Ryobi BTS15 manual Aligning Spreader with the Blade, Pawls Spreader Blade

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ADJUSTMENTS

ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE

See Figures 38 - 39.

WARNING:

Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

PAWLS

SPREADER

BLADE

WARNING:

It is important to install and adjust the spreader correctly. Poor alignment could cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the operator.

The spreader must be aligned with and centered over the blade.

Raise the blade and the blade guard.

Place a framing square or straight edge beside the blade on the left. See Figure 38.

Loosen nut on the spreader with an adjustable wrench.

WARNING:

Do not loosen the screws holding the spreader to the blade guard bracket. Unsecured pawls or spreader could cause personal injury while you are adjusting the spreader.

Center the spreader over the blade. See Figure 39.

Securely tighten nut.

FRAMING SQUARE

Fig. 38

VIEWED FROM TOP OF SAW WITH SPREADER SHOWN

CENTERED OVER BLADE

SPREADER

FRAMING SQUARE

BLADE

Fig. 39

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents Symbol Meaning Rules for Safe OperationRead ALL Instructions Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Blades Coast After Turn OFFSafety and International Symbols Electrical Connection ElectricalDouble Insulation Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Anti-Kickback Pawls FingersTools Needed Socket Adjustable WrenchUnpacking Wrench #2 Phillips Screwdriver Framing Square Socket WrenchLoose Parts List Key Description QtyFollowing items are included with your table saw leg stand Features Getting to Know Your SAWRiving Knife Power Switch Operating ComponentsBlades Speed and WiringProduct Specifications Precision Ground MICRO-GRAIN Carbide Teeth Blade RotationAssembly Assembling LEG StandAssembling Storage Brackets To Install the Blade Adjusting Handle To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG StandTo Lock Miter Table To Install RIP FenceTo Install Miter Table RIP Fence Front Rail Table Lock KnobsHoles To Check SAW Blade InstallationTo Install Blade Guard Assembly Attachment Nuts Tabs Mounting PlateOperation HOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard Types of Cuts To Adjust the Blade Depth To Adjust the Blade AngleTo SET the Scale to the Blade To Make a Cross CUT To USE Outfeed SupportTo USE Solid Table Extension OutfeedTo Make a Straight RIP CUT Switch KEYTo Make a Miter CUT Blade RIP Fence OutfeedTo Make a Bevel Cross CUT To Make a Bevel RIP CUTMiter Fence RIP Fence Bevel Locking Lever To Make a Compound Miter CUT To Make NON-THROUGH CutsTo Make Dado Cuts To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade AdjustmentsREMOVING/REPLACING the Throat Plate Screw Clamp RIP Fence Blade Screws Locking HandleTo Remove the Blade Aligning Spreader with the Blade Pawls Spreader BladeTo SET Blade AT 0 or Bevel Bevel Locking Handle LeverTo Ajust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly To Check Miter Base ParallelismMaking Adjustments to Sliding Miter Table Assembly To Check Miter Fence AlignmentTo Adjust the Miter Fence To Adjust QUICK-STOPMaintenance Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionOperators Manual 10 in mm Table Saw BTS15 Ryobi TECHNOLOGIES, INC