use. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Restor guard e lower bla and tighten securede beforescrew ly use. Fig. 9 ASSEMBLY s Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10. s Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt. NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen. s Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade washer. s Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER WARNING: If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly. s Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 11. Fig. 10 LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE BOLT COVER CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. s Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle. s Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt. NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten. s Tighten blade bolt securely. s Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover. s Replace screw B and tighten securely. s Retighten screw A securely. s Replace wrench in storage area. e ad y bl rel er u w ec w lo s cre . re and n s use o st rd te re Re ua tigh efo g b FLAT (S) ON SPINDLE Restore lower blade guard and securely tighten screw before use. TO LOOSEN BLADE TO TIGHTEN BLADE BOLT OUTER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS Fig. 11 WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating. DUST BAG METAL CLIPS DUST BAG See Figure 12. A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the above procedure. Page 13 EXHAUST PORT 7 6 5 4 Fig. 12 8 ASSEMBLY TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 13, 14, and 15. If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table extension first. See Figure 13. To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions into the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 and 14. Adjust the extensions to the desired length. Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket under each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient each clamp bracket as shown in figure 15. Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of miter table, securing clamp bracket against table extension. TABLE EXTENSION 8 5 4 3 2 1 MITER SAW BASE STOP BLOCK See Figures 13 and 16. The stop block is included with the Table extensions and is useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base: s Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw base. See Figure 13. s Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the table extensions. See Figure 13. s Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be made. For accurate placement of the stop block, measure the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the stop block. s Tighten wing screw securely. s Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the length of the workpiece. s Make any necessary adjustments. MITER SAW BASE SAW VIEWED FROM BOTTOM Fig. 14 BRACKET SUPPORT TABLE EXTENSION CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLED CLAMP BRACKET CLAMP BRACKET SCREW Fig. 15 WARNING: Always make sure your miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an appropriate workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury. 1 STOP BLOCK SMALL WING SCREW TABLE EXTENSION 8 5 4 3 2 1 STOP BLOCK MITER SAW BASE Fig. 13 Page 14 Fig. 16 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the table extensions or work clamp when cutting 35° to 45° angles. WARNING: When using any clamp with the stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. WORK CLAMP (Optional) Whether using a C-Clamp or the optional work clamp, part number 982021-001, available for your saw, they provide a means of clamping the work to the fence or table. Clamping secures the work and prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting miters. ADJUSTMENTS Your Ryobi 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. NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your 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. PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment. TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT 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. s The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself. s If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 - 20. s Unplug your saw. FENCE MITER TABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. s Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm. See Figure 3. s Raise saw arm to its full raised position. s Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. s Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned in the positive stop at 0°. s Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. s Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg of the square beside the blade slot in the miter table. The edge of the square and the blade slot in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 17. s If the edge of the framing square and the blade slot in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjustments are needed. s Using the wrench provided, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. See Figure 20. Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and blade slot are parallel. s Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fenceto-table alignment. FENCE MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE BLADE SLOT VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. 18 FENCE MITER TABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRAMING SQUARE BLADE SLOT VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. 19 SOCKET HEAD SCREW(S) SOCKET HEAD SCREW(S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRAMING SQUARE MITER LOCK PLATE BLADE SLOT MITER LOCK HANDLE FENCE Fig. 17 31 .6 30 15 .6 31 15 22.5 VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE 45 45 Fig. 20 Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 21 - 24. s Unplug your saw. FENCE WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. s If saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted to square the saw blade to the fence. s Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. See Figure 3. s Place saw on a large, stable work surface. s Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. s Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to locate the two socket head screws under the miter table. BLADE MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FENCE Fig. 22 CAUTION: To prevent loss of control of your saw, hold saw base with one hand while loosening the socket head screws with your other hand. s Using a 10 mm hex key, loosen the two socket head screws. s Reposition saw to its normal operating position. s Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade. NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth. s The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 21. s If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjustments are needed. s Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or right until the saw blade is parallel to the square. s Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24 and tighten the two socket head screws securely. s Reposition saw to its normal operating position. s Recheck the fence-to-table alignment. FENCE MITER TABLE BLADE MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED SCALE INDICATOR SCREW MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig. 23 SCALE INDICATOR SOCKET HEAD SCREWS BLADE FRAMING SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE MITER LOCK PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig. 21 SAW BASE SHOWN TILTED UP TO LOCATE SCREWS Fig. 24 NOTE: After squaring adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the scale indicator screw and reset the indicator to zero. Page 17 OPERATION APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) s Cross cutting wood and plastic. s Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, door casings, and fine joinery. NOTE: The crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your Ryobi dealer. WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. 6 6 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 2 2 1 CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury. STRAIGHT CROSSCUT Fig. 25 WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut. s Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade. See Figures 27 and 28. s When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 25. s Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. s Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. CROSSCUTTING See Figure 25. A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position. Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero. TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW: s Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. s Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. s Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold. s Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale. s Release the miter lock plate. NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, or 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame. s Tighten the miter lock handle securely. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. Page 18 OPERATION s Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. s Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed. s Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. s Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from the miter table. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 26. Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig. 26 Page 19 OPERATION CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 27 and 28. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 27. If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 28, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. 31 .6 30 15 31 .6 WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence. 15 22.5 45 5 45 RIGHT Fig. 27 CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 29. When cutting wide workpieces that are too wide to be clamped with a work clamp, a C-clamp must be used. For example, when cutting 2 in. x 6 in. boards, they should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 29. 31 .6 30 15 31 .6 15 22.5 45 45 WRONG Fig. 28 WIDE BOARD 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 C-CLAMP Fig. 29 Page 20