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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. Compound Miter Saw TS1354DXL - Double Insulated Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www.ryobi- tools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale).
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow ...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. authorized service center. ...
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the ...
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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ....2 x 6, 4 x 4 Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: Blade Diameter ............10 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ......2 x 4 No Load Speed ........
FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW CARRYING See Figure 1. HANDLE The safe use of this product requires an understanding of SAW ARM 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.
FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE SLIDING MITER FENCE Positive stops have been provided at 0 , 15 , 22-1/2 , 30 , and The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been ° ° ° ° . The 22-1/2 and 45 positive stops have been provided provided to hold your workpiece securely against when...
LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: Miter Lock Handle Work Clamp Dust Bag Blade Wrench Dust Guide Hex Key (5 mm) Stop Block Blade Washer ...
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. interference between the blade and the miter fence.
ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 8. CONTROL To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. DUST GUIDE TIGHTEN MITER...
ASSEMBLY TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 12 - 14. To use the stop block, slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table extension first. TABLE EXTENSION To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions into the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 - 14. Adjust the extensions to the desired length.
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 16 - 17. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
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ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for using the laser guide. WARNING: Removing Your Mark: Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged work surface in order to remove the mark. before reconnecting saw into power source.
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only LOCK FRAMING SLIDING portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so that SQUARE MITER we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. FENCE Never operate the saw without all guards securely in MITER TABLE place and in good operating condition.
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ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 24 - 26. SLIDING Unplug the saw. MITER BLADE FENCE Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. ...
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ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE BEVEL See Figures 28 - 30. BLADE LOCK Unplug the saw. KNOB Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock SLIDING pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. MITER MITER FENCE...
Ryobi dealer. Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
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OPERATION tilting the saw arm. The bevel scale is marked for 15°, Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. 30°, and 45°. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence, slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the ...
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OPERATION When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support COMPOUND MITER CUT the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 36. Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.
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OPERATION Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making the required cut.
OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing This compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting one angle changes the other angle as well. crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.
OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side, inside corner 1. Top edge of molding against fence 33.85 ° 2. Miter table set right 31.62 ° 3. Save left end of cut Right side, inside corner 1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 33.85 °...
ANGLES ° If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or BRUSH cause product damage. ASSEMBLY WARNING:...
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES SCREWS See Figures 43 - 44. Unplug the saw. LASER GUIDE Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat SUPPORT surface with the two phillips screws facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: TS1354DXL • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...
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