OPERATOR’S MANUAL MITER SAW STAND A18MS01 Your miter saw stand 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS n Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 2 n Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-4 n Features...............................................................................................................................
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.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires some assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING MATERIAL WORK SUPPORTS WORK STOP See Figures 3 - 5. The material work supports help balance the workpiece during cutting operations. To assemble the work support: n Slide a carriage bolt (M6 x 60 mm) through the square hole in the work support and extend through the other side. CARRIAGE BOLT WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT KNOB n Place the work stop over the end of the bolt n Thread a work stop adjustment knob over the end of the bolt and tighten to secure.
ASSEMBLY MITER SAW NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER SAW MOUNTING BRACKET 2x4 SLOT CARRIAGE BOLT Fig. 6 n Mount the saw to a mounting surface at least 1/2 in. thick using 5/16 hex head screws, washers, and nuts (not included). n Install carriage bolts as previously described. n After making sure both brackets are parallel to each other, finger tighten all four nuts to hold in position. n Drill holes in the mounting surface to match the slots in the saw mounting brackets.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE MITER SAW TO THE STAND n Lock the brackets in position by lowering the locking levers. See Figures 8 - 9. Use the handles located at the rear of the mounting brackets to aid in installing or removing saw and bracket assembly. n L � ift the saw and bracket assembly, allowing the assembly to tilt slightly toward your body. NOTE: Continue to hold the mounting bracket assembly with one hand until both levers are securely locked.
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OPERATION USING THE EXTENSION RAILS BUILDING AND INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL WORKSHELF See Figure 10. Use the extension rails when working with larger workpieces. To extend the rails: n Loosen the extension adjustment knob. See Figures 12 - 14. Use the following directions, if desired, to build a workshelf for the miter stand. Materials needed: n Extend the rail to the desired position. n 9 x 20 in. plywood, 3/4 in. thick n Tighten the extension adjustment knob. n 8 wood screws, 1-1/4 in.
OPERATION n Insert the 3/4 x 7-1/2 in. plywood strip horizontally between the 6 in. strips, making sure the long edge is flush with the base. UPPER TUBE n Pre-drill and countersink two holes; install screws. NOTE: The corners of the shelf can now be mitered, if desired, to remove sharp edges. LOWER TUBE LOWER TUBE n Place the 3-1/2 x 9 in. piece of plywood horizontally 1-3/4 in. above the vertical plywood strips. Make sure the left and right edges of the wood are flush with the sides of the base.
MAINTENANCE To adjust: n Use a wrench to slightly loosen the nut. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. n Turn the screw with a phillips screwdriver. Rotate clockwise if the bracket assembly needs to be tightened or counterclockwise if the assembly needs to be loosened. n Install the bracket on the miter stand rails and lower the locking lever to check the adjustment.
