Ryobi BTS15 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) T ABLE SA W BTS15 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the ris[...]

Page 2      Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6      Electrical ..................................................................... 7      Glossary of Terms ...................................................... 8      Unpacking and Tools Needed ........[...]

Page 3 IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING: Observe all normal safety precautions related to [...]

Page 4 Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your table saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS      KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn [...]

Page 5      BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.      NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.      INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an[...]

Page 6      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 properly grounded.      DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ?[...]

Page 7 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw . An under- sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in over- heating and loss of power . Use the chart to determine the minimum wire[...]

Page 8 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. Compound Cut A cut with both[...]

Page 9 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera- tion and maintenance sections of this manual. W ARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so[...]

Page 10 Fig. 2 Key No. Description Qty. 1 Miter Fence ................................................................................................................... ................................... 1 2 Blade Guard Assembly .......................................................................................................... ............[...]

Page 11 The following items are included with your table saw leg stand. LOOSE P ARTS LIST Fig. 3 A. Storage Bracket ......................................................... 2 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................................ 2 C. Lower Side Brace ....................................................... 2 D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ....[...]

Page 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. It is equipped with the following features for convenience, ease of use, and high-quality performance: • a combination saw blade • a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with locking lever ?[...]

Page 13 Fig. 5 SWITCH KEY FEA TURES 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. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called t[...]

Page 14 BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS15 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • kerf width of 2.7 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm This blade is provided with the saw. Additio[...]

Page 15 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay asse[...]

Page 16 ASSEMBL Y TO MOUNT THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEG STAND See Figure 9. ■ Take the following from a small hardware bag: 4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 2 in.) 4 hex nuts, flanged (5/16-18) 4 flat washers (5/16 in.) Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for assembling the leg stand. W ARNING: The saw base is heavy. Do not lift the saw without he[...]

Page 17 TO INSTALL RIP FENCE See Figure 11. To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smooth gliding action. Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence. TO INSTALL MITER TAB[...]

Page 18 BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION  To check the saw blade, first lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. Se[...]

Page 19 OPERA TION Fig. 17 PUSH BLOCKS PUSH STICKS  Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 17. Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scr[...]

Page 20 OPERA TION FEATHERBOARD 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. The end is angled, with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece. Lock it in p[...]

Page 21 OPERA TION Fig. 20 Bevel Rip Cut Rip Cut Cross Cut Miter Cut Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut Bevel Cross Cut 1  The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding. Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.  Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the measuring line. [...]

Page 22 2 7 8 91 0 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 1 GULLET Fig. 22 FRONT RAIL Fig. 20 BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL HANDLE Fig. 21 LOCKING HANDLE BLADE RIP FENCE 2 IN. MARK SCALE SCALE INDICATOR 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[...]

Page 23 OPERA TION Fig. 24 TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 24. The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.  With the table saw in the off position, stand behind the saw.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull the outfeed support until it is fully extended. TO USE SOLID TABLE E[...]

Page 24 OPERA TION  Set the miter fence to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work.  Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.  To turn the saw on ( ), lift the switch button.  To turn saw off ( ), press the switch button down. Note: To p[...]

Page 25 OPERA TION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 30. 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. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking h[...]

Page 26 OPERA TION TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER 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. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is securely installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury .  Remove the rip fence by lifting the lock [...]

Page 27 OPERA TION WARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when making any non- through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. WARNING: When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid the risk of serious personal injury.  When the [...]

Page 28 ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 33. WARNING: Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting, result- ing in serious personal injury. WARNING: Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throat plate. Failure to heed this warning could result[...]

Page 29 ADJUSTMENTS 45º Adjustment 0º Adjustment Fig. 36 TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 35 - 37. Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce- dure 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.  Lower the blade and raise the[...]

Page 30 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE See Figures 38 - 39. WARNING: Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. WARNING: It is important to install and adjust the spreader correctly. Poor alignment c[...]

Page 31 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the off ( ) position. Failure to head this warning could result in serious personal injury. TO SET BLADE AT 0 ° OR 45 ° See Figure 40. The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and, unless dam[...]

Page 32 ADJUSTMENTS TO AJUST THE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY The sliding miter table assembly has been preset 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 e[...]

Page 33 ADJUSTMENTS CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY To Check Miter Base Parallelism: WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.  Slide miter table to the front of miter base as far as it will go. Place a reference mark (A) near the end of the miter table[...]

Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS L To Check Miter Fence Alignment See Figure 43. The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees. WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.  Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 43. Miter indicator [...]

Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE  Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 46. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (F).  There are fo[...]

Page 36 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.  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.  Check the blade guard assembly.  To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically ap[...]

Page 37 1. Blade is out of balance. 2. Blade is warped or damaged. 3. Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface. 1. Rip fence not mounted correctly. 2. Rails are dirty or sticky. 3. Adjustment nut needs adjusting. 1. Blade is dull. 2. Work is fed too fast. 3. Wood is warped. 4. Blade is heeling. 1. Blade not properly sharpened. 1. Positiv[...]

Page 38 983000-290 1 1 -0 4 RYOBI 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 T OR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) T able Saw BTS15 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply[...]