Ryobi RTS31 Cutting aids, Auxiliary Fence, How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpiece

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OPERATION

cutting aids

See Figure 22.

Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and all non-through cuts.

CAUTION:

Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

AUXILIARY FENCE

An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use and auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.

How to Make and ATTACH an auxiliary fence (for rip cutting thin workpiece)

See Figure 23.

Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in. wide, and 21 in. long to make.

To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:

Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly on the saw table.

From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood to the fence using 1-3/4 in. wood screws.

How to Make a jig (for rip cutting narrow workpiece)

See Figure 24.

If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.

To make a jig:

Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and secure from the underside using recessed screws.

Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.

To use a jig:

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the jig and against the stop.

Holding the jig handle and using a push block and/or push stick, make the rip cut as described on page 33 later in this section.

PUSH STICKS

PUSH BLOCKS

Fig. 22

21 in.	3 1/2 in.

3/4 in.

Fig. 23

STOP jig handle

jig

Fig. 24

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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