Ryobi RTS31 Making a RIP cut, Making a miter cut, RIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight

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operation

making a RIP cut

See Figure 44.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

Remove the miter fence.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.

Turn the saw on.

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

making a miter cut

See Figure 45.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.

Remove the rip fence.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

Set the miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

Turn the saw on.

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter fence lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

RIP CUT

RIP

BLADEFENCE

SCALE

Fig. 44

MITER CUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

Miter
fence	HEIGHT/BEVEL
ANGLED	ADJUSTING
	HANDWHEEL

Fig. 45

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

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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 install the Handle To attach the LegTo 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 the table saw Accessories To store push stickSee 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 Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount 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 Adjust the Miter table To Check Miter Fence AlignmentEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To use the Rip Fence To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeSAW Rear LIP To use the table extension To use Outfeed Support To 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 RIP cut Making a miter 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 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 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 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 Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31