ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL RIP FENCE

See Figure 12.

To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smooth gliding action. Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence.

REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 13.

WARNING:

Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting, result- ing in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throat plate. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

￿To remove the throat plate, first remove the screw holding the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver.

￿With a finger in the finger hole, lift the front end of the throat plate. Firmly pull the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.

￿To reinstall the throat plate, drop blade below saw table and place throat plate in the opening. Push throat plate toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip.

￿Snap the throat plate in place.

￿Insert the throat plate screw and securely tighten.

RIP FENCE

FRONT

RAIL

Fig. 12

THROAT

 

PLATE

SCREW

FINGER

HOLE

Fig. 13

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Ryobi Table Saw manual To Install RIP Fence, REMOVING/REPLACING the Throat Plate, RIP Fence Front Rail, Finger Hole

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