Ryobi RTS31 manual To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade, To use the Rip Fence, Saw

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	operation

	WARNING:	Rip
	To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence	fence
		Blade
	is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.	Blade
	is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade

See Figure 36.

Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).  Unplug the saw.

 Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the

blade tip edge.

 Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with the 2 in. mark as shown.

 Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip fence.

2 in.

Scale

TO use the Rip Fence

See Figure 37.

5

4	3	2	1	0	0	2

7

8

9

10

11

12

Place the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the fence towards the front rail to align the fence to the saw table.

Push the locking lever down to secure the fence. Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.

2in. mark

Scale

indicator

locking

lever

SAW

TABLE

Locking Front

lever rail

Fig. 36

rip fence

REAR

LIP

Fig. 37

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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 secure/level the saw To install the HandleTo attach the Leg 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 AdjustmentSee Figures 20 To Store the table saw AccessoriesTo store push stick 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 cutsFeatherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard To Change Blade Depth To Adjust the Bevel indicator To Change Blade Angle bevel To position the Sliding Miter TableSee Figures 32 To Check Miter Base ParallelismEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To Adjust the Miter tableTo Check Miter Fence Alignment 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 WorkpieceRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a RIP cutMaking a miter cut 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 FenceOnce 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 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 If the blade is not perfectly verticalBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square To adjust Quick-StopTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31