Ryobi RTS31 manual Specific Safety Rules

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work.

NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.

NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cut- ting.

DO NOT USE THE Miter fence AND RIP FENCE during the same operation.

NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting.

NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.

AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:

a)Keeping blade sharp.

b)Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

c)Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and blade guard in place and operating.

d)Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick.

e)Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.

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

make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.

ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped on the spreader/riving knife.

THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a)Wear eye protection.

b)Use saw blade guard and riving knife for every opera- tion for which it can be used, including all through sawing.

c)Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

d)Use a push stick when required.

e)Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback.

f)Do not perform any operation freehand.

g)Never reach around or over the saw blade.

Never cut more than one piece of material at a time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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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 secure/level the saw To install the HandleTo attach the Leg 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 AdjustmentSee Figures 20 To Store the table saw AccessoriesTo store push stick 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 cutsFeatherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardHOW to Mount a Featherboard 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 ParallelismEccentric Screw Nylock NUT To Adjust the Miter tableTo Check Miter Fence Alignment 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 WorkpieceRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight Making a RIP cutMaking a miter cut 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 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 To SET the blade at 0 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltSee Figures 56 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 Accessories MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31