Ryobi RTS31 manual Adjustments, To REPLACe the Blade, See Figures 53

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear.

To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good prac- tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

TO REPLACe THE BLADE

See Figures 53 - 55.

Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the riving knife.

Unplug the saw.

Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.

Raise the saw blade to full height.

Insert the open end of the blade wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft.

Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the outside wrench (right side) forward while pushing the inside (left side) to the back of the saw. Remove the blade nut and blade washer.

Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.

To install a standard blade:

Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly).

Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor shaft. Be sure the flat side of the blade washer faces the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

Lock the release lever.

Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.

Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.

NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

BlADE

WRENCH

blade wrench

Fig. 53

Blade

washer

Blade	Blade
nut

arbor shaft

Fig. 54

THROAT	riving
PLATE	knife

BLADE

Fig. 55

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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 secure/level the saw To install the HandleTo attach the Leg 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 BladeSee Figures 20 To Store the table saw AccessoriesTo store push stick 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 TipsFeatherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard 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 32Eccentric Screw Nylock NUT To Adjust the Miter tableTo Check Miter Fence Alignment 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 WorkpieceRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a RIP cutMaking a miter cut See Figures 46 Making a bevel cross cutMaking a bevel rip cut Bevel Making a compound bevel miter cut Making a NON-THROUGH cut Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Large Panel 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 See Figures 56 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltTo SET the blade at 0 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 General Maintenance MaintenanceAccessories LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31