Ryobi RTS10G Use and Care Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAWRTS10/RTS10GSAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high stan

10KNOW YOUR TABLE SAWSee Figure 2.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual

11FEATURESOPERATING COMPONENTSThe upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The

12The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:TOOLS NEEDEDFEATURESBLADESFor maximum performanc

13LOOSE PARTSThe following items are included with the table saw: A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ... 1 B. Bla

14The following items are included with the table saw leg stand:Fig. 6 LOOSE PARTSABEGCHIABCDDEFFEHHHIII A. Lower Brace ...

15ASSEMBLYUNPACKINGThis product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heav

16TO ASSEMBLE THE LEG STANDSee Figure 7.Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. If you are unsure about the description of any p

17ASSEMBLYTO INSTALL THE HANDLESee Figure 9. Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely. NOTE: D

18ASSEMBLYIN “UP” POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTINGIN “DOWN” POSITION FOR NON-THROUGH CUTTINGRELEASE LEVER (LOCKED)Fig. 12 RELEASE LEVER (UNLOCKED)TO CHAN

19ASSEMBLYTO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATIONSee Figure 13.NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Fail

2TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...

20ASSEMBLYTO INSTALL THE BLADE GUARD AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLSSee Figures 14 - 16.WARNING:Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback pawls. Dull or damaged p

21ASSEMBLYTO CHECK AND ALIGN THE RIVING KNIFE AND SAW BLADESee Figures 17 - 18.To check alignment of the riving knife: Unplug the saw. Raise the s

22PUSH STICK STORAGESee Figure 19. Insert the push stick storage screws from the loose parts bag into the holes on the side of the saw table. Use a

23OPERATIONWARNING:Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-ficient to inflict s

2418 1/2 in.1/2 in.4 1/4 in.OPERATIONCUTTING AIDSSee Figure 20.Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in a

25Fig. 24PUSH BLOCKFEATHERBOARDPUSH STICKBEVEL LOCKING LEVERFEATHERBOARDA featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holding it

26OPERATIONBEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUTCROSS CUTMITER CUTCOMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT126453Fig. 25TYPES OF CUTSSee Figure 25.There are six basi

27OPERATIONFig. 26GULLETFig. 27Fig. 28BEVEL INDICATORHEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEELSCREWCOMBINATION SQUARETO DECREASE ANGLETO INCREASE ANGLEHEIGHT/

28OPERATIONFRONT RAILFig. 29WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operati

29TO USE THE MITER GAUGESee Figure 30.The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.T

3WARNING:Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious pers

30OPERATIONHEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVESee Figures 31 - 33.WARNING:The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove s

31OPERATIONMAKING CUTSThis table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not cove

32MAKING A RIP CUTSee Figure 36.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.WARNING:

33BEVEL CROSS CUTBLADE ANGLEDMITER GAUGE STRAIGHTMAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUTSee Figures 38 - 39.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed a

34 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw. When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table

35OPERATIONNON-THROUGH CUTBLADE GUARD REMOVEDPUSH STICKFig. 42MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUTSee Figure 42.WARNING: DO NOT install dado blades on this machin

36ADJUSTMENTSWARNING:Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Fa

37ADJUSTMENTSFig. 47Fig. 480° ADJUSTMENTSCREW45° ADJUSTMENT SCREWCOMBINATION SQUAREBLADEBEVEL INDICATORBEVEL LOCKING LEVERBEVEL HANDLE45° COMBINATION

38ADJUSTMENTSBLADERIP FENCELOCKING LEVERBOLTSTO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADESee Figure 49. Unplug the saw. Raise the locking

39TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONExcess vibration.Rip fence does not move smoothly.Rip fence does not lock at rear.Cutting binds or burns w

4GENERAL SAFETY RULES BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

40TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONAdjust positive stops.Adjust the miter gauge.Clean the gears or screw post.Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

41987000-86412-6-13 (REV:09)OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAW RTS10/RTS10GONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625Phone

5SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either

6SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols wil

7ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

8GLOSSARY OF TERMSPush Blocks (for jointer planers)Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid

9FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor ................ 5/8 in.Blade Diameter ......