OPERATION

TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figure 37.

It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

￿Unlock the bevel locking lever.

￿Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

￿Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle.

￿Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

￿Set the miter gauge to 90° and press the bevel locking lever towards the table to lock.

￿Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.

￿Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

￿Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade.

￿Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

￿When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( ). Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 38.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

￿Remove the miter gauge.

￿Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the handle.

￿Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

￿Set the blade to the correct depth.

￿If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work.

MITER GAUGE

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Fig. 37

RIP FENCE

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BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

Fig 38

￿ Turn the power switch to the on ( ) position.

￿Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

￿Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.

￿Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade.

￿ When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( ). Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

￿After the blade has stopped completely, remove the cutoff stock.

￿Grasp the workpiece from the lead end (the end fed into the blade first) and carefully remove it from the table.

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Ryobi Table Saw manual To Make a Bevel Cross CUT, To Make a Bevel RIP CUT, Miter Gauge RIP Fence Bevel Locking Lever

Table Saw specifications

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A notable characteristic of the Ryobi Table Saw is its precision. Equipped with a robust aluminum table, the saw offers a flat, sturdy surface that promotes accurate cuts. The table is typically expansive, allowing users to work on larger materials without difficulty. With the inclusion of rack and pinion fence system, users can make quick adjustments to the blade position, ensuring that each cut is clean and precise. The fence system is user-friendly, allowing for smooth adjustments with minimal effort.

Safety is a top priority in Ryobi's design, and this is reflected in various features like the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls. The blade guard provides visibility of the cut line while protecting the user from potential injury. Additionally, the saw often includes a push stick, which helps maintain a safe distance from the blade during operation.

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