Ryobi RTS31 manual Specific Safety Rules,  Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

Blade coasts after being turned off.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

Inspect TOOL CORDS periodically. If dam- aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

Inspect EXTENSION CORDS periodically and replace if damaged.

GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three- prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec- trical receptacle.

CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Keep TOOL dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never

use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

Before making a cut, be sure all adjust- ments are secure.

BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATiNG COM-

PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

DO NOT operate A tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Use only recommended accessories listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.

DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.

NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.

USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels.

Remove all fences and auxiliary tables before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury.

ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, riving knife, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing” op- erations. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place.

ALWAYS SECURE work firmly against the rip fence or miter fence. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter fence.

When making non-through rip cuts, always use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 in. of the saw blade.

When ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, or featherboard.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules  Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COMPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Signal MeaningSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureSwitch assembly Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionOperating Components To Turn Your SAW onTools Needed BladesFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Clamps hex key 3 mmLoose Parts Following items are included with your table sawAssembly To attach the wheel assemblyUnpacking Mounting HolesTo attach the Leg To install the HandleTo secure/level the saw To open/close set-up/tear down LEG StandSET-UP To open set-up the leg standTo Install miter Fence To move the LEG StandTo remove/replace the Throat Plate Throat PlateTo check SAW Blade installation To Change riving knife PositionsUnlocked LockedTo Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade Guard See Figures 15Large WrenchVertical Adjustment To Check and Align the riving knife Saw BladeTo store push stick To Store the table saw AccessoriesSee Figures 20 Operation ApplicationsBasic Operation of the Table Saw Causes of KickbackHow to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpiece Cutting aidsAuxiliary Fence Push Sticks Push BlocksTypes of cuts Cutting TipsHOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Adjust the Bevel indicator To Change Blade DepthTo Change Blade Angle bevel To position the Sliding Miter TableTo Check Miter Base Parallelism See Figures 32To Check Miter Fence Alignment To Adjust the Miter tableEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the Blade To use the Rip FenceSAW Rear LIPTo use Outfeed Support To use the table extensionTo extend To closeAdjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4 Heeling paralleling the bladeSee Figures 40 Framing SquareSwitch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked Position Making a cross cutSee 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 cross cut Making a bevel rip cutSee Figures 46 BevelMaking a compound bevel miter cut Adjusting Handwheel Making a Large Panel cutMaking 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 Combination Adjustment Square Blade Bolt To SET the blade at 0See 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 Maintenance AccessoriesGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31
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