Ryobi Saw RTS31 User Guide
OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
10 in. TAbLE SAw  
RTS31  
Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
wARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using  
this product.  
Thank you for your purchase.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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GENERAL SAFETy RULES  
SECUREwORK.Useclampsoravisetoholdworkwhen  
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both  
hands to operate tool.  
wARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow  
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,  
fire and/or serious personal injury.  
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times.  
MAINTAIN TOOLS wITH CARE. Keep tools sharp  
andcleanforbetterandsaferperformance.Followinstruc-  
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
KNOw yOUR POwER TOOL. Read the operator’s  
manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and  
limitationsaswellasthespecificpotentialhazardsrelated  
to this tool.  
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,  
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.  
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
GUARDAGAINSTELECTRICALSHOCKbyPREVENT-  
ING bODy CONTACT wITH GROUNDED SURFACES.  
For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-  
sures.  
when plugging in any tool.  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the  
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may risk injury.  
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEyS AND wRENCHES. Form  
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches  
are removed from tool before turning it on.  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the  
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be  
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwilloperateproperly  
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment  
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of  
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect  
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must  
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center to avoid risk of personal injury.  
KEEPwORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbenches  
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood  
on the saw while it is in operation.  
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose  
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.  
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AwAy. All visi-  
tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe  
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact  
tool or extension cord while operating.  
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into  
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade  
or cutter only.  
MAKE wORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED. TURN  
THE POwER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer  
at the feed rate for which it was designed.  
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to  
do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose  
not intended.  
PROTECT yOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if  
the cutting operation is dusty.  
PROTECT yOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
USETHEPROPEREXTENSIONCORD. Makesureyour  
extensioncordisingoodcondition.Useonlyacordheavy  
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An  
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-  
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size  
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension  
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next  
heaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,theheavier  
the cord.  
during extended periods of operation.  
DO NOT AbUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
fromreceptacle.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,andsharp  
edges.  
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool  
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with  
approved ground connection that are intended for use  
outdoors and so marked.  
DRESS PROPERLy. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you  
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear  
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear  
protective hair covering to contain long hair.  
ALwAyS KEEP THE bLADE GUARD AND SPREADER  
(SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.  
KEEP bLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND wITH  
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling  
and kickback.  
ALwAyS wEAR SAFETy GLASSES wITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
KEEP HANDS AwAy FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep  
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath  
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GENERAL SAFETy RULES  
work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating.  
Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any solvents to clean tool.  
moving.  
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.  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SwITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
USE ONLy CORRECT bLADES. Do not use blades with  
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade  
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade  
capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).  
bEFORE MAKING A CUT, bE SURE ALL ADJUST-  
MENTS ARE SECURE.  
bLADE COASTS AFTER bEING TURNED OFF.  
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.  
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLy. If dam-  
aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at  
anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwithinsulation  
havinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwithorwithoutyellow  
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair  
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,  
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a  
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord  
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and  
keep it well away from the rotating blade.  
bE SURE bLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for  
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  
NEVER TOUCH bLADE or other moving parts during  
use.  
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLy and  
replace if damaged.  
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-  
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec-  
trical receptacle.  
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 accept the tool's plug.  
DO NOT MODIFy the plug provided. If it will not fit the  
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified  
electrician.  
NEVER START A TOOL wHEN ANy ROTATING COM-  
PONENT IS IN CONTACT wITH THE wORKPIECE.  
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL wHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANy  
MEDICATION.  
wHENSERVICINGuseonlyidenticalreplacementparts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
USE ONLy RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed  
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that  
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.  
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included  
with the accessory.  
DOUbLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is  
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece  
before connecting to power supply.  
KEEP TOOL DRy, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  
SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES  
FIRMLy bOLT THE SAw TO A wORK bENCH OR LEG  
STAND at approximately hip height.  
ALwAyS USE bLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND  
ANTI-KICKbACK PAwLS on all “through-sawing” op-  
erations. Through-sawing operations are those in which  
the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in  
ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the  
anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place.  
ALwAyS SECURE wORK firmly against the rip fence or  
miter fence. NEVER use the rip fence during the same  
operation as the miter fence.  
wHEN MAKING NON-THROUGH RIP CUTS, always  
use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so  
your hands do not come within 3 in. of the saw blade.  
wHEN RIPPING NARROw STOCK, always use a push  
stick, push block, or featherboard.  
NEVER OPERATE THE SAw ON THE FLOOR.  
GUARD AGAINST KICKbACK. Kickback occurs when  
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back  
towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade  
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path  
and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.  
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge  
guide when ripping.  
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade  
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  
REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARy TAbLES  
before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an  
accident causing possible serious personal injury.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES  
AVOID AwKwARD OPERATIONS AND HAND  
NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means  
using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.  
Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position  
and guide the work.  
NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with  
the path of the saw blade.  
NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the  
blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.  
MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cut-  
ting.  
DO NOT USE THE MITER FENCE AND RIP FENCE  
during the same operation.  
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross  
cutting.  
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first  
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the  
power source.  
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides  
of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.  
AVOID KICKbACKS (work thrown back toward you)  
by:  
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand  
to move into the cutting tool.  
USE ONLy RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in  
this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are  
not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instruc-  
tions for safe use of accessories are included with the  
accessory.  
MAKE SURE THE wORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING  
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with  
safe operation bEFORE performing any work using the  
table saw.  
ALwAyS TURN OFF SAw before disconnecting it, to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply.  
ONLy USE bLADES within the thickness range stamped  
on the spreader/riving knife.  
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:  
a) Wear eye protection.  
b) Usesawbladeguardandrivingknifeforeveryopera-  
tion for which it can be used, including all through  
sawing.  
a) Keeping blade sharp.  
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.  
d) Use a push stick when required.  
e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing  
risk of kickback.  
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.  
c) Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and  
blade guard in place and operating.  
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the  
way past the saw blade using a push stick.  
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or  
does not have a straight edge to guide along the  
fence.  
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.  
g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.  
NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL  
AT A TIME.  
IF THE POwER SUPPLy CORD IS DAMAGED, it must  
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized  
service center to avoid risk.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them  
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan  
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
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SyMbOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SyMbOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result  
in death or serious injury.  
DANGER:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result  
in death or serious injury.  
wARNING:  
CAUTION:  
NOTICE:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in  
minor or moderate injury.  
Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an  
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.  
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.  
SyMbOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
Safety Alert  
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-  
tor’s manual before using this product.  
Read Operator’s Manual  
Eye Protection  
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply  
with ANSI Z87.1.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Pinch Point  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any  
pinch point.  
V
A
Volts  
Voltage  
Amperes  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
No Load Speed  
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Type of current  
n
Rotational speed, at no load  
Double-insulated construction  
o
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute  
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ELECTRICAL  
EXTENSION CORDS  
SPEED AND wIRING  
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-  
ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from  
the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough  
to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized  
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in  
a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the  
chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size  
required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords  
listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 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 enough for a short distance will be too light for  
a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool  
may not be able to support two or three tools.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Thisproductmustbegrounded. Intheeventofamalfunctionor  
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for  
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is  
equippedwithanelectriccordhavinganequipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged  
into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded  
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4  
3.5-5.0  
5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
wire Size (A.w.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
—
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,  
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
100'  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
wARNING:  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.  
Improper installation of the grounding plug can result in  
a risk of electric shock. When repair or replacement of  
the cord is required, do not connect the grounding wire  
to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation hav-  
ing an outer surface that is green with or without yellow  
stripes is the grounding wire.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
wARNING:  
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.  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Posi-  
tion the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools  
or other obstructions while you are working with a power  
tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and  
has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig-  
ure 1. Only connect the product to an outlet having the same  
configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter with this  
product.  
wARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged  
replace immediately. Never use product with a damaged  
cord since touching the damaged area could cause elec-  
trical shock resulting in serious injury.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
This product is powered by a precision built electric motor.  
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC  
only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate  
this product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage  
drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.  
If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,  
double check the power supply.  
GroundinG  
120 V Grounded  
Pin  
outlet  
Fig. 1  
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GLOSSARy OF TERMS  
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)  
Non-Through Cuts (table saws and compound sliding  
A devise 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.  
miter saws)  
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend  
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Arbor  
Push blocks (jointer planers)  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
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.  
bevel Cut  
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other  
than 90° to the table surface.  
Push blocks and Push Sticks (table saws)  
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade  
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)  
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids  
help keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.  
Chamfer  
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of  
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.  
Compound Cut  
Pilot Hole (drill presses and scroll saws)  
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide  
for drilling large holes accurately or for insertion of a scroll  
saw blade.  
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.  
Cross Cut  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the  
width of the workpiece.  
Rabbet  
Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)  
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The  
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.  
A non-through cut positioned on the end or edge of the  
workpiece which produces a square, two-sided notch or  
trough in the workpiece.  
Dado Cut (table saws and compound sliding miter saws)  
A non-through cut which produces a square, three-sided  
notch or trough in the workpiece.  
Resaw (table saws and band saws)  
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece  
to make thinner pieces.  
Featherboard (table saws)  
Resin  
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding  
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping  
operation.  
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
FPM or SPM  
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference  
to blade movement.  
Ripping or Rip Cut (table saws)  
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece and  
typically in the direction of the grain.  
Freehand  
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a  
fence, miter fence, or other aids.  
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)  
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps  
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.  
Gum  
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.  
Saw blade Path  
Heel  
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it  
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been  
cut by the blade.  
Alignment of the blade to the fence.  
Kerf  
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the  
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.  
Snipe (planers)  
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter  
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.  
Kickback  
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,  
throwing the workpiece in the direction of the spinning blade.  
Through Sawing  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Miter Cut  
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle  
to the blade other than 90°.  
workpiece or Material  
The item on which the operation is being done.  
worktable  
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a  
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.  
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FEATURES  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Input .....................................................................15 Amps  
No Load Speed ....................................5,000 r/min. (RPM)  
Cutti g Depth at 0˚: ..............................................3-1/2 in.  
Cutti g Depth at 45˚: ............................................2-1/2 in.  
Blade Arbor ..............................................................5/8 in.  
Blade Diameter.......................................................... 10 in.  
Blade Tilt .................................................................0˚ - 45˚  
Rating ...............................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz  
BeVel  
lockinG  
leVer  
Blade  
Guard  
scale  
anti-kickBack  
PaWls  
riVinG  
kniFe  
riP Fence  
slidinG  
miter taBle  
taBle  
extension  
outFeed  
suPPort  
lockinG leVer  
lock  
knoB  
taBle tilt  
Handle  
miter  
Fence  
sWitcH  
assemBlY  
storaGe  
Bracket(s)  
HeiGHt/BeVel  
adJustinG HandWHeel  
miter scale  
BeVel  
indicator  
BeVel  
scale  
Front  
rail  
leG  
stand  
quick  
stoP  
Fig. 2  
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FEATURES  
HEIGHT/bEVEL ADJUSTING HANDwHEEL - Located on  
KNOw yOUR TAbLE SAw  
the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise  
the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This  
handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles.  
See Figure 2.  
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of  
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as  
wellasaknowledgeoftheprojectyouareattempting.Before  
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating  
features and safety rules.  
LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg stand  
opens and closes with ease making transportation simple.  
MITER FENCE wITH LOCK KNOb - The fence attaches  
to the sliding miter table and can be angled for miter and  
compound miter cuts as well as straight cuts such as cross  
cuts and bevel cross cuts. With the locator pin in place, this  
knob locks the miter fence to the sliding miter table at the  
desired cutting angle.  
ANTI-KICKbACK PAwLS - Kickback is a hazard in which  
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth  
on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece.  
If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator,  
the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the  
possibility of kickback.  
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece  
and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along the  
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps  
and accessories.  
bEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the  
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.  
bLADE - This saw is provided with a 10 in. carbide-tipped  
blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the height/bevel  
adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with the bevel  
locking lever.  
RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece of the blade  
guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which  
helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the  
through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher than the saw  
blade. When in the non-through sawing, or “down” position,  
it is below the saw blade teeth.  
wARNING:  
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale  
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal  
injury.  
SLIDING MITER TAbLE - The sliding miter table moves  
allowing the operator to slide the workpiece across the  
saw table.  
bLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down over  
the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.  
SLIDING TAbLE EXTENSION - Located on the right side  
of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator  
additional support when cutting wide workpieces.  
bEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under  
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the  
angle setting of the blade.  
SwITCH ASSEMbLy - This saw has an easy access  
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch  
in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.  
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children  
and others not qualified to use the tool.  
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FEATURES  
OPERATING COMPONENTS  
wARNING:  
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table  
and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The  
height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the  
cabinet. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation  
section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter  
cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.  
Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in  
use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power  
failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key.  
This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting  
when power returns.  
The sliding miter table assembly is used for cross cutting  
operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood  
at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the  
fence to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. With  
the miter fence removed, the miter table offers additional  
support for other operations such as ripping.  
wARNING:  
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with  
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.  
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to  
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious  
personal injury.  
The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.  
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip  
fence and the blade.  
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for  
all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly  
includes: riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade  
guard.  
wARNING:  
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make  
sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position before plug-  
ging tool into the power source.  
SwITCH ASSEMbLy  
See Figure 3.  
This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a  
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent  
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and  
others.  
sWitcH  
on  
sWitcH  
oFF  
TO TURN yOUR SAw ON:  
With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch  
to turn ON ( l ).  
TO TURN yOUR SAw OFF:  
Press the switch down to turn OFF ( O ).  
TO LOCK yOUR SAw:  
Press the switch down.  
Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a  
safe, secure location.  
sWitcH keY  
sWitcH in locked Position  
Fig. 3  
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FEATURES  
bLADES  
wARNING:  
For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use  
the 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade provided with  
your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are  
available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local  
dealer can provide you with complete information.  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal  
injury.  
Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the  
riving knife.  
TOOLS NEEDED  
The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:  
FraminG square  
PHilliPs  
screWdriVer  
FlatHead  
screWdriVer  
comBination  
square  
adJustaBle WrencH  
c-clamPs  
Hex keY (3 mm)  
Fig. 4  
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LOOSE PARTS  
The following items are included with your table saw:  
P
c
a
B
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n
o
k
l
e
m
d
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F
J
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Fig. 5  
A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
B. Large Blade Wrench.................................................................................................................................................... 1  
C. Small Blade Wrench.................................................................................................................................................... 1  
D. Miter Fence with Lock Knob ....................................................................................................................................... 1  
E. Switch Key .................................................................................................................................................................. 1  
F. Push Stick ................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
G. Wheels......................................................................................................................................................................... 2  
H. Handle Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 1  
I. Leg Stand Tube w/leveling foot................................................................................................................................... 3  
J. Leg Stand Tube........................................................................................................................................................... 1  
K. Anti-Kickback Pawls ................................................................................................................................................... 1  
L. Screw .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2  
M. Sleeve.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2  
N. Hex Key....................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
O. Carriage bolt and nut .................................................................................................................................................. 4  
P. Blade Guard ................................................................................................................................................................ 1  
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ASSEMbLy  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
wARNING:  
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the  
box. Place it on a level work surface.  
Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands  
to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do not reach over  
or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can  
result in serious personal injury.  
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your  
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get  
help when needed.  
wARNING:  
wARNING:  
To avoid serious personal injury, always make sure the  
table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an  
approved leg stand. NEVER operate the saw on the floor.  
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts  
List are already assembled to your product when you  
unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the  
product by the manufacturer and require customer instal-  
lation. Use of a product that may have been improperly  
assembled could result in serious personal injury.  
MOUNTING HOLES  
This tool comes mounted to a leg stand. If you chose to  
remove the leg stand, the table saw must be mounted to  
a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt  
holes have been provided in the saw’s base for this pur-  
pose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted  
securely using 5/16 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex  
nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to  
accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the  
thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.  
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and  
satisfactorily operated the tool.  
NOTE: A box containing some of the Loose Parts is  
inside the saw cabinet. Also, remove the foam blocks  
from between the saw’s housing and motor by beveling  
the blade (see page 26).  
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make  
sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping,  
sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the  
floor before operating.  
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After  
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has  
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures  
explained in this manual.  
TO ATTACH THE wHEEL ASSEMbLy  
See Figure 6.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-  
Locate the bolt screwed through the leg stand and saw  
525-2579 for assistance.  
cabinet on the left side of the saw.  
Unscrew the bolt then remove bolt, spacers, and flat  
wARNING:  
washers from the saw.  
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this  
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product  
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious  
personal injury.  
Place a flat washer on the bolt then slide the bolt/washer  
into the hole in the center of the wheel.  
Place a second flat washer then small spacer on the bolt.  
Slide the bolt into the leg stand and large spacer.  
Place a sleeve inside the leg stand aligning the sleeve  
ends with holes in the stand and fixed nut.  
wARNING:  
Slide the entire combination into the holes and through  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such altera-  
the sleeve. Tighten securely.  
tion or modification is misuse and could result in a hazard- Repeat with the second wheel assembly.  
ous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.  
wARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is  
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental  
starting and possible serious personal injury.  
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ASSEMbLy  
TO ATTACH THE LEG  
Flat  
WasHer  
See Figure 7.  
Flat  
WasHer  
sleeVe  
NOTE: The leg with the leveling foot should be installed on  
the front of the saw, right side.  
Stand the table saw on end as shown in figure 7.  
Slide the leg in the leg stand tubes aligning the holes in  
both tubes.  
Bolt  
Remove the nut from the end of the carriage bolt then  
insertacarriageboltintothehole(fromtheoutsidetoward  
the inside). Finger tighten using the nut.  
Repeat for remaining legs.  
WHeel  
sPacer  
NOTE: Once the leg stand is in an upright position (see page  
16) and the saw is level, securely tighten the nuts. Place the  
saw on level ground and verify the saw’s stability before use.  
nut  
Fig. 6  
leG stand  
tuBe  
carriaGe  
Bolt  
TO SECURE/LEVEL THE SAw  
nut  
With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat,  
level surface, the saw should not move or rock from side  
to side. If the saw rocks from side to side, the leveling foot  
needs adjusting until the leg stand is balanced.  
Turning clockwise will lower the foot.  
Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot.  
TO INSTALL THE HANDLE  
See Figure 8.  
Remove the screw from the handle by holding the  
nut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to  
remove the nut completely.  
NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the  
washer from the end of the screw.  
Place the nut into the recessed hole on the back of the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place.  
Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on the  
height/bevel adjusting handwheel.  
Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise  
and tighten in place.  
Fig. 7  
HeiGHt/BeVel  
adJustinG  
HandWHeel  
screW  
Handle  
WasHer  
nut  
Fig. 8  
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ASSEMbLy  
TO OPEN/CLOSE (SET-UP/TEAR DOwN) THE  
LEG STAND  
See Figure 9.  
set-uP  
tear doWn  
To open (set-up) the leg stand:  
Step 1: With the saw table on end and standing to the side,  
use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you.  
Step 2: Once the leg stand is released from the table saw  
base, ease the legs of the stand down.  
Steps 3 and 4: Grasp the upper leg support below the  
saw cabinet. Keeping your left hand clear of the leg stand,  
pull the leg stand up until it locks into place.  
Step 5: With your left hand firmly on the table tilt handle,  
grasp the leg stand with your right hand.  
Steps 6 and 7: Push the leg stand towards the ground with  
your right hand and pull in the same direction with your  
left hand until the table saw is in an upright position.  
 o close (tear down) the leg stand:  
Steps1and2:Standingtothesideofthetablesaw, grasp  
the table tilt handle with your left hand. Tilt the table saw  
to your left and grab the leg.  
Step 3: Lower the saw to the floor until it is balanced on  
end.  
Step 4: Using your left hand, release the leg stand  
latch.  
Steps 5 and 6: Once the leg stand is released from the  
table saw base, ease the legs of the leg stand toward the  
floor.  
Step 7: Lift the lower leg of the leg stand until it locks in  
place.  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMbLy  
TO MOVE THE LEG STAND  
See Figure 10.  
Holding the leg stand firmly, pull the leg stand toward  
you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the  
wheels.  
Push the saw to the desired location then either open the  
leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw  
in a dry environment.  
TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE  
See Figure 11.  
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise.  
To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in  
the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out  
toward the front of the saw.  
To reinstall the throat plate, first slip the tab into the slot  
at the back of the saw and then push down to secure in  
place.  
Fig. 10  
TO INSTALL MITER FENCE  
See Figure 12.  
tHroat  
Plate  
wARNING:  
saW taBle  
Make sure the miter fence does not touch the blade guard  
before turning on the saw. If anything interfers with the  
blade guard, do not use this saw. Failure to heed this  
warning can result in serious personal injury.  
Loosen the lock knob so the bolt has enough clearance  
to slide into the table slot.  
Mount the miter fence to the miter table by installing the  
locator pin (below the miter fence) into holes “A” or “B”.  
At the same time, place the attachment bolt in the slot.  
Properly adjust the miter indicator to the scale on the end  
Fig. 11  
of the fence opposite the locator pin.  
miter  
Fence  
Holder  
lock  
knoB  
Retighten the lock knob.  
miter Fence  
slot  
miter  
Fence  
wARNING:  
locator  
Pin  
Do not use the miter fence holder if the tabs are not prop-  
erly installed in the miter fence slots. Failure to heed this  
warning can result in serious personal injury.  
miter  
indicator  
taBle  
slot  
Hole “B”  
attacHment  
Bolt  
Hole “a”  
Fig. 12  
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ASSEMbLy  
TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS  
See Figure 13.  
release  
leVer  
(unlocked)  
This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed  
in the “down” position for non-through cutting and must be  
placed in the “up” position for all other cutting operations.  
Unplug the saw.  
To place in the “up” position for all through cutting:  
Remove the throat plate.  
Raisethesawbladebyturningtheheight/beveladjusting  
handwheel clockwise.  
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.  
Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the left side of  
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded  
riving clamp.  
Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged  
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.  
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.  
in “uP” Position For tHrouGH cuttinG  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
release  
leVer  
(locked)  
To place in riving knife down position for all non-through  
cutting:  
Remove the throat plate.  
Raisethesawbladebyturningtheheight/beveladjusting  
handwheel clockwise.  
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.  
Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the left side of  
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded  
riving clamp.  
Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.  
Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged  
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.  
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
in “doWn” Position For non-tHrouGH cuttinG  
Fig. 13  
TO CHECK SAw bLADE INSTALLATION  
See Figure 14.  
NOTICE:  
To loosen the blade:  
Remove the blade wrench from the blade wrench storage  
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down  
toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause  
damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.  
area.  
Using blade wrenches, place the flat open end of a blade  
wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft.  
Unplug the saw.  
Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade  
nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the wrench (left  
side) forward to the front of the machine.  
Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  
Makesurethebevellockingleverissecurelypusheddown,  
see figure 29. Raise the saw blade to its full height by  
turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.  
Place riving knife in “up” position.  
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ASSEMbLy  
To tighten the blade:  
Using the blade wrench, place the flat open end into the  
larGe  
Blade WrencH  
flats on the arbor shaft.  
Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade  
nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the wrench (left  
side) to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade  
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.  
small Blade  
WrencH  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
Check all clearances for free blade rotation.  
TOINSTALLTHEANTI-KICKbACKPAwLSAND  
bLADE GUARD  
See Figures 15 - 17.  
wARNING:  
Fig. 14  
Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback pawls. Dull or  
damaged pawls may not stop a kickback increasing the  
risk of serious personal injury.  
PaWl  
Handle  
anti-kickBack  
PaWls  
Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through  
cuts.  
Button  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel clockwise.  
Place riving knife in “up” position.  
Reinstall the throat plate.  
To install anti-kickback pawls:  
Press and hold the button on the left side of the anti-  
kickback pawls.  
Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the riving  
knife.  
Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place  
Fig. 15  
and release the button.  
NOTE: Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are  
securely locked.  
Blade  
Guard  
To install blade guard:  
Lift the guard lever up to unlock.  
With the front of the blade guard raised, lower the back  
of the guard into the middle hole of the riving knife. Push  
the front of the guard down until it is parallel to the table  
(see figure 16). If the blade guard is not parallel to the  
table, the riving knife is not in the “up” position.  
Guard  
leVer  
Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down.  
NOTE: Blade alignment can be adjusted for different blade  
widths. Refer to: To Check and Align the Riving Knife and  
Saw blade. Check the blade guard assembly for clearances  
and free movement.  
Fig. 16  
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ASSEMbLy  
TOCHECKANDALIGNTHERIVINGKNIFEAND  
SAw bLADE  
See Figure 18.  
To check alignment of the riving knife:  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel clockwise.  
Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard  
assembly.Placeaframingsquareorstraightedgeagainst  
both the saw blade and the riving knife.  
correct  
NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth and  
measure from blade. This step will insure framing square  
is square against blade from the front to back of blade.  
The saw blade and riving knife are aligned when the  
framing square contacts both the blade and riving knife  
evenly with no gaps.  
incorrect  
Fig. 17  
If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade,  
adjustment is needed. The riving knife must be in alignment  
front to back (horizontally) and top to bottom (vertically).  
outFeed  
suPPort  
To adjust (horizontally and vertically):  
Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard  
assembly.  
Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it  
until it is fully extended.  
From the back of the saw, loosen the screws holding the  
mounting bracket.  
screWs  
Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align  
the riving knife with the saw blade.  
Once properly aligned, securely retighten all screws.  
Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if  
needed.  
Vertical  
adJustment  
HoriZontal  
adJustment  
Fig. 18  
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ASSEMbLy  
TO STORE PUSH STICK  
See Figure 19.  
PusH stick  
riP  
Fence  
Insert screws into the holes on the right side of the saw  
table.  
Tighten securely.  
Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and slide  
the push stick toward the back of the saw.  
TO STORE THE TAbLE SAw ACCESSORIES  
See Figures 20 - 21.  
The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on  
either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the  
saw’s accessories.  
miter  
Fence  
When not in use, store the accessories securely by snapping  
each accessory in place.  
screW  
storaGe  
Hook  
Fig. 20  
Fig. 19  
Blade  
WrencHes  
Fig. 21  
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OPERATION  
Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the  
blade in the wood such as:  
wARNING:  
Making a cut with incorrect blade depth  
Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece  
Twisting the wood while making a cut  
Failing to support work  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.  
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-  
ficient to inflict severe injury.  
Forcing a cut  
wARNING:  
Cutting warped or wet lumber  
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to  
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in  
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible  
serious injury.  
Using the wrong blade for the type of cut  
Not following correct operating procedures  
Misusing the saw  
Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls  
Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade  
wARNING:  
AVOIDING KICKbACK  
Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of  
the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to  
1/4 in.  
Do not use any attachments or accessories not  
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use  
of attachments or accessories not recommended can  
result in serious personal injury.  
Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a  
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never  
saw into a loose knot or nail.  
wARNING:  
Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the miter  
fence when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting the  
wood in the cut.  
Although many 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 specifi-  
cally instructed to do so.  
Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never  
make cuts with dull blades.  
To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly  
APPLICATIONS  
before beginning a cut.  
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  
When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never  
force cuts.  
Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,  
ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting  
Do not cut wet or warped lumber.  
Dado with optional accessories  
Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or  
composition wood products as the anti-kickback pawls  
may not always be effective.  
Cabinet making and woodworking  
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood  
composition products only.  
Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with  
push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a  
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should  
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.  
bASIC OPERATION OF THE TAbLE SAw  
The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet  
that is properly installed and grounded according to all local  
codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equip-  
ment can result in electric shock. Do not modify the plug if  
it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by  
a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical section in this  
manual.  
Useofafeatherboardwillhelpholdtheworkpiecesecurely  
against the saw table or fence.  
Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and  
anyareaswheresawdustorscrapworkpiecesmaygather.  
Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  
Always use the riving knife for every operation where  
it is allowed. The use of this device will greatly reduce  
the risk of kickback.  
CAUSES OF KICKbACK  
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking  
the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If  
your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose  
from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback  
can cause serious injury. Use precautions to avoid the risks.  
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OPERATION  
CUTTING AIDS  
See Figure 22.  
Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a  
workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making  
non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a  
push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands  
do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be  
made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and  
used in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than  
the workpiece, with a 90˚ otch i o e e d a d shapi g for  
a grip on the other end.  
PusH sticks  
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws  
from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and  
all non-through cuts.  
PusH Blocks  
Fig. 22  
CAUTION:  
Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid  
damaging the saw or workpiece.  
AUXILIARy FENCE  
An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between  
the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use and  
auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.  
HOw TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARy  
FENCE (FOR RIP CUTTING THIN wORKPIECE)  
See Figure 23.  
21 in.  
3 1/2 in.  
Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which  
requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in. wide, and  
21 in. long to make.  
3/4 in.  
Fig. 23  
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:  
Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly  
on the saw table.  
stoP  
JiG  
Handle  
From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood to  
the fence using 1-3/4 in. wood screws.  
HOw TO MAKE A JIG (FOR RIP CUTTING  
NARROw wORKPIECE)  
See Figure 24.  
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to  
the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.  
To make a jig:  
Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and  
JiG  
secure from the underside using recessed screws.  
Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.  
To use a jig:  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the jig and against the stop.  
Holding the jig handle and using a push block and/or push  
stick, make the rip cut as described on page 33 later in  
this section.  
Fig. 24  
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OPERATION  
TyPES OF CUTS  
See Figure 25.  
There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the  
miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6)  
the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combina-  
tions of these basic six. Operating procedures for making  
each kind of cut are given later in this section.  
1
cross cut  
wARNING:  
Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback  
pawls are in place and working properly when making  
these cuts to avoid possible injury.  
2
3
4
riP cut  
Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of  
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle  
to the blade, and the blade is vertical.  
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid  
kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the  
wood rides firmly against the rip fence.  
miter cut  
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the  
blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend  
to “creep” during cutting. This can be controlled by holding  
the workpiece securely against the miter fence.  
wARNING:  
Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood, and  
also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece  
of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to  
the blade.  
BeVel cross cut  
5
6
Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts  
are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the  
grain.  
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled  
blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly  
familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and  
miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.  
BeVel riP cut  
CUTTING TIPS  
Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be  
either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand  
all sections of this operator’s manual before attempting any  
operation.  
comPound (BeVel) miter cut  
Fig. 25  
Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the  
measuring line.  
wARNING:  
Cut the wood with the finish side up.  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal  
injury.  
Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making  
the cut.  
Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes  
out of the saw.  
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.  
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OPERATION  
featherboard. Positioning the featherboard will depend on  
FEATHERbOARD  
the placement of the bolt and the position of the sliding  
miter table on the rails. Place the washer on the bolt and  
attach the lock knob, loosely. Position the featherboard with  
the hex head of the bolt in the miter table slot but do not  
tighten. Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip  
fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed  
and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and over the  
saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance  
to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Securely tighten  
the lock knob to secure the featherboard in place. Attach a  
C-clamp to further secure the featherboard to the edge of  
the sliding miter table.  
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 and locked in place on the table with a  
C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.  
wARNING:  
Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the  
workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious  
personal injury.  
wARNING:  
HOw TO MAKE A FEATHERbOARD  
Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the  
workpiece just forward of the blade.If positioned improp-  
erly, kickback can result from the featherboard pinching  
the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf.  
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal  
injury.  
See Figure 26.  
The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw.  
Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick,  
3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width  
on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30°  
and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page  
33 for information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the  
point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the  
8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.  
PusH  
Block  
PusH stick  
FeatHerBoard  
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 33. Set  
the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be  
cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously  
made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to com-  
pletely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the  
rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow  
approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between  
the fingers.  
BeVel lockinG  
leVer  
HOw TO MOUNT A FEATHERbOARD  
See Figure 27.  
Remove the lock knob, bolt, and washer from the miter  
fence holder. Place the bolt through one of the holes in the  
Fig. 27  
2-1/2 in.  
3/4 in.  
1/4 in.  
1/8 in.  
1-1/16 in.  
70°  
12 in.  
25  
Fig. 26  
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OPERATION  
TO CHANGE bLADE DEPTH  
See Figure 28.  
Gullet  
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 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below  
the top surface.  
Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel counterclockwise or lower it by turning the  
handwheel clockwise.  
TO CHANGE bLADE ANGLE (bEVEL)  
See Figure 29.  
Fig. 28  
Push the bevel locking lever up for angle mode.  
Toangletheblade, pushtheheight/beveladjustinghand-  
wheel into the cabinet, to engage bevel gear, and turn  
the handwheel until the bevel indicator shows the correct  
angle.  
anGled  
Blade  
Push the bevel locking lever down to lock the angle, while  
holding the height/bevel adjusting handwheel in place.  
TO ADJUST THE bEVEL INDICATOR  
See Figure 29.  
If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade is at  
90°, adjust the indicator by loosening the screws and setting  
it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screws.  
screWs  
CHECKING SLIDING MITER TAbLE AND  
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  
TO POSITION THE SLIDING MITER TAbLE  
See Figures 30- 31.  
BeVel  
A slide bolt is located on the front of the saw between the saw  
table and the front scale. When the arrows on both the saw  
table and sliding table are aligned, this bolt slides through  
the holes in both tables locking them into a fixed position.  
BeVel  
indicator  
lockinG  
leVer  
HeiGHt/BeVel  
adJustinG HandWHeel  
Fig. 29  
The sliding table has three positions providing additional  
front support when working with larger workpieces. Always  
lock the sliding table when not in use.  
slots For lockinG  
miter taBle  
To unlock the sliding miter table:  
Lift the tab on the slide bolt and move the bolt to the far  
right.  
Lock the bolt into position by pushing the tab down and  
into the far right-hand notch.  
miter  
slide lock  
To lock the sliding miter table:  
Lift the tab and slide the bolt through both tables.  
Lock the bolt into position by pushing the tab down and  
into the notch.  
NOTE: When moving the miter base, keep hands and  
fingers out of areas where they may be pinched. Pull the  
miter base into position with fingers extended and using  
only your thumb as shown in figure 31.  
Fig. 30  
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OPERATION  
TO CHECK MITER bASE PARALLELISM  
See Figures 32 - 33.  
Unplug the saw.  
Setsawupasifyouwerepreparingtomakeacut. Tighten  
rail clamps, miter locking clamps, lock knob, etc.  
Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as far  
as it will go. Place a reference mark (C) near the end of  
the miter table as shown in figure 32.  
NOTE: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw.  
Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth (D) and  
rotate the blade (E) so that the reference mark on the  
blade is at the front of the throat plate.  
Place a framing square (G) against the blade and align  
with reference mark on miter table. Measure the distance  
between the blade and the edge of miter table.  
Fig. 31  
e
d
c
NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth and  
measure from blade. This step will insure framing square  
is square against blade from the front to back of blade.  
a
Remove framing square and slide miter table to the rear  
of miter base as far as it will go.  
Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade is  
at the rear of the throat plate. Measuring from the same  
mark on the blade at the rear will eliminate the effect of  
blade wobble.  
Place framing square against the blade and align with  
the same reference mark on the miter table. Measure the  
distance between the blade and the edge of the miter  
table at the rear.  
B
G
Compare whether the front and rear measurements are  
the same. If they are the same, proceed with checking  
the miter fence alignment. If not, this indicates the miter  
base needs aligning. Miter base must then be adjusted  
before checking miter fence alignment. See To Adjust  
the Miter Table section that follows.  
Fig. 32  
d
e
G
c
F
B
Fig. 33  
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OPERATION  
TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT  
See Figure 34.  
G
e
1 6  
J
1 5  
1 4  
1 3  
The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when  
set at zero degrees.  
1 2  
1 1  
1 0  
9
8
7
6
5
Set the miter fence (H) at 0°. Miter indicator (I) should be  
set precisely on 0° and secured in place with adjusting  
clamp (J).  
4
3
2
H
1
0
0
2
3
NOTE: The quick-stop is not used when checking align-  
ment. However, you may want to set it to 0° and check  
and adjust it at this time. See To Adjust the Quick Stop  
in the Adjustment section.  
4
40  
5
45  
40  
15  
6
30  
30  
1
20  
10  
8
Place a framing square (G) firmly against the miter fence  
(H), with the other side against the blade (E).  
Check whether the miter fence and blade are square with  
each other. With the framing square against the miter  
fence there should be no gap from the front to the rear  
of the blade.  
If a gap exists, the miter fence may be out of square.  
Rotate the blade and recheck. If there is a consistent gap  
between the front and rear of the blade, the miter table  
needs aligning. Follow the adjustment procedures that  
follow.  
i
Fig. 34  
TO ADJUST THE MITER TAbLE  
FraminG  
square  
slidinG  
miter  
taBle  
See Figure 35.  
miter  
Fence  
Remember: Check all settings before loosening screws for  
the following procedures. Once screws have been loosened,  
these settings must be reset.  
1 6  
1 5  
1 4  
1 3  
1 2  
1 1  
1 0  
riGHt  
Front  
screW  
9
8
7
6
Unplug the saw.  
5
4
3
2
Set the miter fe ce at 0˚ the securely tighte the  
1
0
lock knob.  
0
2
Push the sliding miter table to the back and loosen the  
3
4
right-front screw from beneath the table saw cabinet.  
40  
5
45  
15  
6
30  
40  
Loosen the nylock nut beneath the front left eccentric  
30  
20  
10  
8
screw.  
Placeonesideofaframingsquarefirmlyagainstthemiter  
fence and the other side against the saw blade.  
UsingaPhillipsscrewdriver, turntheeccentricscrewuntil  
the miter fence and the blade are square.  
Hold the eccentric screw in place with the screwdriver  
and tighten the nylock nut securely.  
Retighten the front right-hand screw.  
eccentric  
screW  
nYlock  
nut  
Fig. 35  
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OPERATION  
riP  
Fence  
wARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence  
is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.  
Blade  
TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR  
TO THE bLADE  
See Figure 36.  
Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).  
Unplug the saw.  
2 in.  
Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.  
Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the  
scale  
blade tip edge.  
Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with  
the 2 in. mark as shown.  
Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip  
fence.  
2
1
8
9
10  
11  
7
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
TO USE THE RIP FENCE  
See Figure 37.  
2 in.  
mark  
Place the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the fence  
towards the front rail to align the fence to the saw table.  
Push the locking lever down to secure the fence.  
Front  
rail  
lockinG  
leVer  
scale  
indicator  
Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are needed,  
see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the blade  
in the Adjustment section of this manual.  
Fig. 36  
riP Fence  
lockinG  
leVer  
rear  
liP  
saW  
taBle  
Fig. 37  
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OPERATION  
TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT  
See Figure 38.  
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 it  
until it is fully extended.  
outFeed  
suPPort  
TO USE THE TAbLE EXTENSION  
See Figure 39.  
The table extension provides the operator with additional  
table width for supporting wider workpieces.  
To extend:  
Set the rip fence to 16 in.  
Push the table extension lever beneath the saw table  
Fig. 38  
towards the back of the saw.  
Grasp the table extension with both hands and pull it until  
the scale on the front rail indicates the desired measure-  
ment.  
taBle  
extension  
leVer  
Retighten the table extension lever by pulling it towards  
the front of the saw.  
To close:  
Push the table extension lever beneath the saw table  
towards the back of the saw.  
Push the table extension with both hands back toward  
the saw table.  
Retighten the table extension lever by pulling it towards  
the front of the saw.  
loWer  
scale  
Fig. 39  
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OPERATION  
HEELING (PARALLELING) THE bLADE  
See Figures 40 - 41.  
wARNING:  
FraminG  
square  
The blade must be square so the wood does not bind  
resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in  
serious personal injury.  
Do not loosen any bolts for this adjustment until you have  
checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjust-  
ments are necessary. Once the bolts are loosened, these  
items must be reset.  
Unplug the saw.  
Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way byturning  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.  
Markbesideoneofthebladeteethatthefrontoftheblade.  
Place a framing square even with the front of the saw  
table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 40.  
Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  
Move the framing square to the rear and again measure  
the distance. If the distances are the same, the blade is  
square.  
adJustinG  
Bolts (3)  
If the distances are different, square the blade with the  
following steps:  
Extend the extension table, see page 30.  
Loosen adjusting bolts (1), (3), (4), and (5).  
NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located above the height/  
bevel adjusting handwheel and under the saw table in the  
front of the saw.  
adJustinG  
Bolts (4 and 5)  
Turn adjusting bolt (2) left or right until the blade is  
square.  
NOTE: If the back of the blade was too far from the fram-  
ing square, place a block of wood on the left side of the  
blade and push it into the blade until the blade is square.  
Retighten the bolts.  
Fig. 40  
FraminG  
square  
If the back of the blade was too close to the framing  
square, place a block of wood on the right side of the  
blade and push it into the blade until the blade is square.  
Retighten the bolts.  
wARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align the rip  
fence to the blade following any blade adjustments.  
Always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade  
before beginning any operation.  
saW Blade out oF aliGnment  
Fig. 41  
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OPERATION  
MAKING CUTS  
cross cut  
The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combina-  
tion blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.  
Place leFt Hand on  
WorkPiece and  
miter Fence Here  
wARNING:  
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal  
injury.  
Use the miter fence when making cross, miter, bevel, and  
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter  
fence in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always  
tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.  
NOTE: 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.  
MAKING A CROSS CUT  
See Figures 42 - 43.  
wARNING:  
Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting  
will result in kickback which can cause serious personal  
injury.  
Fig. 42  
wARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  
sWitcH  
on  
sWitcH  
oFF  
Remove the rip fence.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter fence to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
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 prevent unauthorized use, remove the switch  
key as shown in figure 43.  
sWitcH keY  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
sWitcH in locked Position  
Fig. 43  
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OPERATION  
MAKING A RIP CUT  
See Figure 44.  
riP cut  
riP  
Fence  
Blade  
wARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid serious possible injury.  
scale  
Remove the miter fence.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Whenrippingalongworkpiece, placeasupportthesame  
height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut  
work.  
Turn the saw on.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Fig. 44  
Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,use  
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure  
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with  
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping  
a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to  
move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  
miter cut  
Blade  
straiGHt  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A MITER CUT  
See Figure 45.  
wARNING:  
miter  
Fence  
anGled  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  
HeiGHt/BeVel  
adJustinG  
HandWHeel  
Remove the rip fence.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the  
lock knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
Fig. 45  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter fence lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
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OPERATION  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
MAKING A bEVEL CROSS CUT  
See Figures 46 - 47.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle.  
wARNING:  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  
on the saw.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Remove the rip fence.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed the  
workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the side of  
the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance  
of injury should kickback occur.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter fence to 0° and tighten the lock knob.  
VieWed From tHe Front, BeloW tHe taBle saW  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
HeiGHt/BeVel adJustinG  
HandWHeel  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter fence lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
to loosen  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A bEVEL RIP CUT  
See Figure 48.  
wARNING:  
BeVel  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
to  
tiGHten  
lockinG leVer  
Fig. 46  
BeVel cross cut  
wARNING:  
Blade  
anGled  
The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to  
avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Place-  
ment of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in  
kickback and the risk of serious personal injury.  
Remove the miter fence.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
miter  
BeVel lockinG  
leVer  
Fence  
straiGHt  
Fig. 47  
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OPERATION  
Whenrippingalongworkpiece, placeasupportthesame  
BeVel riP cut  
height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut  
work.  
riP  
Fence  
Blade  
anGled  
Turn the saw on.  
scale  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,use  
the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make sure  
the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with  
both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If ripping  
a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push blocks to  
move the piece through the cut and past the blade.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
MAKING A COMPOUND (bEVEL) MITER CUT  
See Figure 49.  
wARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  
Remove the rip fence.  
Fig. 48  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
comPound (BeVel) miter cut  
Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Place riGHt Hand  
on WorkPiece and  
miter Fence Here  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Set the miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the  
lock knob.  
Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
Turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.  
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed  
on the miter fence lock knob and the hand farthest from  
the blade should be placed on the workpiece.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Fig. 49  
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OPERATION  
MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT  
See Figure 50.  
larGe Panel cut  
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to  
avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.  
riP Fence  
wARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  
suPPorts  
wARNING:  
Never make freehand cuts (cuts without the miter fence  
or rip fence). Unguided workpieces can result in serious  
injury.  
Place a support the same height as the top of the saw  
table behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to  
the sides as needed.  
HeiGHt  
adJustinG  
HandWHeel  
Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence  
or miter fence. If the panel is too large to use either the  
rip fence or the miter fence, it is too large for this saw.  
Fig. 50  
Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you  
turn on the saw.  
wARNING:  
Turn the saw on.  
Never feed wood with your hands when making any  
non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. To avoid  
personal injury, always use push blocks, push sticks,  
and featherboards.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and  
past the blade.  
Unplug the saw.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Place riving knife in “down” position.  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT  
See Figure 51.  
Adjust the bevel angle to 0°.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can be  
made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut).  
The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves,  
rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is made  
without the blade guard assembly installed. Make sure the  
blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this  
type of cut. Read the appropriate section which describes  
the type of cut in addition to this section on non-through or  
dado cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight  
cross cut, read and understand the section on straight cross  
cuts before proceeding.  
Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either  
the rip fence or miter fence.  
Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw on.  
Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or feather-  
boards when making non-through cuts to reduce the risk  
of serious injury.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
wARNING:  
When making a non-through cut, the blade is covered  
by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the  
exposed blade at the start and finish of every cut to  
reduce the risk of personal injury.  
Once all non-through cuts are completed:  
Unplug your saw.  
Reinstall the riving knife in the “up” position then install  
the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
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OPERATION  
MAKING A DADO CUT  
non-tHrouGH cut  
See Figure 52.  
Blade  
Guard  
remoVed  
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure  
(see the Accessories section of this manual and check with  
the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades  
and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this  
tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado  
(up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or  
molding cutters on this saw.  
wARNING:  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards  
when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.  
PusH  
stick  
Unplug the saw.  
Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat  
plate, and riving knife.  
Remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw blade.  
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate  
in a secure location.  
Mountthedadoblade,accordingtomanufacturerinstruc-  
tions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the  
desired width of cut.  
Fig. 51  
dado cut  
Reinstall the blade nut.  
NOTE:Thebladewashermaybeusedprovidedthearbor  
shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.  
Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor  
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.  
Place release lever in locked position.  
Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand  
to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.  
Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either  
the rip fence or miter fence.  
Turn the saw on.  
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade  
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full  
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge  
flush against the rip fence or miter fence and hold firmly  
against the saw table.  
Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through  
the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood  
into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick.  
The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards  
are necessary when making non-through cuts.  
Fig. 52  
Once all dado cuts are completed:  
Unplug your saw.  
When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
Reinstall the riving knife in the “up” position then install  
the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
Blade  
WrencH  
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 heed this warning could result in  
serious personal injury.  
Blade  
WrencH  
The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making  
very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might  
have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also,  
over a period of time, readjustment will probably become  
necessary due to wear.  
To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good prac-  
tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square  
and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish  
cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until  
you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be  
sure adjustments are needed.  
Fig. 53  
Blade  
WasHer  
Blade  
nut  
Blade  
TO REPLACE THE bLADE  
See Figures 53 - 55.  
Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the  
riving knife.  
arBor  
sHaFt  
Unplug the saw.  
Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.  
Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.  
Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.  
Raise the saw blade to full height.  
Insert the open end of the blade wrench onto the flats on  
the arbor shaft.  
Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade  
nut.Holdingbothwrenchesfirmly,pulltheoutsidewrench  
(right side) forward while pushing the inside (left side) to  
the back of the saw. Remove the blade nut and blade  
washer.  
Fig. 54  
Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.  
tHroat  
Plate  
riVinG  
kniFe  
To install a standard blade:  
Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth must  
point down toward the front of the saw to work properly).  
Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor  
shaft. Be sure the flat side of the blade washer faces  
the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor  
housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened.  
Do not overtighten.  
Blade  
Lock the release lever.  
Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.  
Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.  
NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow  
the instructions provided with the accessory.  
Fig. 55  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
TO SET THE bLADE AT 0° AND 45°  
See Figures 56 - 57.  
0° adJustment  
Blade  
comBination  
square  
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory  
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-  
ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need  
to be checked.  
Bolt  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the blade.  
Remove the blade guard assembly.  
If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Loosen the 0° adjustment screw.  
Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.  
The edge of the square and the saw blade should be  
parallel.  
BeVel  
lockinG  
leVer  
BeVel  
Handle  
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part  
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.  
BeVel  
indicator  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Fig. 56  
Tightentheadjustmentscrew.Checkagainforsquareness  
and continue to adjust if needed.  
comBination  
square  
If the blade is not an exact 45°:  
Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
Blade  
45° adJustment  
Bolt  
45°  
Loosen the 45° adjustment screw.  
Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.  
The edge of the square and the saw blade should be  
parallel.  
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part  
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.  
Lock the bevel locking lever.  
Tightentheadjustmentscrew.Checkagainforsquareness  
and continue to adjust if needed.  
If needed, adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.  
Make a test cut.  
The adjustment screws must be below the saw table surface  
so the workpiece doesn’t catch on uneven edges. If unable  
to make this adjustment, take the product to an authorized  
service center.  
BeVel  
indicator  
BeVel  
lockinG  
leVer  
BeVel  
Handle  
Fig. 57  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP  
FENCE TO THE bLADE  
See Figure 58.  
riP Fence  
Blade  
screWs  
Unplug the saw.  
Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be  
moved.  
Place a framing square beside the blade and move the  
rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the  
rip scale.  
Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180°  
to check the other side.  
If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two  
lockinG  
leVer  
screws on the fence and align it.  
Retighten the two screws.  
Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts  
FraminG  
square  
are not true, repeat the process.  
wARNING:  
Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts, make  
sure the switch is in the off position and the blade guard  
is in place. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
TO ADJUST QUICK-STOP  
See Figure 59.  
Fig. 58  
The quick-stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter fence  
at exactly 0°. However, when sliding miter table adjustments  
are made, these adjustments may cause the quick stop to  
need adjusting. Check quick-stop with miter scale set at 0°.  
If adjustments are needed, proceed with the following steps:  
adJustinG  
clamP  
miter  
indicator  
miter Fence  
Loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick stop.  
Zero  
deGrees  
Place the quick stop against the miter fence with miter  
scale set at 0°.  
Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick-stop securely  
against miter fence.  
Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw and quick-  
stop.  
Check your work. If the quick stop is not at 0°, repeat  
above steps.  
quick stoP and  
eccentric screW  
Fig. 59  
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MAINTENANCE  
wARNING:  
wARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or  
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.  
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for  
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in  
good condition and in position.  
wARNING:  
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked  
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If  
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
Check the blade guard assembly.  
To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodi-  
cally apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth  
functioning.  
wARNING:  
Protectthebladebycleaningoutsawdustfromunderneath  
the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on  
the blade teeth.  
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool  
is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in  
the off ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could  
result in serious personal injury.  
Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO  
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
LUbRICATION  
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, dust, oil, grease, etc.  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-  
tion is required.  
ACCESSORIES  
The following recommended accessories are available:  
089260001699 Dado Throat Plate  
wARNING:  
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or ac-  
cessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended  
can result in serious personal injury.  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
PRObLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Cutting binds or burns work.  
Blade is dull.  
Replace or sharpen blade.  
Slow the feed rate.  
Work is fed too fast.  
Wood is warped.  
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex  
side to table surface.  
Rip fence is misaligned.  
Check and adjust the rip fence.  
Align the rip fence.  
Blade not properly sharpened or  
set.  
Wood edges away from rip  
fence when ripping.  
Resharpen or set blade.  
See page 27 for adjustments to sliding  
miter table assembly.  
Sliding miter table assembly  
does not move smoothly.  
Miter base or slides improperly  
adjusted.  
Saw does not make accurate  
90˚ or 45˚ cuts.  
Positive stops inside cabinet need  
adjusting (bevel cuts).  
Adjust positive stops.  
Adjust the miter fence.  
Miter fence is misaligned (miter  
cuts).  
Clean the gears or screw post.  
Gears or screw post inside  
cabinet are clogged with saw  
dust.  
Height/bevel adjusting hand-  
wheel is hard to turn.  
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.  
Motor cord or wall cord is not  
plugged in.  
Saw does not start.  
Replace circuit fuse.  
Reset circuit breaker.  
Circuit fuse is blown.  
Circuit breaker is tripped.  
Cord or switch is damaged.  
Have the cord or switch replaced at your  
nearest authorized service center.  
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.  
Replace with correct type.  
Blade makes poor cuts.  
Blade is dull or dirty.  
Blade is wrong type for cut being  
made.  
Remount blade.  
Blade is mounted backwards.  
Move locking lever down.  
Locking lever is not at full down  
position.  
Blade does not lower when  
turning height/bevel adjusting  
handwheel.  
Blade not proper for rip cut.  
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer  
teeth.  
Motor labors in rip cut.  
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TROUbLESHOOTING  
PRObLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Excess vibration.  
Blade is out of balance.  
Replace blade.  
Blade is damaged.  
Replace blade.  
Saw is not mounted securely.  
Work surface is uneven.  
Tighten all hardware.  
Reposition on flat surface.  
Adjust legs of leg stand.  
Blade is warped.  
Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if  
necessary.  
Rip fence does not move  
smoothly.  
Rip fence not mounted correctly.  
Rails are dirty or sticky.  
Remount the rip fence.  
Clean and wax rails.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.  
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.  
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.  
Rip fence does not lock at  
rear.  
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
10 in. TAbLE SAw  
RTS31  
wARNING:  
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction  
activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-  
fects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
•lead from lead-based pai ts,  
•crystalli e silica from bricks a d ceme t a d other maso ry products a d,  
•arse ic a d chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To  
reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust  
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
• PARTS AND SERVICE  
Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model  
and serial number from the product data plate.  
RTS31  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
• HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:  
Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling  
1-800-525-2579. Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized  
Service Centers.  
• HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:  
Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling  
1-800-525-2579.  
• HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-525-2579.  
RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used pursuant to a license granted by Ryobi Limited.  
ONE wORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 USA  
1-800-525-2579 • www.ryobitools.com  
A subsidiary of Techtro ic I dustries Co., Ltd. • OTC: TTNDY  
988000-931  
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