Ryobi BTS10 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW
Model BTS10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Rules for Safe Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Specific Safety Rules for the BTS10 Table Saw ................................................................................................................ 5-6
Glossary of Woodworking Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Unpacking and Checking Contents....................................................................................................................................... 8
List of Loose Parts...........................................................................................................................................................8
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................9
Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................................10-11
Tools Needed.................................................................................................................................................................10
Assembling the Blade Control Handle...........................................................................................................................10
Attaching Blade Guard Assembly..................................................................................................................................10
Install Miter Gauge ........................................................................................................................................................11
Installing the Rip Fence Lock Down Handle..................................................................................................................11
Installing the Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................11
General Information .............................................................................................................................................................12
On/Off Switch Key .........................................................................................................................................................12
Grounding..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Overload Reset Button ..................................................................................................................................................12
Speed and Wiring ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 13-14
Calibrating and Adjusting Your Saw...............................................................................................................................13
Checking/Adjusting Saw Blade and Blade Guard Assembly Alignment ........................................................................13
Bevel Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................................13
Checking 90° and 45° Positive Stops ............................................................................................................................13
To Adjust the 90° Positive Stop......................................................................................................................................13
To Adjust the 45° Positive Stop......................................................................................................................................14
To Adjust the Blade Height ............................................................................................................................................14
To Adjust the Rip Fence.................................................................................................................................................14
To Adjust the Miter Gauge .............................................................................................................................................14
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15-20
Making Cuts...................................................................................................................................................................15
Cutting Tips....................................................................................................................................................................16
To Make a Rip Cut .........................................................................................................................................................16
To Make a Cross Cut ............................................................................................................................................... 16-17
To Make a Miter Cross Cut ............................................................................................................................................17
To Make a Bevel Cross Cut ...........................................................................................................................................17
To Make a Bevel Rip Cut ...............................................................................................................................................18
To Make a Compound Miter Cross Cut .........................................................................................................................18
To Make Non-Through Cuts .................................................................................................................................... 18-19
Push Sticks....................................................................................................................................................................19
Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................................................................20
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................................21
General Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................21
Specific Table Saw Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................22
Parts Ordering / Service.......................................................................................................................................................24
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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.
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:
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.
WARNING:
Keep hands away from blade at all times.
WARNING:
WEAR
YOUR
SAFETY
GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
The operation of any table saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning 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.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Know your power tool. Read and understand 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 such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3. Ground your saw. Make sure that your saw is properly
polarized with an approved ground connection.
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. Avoid dangerous environment. 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 child-proof with padlocks and master
switches or by removing starter keys.
8. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and more
safely at the rate for which it was designed.
9. Use the right tool for the job. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use it
only the way it was 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. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
11. Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.
12. Protect your lungs. Wear a dust mask to keep from
inhaling fine particles.
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.
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 from power supply.
18. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
19. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is off before
plugging saw into power source.
20. Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
21. Keep blades clean, sharp and with sufficient set.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
22. Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path
for any reason. Always turn the power off.
WARNING:
Blade coasts after being turned off.
23. Never use this tool in an explosive atmosphere.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
24. Inspect tool cords periodically. If damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized
Ryobi Service Center. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged
or worn cord immediately . Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the moving blade.
25. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
check any damaged parts, including guards, for proper
operation and performance. Check alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw
stability, mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A damaged part must be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at
an authorized Ryobi Service Center to avoid risk of
personal injury.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
29. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service
technician at an authorized Ryobi Service Center.
30. Guard against kickback. Kickback can occur when the
blade stalls rapidly, driving the work piece back toward
the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade, resulting
in serious personal injury . Stay out of the blade path and
turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
31. Use the rip fence. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
32. Support large work pieces to minimize risk of blade
being pinched and creating a kickback.
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 bolts
that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 10 inches (254 mm).
35. Use recommended accessories. Using improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
36. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
37. Use the right direction of feed. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
38. Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power
off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
39. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails
from lumber before cutting.
40. Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.
41. Never start tool when any rotating component is in
contact with the workpiece.
42. Do not operate this tool while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
43. Ground all tools. If this tool is equipped with a 3-prong
plug, it should be plugged into a 3-hole electrical
receptacle.
44. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
CAUTION:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Remove all fences and attachments before transporting
saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing
possible serious personal injury.
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE BTS10 TABLE SAW
■ Firmly bolt your saw to a workbench or table. The
most comfortable height is approximately 39" (1 m), or
hip height.
■ Always secure work firmly against rip fence or miter
gauge.
■ Always use blade guard, riving knife, and antikickback pawls on all "through-sawing" operations.
Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade
cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or
cross-cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the antikickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place over
the blade.
■ 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.
■ Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. A
push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through
the blade instead of using your hands. Size and shape
can vary but the push stick must always be narrower
than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from
contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock,
always use a push stick so your hand does not come
close to the saw blade. Use a push block or featherboard
for non-through cuts.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE BTS10 TABLE SAW
■ Never perform any operation freehand, which means
using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.
Always use either the rip fence or the miter guide to
position and guide the work.
■ Never stand or have any part of your body in line
with the path of the saw blade.
■ Never reach behind, over, or within three inches of the
blade with either hand for any reason.
■ Move the rip fence out of the way when cross-cutting.
■ Never use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-
cutting.
■ Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first
turning the saw off and disconnecting the saw from the
power source.
■ Use a support for the sides and back of the saw table
when sawing wide or long workpieces. To prevent
tipping, use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a table
extension is more than 24 inches long and is attached to
the saw.
■ Avoid kickbacks (work thrown back toward you) by:
Keeping the blade sharp.
Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and blade
guard in place and operating.
Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way
past the saw blade using a push stick.
Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
■ Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the
blade.
■ Check with a qualified electrician if grounding
instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
■ Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire extension
cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
■ Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
■ Use only recommended accessories listed in this
manual. Blades must be 10" (254 mm) in diameter , rated
for at least 4,800 rpm or higher, with 5/8" (16 mm) arbor
holes. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause
the risk of personal injury . Instructions for the safe use of
accessories are included with the accessory.
■ Double check all setups. Make sure blade is tight and
not making contact with saw or workpiece before
connecting to power supply.
■ 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 this tool.
■ Always turn off saw before disconnecting it, to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.
Never leave the table saw unattended while connected
to a power source.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
GLOSSARY OF WOODWORKING TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls
Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is
designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with an angled blade.
Compound Miter Cut
A single cut made with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cut or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Cut-off Stock
The unused material that remains after a cutting operation.
Dado
A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch or
trough in the workpiece.
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it
securely against the table or fence during any rip cut
operation.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture,
hold down clamp, or other proper device to keep the
workpiece from twisting during the cut.
Gullets
The valleys or notches between the teeth in a saw blade.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
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GLOSSARY OF WOODWORKING TERMS
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a throughcut, or the slot produced by the blade in non-through or partial
cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing or throwing of the workpiece back
toward the front of the saw. Associated with the workpiece
closing the kerf and pinching the blade or otherwise placing
tension on the blade.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation,
is pushed into the cutting tool first.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other
than 90° to the blade.
Molding
A cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece, used
for joining or decoration.
Non-Through Cut
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Push Block
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw , except
during narrow rip type operations where a push stick should
be used. It also helps keep the operator's hands well away
from the blade.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to help
keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Rabbet
A notch in the edge of the workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Rip Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made along the length or grain
of the workpiece.
Rip Fence
Adjustable guide used in ripping cuts to keep the workpiece
parallel to the saw blade.
Riving Knife
Also known as a separator or spreader. A metal piece slightly
thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open
during cutting and prevents kickbacks.
RPM
Revolutions per Minute. The number of turns completed by
a spinning object in one minute. Used to measure the speed
of the blade.
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.
Throat Plate
That part of the table surface through which the blade
protrudes. Removal of the throat plate allows access to the
blade arbor.
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 being dropped onto 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.
Trailing End
The end of the workpiece last cut by the blade in a ripping
operation.
Workpiece
The piece of wood on which the cutting operation is being
performed.
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UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Your Model BTS10 Table Saw is shipped complete in one
carton and includes rip fence, miter gauge, blade guard,
accessory storage brackets, wrenches, Operator's Manual,
and warranty information.
When you get your new table saw home, unpack the box to
make sure all information and accessories are included.
Separate all loose parts and compare with the illustration
below to make sure all loose items are accounted for. Do not
discard any packing material until you are sure you have
everything or have checked all packaging for any missing
parts.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact 1-800-525-2579.
WARNING:
To avoid risk of serious personal injury, do not attempt to
assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn
the power switch on until all damaged or missing parts
are obtained and properly installed.
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List of Loose Parts
Key # Description Quantity
1 Rip Fence ........................................................... 1
2 Rip Fence Lock Down Handle ............................ 1
3 M4 x 15 mm Tapping Screw ............................... 1
4 Blade Guard/Riving Knife Assembly................... 1
5 1/4-20 x 2-1/4” Socket Head Bolt ....................... 1
6 1/4" External Tooth Lock Washers...................... 4
7 1/4" Internal Tooth Lock washer ......................... 1
8 1/4" Flat Washer................................................. 2
9 Blade Guard Mounting Bracket .......................... 1
10 Blade Guard Support Bracket............................. 1
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Fig. 1
Key # Description Quantity
11 1/4-20 x 1/2" Hex Head Bolt ............................... 2
12 M6 Wing Nut....................................................... 1
13 M6 x 19 mm Carriage Bolt.................................. 1
14 Blade Control Handle ......................................... 1
15 1/4-20 x 2-7/16" Shoulder Bolt ........................... 1
16 1/4-20 Lock Nut .................................................. 1
17 Miter Gauge........................................................ 1
18 Wrenches ........................................................... 2
19 1/4” Flat Washer ................................................. 1
20 Operator's Manual (Not Shown) ......................... 1
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