Ryobi TS1301 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw
Model TS1301 - Double Insulated
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITER SAW.
Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table Of Contents ........................................................... 2
Safety and International Symbols ................................. 2
Rules For Safe Operation ............................................3-6
Additional Rules For Safe Operation For
Miter Saws ................................................................... 6
Product Specifications ................................................... 7
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking .......................... 7
Unpacking And Checking Contents .............................. 8
Loose Parts List ........................................................... 8
Features ...................................................................... 9-11
Know Your Miter Saw.............................................. 9
14 Amp Motor.......................................................... 9
10 in. (254 mm) Blade ............................................. 9
Cutting Capacities ................................................... 9
Blade Wrench / Storage Area.................................. 9
Carrying Handle ...................................................... 9
Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 10
Spindle Lock Button .............................................. 10
Trigger Lock .......................................................... 10
Positive Stops On Miter Table............................... 10
Electric Brake ........................................................ 10
Fence .................................................................... 10
Self-Retracting Lower Blade Guard....................... 10
Mounting Holes ..................................................... 11
Optional Accessories............................................. 11
Electrical Connection............................................. 11
Assembly .................................................................. 12-15
Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 12
Dust Guide ............................................................ 12
To Install Blade.................................................12-13
Dust Bag................................................................ 13
Table Extensions................................................... 14
Stop Block ............................................................. 14
Work Clamp (Optional).......................................... 15
Adjustments .............................................................15-17
Pivot Adjustments.................................................. 15
Travel Pivot Adjustment ........................................ 15
Squaring The Miter Table To The Fence .............. 16
Squaring The Saw Blade To The Fence ............... 17
Operation .................................................................. 18-20
Applications ........................................................... 18
Cutting With Your Miter saw.................................. 18
Crosscutting .......................................................... 18
To Crosscut With Your Miter saw.......................... 18
Support Long Workpieces ..................................... 19
Cutting Warped Material........................................ 20
Clamping Wide Workpieces .................................. 20
Maintenance .............................................................21-22
General.................................................................. 21
Lubrication............................................................. 21
Extension Cords .................................................... 21
Brush Replacement............................................... 22
Troubleshooting............................................................ 23
Extension Cord Caution ............................................... 24
Parts Ordering / Service ............................................... 24
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
• NO HANDS SYMBOL
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result
in serious personal injury.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions
in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read
operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.
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MEANING
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
related to avoiding electrical shock.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. When
servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. Call 1-
800-525-2579 in the United State or visit our web site at
www.ryobitools.com for your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
W ARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
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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 miter saw works.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in
operation.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord while operating.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use
it for a purpose not intended.
10. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask
if the cutting operation is dusty.
13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
14. DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
18. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get
in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
20. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
21. USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved
ground connection that are intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
22. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or under the blade while blade is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired at your nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
27. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
28. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
31. USE THE FENCE. Always use the fence when cutting.
32. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support long
workpieces.
33. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
34. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade screws that are defective or incorrect. The
maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).
35. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury. Consult
operator's manual for recommended accessories.
36. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
37. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
38. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
39. TURN TOOL OFF AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO
STOP BEFORE RAISING SAW HEAD, MOVING
WORK, OR CHANGING SETTINGS.
40. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
41. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
42. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
43. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
44. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
45. REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest
Authorized Service Center.
W ARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
46. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
WARNING:
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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.
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Additional Rules For Safe Operation
For Miter Saws
1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does
not have sufficient set.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE IS LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock
the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock
handle.
4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREEHAND".
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
5. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece
when possible.
6. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
7. NEVER reach behind or under the blade and its cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
8. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
9. ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED
before starting a cut.
10. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the
workpiece.
11. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
12. NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while con-
nected to a power source.
13. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
bench or table. The most comfortable saw table height
is 39 inches or at approximately hip height.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO-
SITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position.
15. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND SUP-
PORT for crosscutting long workpieces.
16. NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold
onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side
of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the
loose end and kicking up.
17. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen
and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.
18. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at
a time.
19. IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed
parts replaced before resuming operation.
20. ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
21. 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 your saw.
22. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ESPECIFICACIONESSPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter..................................................................................................................................10 in. (254 mm)
Blade Arbor ........................................................................................................................................5/8 in. (16 mm)
No Load Speed ........................................................................................................................................5,000 RPM
Rating ................................................................................................................................120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
Input........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Amperes
Cutting Capacities:
At 90°: H x W
Max Width: 2-5/8" x 5-3/4"
Max Height: 3-1/4" x 3-1/2"
At 45°: H x W
Max Width: 2-3/4" x 4"
Max Height: 3-1/4" x 3-1/4"
Tool Weight .................................................................................................................................. 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.)
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture,
work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece
from twisting during the cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other
than 90 degrees to the fence.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been,
cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set)
outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
No Hands Zone
The area between the marked lines on the left and right side
of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands
zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table
base. The operator's hands must stay clear of this area
during any operation of the saw.
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled
except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust
bag, table extensions, and stop block.
■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and
check with the list of Loose Parts.
■ Remove the packing materials from around your saw.
■ Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid
back injury, get help when needed.
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you have
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new saw.
■ Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in
the down position. To release saw arm, push down on top
of saw arm and pull out the lock pin.
■ Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the lock pin.
■ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage
has occurred during shipping.
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug
in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged
or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
Contact your nearest Ryobi dealer or call 1-800-525-2579 in
the United States for assistance if any parts are missing or
damaged.
See Figure 1.
See Figure 3.
W ARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious injury.
LOOSE PARTS LIST
The following items are included with your Miter Saw:
■ 10 in. (254 mm) Blade
■ Miter Lock Handle
■ Dust Bag
■ Dust Guide
■ Stop Block
■ Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block)
■ Table Extensions (2)
■ Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions)
■ Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions)
■ Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hey Key/Phillips Screwdriver)
■ Operator's Manual
■ Warranty Registration
Some models may include one or more of the following
accessories:
■ Work Clamp
■ 8 mm Work Clamp Screw
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
DUST BAG
SMALL
WING SCREW
BLADE WRENCH
CLAMP
BRACKET SCREWS
STOP BLOCK
SAW BLADE
CLAMP BRACKETS
DUST GUIDE
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TABLE EXTENSIONS
Fig. 1
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