Ryobi RTS20 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAWRTS20SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard fo

10FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor ...5/8 in.Blade Diameter ...

11KNOW 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

12FEATURESOPERATING COMPONENTSThe upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The

13The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:TOOLS NEEDEDFEATURESBLADESFor maximum performanc

14BCFJDHEGALIKMNOILOOSE PARTSThe following items are included with your table saw:Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ...

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

16ASSEMBLYMOUNTING 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 t

17ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATESee Figure 10. Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. To re

18ASSEMBLYBLADE WRENCHBLADE WRENCHANTI-KICKBACK PAWLSPAWL HANDLEBUTTONBLADE GUARDGUARD LEVERFig. 14TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATIONSee Figure 12.CAUTIO

19ASSEMBLY Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the spreader/riving knife. Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place and rel

2TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...

20ASSEMBLYTO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING TABLE ASSEMBLYSee Figures 17 - 18.To install sliding table assembly: Locate the sliding table assembly. Unlock

21ASSEMBLYMITER GAUGEBLADE WRENCHESSTORAGE HOOKTO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIESSee Figures 20 - 21.The table saw has two convenient storage areas (o

22Kickback 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 na

23OPERATIONCUTTING AIDSSee Figure 22.Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making no

24Fig. 252-1/2 in.3/4 in.1/4 in.1/8 in.1-1/16 in.12 in.70°OPERATIONFEATHERBOARDA featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holdin

25OPERATIONBEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUTCROSS CUTMITER CUTCOMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT1TYPES OF CUTSSee Figure 27.There are six basic cuts: 1) t

26OPERATIONTO CHANGE BLADE DEPTHSee Figure 28.The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by app

27OPERATIONFRONT RAILFig. 31REAR LIPRIP FENCELOCKING LEVERWARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blad

28OPERATIONTO USE THE MITER GAUGESee Figure 32.The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are reco

29OPERATIONHEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVESee Figures 36 - 38.WARNING:The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove s

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

30OPERATIONMAKING 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

31MAKING A RIP CUTSee Figure 41.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury. Set t

32MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUTSee Figures 43 - 44.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious i

33 Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workp

34WARNING: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,

35OPERATIONFig. 48Fig. 49MAKING A DADO CUTSee Figure 49.An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of t

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

37ADJUSTMENTSTO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45°See Figures 53 - 54.The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipp

38ADJUSTMENTSBLADERIP FENCELOCKING LEVERBOLTSTO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADESee Figure 55. Unplug the saw. Raise the locking l

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.

41NOTES

987000-8376-7-10 (REV:04)OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAW RTS20WARNING:Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other cons

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 inter- pretation of these symbols wi

7SYMBOLSSERVICEServicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest yo

8ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

9GLOSSARY OF TERMSPush Blocks (for jointer planers)Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid