ADJUSTMENTS
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
■The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.
■If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CEN- TER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
■Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening bevel lock knob and tilting saw arm to the left.
■If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
DEPTH STOP
The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions the blade 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) from the miter table support.
Note: The miter table support is located inside miter table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the
However, when the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjustments if needed.
DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 31.
■Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm.
■Use the 5 mm hex key provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise.
DEPTH STOP |
ADJUSTMENT |
SCREW |
HEX NUT
| 30 |
5 | 1 |
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
MITER TABLE
Fig. 31
■Lower the blade into the throat plate of the miter table. Check blade clearance and maximum cutting distance (distance from fence where blade enters) to front of miter table slot.
■Readjust if necessary.
WARNING:
Do not install battery pack or start your compound miter saw without checking for any interference with the blade. If the blade strikes any part of the table or frame, serious injury or damage to the saw could result.
■Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench.
■To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold
it with the hex key while tightening the hex nut.
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