OPERAT0R'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW / BT3000 SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm) Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm) Cutting Depth at 0° 3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm) Cutting Depth at 45° 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm) Rating Output Speed Net Weight Without Workstand Net Weight With Workstand 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only 15 Amperes 4,800 RPM 75 Lbs. (34.1 kg.) 107 Lbs. (48.6 kg.) CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS RYOBI 10 in. PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEM.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents ........................................................... 2 Rules For Safe Operation ............................................ 3-6 To Adjust The Blade Angle .................................... 22 To Set The Scale To The Blade ............................ 22 To Lock Miter Table ............................................... 23 C. Making Cuts ..................................................... 23-27 To Make A Straight Cross Cut ...............................
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution, warning, or danger. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to understand this saw. 17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected. 1.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 29. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. 39. USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only. 30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE BT3000 TABLE SAW 1. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" operations. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place over the blade. 2. ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence or miter fence. 3. ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW STOCK.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with an angled blade. Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Your Model BT3000 Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes two table extensions, a rip fence, a miter fence with adjusting clamp, a blade guard, and rails. Some models of the BT3000 may also include a workstand with a separate parts list, owner's operating manual, and assembly instructions.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS LIST OF LOOSE PARTS FOR TABLE SAW 8 4 5 7 6 3 2 1 9 18 17 16 15 11 13 12 14 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Quan. Rip Scale Indicator .......................................... Screw .............................................................. Hex Nut ........................................................... End Plug ......................................................... Rip Fence ........................................................
FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.
FEATURES WARNING: Although some of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so. A. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. To cut wood at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using the blade adjustment handle, scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of the cabinet.
FEATURES C. BLADES It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is specifically designed, tuned, and balanced for use with the BT3000 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • laser-cut expansion slots • kerf width of 2.5 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm • laser-cut blade body • precision balancing This blade is provided with the saw.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. A. FRAME 1. Unpack the saw and lay out all loose parts on a clean surface. Inspect the parts to make sure that no parts are missing and all the components are ready for assembly. Each unit also includes two wrenches for easy blade removal or installation. 2.
ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE 1. Install the sliding miter table assembly over the front and rear rails. See Figure 10. Check that it slides easily on the rails. Push both front miter locking clamps down evenly on each side to secure. Repeat for both rear miter locking clamps. NOTE: DO NOT force miter locking clamps fully down. Tighten only to flat "seated" position. 2.
ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION 1. To check the saw blade, first remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 13. 2. Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. 3. Using the smaller hex wrench, insert the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft as shown.
OPERATION A. GENERAL INFORMATION GROUNDING The saw’s three-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding. Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
OPERATION Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle other than 90 degrees. See Figures 19 and 38. (The wood is angled to the blade.) Miter cuts may tend to “creep” away from the miter fence during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter fence. The RYOBI Miter Clamp Kit has been designed and tested for this purpose. See the Accessories Section on page 38.
OPERATION B. SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE GUARD THROAT PLATE TO REMOVE THE BLADE Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this procedure to replace the blade. WARNING: Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Raise the blade guard. 2. Remove the three screws from the throat plate and lift the throat plate out of the slot. BEVEL LOCKING LEVER 3. Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode. 4.
OPERATION TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE RIVING KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade. It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base. The bolts are set in slots that permit front-to-back adjustment. WARNING: Unplug the saw before working on it. If the saw is not unplugged, accidental start-up can occur, resulting in possible serious injury. BLADE GUARD Remove the throat plate. 1.
OPERATION KICKBACK See Figure 29. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward the front of the saw with great force and speed. Kickback can cause serious injury. Precautions must be taken to avoid the risk of kickback.
OPERATION A simple push stick design is shown in figure 30. Remember that the stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to avoid risk of injury. FEATHERB0ARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. Featherboards are made from a solid piece of straight grain wood, free from splits or knots.
OPERATION TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be set so that the outer points 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. See Figure 32. GULLET WARNING: Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode. 2.
OPERATION TO LOCK MITER TABLE See Figure 35. The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpiece across the saw. A miter slide lock is mounted on the front of the miter table to lock it in place. The miter slide lock is placed in a slot on the base to align the miter table with the front edge of the saw table. The sliding miter table should be locked for any cut in which the operator prefers a fixed table. 1.
OPERATION NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your saw in the OFF position with a padlock as shown in figure 37. 9. Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade. 10. Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both hands and push the miter table to feed the work into the blade. MITER FENCE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING CLAMP TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 38. It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT MITER FENCE See Figure 40. It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood. ADJUSTING CLAMP QUICK STOP WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle. 2. Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode.
OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT (Continued) 5. Attach the rip fence over the front and rear rails on the left side and lock securely. Reset the scale to the blade if needed. 6. Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode. Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle. 7. Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and lock securely. 8.
OPERATION TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS (Continued) WARNING: Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury. 1. Remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. 2. Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking lever to the left and rotating the blade adjusting handle clockwise. 3. Put the saw in Angle mode by pushing the bevel locking lever to the right. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade indicator shows a 30 degree angle.
MAINTENANCE A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. 1. Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position. 2. Check the blade guard assembly. 3. To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning.
MAINTENANCE TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE BLADE WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. 1. Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved. 2. Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the rip scale. 3. Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 degrees to check the other side. 4. If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two screws on the fence and align it. See Figure 45. 5.
MAINTENANCE TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS SET SCREW See Figure 47. SCREW WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. FRONT RAIL The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping. Adjust them with the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp. Loosen the screw on top of each locking clamp. Lift the locking clamp to the Up position.
SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments The sliding miter table assembly has been pre-set at the factory to be parallel to the blade. However, misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment. The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire distance from the front to the rear of the miter table base during a cut is very important for making precise and accurate cuts.
SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY D WARNING: F For illustration purposes, the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls have been removed. Do not operate your saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so for non-through cuts. G E TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM A WARNING: C Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. 1.
SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT G E The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees. WARNING: J Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. 1. Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 52. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J).
SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. MITER TABLE HEX NUT ECCENTRIC SCREW TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE 1. Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 52. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J). 2. There are four slides located under the sliding miter table.
LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation. LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY See Figure 57. 1) Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup washers and the locker bracket. 2) Add dry lube between threaded hole in motor casting and threaded elevating shaft.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excess vibration. CAUSE SOLUTION Blade is out of balance. Replace blade. Blade is damaged. Replace blade. Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware. Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of optional stand. Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence does not lock at rear. Cutting binds or burns work. Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping. Blade is warped Check Saw Blade Installation on page 15. Replace blade if necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts. Blade adjusting handle is hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts Blade does not lower when turning blade adjusting handle. Motor labors in rip cut. CAUSE SOLUTION Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Adjust positive stops. Miter gage is misaligned (Miter Cuts). Adjust the miter gage. Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet are clogged with sawdust. Clean the gears or screw post.
ACCESSORIES Following is a list of optional accessories for the BT3000 table saw. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4010300 4010330 4650300 4650324 4650340 4650360 4070300 4070330 4060300 4060330 4710300 4730300 4950300 Metal Work Stand Work Stand Casters 36T 10 in. (254 mm) Standard Blade (Carbide Tipped) 24T 10 in. (254 mm) Rip Blade (Carbide Tipped) 40T 10 in. (254 mm) Crosscut Blade (Carbide Tipped) 60T 10 in.
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RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIGURE 59: 10 in.
RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 PARTS LIST-FIGURE 59 The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw's on board receptacle. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS. Key No.
RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 PARTS LIST-FIGURE 59-CONT'D Key No. 92 93 94 95 96 100 101 102 103 104 105 107 108 Description Quan. End Plug R1 (right rear) ............................. 1 End Plug R2 (left rear) ............................... 1 Rip Fence Assembly .................................. 1 Blade Guard Assembly ............................... 1 *Accessory Table Assembly ........................ 1 Accessory Table ......................................... 1 Handle Shaft ....
RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 60: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY 2 3 4 10 5 9 17 6 27 11 26 7 27 17 1 27 25 28 29 25 12 20 28 13 19 33 15 21 22 34 8 24 32 17 23 27 29 14 17 27 16 29 31 32 18 15 30 30 Key No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Miter Table Top .......................................... 1 Miter Fence ................................................. 1 Pivot ...........................................................
RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 61: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 4 12 3 13 2 1 14 15 16 17 28 27 18 26 20 25 19 21 16 23 17 22 24 Key No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rip Fence ................................................... 1 Screw (10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2 Fence Roller................................................1 Roll Pin ....................................................... 1 Screw (10-24 x 1 in. Pan Hd.) ...
RYOBI 10 in. (254mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 62: MOTOR ASSEMBLY 2 9 5 4 3 6 1 7 8 15 16 13 12 11 10 18 17 14 19 18 19 24 17 12 23 18 16 15 22 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Quan. Arbor ........................................................... 1 Woodruff Key (3/16 in.) .............................. 1 Ball Bearing (6003) ..................................... 1 Bearing Plate .............................................. 1 Arbor Pulley .....................
RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 63: BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 6 8 6 9 10 7 6 5 4 3 3 66 1 2 4 11 2 1 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Quan. Screw (6-19 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2 Washer ....................................................... 2 Anti-kickback Fingers ................................. 2 Spacer Cap ................................................. 2 Torsion Spring ............................................ 1 Push Nut .................................
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW / BT3000 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.
