Ryobi BTS20 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) T ABLE SA W BTS20 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      Product Specifications .............................................. 2      Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6      Electrical ..................................................................... 7      Glossary of Terms ....................[...]

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. W ARNING: 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.      USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES : 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3- pole receptacles that acc[...]

Page 7 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, 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. If the [...]

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. Your Model BTS20 Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes a rip fence, a miter gauge, a blade guard[...]

Page 10 5 Fig. 3 Key No. Description Qty. 1 Rip Fence ..................................................................................................................... .................................... 1 2 Miter Gauge ................................................................................................................... .........[...]

Page 11 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 12 Fig. 5 SWITCH KEY FEA TURES W ARNING: 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 [...]

Page 13 BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS20 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • kerf width of 2.5 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm This blade is provided with the saw. Additio[...]

Page 14 ASSEMBL Y 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 assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s). ASSEMBLING WHEELS AND HUB CAPS Se[...]

Page 15 ASSEMBL Y OPENING THE LEG STAND See Figure 10. Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the right-hand side of the table saw for setup procedures.  Standing to the side of the table saw, use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you. See 1.  Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base, ease the legs of the[...]

Page 16 ASSEMBL Y CLOSING THE LEG STAND See Figure 11. Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the top of the table saw for tear-down procedures.  Standing to the side of the table saw, grasp the table tilt handle with your left hand. Tilt the table saw to the your left and grab the grip with your right hand. Gently lower the table saw on [...]

Page 17 TO INSTALL RIP FENCE See Figure 12. 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. REMOVING/REPLACING T[...]

Page 18 BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: 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 remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 14.  Ma[...]

Page 19 ASSEMBL Y  Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for different blade thickness. Refer to Settings and Adjustments in the Operations Section. Before continuing, read To Check, Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard Assembly on page 23 to make sure of proper riving knife alignment.  Check the blade guard assembly for clearanc[...]

Page 20 OPERA TION Fig. 18 PUSHBLOCKS PUSHSTICKS  Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 18. Pushsticks 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 scrap [...]

Page 21 OPERA TION  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.  Cut the wood with the finish side up.  Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before ma[...]

Page 22 OPERA TION SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 20 - 22. Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce- dure to replace the blade. W ARNING: Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  Raise the blade guard.  Remove the screw[...]

Page 23 OPERA TION TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figures 23 - 24. 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. W ARNING: Fai[...]

Page 24 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 7 8 91 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 30 45 0 GULLET Fig. 27 FRONT RAIL Fig. 25 BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL HANDLE Fig. 26 2 in. 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 approximate[...]

Page 25 OPERA TION HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE See Figures 28 - 30 . W ARNING: Make sure the switch is off, switch key is removed, and saw is unplugged. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing serious personal injury. Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square [...]

Page 26 OPERA TION Fig. 31 TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 31. 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 SLIDING TABLE[...]

Page 27 + - + - OPERA TION  Set the miter gauge 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. No[...]

Page 28 + - + - OPERA TION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 37. 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. W ARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  Unlock the bevel locking lever.  [...]

Page 29 + - 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. W ARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is securely installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury .  Remove the rip fence by lifting the [...]

Page 30 OPERA TION W ARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when making any non- through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. W ARNING: 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 th[...]

Page 31 + - W ARNING: 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 damaged in[...]

Page 32 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[...]

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Page 34 983000-166 9-03 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 Model BTS20 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simp[...]