Ryobi TS230 Carrying Handle, Miter Lock Handle, LOCK-OFF Lever, Spindle Lock Button, Trigger Lock

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FEATURES

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 3.

For convenience when carrying or transportating your miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 3.

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles.

LOCK-OFF LEVER

See Figure 4.

The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off lever to re- duce the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off lever must be slid back away from the switch trigger in order to turn saw on. Once the saw is on, the lock-off lever can be released. The spring loaded lever will spring back into the lock-off position when the switch trigger is released.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 4.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade.

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 5.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a shackle up to 13/64 in. (5 mm) diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0° , 22-1/2°and 45° . The 22-1/2°and 45° positive stops have been pro- vided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and 45° .

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released.

FENCE

The fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SAW

ARM

 

 

LOCK

 

 

PIN

2

 

 

0

 

 

10

 

 

0

 

 

10

 

 

20

 

 

30

 

 

40

45

 

 

 

MITER LOCK

 

 

HANDLE

 

 

SAW ARM

 

 

LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION

 

Fig. 3

 

 

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

 

LOCK-OFF

LEVER

SWITCH

TRIGGER

Fig. 4

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

Fig. 5

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Contents Operators Manual Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Compound Miter SAWTable of Contents Rules for Safe Operation Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolDouble Insulation Read ALL Instructions Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Additional Rules For Safe Operation For Compound Miter Saws Specifications Glossary of Terms for WoodworkingUnpacking and Checking Contents AMP Motor FeaturesKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Cutting CapacitiesLOCK-OFF Lever Carrying HandleMiter Lock Handle Spindle Lock ButtonWork Clamp Optional AccessoriesSELF-RETRACTING Lower Blade Guard Mounting HolesDust Guide AssemblyTo Install Blade UpperBlade Lower Blade Guard NotchLower Blade Guard Blade Bolt Spindle Lock ButtonAdjustments Squaring the Miter Table to the Fence See Figures 17 Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceBlade Framing Square See Figures 21 Lock Nuts Positive Stop AdjustmentSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table Miter Blade Table Combination SquareOperation Crosscutting Cutting with Your Compound Miter SAWStraight Crosscut See Figures 27 Left Side Indicator Point Scale Mounting Bracket Right SideBevel CUT Bevel CUTCompound Miter CUT To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAWCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiling See Figures 31 Cutting Warped MaterialAlternate Method of Clamping Workpiece Right Wrong Wide Board ClampLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Extension CordsBrush CAP Brush Assembly Brush ReplacementBrush Assembly CAP Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionRyobi America Corporation Ryobi Canada INC
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