Ryobi BTS20 User Manual Page 1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAWBTS20SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ry

Page 105Fig. 3KeyNo. Description Qty.1 Rip Fence ...

Page 11GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAWYour saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate,precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.It is equipped

Page 12Fig. 5SWITCHKEYFEATURESWARNING:Although some of the illustrations in this manual areshown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do notopera

Page 13BLADESIt is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS20 Table Saw.You will get maximum

Page 14ASSEMBLYRemove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware fromthe packing materials. Check all items with the loose partslist and drawing. I

Page 15ASSEMBLYOPENING THE LEG STANDSee Figure 10.Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the right-handside of the table saw for setup procedur

Page 16ASSEMBLYCLOSING THE LEG STANDSee Figure 11.Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the top of thetable saw for tear-down procedures. Sta

Page 17TO INSTALL RIP FENCESee Figure 12.To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail andpull slightly toward the front of the unit.

Page 18BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLYWARNING:Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.Failure to comply could result in accidental starting

Page 19ASSEMBLY Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted fordifferent blade thickness. Refer to Settings andAdjustments in the Operation

Page 2 Product Specifications ... 2 Rules for Safe Operation ...

Page 20OPERATIONFig. 18PUSHBLOCKSPUSHSTICKS Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts.CU

Page 21OPERATION The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will bewider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.Make allowance for the

Page 22OPERATIONSETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE THE BLADESee Figures 20 - 22.Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce-dure to replac

Page 23OPERATIONTO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BLADEGUARD ASSEMBLYSee Figures 23 - 24.The riving knife is mounted between several shims that canbe re

Page 2420012347891011121330450GULLETFig. 27FRONT RAILFig. 25BEVELINDICATORBEVELLOCKING LEVERBEVELHANDLEFig. 262 in.LOCKINGHANDLEBLADERIPFENCE2 IN.MARK

Page 25OPERATIONHEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TOTHE MITER GAGE GROOVESee Figures 28 - 30 .WARNING:Make sure the switch is off, switch key is removed

Page 26OPERATIONFig. 31TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORTSee Figure 31.The outfeed support slides to give the operator additionalsupport for cutting long workpiec

Page 27+-+-OPERATION Set the miter gauge to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob. Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind thesaw for the cut w

Page 28+-+-OPERATIONTO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUTSee Figure 37.It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved onthe left side of the blade and tha

Page 29+-OPERATIONTO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUTIt is recommended that you place the piece to be saved onthe left side of the blade and that you make a

Page 3IMPORTANTServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and shouldbe performed only by a qualified service technician. Forservice we suggest you

Page 30OPERATIONWARNING:Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes.WARNING:When making a non-through c

Page 31+-WARNING:Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool isunplugged from the power supply and the switch is in theoff ( ) positio

Page 321. Blade is out of balance.2. Blade is warped or damaged.3. Saw is not mounted securely to alevel work surface.1. Rip fence not mounted correct

Page 33NOTESNOTES

Page 34983000-166 9-03RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207Phone 1-800-525

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 BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normalsparking of the motor could ignite fumes. INSPECT TOOL

Page 6 CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or servicepersonnel if the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood or if in doubt as to whe

Page 7ELECTRICALELECTRICAL CONNECTIONYour Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built electricmotor. It should be connected to a power supply that

Page 8Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers)Device which, when properly installed and maintained, isdesigned to stop the workpiece from being kicked backtoward

Page 9The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem-bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced thesettings, refer to specifi