Ryobi SAW BT3100 manual Operating Components, Power Switch

Page 13

FEATURES

WARNING:

Although some of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so.

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. To cut wood at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using the blade adjust- ment handle, scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of the cabinet. Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops are provided for 0º and 45º.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for all crosscutting operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the fence to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. The sliding miter table, which rests on a base mounted on the rails, can be repositioned along the rails for wide work. It can be reversed so the projecting base is in the back. It can also be moved from the right side to the left side as needed. With the miter fence removed the miter table offers additional support for other operations such as ripping.

Your saw includes a rip fence and an accessory table. The accessory table can be moved from the right side of the saw to the left side as needed. The rip fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise. A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

1.Lift switch cover.

2.Press switch button.

3.Lower switch cover.

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

1.Press or push outside of switch cover, or

2.Lift switch cover and press switch button.

TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH:

1.Raise switch cover.

2.Align metal loop through slot in switch cover while lowering switch cover.

3.Place shackle of padlock (not provided) through the metal loop and close padlock.

WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging tool into the power source .

The riving knife is a metal device directly behind and above the blade. It is used to help keep the cut wood from binding together and causing possible kickback. It is very important to use the riving knife for all through-sawing operations. The anti-kickback pawls are toothed plates mounted on the riving knife. Their teeth point away from the work in case the work should be pulled back, toward the operator. Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

Your Ryobi BT3100 table saw features a receptacle on the right side of the cabinet that permits use of accessories. Use only accessories that are listed for use with this tool. When using a listed accessory, unplug the saw motor cord and use the receptacle and BT3100 main power switch to operate the accessory.

POWER SWITCH

See Figure 6.

SWITCH

COVER

SWITCH

BUTTON

TO

START

TO

STOP (B)

TO STOP (A)

Your BT3100 is equipped with a switch that utilizes a lockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use. With the saw turned OFF, a padlock can be used to secure the switch cover over the switch. This prevents anyone from starting your saw without removing the padlock, lifting the switch cover, and pressing the switch button.

TO LOCK IN

OFF POSITION

PADLOCK

(NOT PROVIDED)

Fig. 6

Page 13

Image 13
Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualProduct Specifications Table of ContentsRules for Safe Operation Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolRead ALL Instructions Blades Coast After Turn OFF Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are SecureNo Hands Symbol Safety and International SymbolsExtension Cords ElectricalElectrical Connection Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Tools Needed UnpackingIn. NUT Driver Socket WrenchKey Description Quan Loose Parts ListE J Following items are included with your table saw leg standGetting to Know Your SAW FeaturesSliding ScaleOperating Components Power SwitchBlades Speed and WiringPrecision Ground MICRO-GRAIN Carbide Teeth LASER-CUT Body Expansion Slots Blade RotationAssembling LEG Stand AssemblyAssembling Storage Brackets To Install Front and Back RailsMounting the LEG Stand on the Table SAW Base Rear Rail END Plug Holder NUT Miter To Install Miter Table and FenceHandwheel Hole BREMOVING/REPLACING the Throat Plate To Install Accessory Table and RIP FenceLever FIT LIP of Table Into Rear RailTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Check SAW Blade InstallationSmall HEX Wrench Throat PlateReplacing the Throat Plate Screws Operation Types of Cuts HOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Remove the Blade Riving Knife Blade Blade Guard Riving KnifeInch Riving Knife Mounting Plate HEX Nuts ShimsTo Adjust the Blade Angle To Adjust the Blade DepthTo SET the Scale to the Blade To Lock Miter Table Adjustingmiter Clampfence Quick StopTo Make a Straight Cross CUT Miter Slide Lock Slots for Locking Miter TableTo Make a Miter CUT Adjusting ClampTo Make a Straight RIP CUT Miter Table Blade Rear Rail RIP FenceTo Make a Bevel RIP CUT To Make a Bevel Cross CUTTo Make a Compound Miter CUT Accessory Miter Locking Clamps Rail ClampTo Make a Large Panel CUT Featherboard To Make NON-THROUGH CutsClamp Push Block Bevel To Make Dado Cuts General Maintenance MaintenanceBackup Washer LubricationTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade To SET Blade AT 0 orScrews Lock NUT Stop Bolt LockTo Align the Miter Locking Clamps To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverSET Screw Lobe Socket Head Screw HEX NUT TAB CAM Spring Screw SET Front Rail Miter Locking ClampTo Adjust the Accessory Table To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail ClampsTo Adjust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly Spring Plate Backup HEX NUTTo Check Miter Base Parallelism Checking Sliding Miter Table AssemblyEight screws are visible on the miter base B Making Adjustments to Sliding Miter Table AssemblyTo Adjust QUICK-STOP To Adjust the Miter FenceMiter Indicator LIP of BaseProblem Cause Solution Trouble ShootingCenter Ryobi Authorized ServicePage Refer to Figure Ryobi 10 in mm Table SAW Model NO. BT3100See Back page for Ordering Instructions Parts List FigureParts List Contd Sliding Miter Table Assembly RIP Fence Assembly Motor Assembly 506 500 501 504 502 503 505 Key Description Quan Blade Guard AssemblyRyobi 10 in mm Table SAW Model NO. BT3100 KEY Description Quan Parts List for FigureRyobi TECHNOLOGIES, INC Operators Manual 10 in mm Table Saw Model BT3100