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 s ...