Ryobi BTS16 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

BTS16

Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When 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 your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2

 Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................2

 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

 Speciﬁc Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-7

Electrical ...........................................................................................................................................................................8

Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................................9

 Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 10-13

 Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................13

Loose Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................14

 Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................. 15-19

 Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 19-33

 Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 34-36

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................37

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 38-39

 Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................... Back Page

INTRODUCTION

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARRANTY

RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY

One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions: 30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the ﬁrst 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this

warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase.

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI® power tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.

HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www. ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time, but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.

WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modiﬁcation or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools other than those speciﬁcally stated in this warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious personal injury.

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 PREVENT-

ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES.

For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  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.

 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do

not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visi-

tors 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 and

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 the tool or attachment to

do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.

 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 gauge 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.

 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 impact- resistant 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 any tool.

 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may risk 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

THE 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.

 DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect

from receptacle. Keep cord away 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, SHARP, A N D WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling

and kickback.

 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep

hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating.

Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.  NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-

aged, 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.

 GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-

prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with

incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

 BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for

and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

 NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-

PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

 DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

IN FLUENC E OF DRU GS, ALCOHO L, OR AN Y MEDICATION.

 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manual or addendums. 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG

STAND at approximately hip height.

NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR. 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.

 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 cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the spreader in place over the blade.

 ALWAYS SECURE WORK ﬁrmly against the rip fence or

miter gauge. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge.

 ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR-

ROW 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.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 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 cross cut-

ting.

 DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE

during the same operation.

 NEVER use rip fence as cutoff 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.

 PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of

the saw table for wide or long work pieces. 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.

 DO NOT USE THE LEG STAND WITH OTHER EQUIP-

MENT or for other purposes.

 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must

be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.

 AVOI D AW K W A R D O P ERATIO N S A N D HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand

to move into the cutting tool.

 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in

this manual or addendums. 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.

 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 the table saw.

 ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to

avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power

supply.  THIS TOOL should have the following markings: a) Wear eye protection.

b) Use saw blade guard and spreader/riving knife for

every operation for which it can be used, including

all through sawing. c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push stick when required. e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing

risk of kickback. f) Do not perform any operation freehand. g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.

 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.

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts

A Amperes

W Watt

min Minutes

.../min

Hertz

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Wet Conditions Alert

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator’s Manual

Eye Protection

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.

Precautions that involve your safety.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualiﬁed service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.

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 power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used.

**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 —

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

WARNING:

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.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 RPM. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not ﬁt the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 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.

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.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet

like the one shown in ﬁgure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.

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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool is powered by 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 the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING

120 V GROUNDED OUTLET

Fig. 1

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)

A devise 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 the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90°.

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece.

Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers)

A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference to blade movement.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool ﬁrst.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90°.

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately.

Push Blocks (for jointer planers)

Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.

Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)

Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block) should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids help keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.

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.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Throw-Back

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done.

Worktable

Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Arbor ..............................................................5/8 in.

Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in.

Blade Tilt .................................................................0˚ - 45˚

Net Weight Without Leg Stand ................................ 46 lbs.

Net Weight With Leg Stand ..................................... 56 lbs.

Rating ...............................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz

Input .....................................................................15 Amps

No Load Speed ....................................5,000 r/min. (RPM)

Cutting Depth at 0˚: ..................................................... 3 in.

Cutting Depth at 45˚: .............................................2-1/2 in.

SLIDING

TABLE

EXTENSION

OUTFEED

SUPPORT

FRONT

RAIL

SPREADER

MITER

GAUGE

BLADE

GUARD

RIP FENCE

SLIDING TABLE

EXTENSION

SCALE

TABLE LOCKING

LEVER

LOCKING LEVER

SWITCH

STORAGE

BRACKET(S)

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL

INDICATOR

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL SCALE

Fig. 2

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade.

HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy.

MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the saw table.

OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting long workpieces.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories.

SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS - Located on each side of the saw table, these table extension gives the operator additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualiﬁed to use the tool.

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FEATURES

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts. A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade.

It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade guard.

POWER SWITCH

This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

 With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch

button to turn ON ( l ).

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:  Press the switch button down to turn OFF ( O ).

WARNING:

Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns.

WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH

OFF

TO LOCK YOUR SAW:

 Press the switch button down.  Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a

safe, secure location.

SWITCH KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 3

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FEATURES

BLADES

For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for speciﬁc operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:

FRAMING SQUARE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

FLAT BLADE

SCREWDRIVER

1/2 in. WRENCH

Fig. 4

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LOOSE PARTS

The following items are included with your table saw:

A. Blade Guard with Spreader

and Anti-Kickback Pawls ....................................... 1

B. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1

C. Rip Fence ................................................................ 1

D. Quick Stand™ (leg stand) ....................................... 1

E. Dust Bag.................................................................. 1

F. Blade Wrench .......................................................... 2

G. Hex Key ................................................................... 1

H. Bevel Handle Assembly .......................................... 1

Fig. 5

I. Extension Table (left) ............................................... 1

J. Extension Table (right) ............................................. 1

K. Indicator (left)........................................................... 1

L. Indicator (right) ........................................................ 1

M. End Plug (right) ........................................................ 1

N. End Plug (left) .......................................................... 1

O. Screw (M4 x 10 mm) ............................................... 2

P. Screw (M4 x 25 mm) ............................................... 2

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the

box. Place it on a level work surface.

NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your

knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw’s

housing and the motor.

 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 this manual.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

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.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER operate the saw on the ﬂoor.

TO ASSEMBLE THE QUICK STAND™

See Figures 6 - 7.

NOTE: Do not use this leg stand with other equipment or for other purposes.

 Remove the Quick Stand™ from leg stand storage in the

back of the saw by separating the hook and loop straps.

 Place the Quick Stand™ on the ﬂoor then open by pushing

opposite legs in opposite directions as indicated by the arrows in ﬁgure 6.

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.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury.

WARNING:

Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

HOOK

AND LOOP

STRAPS

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICK STAND™

See Figure 8.

 Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Position the

locking knob over the holes in the top of the leg stand.

 Insert the screw on the locking knob into the hole and

turn the locking knob clockwise to secure the table saw base to the leg stand.

 Repeat with the other three locking knobs.

MOUNTING HOLES

The table saw must be mounted to a ﬁrm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand. If bolted to a workbench, remove the four locking knobs. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw’s base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. 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.

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.

TO INSTALL BEVEL HANDLE

See Figure 9.

 Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter-

clockwise to remove the nut completely.

NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the

washer from the end of the screw.

 Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back

of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place.

 Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on the

height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

 Using a ﬂathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise

and tighten in place.

HOLE

HEX NUT

WASHER

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL

LOCKING

KNOB

Fig. 8

BEVEL

HANDLE

SCREW

Fig. 9

TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 10.

 Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise.

 Loosen the screws in the throat plate.  Lift the throat plate from the saw.  To reinstall the throat plate, align the holes in the throat

plate with the holes in the saw table.

 Retighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten,

which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.

SCREW

THROAT

PLATE

Fig. 10

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ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL DUST BAG

See Figure 11.

This dust bag hangs under the saw base. Hang the bag by hooking the bag onto the hangers on the inside of the leg stand.

NOTE: For efﬁcient operation, empty the dust bag before it is half full. This will permit better air ﬂow through the bag.

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

See Figure 12.

CAUTION:

To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.

 Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to

the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

To loosen the blade:

 Using the smaller blade wrench, place the ﬂat open end

on the ﬂats on the arbor shaft.

 Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over

the hex nut. Holding both wrenches ﬁrmly, pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the machine.

To tighten the blade:

 Using the smaller blade wrench, place the ﬂat open end

into the ﬂats on the arbor shaft.

 Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the

hex nut. Holding both wrenches ﬁrmly, push the larger wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade

nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten. NOTE: Arbor shaft has right hand threads.  Reinstall the throat plate. Check all clearances for free blade rotation. In cutting opera-

tions, the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will be measured and made.

NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted for different blade widths. Refer to: To Check, and Align the Spreader, Saw Blade, and Blade Guard Assembly. Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement.

HANGERS

DUST BAG

SMALL BLADE

WRENCH

SLOTS

Fig. 11

LARGE BLADE

WRENCH

Fig. 12

TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

See Figures 13 - 14.

Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and spreader are in alignme nt. ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table saw.

 Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise.  Remove the wing screw and washer from beneath the

mounting bracket in the back of the saw.  Align the slots in the blade guard assembly base with the

wing screw hole underneath the mounting bracket.  Secure the blade guard assembly in place using the

washer and wing screw. Tighten securely.

MOUNTING

BRACKET

WING SCREW

Fig. 13

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ASSEMBLY

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER, SAW BLADE, AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

See Figure 14.

If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade.

To check alignment of the spreader:

 Unplug the saw.

 Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise.

 Lift the anti-kickback pawls and place a framing square

or straight edge against both the saw blade and the

spreader.

 The saw blade and spreader are aligned when the framing

square contacts both the blade and spreader evenly with

no gaps.

If the spreader and saw blade are not in alignment, adjustment is needed. To adjust:

 Unplug the saw then raise the blade guard assembly.

 Loosen the wing nut holding the blade guard assembly

to the mounting bracket.

 Reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as

needed to align the spreader with the saw blade.

 Once properly aligned, securely retighten the wing

nut.

TO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING EXTENSION TABLES

See Figures 15 - 16.

The rear extension rods are longer than the front extension rods and must be inserted into the plastic brackets under the saw table ﬁrst.

 Locate the left sliding extension table and slide the

extension rods into the plastic brackets under the saw

table.

 Push the extension table until it rests against the saw

table and is completely closed.

 Position the end plug (LF) over the extension rod (the side

with the screw hole and detent facing out) and slide into

place.

 Locate the left indicator.

NOTE: the indicators are clearly marked with and “RF”

(right) or a “LF” (left).

 Thread the indicator (LF) into the slot in the front rail.

Fit the top slot in the indicator over the detent and the

bottom slot over the screw hole.

 Insert a screw into the bottom slot of the indicator, the hole

in the end plug and the extension rod. Finger-tighten.

LEFT SLIDING

EXTENSION

TABLE

SCREW

SPREADER

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 14

RIGHT SLIDING

EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

ROD

END

PLUG

INDICATOR (LF)

Fig. 15

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ASSEMBLY

 Insert the limit screw in the rear extension rod and

tighten.

 Open the extension table completely. When the table is

extended fully, the indicator should stop at 18 in.

 Adjust the indicator (left or right) so it points to the

18 in. mark on the scale. Tighten the screw.

Repeat the above steps for the right sliding extension table with the indicator (RF) set at 19 in. on the right side.

INDICATOR (L)

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufﬁcient to inﬂict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes in possible serious injury.

SCREW

Fig. 16

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Although many of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless speciﬁcally instructed to do so.

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OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,

ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting

 Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories  Cabinet making and woodworking

NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only.

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify the plug if it will not ﬁt the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Refer to the Electrical section in this manual.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions to avoid the risks.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as:

 Making a cut with incorrect blade depth  Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece  Twisting the wood while making a cut  Failing to support work  Forcing a cut  Cutting warped or wet lumber  Using the wrong blade for the type of cut  Not following correct operating procedures  Misusing the saw  Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls  Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set

blade

 Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never

make cuts with dull blades.

 To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly

before beginning a cut.

 When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never

force cuts.

 Do not cut wet or warped lumber.  Always hold your workpiece ﬁrmly with both hands or with

push sticks. Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.

 Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 17.

Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a speciﬁc project. The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.

CAUTION:

Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

PUSH STICKS

AVOIDING KICKBACK

 Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of

the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to

1/4 in.  Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a

cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never

saw into a loose knot or nail.  Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter

gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting

the wood in the cut.

PUSH BLOCKS

Fig. 17

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OPERATION

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 18.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

WARNING:

Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.

CROSS CUT

Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical.

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the wood rides ﬁrmly against the rip fence.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.

WARNING:

Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood, and also to ﬁnish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.

RIP CUT

MITER CUT

BEVEL CROSS CUT

BEVEL RIP CUT

CUTTING TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand all sections of this operator’s manual before attempting any operation.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

 The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be

wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding. Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.

COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

Fig. 18

 Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the

measuring line.

 Cut the wood with the ﬁnish side up.  Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making

the cut.

 Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes

out of the saw.

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OPERATION

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

WARNING:

Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 19.

The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page 28 for information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 28. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “ﬁnger” to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to com- pletely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1/4 in. ﬁngers and 1/8 in. spaces between the ﬁngers.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 20.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the rip fence. Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach a C-clamp to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.

WARNING:

Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the

workpiece. If positioned improperly, kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

PUSH BLOCK

FEATHERBOARD

PUSH STICK

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

Fig. 20

3-5/8 in.

3/4 in.

3/8 in. DIAMETER

1/4 in.

1/8 in.

18 in.

30°

1-1/16 in.

45°

6 in.

8 in.

10 in.

12 in.

Fig. 19

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OPERATION

TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH

See Figure 21.

The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface.

 Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation

mode.  Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise or lower it by turning the

handwheel clockwise.

TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE

See Figure 22.

NOTE: A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45° bevel.

 Loosen bevel control by pushing the bevel lock lever all

the way to the right.  Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the

saw then turning it. Turning the wheel counterclockwise

increases the angle of the blade, bringing it closer to 45°.

Turning it clockwise decreases the angle, bringing the

blade closer to 90°.  Tighten bevel control by pushing the bevel lock lever to

the left.

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR

See Figure 23.

If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.

GULLET

Fig. 21

TO DECREASE

ANGLE

TO INCREASE

ANGLE

RAIL

CLAMP

BEVEL

INDICATOR

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 22

ANGLED

BLADE

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

Fig. 23

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OPERATION

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE

See Figure 24.

Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).

 Unplug the saw.  Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the

blade tip edge.

 Loosen the screw on the scale indicator.  Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip

fence.

TO USE THE RIP FENCE

See Figure 25.

 Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull

slightly toward the front of the unit.

 Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide

surfaces on top of the front rail.

 Push the locking lever down to automatically align and

secure the fence.

Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.

BLADE

SCALE

INDICATOR

SAW

TABLE

RIP

FENCE

2 in.

MARK

2 in.

RIP

FENCE

LOCKING

SCALE

FRONT

RAIL

LEVER

Fig. 24

LOCKING

LEVER

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 26.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.

There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either miter gauge groove. When making a beveled cross cut (the blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should be located in the groove on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands.

The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.

 Loosen the lock knob.  With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate the

gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.

 Retighten the lock knob.

REAR

LIP

Fig. 25

LOCK KNOB

MITER

GAUGE

Fig. 26

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OPERATION

TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 27.

The sliding table extensions provide the operator with additional table width for supporting wider workpieces. This product has two: one on the left and one on the right side of the place. There are locking levers under both the front and back rails that lock the extensions in place or unlock the extensions for use.

 Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock the

lever. Repeat with the back lever.  Slide the table extension to the desired width. NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail when a speciﬁc

width is desired.  Once the extension tables are set to the desired width,

relock the front and back locking levers by pushing the

levers back towards the saw base.

TO USE THE OUTFEED SUPPORT

See Figure 28.

The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.

 With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the

saw.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it

until it is fully extended.

TABLE

EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 27

OUTFEED SUPPORT

Fig. 28

Page 26

OPERATION

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE

See Figures 29 - 31.

WARNING:

The blade must parallel the miter gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

Do not loosen any bolts for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary. Once the bolts are loosened, these items must be reset.

 Unplug the saw.  Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by turning

the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

 Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the blade.

Place a framing square even with the front of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in ﬁgure 29.

 Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  Move the framing square to the rear and again measure

the distance. If the distances are the same, the blade is square.

If the distances are different, square the blade with the following steps:

 Extend the extension table, see page 25.  Loosen adjusting bolts (1) and (3).

NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located above the height/

bevel adjusting handwheel and under the saw table in the front of the saw.

 Turn adjusting bolt (2) left or right until the blade is

square.

NOTE: If the back of the blade was too far from the fram-

ing square, place a block of wood on the left side of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is square. Retighten the bolts.

 If the back of the blade was too close to the framing

square, place a block of wood on the right side of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is square. Retighten the bolts.

(2)

(1)

(3)

ADJUSTING

BOLTS (3)

RIGHT MITER

GAUGE GROOVE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

Fig. 29

COMBINATION

SQUARE

Fig. 30

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align the rip fence to the blade following any blade adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

BLADE TOO CLOSE TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE

Fig. 31

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OPERATION

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.

NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood ﬁrst.

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures 32 - 33.

WARNING:

Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury.

CROSS CUT

PLACE LEFT HAND ON

WORKPIECE AND

MITER GAUGE HERE

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

 Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 To turn the saw ON, lift the switch button.  To turn saw OFF, press the switch button down.

NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch

key as shown in ﬁgure 33. Make sure the wood does not

touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade

build up to full speed before feeding the wood into the

blade.  Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Hold the workpiece ﬁrmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

SWITCH

SWITCH KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

SWITCH

OFF

Fig. 32

Fig. 33

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OPERATION

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 34.

It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade

for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale

to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.  NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the wood into the blade.  Position the workpiece ﬂat on the table with the edge

ﬂush against the rip fence.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of

wood into the blade with your hand, always use a

push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and

featherboards are necessary when making non-through

cuts.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

BLADE

MITER GAUGE

ANGLED

RIP CUT

RIP

FENCE

MITER CUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

SCALE

Fig. 34

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 35.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

 Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the

lock knob.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

Fig. 35

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OPERATION

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Hold the workpiece ﬁrmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 36 - 37.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of the miter gauge to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW

TO LOOSEN

BLADE ANGLED

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL CROSS CUT

MITER GAUGE

STRAIGHT

TIGHTEN

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 36

 Unlock the bevel locking lever.  Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  Turn the height/bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel

indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking

lever securely to the left to lock the angle.

 Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  Set the miter gauge to 90° and press the bevel locking

lever towards the table to lock.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Hold the workpiece ﬁrmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

Fig. 37

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OPERATION

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 38.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

 Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

 Set the blade to the correct depth.

 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right

side of the blade and lock down the handle. Adjust the

scale to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.

 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Position the workpiece ﬂat on the table with the edge

ﬂush against the rip fence.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of

wood into the blade with your hand, always use a

push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and

featherboards are necessary when making non-through

cuts.  Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,

use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make

sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact

with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If rip-

ping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece

through the cut and past the blade.

 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

BEVEL RIP CUT

BLADE

ANGLED

RIP FENCE

SCALE

Fig. 38

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 39.

It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood ﬁrst.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

 Remove the rip fence by lifting the lock down handle.

 Unlock the bevel locking lever.

 Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

 Lock the bevel locking lever.

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OPERATION

 Set the saw blade to the correct depth.

 Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge, set the miter

gauge to the desired angle and tighten lock knob.

 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Hold the workpiece ﬁrmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 40.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

PLACE RIGHT HAND ON WORKPIECE

AND MITER GAUGE HERE

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence

or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the

rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.

WARNING:

Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter gauge or rip fence), which can result in serious injury.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

Fig. 39

LARGE PANEL CUT

RIP FENCE

SUPPORTS

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 40

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OPERATION

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 41.

Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes.

NOTE: This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.

Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non-through or dado cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding.

 Unplug the saw.  Remove the blade guard assembly.  Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then

turn the height/bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel

indicator is at the desired angle.  Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and

push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as

needed.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Position the workpiece ﬂat on the table with the edge

ﬂush against the rip fence.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of

wood into the blade with your hand, always use a

push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and

featherboards are necessary when making non-through

cuts.

WARNING:

Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards.

 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

Once all non-through cuts are completed:

Unplug your saw. Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assembly.

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADE

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSH STICK

WARNING:

When making a non-through cut, the blade is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the exposed blade at the start and ﬁnish of every cut to avoid the risk of personal injury.

Fig. 41

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OPERATION

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 42.

An optional dado throat plate (part number 0121010317) is required for this procedure. Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado cut.

 Unplug the saw.

 Remove the blade guard assembly, throat plate, and the

saw blade.

 Remove the inner blade washer and the spacer.

 Reinstall the inner blade washer.

 Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers

appropriate for the desired width of cut.

 Reinstall the arbor nut.

 Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor

extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened

arbor nut.

 When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner

blade washer and outer blade washer are used.

 Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand

to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

 Position the workpiece ﬂat on the table with the edge

ﬂush against the rip fence.

 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of

wood into the blade with your hand, always use a

push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and

featherboards are necessary when making non-through

cuts.  When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

DADO CUT

Fig. 42

WARNING:

Always put all spacers in proper location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool.

WARNING:

Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in contact with blade.

The table 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.

To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making ﬁnish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

TO REPLACE THE BLADE

See Figures 43 - 45.

 Unplug the saw.  Lower the saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove

the throat plate.  Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to

the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning

the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  Using the smaller hex wrench, insert the ﬂat open end

into the ﬂats on the arbor shaft.  Insert the closed end of the larger hex wrench over the hex

nut. Holding both wrenches ﬁrmly, pull the larger wrench

forward to the front of the machine. Make sure the blade

nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten. Check all clearances for free blade rotation. See To Set the

Scale to the Blade. In cutting operations, the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will be measured and made.

To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

To install a standard blade:

 Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth must point

down toward the front of the saw to work properly).  Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the blade

arbor. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces

out from the blade and that all items are snug against the

arbor housing. Tighten securely.

SMALL HEX

WRENCH

ARBOR SHAFT

BLADE

THROAT

PLATE

LARGE

HEX WRENCH

Fig. 43

BLADE

WASHER

BLADE

NUT

Fig. 44

BLADE

GUARD

SPREADER

BLADE

Fig. 45

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ADJUSTMENTS

 Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.  Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.

NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow

the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45°

See Figures 46 - 47.

The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be checked.

 Unplug the saw.  Raise the blade and the blade guard.

 If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°), loosen the adjust-

ment bolt and the bevel locking lever.

 Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.

Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever and

retighten the adjustment bolt.

 Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points to

zero. If the bevel handle is turned as far as possible and

doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust

the bevel indicator.

NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the bevel handle

to adjust the bevel indicator.

 If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the adjustment

bolt and the bevel locking lever.

 Turn the bevel handle until the bottom of the blade has

moved completely to the left side of the slot. Lock the

angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

 If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the adjustment

bolt and the bevel locking lever.

 Adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.

 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

 Make a test cut.

0° ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

BEVEL

INDICATOR

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL

INDICATOR

45°

BLADE

BEVEL

HANDLE

BLADE

BEVEL

HANDLE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 46

COMBINATION

SQUARE

45° ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

Fig. 47

Page 36

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 48.

You can set the miter gauge at 0° and plus or minus 45° with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws.

NOTE: The miter gauge provides close accuracy in angled

cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.  Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter

gauge base past stop screws.  Loosen the lock nut of the 0° stop screw at the stop pin

with a 8 mm wrench.  Place a 90° square against the miter gauge rod and the

miter gauge base.  If the rod is not square, loosen the knob, adjust the rod,

and tighten the knob.  Adjust the 0° stop screw until it rests against the stop

pin.  Adjust the plus and minus 45° stop screws using a 45°

triangle and the steps above.

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE

See Figure 49.

 Unplug the saw.  Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be

moved.  Place a framing square beside the blade and move the

rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the rip

scale.  Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180°

to check the other side.  If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two

screws on the fence and align it.

 Retighten the two screws.  Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts

are not true, repeat the process.

MITER

GAUGE ROD

45° ADJUSTABLE

STOP SCREW

LOCK NUT

BLADE

LOCKING

MITER

GAUGE BASE

LEVER

KNOB

0° ADJUSTABLE

STOP SCREW

Fig. 48

RIP FENCE

SCREWS

Fig. 49

WARNING:

Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the blade guard is in place. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

 Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for

tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position.

 Check the blade guard assembly.  To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodi-

cally apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning.

 Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath

the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth.

 Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO

NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake ﬂuids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufﬁcient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Excess vibration.

Rip fence does not move smoothly.

Rip fence does not lock at rear.

Cutting binds or burns work.

Blade is out of balance.

Blade is damaged.

Saw is not mounted securely.

Work surface is uneven.

Blade is warped.

Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Blade is dull.

Replace blade.

Tighten all hardware.

Reposition on ﬂat surface. Adjust legs of optional stand.

Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if

necessary.

Remount the rip fence.

Clean and wax rails.

Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping.

Blade is heeling.

Work is fed too fast.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Wood is warped.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Blade not properly sharpened or set.

See page 26 on "Heeling the Blade".

Slow the feed rate.

Align the rip fence.

Replace the wood. Always cut with convex side to table surface.

Check and adjust the rip fence.

Resharpen or set blade.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts.

Height/bevel adjusting handwheel is hard to turn.

Saw does not start.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).

Gears or screw post inside cabinet are clogged with saw dust.

Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut being made.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gauge.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Locking lever is not at full left position.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Move locking lever to left.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

BTS16

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