Ryobi RTS31 To Change riving knife Positions, To check SAW Blade installation, Unlocked, Locked

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ASSEMBLY

to CHANGE riving knife POSITIONS

See Figure 13.

This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed in the “down” position for non-through cutting and must be placed in the “up” position for all other cutting operations.

Unplug the saw.

To place in the “up” position for all through cutting:

Remove the throat plate.

Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the left side of the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded riving clamp.

Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade.

Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

Reinstall the throat plate.

To place in riving knife down position for all non-through cutting:

Remove the throat plate.

Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the left side of the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded riving clamp.

Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.

Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged and the riving knife is above the saw blade.

Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

Reinstall the throat plate.

TO check SAW BLADE installation

See Figure 14.

NOTICE:

To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.

Unplug the saw.

Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed down, see figure 29. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

Place riving knife in “up” position.

release

lever

(UNLOCKED)

in “UP” POSITION for through cutting

release

lever

(LOCKED)

in “down” position for non-through cutting

Fig. 13

To loosen the blade:

Remove the blade wrench from the blade wrench storage area.

Using blade wrenches, place the flat open end of a blade wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft.

Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the wrench (left side) forward to the front of the machine.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Signal MeaningExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureOperating Components Switch assemblySwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position To Turn Your SAW onFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Tools NeededBlades Clamps hex key 3 mmLoose Parts Following items are included with your table sawUnpacking AssemblyTo attach the wheel assembly Mounting HolesTo install the Handle To attach the LegTo secure/level the saw SET-UP To open/close set-up/tear downLEG Stand To open set-up the leg standTo remove/replace the Throat Plate To Install miter FenceTo move the LEG Stand Throat PlateUnlocked To check SAW Blade installationTo Change riving knife Positions LockedLarge To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardSee Figures 15 WrenchVertical Adjustment To Check and Align the riving knife Saw BladeTo Store the table saw Accessories To store push stickSee Figures 20 Basic Operation of the Table Saw OperationApplications Causes of KickbackAuxiliary Fence How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpieceCutting aids Push Sticks Push BlocksTypes of cuts Cutting TipsHOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Change Blade Angle bevel To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Depth To position the Sliding Miter TableTo Check Miter Base Parallelism See Figures 32To Adjust the Miter table To Check Miter Fence AlignmentEccentric Screw Nylock NUT SAW To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence Rear LIPTo extend To use Outfeed SupportTo use the table extension To closeSee Figures 40 Adjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4Heeling paralleling the blade Framing SquareSee Figures 42 Switch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionMaking a cross cut Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a RIP cut Making a miter cutRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight See Figures 46 Making a bevel cross cutMaking a bevel rip cut BevelMaking a compound bevel miter cut Making a NON-THROUGH cut Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Large Panel cut Large Panel CUT RIP FenceMaking a Dado cut NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUTOnce all dado cuts are completed Adjustments To REPLACe the BladeSee Figures 53 See Figures 56 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltTo SET the blade at 0 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo adjust Quick-Stop To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the BladeBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square General Maintenance MaintenanceAccessories LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31
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