Ryobi TS1551 Operator's Manual Page 1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL12 in. (305 mm) Compound Miter SawModel TS1551 - Double InsulatedYour new Miter Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryob

Page 10FEATURESBLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREASee Figure 2.A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of thewrench is a phillips screwdriver and th

Page 11FEATURESPOSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLEPositive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and45°. The 22-1/2° and 45° positive stops ha

Page 1230153045123456789101212121212121212123015304512345678910121212121212121212ASSEMBLYWARNING:To prevent accidental starting that could cause poss

Page 1330153045123456789101212121212121212123015304512345678910121212121212121212TABLE EXTENSIONSSee Figures 11, 12, and 13.If you plan to use the st

Page 14ASSEMBLYTO INSTALL BLADESee Figures 15 and 16.(See pages 27 and 28 for Mounting the Laser Guide.)WARNING:A 12 in. (305 mm) blade is the maximu

Page 15ASSEMBLYCAUTION:Always install the blade with the blade teeth and thearrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at thefront of the s

Page 16ADJUSTMENTS Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin torelease the saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised position. Loosen the

Page 17301501530ADJUSTMENTS The edge of the square and the saw blade should beparallel as shown in figure 21. If the front or back edge of the saw

Page 18ADJUSTMENTSSQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLESee Figures 25 - 27. Unplug your saw.WARNING:Failure to unplug your saw could result in accid

Page 19ADJUSTMENTSBEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to th

Page 2TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor 1 in. (25.4 mm)Blade Diameter 12 in. (305 mm)Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC OnlyNo Load Speed 36

Page 203015304512345678910121212121212121212CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUNDMITER SAWWARNING:When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure yourworkpiece, cl

Page 2115045BEVELSCALEINDICATORSCREWSCALEINDICATOROPERATION Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. Loosen the miter lock handle

Page 22OPERATION Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it againstthe fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp tosecure the workpiec

Page 233045123456789101212121212121212120 Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrapmaterial. Place the workpiece flat on the miter tabl

Page 24CUTTING COMPOUND MITERSTo aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cutsare

Page 25When setting the bevel and miter angles for compoundmiters, remember that the settings are interdependent; chang-ing one angle changes the oth

Page 263045123456789101212121212121212120CUTTING WARPED MATERIALSee Figures 36 and 37.When cutting warped material, always make sure it ispositioned

Page 273045123456789101212121212121212120LASER GUIDEMake several practice cuts on different styles and thicknessof material.Follow the directions bel

Page 28LASER GUIDECHANGING THE BATTERIESSee Figure 41. Unplug your saw.WARNING:Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidentalstarting causing

Page 29WARNING:When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or causeproduct damage.GENERALAvo

Page 3RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONDOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety, in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the us

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Page 4Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels affixed tothe tool. Safety is

Page 5 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of theblade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers forany reason. NEVER hand hol

Page 6SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSRULES FOR SAFE OPERATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch whatyou are doing and use common sense. Do not operatet

Page 7UNPACKING Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure shouldremain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise uponrelease of the tie wrap. Exami

Page 8DUST GUIDELOOSE PARTS LISTThe following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: 12 in. (305 mm) Saw Blade Miter Lock Handle Dust Ba

Page 93015304512345678910121212121212121212FEATURESKNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAWSee Figure 2.Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself w