Ryobi TS1302 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw Model TS1302 - Double Insulated SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 45 30 15 30 45 31.62 22.5 3 1.6 2 2 2 .5 Your new Miter 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 year[...]

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm) Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm) Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only No Load Speed 5000 RPM Input 14 Amperes Net Weight 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.) INTRODUCTION Y our saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependabilit[...]

Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc., contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual and review frequentl[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Page 7 Fig. 1 Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag, table extensions, and stop block. ■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1. ■ Remove the packing materials from around your saw. ■ Carefully lift saw[...]

Page 8 KNOW YOUR MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your miter saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. 14 AMP MOTOR Your saw has a powerful [...]

Page 9 45 30 1 5 15 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 CARRYING HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION SAW ARM MITER LOCK HANDLE PADLOCK SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK PIN FEA TURES SWITCH TRIGGER SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig. 5 MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 3. The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 4. A spindle lock button[...]

Page 10 0 2 2.5 30 15 31.6 22.5 3 0 15 3 1 .6 45 5 45 Fig. 6 MOUNTING HOLE See Figure 6. Your miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as workbench. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. (10 mm) machine bolts, lock washers, an[...]

Page 11 45 30 15 30 45 31.62 2 2 .5 31.62 2 2 .5 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 DUST GUIDE UPPER BLADE GUARD EXHAUST PORT 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 secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw should neve[...]

Page 12 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 10 Fig. 11 SWITCH TRIGGER SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON DUST BAG METAL CLIPS EXHAUST PORT NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen. ■ Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade washer. ■ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade. W[...]

Page 13 45 30 15 3 0 45 3 1 .6 2 22.5 3 1 . 6 2 2 2 .5 0 45 30 15 30 45 3 1.6 2 22.5 3 1 .6 2 2 2 .5 45 30 15 30 4 5 3 1 .6 2 2 2 . 5 31.62 2 2 . 5 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 CLAMP BRACKET SCREW MITER SAW BASE SAW VIEWED FROM BOTTOM STOP BLOCK SMALL WING SCREW MITER SAW BASE TABLE EXTENSION TABLE EXTENSION CLAMP BRACKET CLAMP BRACKET[...]

Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the table extensions or work clamp when cutting 35 ° to 45 ° angles. WORK CLAMP (Optional) Whether using a C-Clamp or the optional work clamp, part number 982021-001, available for your saw, they provide a means of cl[...]

Page 15 0 2 2 .5 30 15 3 1 . 6 2 2.5 30 1 5 3 1 .6 45 5 45 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 SOCKET HEAD SCREW(S) SOCKET HEAD SCREW(S) SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 - 20. ■ Unplug your saw. W ARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ Push down on the saw arm and pull [...]

Page 16 45 30 30 45 22.5 31.62 15 22.5 31.62 45 30 30 45 2 2 .5 3 1 .6 2 15 22.5 31.62 45 30 30 45 22.5 31.62 15 22.5 31.62 SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 21 - 24. ■ Unplug your saw. W ARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ If saw is mounted to a workbe[...]

Page 17 STRAIGHT CROSSCUT Fig. 24 W ARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW W ARNING: When using the optional work clamp or C-clamp t[...]

Page 18 45 30 15 30 45 31.62 22.5 31.62 22.5 0 Fig. 25 LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS OPERA TION W ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade. Never perform any cutting operation free- hand (without securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab [...]

Page 19 45 30 15 30 45 3 1 .6 2 2 2 . 5 31.62 22 .5 0 0 2 2 .5 30 15 3 1 .6 22.5 30 15 31.6 45 5 45 0 22.5 30 15 31.6 22.5 30 15 31.6 45 5 45 CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 26 and 27. 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 26. If the warped ma[...]

Page 20 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,[...]

Page 21 1. Plug in saw. 2. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Service Center. 3. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. 4. Have cord replaced by an Authorized Service Center. 5. Replace brushes. 1. Replace blade. 2. Turn blade around. 3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool. 4. Change the blade. 1. Replace with the adequa[...]

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