Ryobi TS1552DXL manual Squaring the Miter Table to the Fence, See Figures 21

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.

Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 21 - 24.

n Unplug the saw.

n Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to

release the saw arm.

n Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half

turn.

n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table

FRAMING

SLIDING

 

MITER

 

SQUARE

MITER TABLE

FENCE

 

 

MITER

LOCK PLATE

until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.

MITER

THROAT PLATE

n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter

lock handle.

n Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one

leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg

of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table.

The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter

table should be parallel as shown in figure 21.

n If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate

in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 22

and 23, adjustments are needed.

n Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket head

screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right

until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.

n Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to-

table alignment.

LOCK HANDLE

VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE

Fig. 21

SLIDING MITER

MITER TABLE

FENCE

FRAMING

THROAT PLATE

SQUARE

 

VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 22

SLIDING MITER

MITER TABLE

FENCE

FRAMING

THROAT PLATE

SQUARE

 

 

VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH

 

FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 23

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Electrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsLock Plate Miter Control Lock Handle ARMSwitch Trigger Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor Blade Wrench StorageTools Needed Loose Parts List HEXNuts Work ClampAssembly UnpackingMounting Holes Trace HolesTo install the work clamp Dust GuideDust BAG Work ClampSee Figures 13 Rear BracketTable Extensions Stop Block Small Wing Screw Table Base Extension Stop BlockSee Figures 15 To Install / Replace the Blade See Figures 17Spindle Lock Button LoosenMounting the Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide LineLaser Guide Blade Wrench Spindle Broken RED LineSquaring the Miter Table to the Fence See Figures 21Squaring the Blade to the Fence See Figures 25Squaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 29Operation ApplicationsTo Miter Cross CUT/STRAIGHT CROSS- CUT See Figures 32To Bevel CUT See Figures 34Work Bevel Point Scale Work ClampTo Compound Miter CUT To Support Long Workpieces See Figures 3645 X 45 Compound Miter CUT Long Workpiece Workpiece SupportsPitch Number of Sides COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableCutting Warped Material Clamping Wide WorkpiecesSee Figures 40 WrongAdjustments Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment Depth Stop AdjustmentsMaintenance Positive Stop AdjustmentsGeneral Maintenance Brush ReplacementChanging the Batteries See Figures 46Do not attempt to activate the laser Aperture Laser GuidePage Service Model NO. and Serial no

TS1552DXL specifications

The Ryobi TS1552DXL is a highly regarded table saw designed to meet the needs of both DIY enthusiasts and professional carpenters. With a powerful 15-amp motor, this table saw is capable of handling a wide range of cutting tasks, from simple crosscuts to intricate bevel cuts with precision and ease.

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