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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 12 in. (305 mm) Compound Miter Saw Model TS1551 - Double Insulated Your new Miter Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of opera- tion, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of[...]
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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Blade Arbor 1 in. (25.4 mm) Blade Diameter 12 in. (305 mm) Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only No Load Speed 3600 RPM Input 15 Amperes Net Weight 41 lbs. (18.6 kg.) INTRODUCTION Y our saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability [...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety , in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire ground power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. W A[...]
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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 miter saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the saw's a[...]
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Page 5 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting p[...]
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Page 6 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT- ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work usi[...]
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Page 7 UNP ACKING Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the tie wrap. Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the miter saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on[...]
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Page 8 DUST GUIDE LOOSE P ARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: 12 in. (305 mm) Saw Blade Miter Lock Handle Dust Bag Dust Guide Stop Block Small Wing Screw Clamp Brackets (2) Clamp Bracket Screws (2) Table Extensions (2) Work Clamp Blade Wrench Hex Key Laser Guid[...]
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Page 9 30 15 30 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Rules for Safe Operation. W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of[...]
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Page 10 FEA TURES BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA See Figure 2. A blade wrench is packed with your saw . One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex key . Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is lo[...]
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Page 11 FEA TURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 ° , 15 ° , 22-1/2 ° , 30 ° , and 45 ° . The 22-1/2 ° and 45 ° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table. BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive[...]
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Page 12 3 0 15 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 0 1 5 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners are se[...]
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Page 13 30 1 5 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 0 1 5 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 11, 12, and 13. If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table extension first. To install table extensions, insert the en[...]
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Page 14 ASSEMBL Y TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 15 and 16. (See pages 27 and 28 for Mounting the Laser Guide.) W ARNING: A 12 in. (305 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, [...]
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Page 15 ASSEMBL Y CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. Tighten blade bolt securely. Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover. Replace sc[...]
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Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised position. Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 ° . Release the miter[...]
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Page 17 30 15 0 15 30 ADJUSTMENTS The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 21. If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjust- ments are needed. Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter table. See Figure 20. [...]
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Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 25 - 27. Unplug your saw. W ARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. Loosen the miter lock hand[...]
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Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos- ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left. If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw repaired by at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. W ARNING: Do not start your compound miter saw without che[...]
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Page 20 30 15 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW W ARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiec[...]
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Page 21 15 0 45 BEVEL SCALE INDICATOR SCREW SCALE INDICATOR OPERA TION Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold. Rotate the control arm until the poi[...]
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Page 22 OPERA TION Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 31. W ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) from blade. Never perform any cutting operat[...]
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Page 23 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap material. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the[...]
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Page 24 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making your required cut. OPERA TION 4 PITCH OF SIDE NUMBER OF SID[...]
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Page 25 When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; chang- ing one angle changes the other angle as well. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap[...]
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Page 26 30 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 36 and 37. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 36. If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 37, it will pi[...]
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Page 27 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 LASER GUIDE Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material. Follow the directions below for using your Laser Guide. Removing Your Mark: (workpiece left of blade) Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order t[...]
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Page 28 LASER GUIDE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 41. Unplug your saw. W ARNING : Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser[...]
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Page 29 W ARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,[...]
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983000-282 5-03 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 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION 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 wi[...]