Ryobi RTS31 manual To SET the blade at 0, See Figures 56, If the blade is not perfectly vertical

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ADJUSTMENTS

TO SET the blade at 0° and 45°

See Figures 56 - 57.

The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set- ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.

Unplug the saw.

Raise the blade.

Remove the blade guard assembly.

If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):

Unlock the bevel locking lever.

Loosen the 0° adjustment screw.

Place a combination square beside the blade on the left. The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

Lock the bevel locking lever.

Tighten the adjustment screw. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed.

If the blade is not an exact 45°:

Unlock the bevel locking lever.

Loosen the 45° adjustment screw.

Place a combination square beside the blade on the left. The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

Lock the bevel locking lever.

Tighten the adjustment screw. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed.

If needed, adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.

Make a test cut.

The adjustment screws must be below the saw table surface so the workpiece doesn’t catch on uneven edges. If unable to make this adjustment, take the product to an authorized service center.

BLADE	0° ADJUSTMENT	COMBINATION
	BOLT
		SQUARE

	BEVEL	BEVEL	BEVEL
		BEVEL	LOCKING
		HANDLE	LOCKING
	INDICATOR	HANDLE	LEVER
	INDICATOR		LEVER
			Fig. 56

		COMBINATION
	45° ADJUSTMENT SQUARE		BLADE

BOLT

45°

BEVEL	BEVEL	BEVEL
INDICATOR	HANDLE	LOCKING
		LEVER
		Fig. 57

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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 install the Handle To attach the LegTo secure/level the saw 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 AdjustmentTo Store the table saw Accessories To store push stickSee Figures 20 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 cutsHOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard 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 ParallelismTo Adjust the Miter table To Check Miter Fence AlignmentEccentric Screw Nylock NUT 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 42Making a RIP cut Making a miter cutRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight 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 cutMaking 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 If the blade is not perfectly vertical Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltTo SET the blade at 0 See Figures 56To adjust Quick-Stop To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the BladeBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square Lubrication MaintenanceAccessories General MaintenanceTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31