Ryobi TS1141 manual Know Your Compound Miter SAW, AMP Motor, Bevel Lock Knob, Blade Wrench Storage

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

9 AMP MOTOR

The saw has a powerful 9 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.

7-1/4 in. BLADE

A 7-1/4 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 1-1/2 in. thick or 4-1/4 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and 45°.

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

See Figure 1.

A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw’s base.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released.

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes ac- curate, precision cutting simple and easy.

MITER FENCE

The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts.

MITER LOCK lever

See Figure 2.

The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at desired miter angles.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62°, and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

Lock

Pin

Miter

Lock lever

“D” handle

REAR BRACKET/

Carrying Handle

Saw arm Locked
in Down Position	Fig. 2

Switch

Trigger

Spindle

Lock Button

Fig. 3

REAR BRACKET/Carrying Handle

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided at the rear of the saw. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

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