RYOBI OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW Model BTS10 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI TABLE SAW. Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufacturedto Ryobi'shigh standardsfor dependability,ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, treuble-free performance. [_k CAUTION: Carefully read this entire through operator's manual before using your new table saw. I Pay close attentionto the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Rules for Safe Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 3-5 Specific Safety Rules for the BTS1O Table Saw ....................................................................................................
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 A A A A NOTE: MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution.May be used in conjunctionwithother symbols or pictogrephs.
READAND 18. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Know your power tool. Read and understand the operator'smanualcarefully.Learn the saw'sapplications and limitationsas well as the specificpotentialhazards related to this tool. 2. Guard against electrical shock by preventing body contactwith groundedsurfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. 3. Ground your saw.
29. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off. Have defective switches replaced by a qualifiedservice technicianat an authorized Ryobi Service Center. 30. Guard against kickback. Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stalls rapidly, drivingthe work piece back toward theoperator.It can pullyourhand intothe blade, resulting in serious personalinjury.Stay out of the blade path and turn switchoff immediately if blade binds or stalls. 31. Use the rip fence.
• Never perform any operation freehand, which means using onlyyourhands to supportor guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or the miter guide to position and guide the work. • Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. • Never reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade with either hand for any reason. • Move the rip fence out of the way when cross-cutting. • Never use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.
Heel Misalignment oftheblade, Kerf Rip Fence Adjustable guide used in ripping cuts to keep the workpiece parallelto the saw blade. The amount of material removed by the blade in a throughcut, or the slot produced by the blade in non-through or partial cut. Riving Knife Also known as a separatoror spreader.A metal piece slightly thinnerthan the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open during cuttingand preventskickbacks.
Your Model BTS10 Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes rip fence, miter gauge, blade guard, accessory storage brackets, wrenches, Operator'sManual, and warranty information. When you get your new table saw home, unpack the box to make sure all information and accessories are included. Separate all loose parts and compare with the illustration below to make sure all loose items are accounted for.
Know Your Table Saw • Blade height control handle to set depth of cut. Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, precision wood cutting tool that is easy to operate. It is equipped with the followingfeatures for convenience, ease of use, and high quality performance: • Combination saw blade. • • Rack and pinion bevel control. Overload reset button. • On/off switch key. • Bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with locking lever. • Adjustable miter gauge.
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental _ WARNING: starting and possibleserious personal injury. I TOOLS NEEDED Fig. 4 i Assemble the internal tooth lock washer, flat washer, and external tooth lock washer onto the 1/4-20 x 2-1/4" socket head bolt. Then feed the assembled bolt through the hole in the mounting bracket and into the exposed end of the threaded rod at the back of the saw as show in Figure 5.
Attach blade guard assembly to support bracket with M6 x 19 mm carriage bolt. Secure with a 1/4" flat washer, external tooth lock washer and wing nut. NOTE: Before tightening wing nut, make sure there is at least 1/8" (3 mm) between the end of the table and blade guard assembly. Also check to make sure that the two circular tabs are still engaged inside the upper hole and slotted opening. Raise the saw blade by turning the control wheel handle counterclockwise.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is propedy grounded. WARNING: Yourtable saw has a precision built electric motor. It should only be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 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.
CALIBRATING AND ADJUSTING YOUR SAW BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustmentsor calibrations, make sure the table saw is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the "OFF" position.Failure to heed this warning can resultin serious personal injury. Before operating your saw, check for proper alignment of the blade and riving knife. You should also check that the 90 ° and 45 ° positive stops are accurate. These should be done prior to each use.
For through-cuts, place the workpiece to be cut flush against the blade. Set the blade so that the tips of the uppermost tooth are about an 1/8" (3 mm) higher than the workpiece and the valley between the teeth (gullet) is lower than the workpiece as in Figure 13. 3, ,L APPROXIMATEU Fig. 15 Reset the Bevel Indicator to 90 ° by loosening the screw holding the indicator. Line up the red line on the indicator with the 0° mark on the bevel scale. TO ADJUST THE 45 ° POSITIVE 4.
MAKING CUTS There are seven basic types of cuts: Bevel Rip Cut Cut made along the grain with the blade tilted. Straight Cross Cut Cut made across the grain. Fig. 1£ Fig. 1_ Miter Cross Cut Cut made with the workpiece at an angle (other than 90 °) relative to the blade, Compound Miter Cross Cut Cut made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. [ Non-through Cut A cut in whichthe blade does not cutthrough the entirethickness of the workpiece. Straight Rip Cut Cut made with the grain.
This section deals with the proper procedures for making these seven basic cuts. CUTTING 3. TIPS The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be wider than the blade to prevent overheating or binding. Make allowances for the kerr when measuring wood. Make sure the kerf is made on the scrap side of the measuring line. Cut the wood with the finish side up. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut. Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw.
5. Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the miter gauge. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. 6. Use two hands to slowly advance the workpiece and the miter gauge toward the blade. Use the hand furthest from the blade to keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge.
TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT TO MAKE A COMPOUND It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the right side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood first. rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to _The WARNING: ] avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. MITER CROSS CUT 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 first.
1. Remove thewing nut and carriage bolt holding the blade guard assembly to the blade guard support bracket. See Figure 24. Remove the blade guard assembly. 2. Lower the blade to the correct height by turning the blade control handle counterclockwise. 3. Always use push blocks, push sticks and featherboards when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious personal injury. See Figure 25.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS TO AVOID KICKBACK AVOIDING 1. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8" to 1/4". KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpieca 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. 2. Inspectthe workpieca for knots or nails before beginning a cut.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin any maintenance procedure by disconnecting the saw from the power supply to avoid risk of serious personal injury. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Periodically check the tightness and condition of all nuts, bolts, and screws. Make sure that the throat plate is in proper position and securely attached. Check the blade guard assembly for secure mounting and smooth operation.
Problem Excess Vibration, Rip fence does not operate smoothly. Cutting binds or burns work. Possible Cause Solution 1. Blade is out of balance. 1. Remount and recheck blade. Replace if necessary 2. Blade is warped or damaged. 2. Replace blade immediately. See page 21. 3. Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface. 3. Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely. 1. Rip fence not mounted correctly. 1. Remount the rip fence. See page 11. 2.
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RYOBI oPE ToR's MA.UA, 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW Model BTS10 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere IVhen usinga power toolat a considerabledistancefrom a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cordwill cause a drop in line voltage, resultingin overheating and loss of _ower. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.
