Ryobi RTS31 manual OPERATOR’S Manual, Save this Manual for Future Reference

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. Table Saw

RTS31

Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Specific Safety RulesPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Signal Meaning SymbolsElectrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWSwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position Switch assemblyOperating Components To Turn Your SAW onBlades Tools NeededFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Clamps hex key 3 mmFollowing items are included with your table saw Loose PartsTo attach the wheel assembly AssemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesTo attach the Leg To install the HandleTo secure/level the saw LEG Stand To open/close set-up/tear downSET-UP To open set-up the leg standTo move the LEG Stand To Install miter FenceTo remove/replace the Throat Plate Throat PlateTo Change riving knife Positions To check SAW Blade installationUnlocked LockedSee Figures 15 To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardLarge WrenchTo Check and Align the riving knife Saw Blade Vertical AdjustmentTo store push stick To Store the table saw AccessoriesSee Figures 20 Applications OperationBasic Operation of the Table Saw Causes of KickbackCutting aids How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpieceAuxiliary Fence Push Sticks Push BlocksCutting Tips Types of cutsHOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Change Blade Depth To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Angle bevel To position the Sliding Miter TableSee Figures 32 To Check Miter Base ParallelismTo Check Miter Fence Alignment To Adjust the Miter tableEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To use the Rip Fence To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeSAW Rear LIPTo use the table extension To use Outfeed SupportTo extend To closeHeeling paralleling the blade Adjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4See Figures 40 Framing SquareMaking a cross cut Switch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionSee Figures 42 Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a miter cut Making a RIP cutRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a bevel rip cut Making a bevel cross cutSee Figures 46 BevelMaking a compound bevel miter cut Making a Large Panel cut Adjusting HandwheelMaking a NON-THROUGH cut Large Panel CUT RIP FenceNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT Making a Dado cutOnce all dado cuts are completed To REPLACe the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 53 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade To adjust Quick-StopBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31