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Ryobi BTS10S Operator's Manual

Ryobi BTS10S Operator's Manual

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Your table 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
BTS10S

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW BTS10S Your table 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both WARNING: hands to operate tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow  DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, balance at all times.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is any solvents to clean tool. moving.  STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what ...
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must  NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. service center to avoid risk.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    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)

  • Page 7: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 4,800 ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the load or with lower voltage.

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend 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.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter............10 in. Table Size ..........25-3/4 in. x 16 in. Input ......... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 13 amps Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. No Load Speed ........4,800 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0°............3 in. Net Weight..........42 lbs. (19.2 kg) Cutting Depth at 45°..........
  • Page 11 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE - This saw comes with a 10 in, 24-tooth blade. The blade is adjusted with the blade adjusting handle on the front See Figure 2. of the cabinet. Bevel angles are locked with a bevel locking Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself lever below the front rail.

  • Page 12: Features

    FEATURES BLADES WARNING: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10 in., 24-tooth blade provided with your saw. Additional ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 12 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE Fig. 4...

  • Page 14: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig. 5 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: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the table saw leg stand: Fig. 3 A. Upper Side Brace ............2 F. Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ........16 B. Upper Brace ..............2 G. Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 1-5/8 in.).........4 C.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING TO ASSEMBLE THE LEG STAND See Figure 6. This product requires assembly. Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to box.

  • Page 17: Mounting Holes

    ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 7. Do not lift the saw without help. The saw base weighs ap- proximately 42 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE REMOVING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 10. SCREW  Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle THROAT clockwise. PLATE  Loosen the screws in the throat plate. SPACER SPACER  Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw. ...

  • Page 19: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER It is important to install and adjust the blade guard assembly correctly. Poor alignment could cause kickback FLAT WASHER and throw the workpiece at the operator. EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WARNING: WASHER Do not loosen the screws holding the spreader to the blade guard assembly.

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION  Not following correct operating procedures WARNING:  Misusing the saw  Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.  Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- blade ficient to inflict serious injury.

  • Page 21: Cutting Tips

    OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 16. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combina- tions of these basic six.

  • Page 22: How To Mount A Featherboard

    OPERATION FEATHERBOARD HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 18. A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the fence.
  • Page 23 OPERATION TO CHANGE THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 19. The blade depth should be set so that the outer tips of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface.
  • Page 24 OPERATION RIP FENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO INSTALL THE RIP FENCE See Figure 22.  Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit.

  • Page 25: Making Cuts

    OPERATION MAKING CUTS of injury should kickback occur. Keep the miter gauge firmly against the saw table as the workpiece is fed into The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi- the blade. nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from...
  • Page 26 OPERATION TO MAKE A MITER CUT  Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. See Figure 27.  Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood WARNING: into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick.
  • Page 27 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT  Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter gauge groove. See Figure 29.  Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock. Turn the WARNING: blade adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle.
  • Page 28 OPERATION  Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right  Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter side of the blade and lock down the lever. gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade. ...
  • Page 29 OPERATION TO MAKE A NON-THROUGH CUT Once all non-through cuts are complete: See Figure 32.  Unplug the saw. Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or  Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assembly across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut using the two socket head cap screws, lock washers, is essential to cutting grooves.

  • Page 30: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP WARNING: SCREW Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is RIP FENCE unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. BLADE To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good prac- tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish...
  • Page 31 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE 90° POSITIVE STOP 90° POSITIVE See Figure 34. STOP Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source. ADJUSTMENT Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the SCREW blade adjusting handle counterclockwise. Unlock the bevel locking lever.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    WARNING: See Figure 36.  Unplug the saw. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place then cause product damage.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    3. Align the rip fence. 4. Wood is warped. 4. Replace wood. 5. Blade is heeling. 5. Call Ryobi Technical Service at 1-800-525-2579. 1. Rip fence is misaligned. Wood edges away from rip 1. Check and adjust the rip fence.

  • Page 34: Parts Ordering / Service

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: BTS10S • 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 Tel.:1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...

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