Aligning Spreader with the Blade | Ryobi BTS15 manual

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 Reference Table of Contents Symbol Meaning Rules for Safe Operation Read ALL Instructions Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Blades Coast After Turn OFF Safety and International Symbols Electrical Connection ElectricalDouble Insulation Extension Cords Glossary of Terms Anti-Kickback Pawls Fingers Tools Needed Socket Adjustable WrenchUnpacking Wrench #2 Phillips Screwdriver Framing Square Socket Wrench Loose Parts List Key Description Qty Following items are included with your table saw leg stand Features Getting to Know Your SAWRiving Knife Power Switch Operating Components Blades Speed and WiringProduct Specifications Precision Ground MICRO-GRAIN Carbide Teeth Blade Rotation Assembly Assembling LEG StandAssembling Storage Brackets To Install the Blade Adjusting Handle To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG Stand To Lock Miter Table To Install RIP FenceTo Install Miter Table RIP Fence Front Rail Table Lock Knobs Holes To Check SAW Blade InstallationTo Install Blade Guard Assembly Attachment Nuts Tabs Mounting Plate Operation 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 Outfeed To Make a Straight RIP CUT Switch KEYTo Make a Miter CUT Blade RIP Fence Outfeed To 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 Cuts To 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 Handle To Remove the Blade Aligning Spreader with the Blade Pawls Spreader Blade To SET Blade AT 0 or Bevel Bevel Locking Handle Lever To Ajust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly To Check Miter Base Parallelism Making Adjustments to Sliding Miter Table Assembly To Check Miter Fence Alignment To Adjust the Miter Fence To Adjust QUICK-STOP Maintenance Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Operators Manual 10 in mm Table Saw BTS15 Ryobi TECHNOLOGIES, INC