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Ryobi BTS10 Operator's Manual

Ryobi BTS10 Operator's Manual

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Your table saw
has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
BTS10

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  • Page 1 Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules... 4-5 n Symbols... 6-7 n Electrical ... 8 n Glossary of Terms... 9 n Features... 10-12 n Tools Needed... 13 n Loose Parts ... 14 n Assembly ... 15-17 n Operation...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. n DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels. n REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury. n ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing”...
  • Page 5 PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces. Use a sturdy “outrigger” support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed...

  • Page 7: Save These Instructions

    The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician.

  • Page 8: Extension Cords

    60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. ELECTRICAL...

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. Snipe (planers) Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter...10 in. Blade Arbor ...5/8 in. Cutting Depth at 0°...3 in. Cutting Depth at 45°... 2-1/2 in. BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY SPREADER ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS MITER GAUGE FEATURES Table Size ...25-3/4 in. x 16 in. Input ... 120 Volt, 60Hz, AC Only, 13 Amps No Load Speed ...4,800 RPM Net Weight...

  • Page 11: Know Your Table Saw

    BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle. FEATURES BLADE - This saw comes with a 10 in, 24-tooth blade. The blade is adjusted with bevel adjusting handwheel on the front of the cabinet. Bevel angles are locked with a bevel lock lever below the front rail.

  • Page 12: Overload Reset Button

    POWER SWITCH See Figure 3. Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 11 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE Fig. 4...

  • Page 14: Loose Parts

    Description Blade Guard Assembly...1 Lock Nut ...1 Blade Adjusting Handle...1 Shoulder Bolt...1 Rip Fence ...1 Flat Washer ...1 Miter Gauge ...1 Small Wrench ...1 Large Wrench ...1 Hex Key (5 mm) ...1 Flat Washer (1/4 in.)...2 Internal Tooth Lock Washer (1/4 in.)...1 Socket Head Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4 in.) ...1 External Tooth Lock Washer (1/4 in.)...3 Mounting Bracket...1...

  • Page 15: Mounting Holes

    ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand (not included). Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw’s base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in.

  • Page 16: To Check Saw Blade Installation

    Loosen the screws in the throat plate. n Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw. n To reinstall the throat plate, place the spacers of the holes and align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in the saw housing.

  • Page 17: To Install, Check, Align Blade Guard Assembly

    Slide the mounting bracket into the back of the saw over the rod and tighten the socket head bolt using the hex key provided.

  • Page 18: Avoiding Kickback

    Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.

  • Page 19: Cutting Tips

    Cut the wood with the finish side up. n Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut. n Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw. CROSS CUT RIP CUT MITER CUT...

  • Page 20: How To Make A Featherboard

    45°. See page 24 for information on miter cuts. Mark the board from the point at 6 in. Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 24. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in the stock.

  • Page 21: To Adjust The Blade Depth

    TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR See Figure 18. If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at 90°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.
  • Page 22 TO INSTALL THE RIP FENCE See Figure 19. n Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. n Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail.

  • Page 23: Making Cuts

    When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 24: To Make A Miter Cut

    When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 25: To Make A Bevel Cross Cut

    When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 26: Compound Miter Cut

    When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury. n When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

  • Page 28: To Make Dado Cuts

    TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channel cut, both with the grain and across the grain. (The Ryobi part number for the dado set is 4650306.) DO NOT perform bevel dado cuts on this machine.

  • Page 29: To Set 90°/45° Positive Stop

    TO SET THE 90° POSITIVE STOP 90° POSITIVE See Figure 31. STOP ADJUSTMENT Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source. SCREW Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. Unlock the bevel locking lever.

  • Page 30: General Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    1. Replace or have blade sharpened. 2. Slow the feed rate. 3. Align the rip fence. 4. Replace wood. 5. Call Ryobi Technical Service at 1-800-525-2579. 1. Check and adjust the rip fence. 2. Have blade resharpened. 1. Adjust positive stops.

  • Page 32: Parts Ordering / Service

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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