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 before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6
Parts Ordering / Service .......................................... 38
° or 45° ............................................. 30
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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.
SymbolMeaning
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 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:
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding
electrical shock.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not attempt to use the tool until you 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.
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.
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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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
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.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
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.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
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.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the feed rate for which it was designed.
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.
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.
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.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
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.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing,
or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.,
all tools should be disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
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.
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade
or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
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.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER
(SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
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.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at an
authorized service facility. 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 rotating blade.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
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.
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.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back
towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path
and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
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 in. (254 mm).
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails
from lumber before cutting.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
NEVERSTART A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING
COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle.
WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES
before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an
accident causing possible serious personal injury.
ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" operations. Through-sawing operations are those in which
the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in
ripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, the
anti-kickback pawls down, and the spreader in place over
the blade.
ALWAYS SECUREWORK firmly against rip fence or
miter fence.
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 featherboard and push
blocks for non-through cuts.
NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which means
using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.
Always use either the rip fence or miter fence 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 or cutter with either hand for any reason.
MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when crosscutting.
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gage when crosscutting.
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the
power source.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides
of the saw table for wide or long workpieces. Use a sturdy
"outrigger" support if a table extension more than 24
inches long is attached to the saw.
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:
A.Keeping blade sharp.
B.Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
C.Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and blade
guard in place and operating.
D.Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way
past the saw blade using a push stick.
E.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 POSI-
TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the cutting tool.
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CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
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 or addendums. Blades must be rated for at
least 5,500 rpm. Use of accessories that are not listed may
cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for 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 LIGHT-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere
with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using
the table saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
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.
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
• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
MEANING
NO HANDS SYMBOL
• Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
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 the
internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
Important: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,
we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The 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.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a
power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the
capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the
minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round
jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)
should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)
0-2.02.1-3.43.5-5.05.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord LengthWire Size (A.W.G.)
25'161616161414
50'161616141412
100'1616141210—
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
CAUTION:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools
or other obstructions while you are working with a power
tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers)
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 Cut
A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
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.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a through
cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or
partial cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and 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 degrees.
Molding
A cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece, used
for joining or decoration.
Non-Through Cuts
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 ripping 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 a workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping Or Rip Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made along the length or with
the grain of the workpiece.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps
keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.
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 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 workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping operation.
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.
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UNPACKING
Your Model BTS15 Table Saw is shipped complete in one
carton and includes a rip fence, a miter fence, and a blade
guard.
Separate all parts from packing materials and check each
one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make
sure all items are accounted for before discarding any
packing material.
Important: Remove the foam block from between the saw's
housing and the motor.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the table
saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the
missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance if any parts are missing or
damaged.
TOOLS NEEDED
1/2 in.
WRENCH
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the
settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the operation and maintenance sections of this manual.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.