Ryobi BTS10 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 10 in. T ABLE SA W BTS10 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y ou r table saw h as been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of i[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................[...]

3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failur e to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’ s manual car efully . Learn the saw’ s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazar ds re[...]

4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is r otating. Do n ot attempt to r emove cut ma terial when blade is moving. n BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF . n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE A TMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALL Y . I f d a m- aged, have repaired by a qu[...]

5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some dust cr eated by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other repr oductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other mason[...]

6 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 . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V o[...]

7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: T o avoi d ser iou s per so nal inju ry , do not atte [...]

8 ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 4,800 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor . Wire that is heavy eno[...]

9 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation wher e the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’ s hands well away from the cutterhead. Push B[...]

10 FEA TURES Fig. 2 T able Size ...............................................25-3/4 in. x 16 in. Input ............................. 120 V olt, 60Hz, AC Only , 13 Amps No Load Speed ................................................. 4,800 RPM Net W eight ............................................ 31.09 lbs. (14.1 kg) PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Blad[...]

11 KNOW YOUR T ABLE SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. OVERVIEW The upper portion of the blade project s up throu gh the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a height adjusting handwheel on the front of the[...]

12 FEA TURES BLADES For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10 in., 24-tooth blade provide d with your saw . Additional bla de styles of the same high qual ity are avail able for speci fic operations such as ripping. Y our local dealer can provide you with complete information. WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the spee[...]

13 Fig. 4 TOOLS NEEDED WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 11 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: FLA THEAD SCREWDRIVER[...]

14 Fig. 5 Key No. Description Qty . LOOSE P ARTS LIST 1 Blade Guard Assembly...................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Lock Nut ..............................................................................................................................[...]

15 ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface su ch as a wo rkb enc h or leg sta nd (n ot inc lud ed) . Fo ur bolt hol es have been provide d in th e saw’ s base for th is purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not include[...]

16 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 7 THROA T PLA TE Fig. 8 SCREW Fig. 9 LARGE WRENCH SMALL WRENCH SMALL WRENCH LARGE WRENCH HEX NUT INNER BLADE WASHER TO TIGHTEN ARBOR TO LOOSEN TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROA T PLA TE See Figure 7. n Lower the blade by tur ning the height adjusting hand- wheel clockwise. n Loosen the screws in the thr oat plate. n Lift the throat plat[...]

17 ASSEMBL Y BLADE GUARD ASSEMBL Y SOCKET HEAD BOL T EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER FLA T WASHER INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER Fig. 11 FRAMING SQUARE If the spreader and saw blade are not in alignment, adjustment is needed. T o adjust: n Unplug the saw then raise the blade guard assembly . n Loosen the socket head cap screws holding the blade guard assemb[...]

18 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- ficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes re- sultin[...]

19 OPERA TION BEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUT CROSS CUT MITER CUT COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT 1 TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 13. Ther e are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) th e miter cut, 4) the bevel cr oss cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combina- tions of these basic six. [...]

20 Fig. 15 PUSH BLOCK “C” CLAMPS FEA THERBOARD PUSH STICK BEVEL LOCKING LEVER OPERA TION Fig. 14 FEA THERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-thr ough cuts. The end is ang[...]

21 OPERA TION SCREWDRIVER BEVEL INDICA TOR SCREW Fig. 16 Fig. 17 GULLET TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 16. 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. Raise the blade by turning the height adjustin[...]

22 OPERA TION WARNING: T o red uce the ris k of inj ury , alw ays make sur e the rip fen ce is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO INST ALL THE RIP FENCE See Figure 19. n Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the fr ont of the unit. n Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surface[...]

23 OPERA TION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi- nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully check all setups and r otate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting to a power source. WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure[...]

24 OPERA TION Fig. 24 Fig. 25 RIP CUT MITER CUT TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 24. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury . n Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle. n T ur n the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correc[...]

25 OPERA TION Fig. 26 Fig. 27 BEVEL CROSS CUT BEVEL RIP CUT TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 26. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury . n Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle. n T ur n the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock it.[...]

26 OPERA TION n Position the rip fence the desired distance fr om the right side of the blade and lock down the lever . n If ripping a piece lar ger than 36 in. long, place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work. n Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw . n T ur n the saw ON . n Po[...]

27 OPERA TION NON-THROUGH CUT BLADE GUARD REMOVED TO MAKE A NON-THROUGH CUT See Figure 29. Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting gr ooves and rabbets. DO NOT perform bevel non-through cuts on this machine. NOTE: This is the only type of cut that is[...]

28 n When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner blade washer and outer blade washer are used. n Replace the throat plate with the optional Dado Throat Plate (#0131030330-35). When ordering parts, always give the model number . Call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. WARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards when making dad[...]

29 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE 90° POSITIVE STOP See Figure 31. Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source. Raise the blade to the maximum height by tu r ning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. Unlock the bevel locking lever . Next, push the height adjusting handwheel in toward the saw and rotate clockwise until it stops. Use th[...]

30 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoi d us in g so lve[...]

31 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Excess Vibration. Rip fence does not operate smoothly . Cutting binds or burns work. W ood edges away fr om rip fence when ripping. Saw does not make accurate 90° or 45° bevel cuts. Saw does not make accurate 90° or 45° miter cuts. Blade makes poor cuts. Blade does not lower when turning blade [...]

983000-355 5 -23 -05 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 10 in. T ABLE SA W BTS10 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your [...]