Ryobi Explore Essential RTS31 Parts and Features in This Official Manual

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FEATURES

Operating Components

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for cross cutting operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the fence to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. With the miter fence removed, the miter table offers additional support for other operations such as ripping.

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts. A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade.

It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly includes: riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade guard.

SWITCH assembly

See Figure 3.

This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch to turn ON ( l ).

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

Press the switch down to turn OFF ( O ).

TO lock your saw:

Press the switch down.

Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe, secure location.

WARNING:

Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns.

WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury.

Warning:

To reduce the risk of accidental starting, Always make sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position before plug- ging tool into the power source.

SWITCH	SWITCH
ON	OFF

SWITCH KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 3

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Operate the SAW on the Floor Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM Ponent is in Contact with the WorkpieceSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Signal Meaning SymbolsElectrical Connection Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWTo Turn Your SAW on Switch assemblySwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position Operating ComponentsClamps hex key 3 mm Tools NeededBlades Framing Square Phillips Screwdriver FlatheadFollowing items are included with your table saw Loose PartsMounting Holes AssemblyTo attach the wheel assembly UnpackingTo secure/level the saw To install the HandleTo attach the Leg To open set-up the leg stand To open/close set-up/tear downLEG Stand SET-UPThroat Plate To Install miter FenceTo move the LEG Stand To remove/replace the Throat PlateLocked To check SAW Blade installationTo Change riving knife Positions UnlockedWrench To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardSee Figures 15 LargeTo Check and Align the riving knife Saw Blade Vertical AdjustmentSee Figures 20 To Store the table saw AccessoriesTo store push stick Causes of Kickback OperationApplications Basic Operation of the Table SawPush Sticks Push Blocks How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpieceCutting aids Auxiliary FenceCutting Tips Types of cutsFeatherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard To position the Sliding Miter Table To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Depth To Change Blade Angle bevelSee Figures 32 To Check Miter Base ParallelismEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To Adjust the Miter tableTo Check Miter Fence Alignment Rear LIP To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence SAWTo close To use Outfeed SupportTo use the table extension To extendFraming Square Adjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4Heeling paralleling the blade See Figures 40Cross CUT Place Left Hand on Workpiece Switch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionMaking a cross cut See Figures 42RIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a RIP cutMaking a miter cut Bevel Making a bevel cross cutMaking a bevel rip cut See Figures 46Making a compound bevel miter cut Large Panel CUT RIP Fence Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Large Panel cut Making a NON-THROUGH cutOnce all dado cuts are completed Making a Dado cutNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT See Figures 53 AdjustmentsTo REPLACe the Blade If the blade is not perfectly vertical Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltTo SET the blade at 0 See Figures 56Blade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square To adjust Quick-StopTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade Lubrication MaintenanceAccessories General MaintenanceTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31