Ryobi RTS31 manual Making a Dado cut, NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT

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operation

making a DADO cut

See Figure 52.

An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on this saw.

WARNING:

Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

Unplug the saw.

Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat plate, and riving knife.

Remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw blade.

NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate in a secure location.

Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer instruc- tions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut.

Reinstall the blade nut.

NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.

Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut.

Place release lever in locked position.

Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.

Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either the rip fence or miter fence.

Turn the saw on.

Note: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence or miter fence and hold firmly against the saw table.

Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are necessary when making non-through cuts.

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

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADE

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSH

STICK

Fig. 51

DADO CUT

Fig. 52

Once all dado cuts are completed:

Unplug your saw.

Reinstall the riving knife in the “up” position then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

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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 attach the Leg To install the HandleTo 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 push stick To Store the table saw AccessoriesSee 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 Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make 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 Check Miter Fence Alignment To Adjust the Miter tableEccentric Screw Nylock NUT 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 WorkpieceMaking a miter cut Making a RIP 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 FenceNON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUT Making a Dado cutOnce all dado cuts are completed To REPLACe the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 53 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade To adjust Quick-StopBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31