Ryobi Saw BTS20 User Guide
OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW  
BTS20  
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Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation,  
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.  
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the  
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves  
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention  
measures.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious  
injury.  
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
IMPORTANT  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read  
thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s  
manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including  
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool  
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy  
years of safe, reliable service.  
WARNING:  
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding  
electrical shock.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which  
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or  
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision  
SafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswithsideshields. Alwaysweareye  
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.  
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and  
cleanforbetterandsaferperformance.Followinstructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
            
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's  
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and  
limitationsaswellasthespecificpotentialhazardsrelated  
to this tool.  
                                                                                                           
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DISCONNECTTOOLS.Whennotinuse,beforeservicing,  
or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.,  
all tools should be disconnected.  
            
            
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED  
SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges,  
refrigerator enclosures.  
                                                                                                           
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
when plugging in.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of  
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
            
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form  
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches  
are removed from tool before turning it on.  
                                                                                                           
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the  
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be  
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly  
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.  
            
            
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and  
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces  
of wood on the saw while it is in operation.  
            
            
AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don'tusepower  
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep  
work area well lit.  
            
            
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors  
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance  
fromworkarea.Donotletvisitorscontacttoolorextension  
cord while operating.  
                                                                                                           
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USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into  
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade  
or cutter only.  
            
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MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or  
master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED.TURN  
POWEROFF. Don'tleavetooluntilitcomestoacomplete  
stop.  
            
            
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer  
at the feed rate for which it was designed.  
                                                                                                           
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if  
the cutting operation is dusty.  
            
            
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do  
a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not  
intended.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
            
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MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD  
CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to  
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product  
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire  
gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an  
extensioncord25feetorlessinlength. Ifindoubt, usethe  
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the  
heavier the cord.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
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USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is  
used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved  
groundconnectionthatareintendedforuseoutdoorsand  
so marked.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
                                                                                                           
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KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades  
minimize stalling and kickback.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.  
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and  
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SECUREWORK. Useclampsoravisetoholdworkwhen  
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to  
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying  
alert, and knowing how your table saw works.  
practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both  
hands to operate tool.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
ꢀ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never  
operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make  
sure all guards are operating properly before each use.  
during extended periods of operation.  
ꢀ DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges.  
ꢀ ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING  
ꢀ 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.  
KNIFE (SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.  
ꢀ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep  
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work  
or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not  
attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.  
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BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.  
                                                                                                           
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WHEN SERVICINGuseonlyidenticalRyobireplacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
            
            
NEVERUSEINANEXPLOSIVEATMOSPHERE. Normal  
                                                                                                           
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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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INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,  
have repaired by a qualified service technician at an  
authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation  
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.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
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 crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, the  
anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place  
over the blade.  
                                                                                                           
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ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence or  
miter fence.  
            
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INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and  
replace if damaged.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
ALWAYSUSEAPUSHSTICKFORRIPPINGNARROW  
STOCK. Apushstickisadeviceusedtopushaworkpiece  
through the blade instead of using your hands. Size and  
shape can vary but the push stick must always be nar-  
rower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from  
contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock,  
always use a push stick, so your hand does not come  
close to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and push  
blocks for non-through cuts.  
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.  
            
            
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.  
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any solvents to clean tool.  
            
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STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
youaredoingandusecommonsense.Donotoperatetool  
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.  
                                                                                                           
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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.  
                                                                                                           
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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.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
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USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge  
guide when ripping.  
                                                                                                           
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MOVETHERIPFENCEoutofthewaywhencrosscutting.  
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gage when crosscutting.  
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first  
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the  
power source.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade  
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
BEFORE MAKING  
A
CUT, BE SURE ALL  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with  
incorrectsizeholes.Neverusebladewashersorboltsthat  
aredefectiveorincorrect. Themaximumbladecapacityof  
your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
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DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                           
            
            
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
cause product damage.  
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
ꢀ PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides  
of the saw table for wide or long work pieces. Use a sturdy  
"outrigger" support if a table extension more than 24  
inches long is attached to the saw.  
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.  
ꢀ AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:  
A. Keeping blade sharp.  
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.  
ꢀ AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails  
from lumber before cutting.  
ꢀ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
use.  
ꢀ NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING  
COMPONENTISINCONTACTWITHTHEWORKPIECE.  
E. Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not  
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.  
ꢀ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-  
TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to  
move into the cutting tool.  
ꢀ GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-  
prongplug,itshouldbepluggedintoathree-holeelectrical  
receptacle.  
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CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service  
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
            
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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.  
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in  
this manual or addendums. Blades must be rated for at  
least5,500rpm.Useofaccessoriesthatarenotlistedmay  
cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use  
of accessories are included with the accessory.  
            
            
            
            
            
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DOUBLECHECKALLSETUPS. Makesurebladeistight  
and not making contact with saw or workpiece before  
connecting to power supply.  
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-  
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere  
with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using  
the table saw.  
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply.  
            
            
            
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
ꢀ SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS. Refertothemfrequently  
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this  
tool, loan them these instructions also.  
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely  
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly  
grounded.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains  
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on  
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated  
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such  
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter  
out microscopic particles.  
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS  
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this  
product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair  
information.  
MEANING  
SYMBOL  
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Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
NO HANDS SYMBOL  
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Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will  
result in serious personal injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
EXTENSION CORDS  
YourRyobiTableSawispoweredbyaprecisionbuiltelectric  
motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120  
volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not  
operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage  
drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.  
If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,  
double check the power supply.  
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.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding  
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to  
reducetheriskofelectricshock. Thistoolisequippedwithan  
electric cord having an equipment-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.  
Length of Extension Cord  
Up to 25 feet  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
14  
12  
26-50 feet  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters WA on the cord's jacket.  
Donotmodifytheplugprovided. Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet, have  
the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper  
connectionoftheequipment-groundingconductorcanresult  
in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation  
having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow  
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 termi-  
nal.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. Repair or replace  
a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
CAUTION:  
Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the  
cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other  
objects during cutting.  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the  
groundinginstructionsarenotcompletelyunderstood, orifin  
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like  
the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the  
one shown.  
COVER OF GROUNDED  
OUTLET BOX  
GROUNDING  
PIN  
Fig. 1  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers)  
Non-Through Cuts  
Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is  
designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back  
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.  
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend  
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Push Block  
Arbor  
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw, except  
during narrow ripping type operations where a push stick  
should be used. It also helps keep the operator's hands well  
away from the blade.  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
Bevel Cut  
A cutting operation made with an angled blade.  
Push Stick  
Compound Cut  
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to help  
keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.  
A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.  
Crosscut  
Rabbet  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the  
workpiece.  
A notch in the edge of a workpiece.  
Resin  
Dado  
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.  
A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch or  
trough in the workpiece.  
Ripping Or Rip Cut  
A cutting or shaping operation made along the length or with  
the grain of the workpiece.  
Featherboard  
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it  
securelyagainstthetableorfenceduringanyripcutoperation.  
Riving Knife  
Also known as a spreader or splitter. A metal piece, slightly  
thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open  
and prevent kickback.  
Freehand  
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture,  
holddownclamp,orotherproperdevicetokeeptheworkpiece  
from twisting during the cut.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
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  
appliestotheworkpiece, thatareawhichwillbe, orhasbeen,  
cut by the blade.  
Misalignment of the blade.  
Kerf  
The amount of material removed by the blade in a through  
cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or  
partial cut.  
Set  
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)  
outward from the face of the blade.  
Kickback  
Throw-Back  
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece  
back toward the front of the saw. Associated with the  
workpiececlosingthekerfandpinchingthebladeorotherwise  
placing tension on the blade.  
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.  
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,  
such as a workpiece being dropped onto the blade or being  
placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.  
Leading End  
Through Sawing  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation,  
is pushed into the cutting tool first.  
Miter Cut  
Trailing End  
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other  
than 90 degrees.  
Theworkpieceendlastcutbythebladeinarippingoperation.  
Workpiece  
Molding  
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The  
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,  
ends, and edges.  
A cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece, used  
for joining or decoration.  
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UNPACKING  
Your Model BTS20 Table Saw is shipped complete in one  
carton and includes a rip fence, a miter gauge, a blade  
guard, wheels, and hub caps.  
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem-  
bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the  
settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera-  
tion and maintenance sections of this manual.  
Separate all parts from packing materials and check each  
one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make  
sure all items are accounted for before discarding any  
packing material.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
Important: Remove the foam block from between the saw's  
housing and the motor.  
Ifanypartsaremissing, donotattempttoassemblethetable  
saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the  
missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Call  
1-800-525-2579 for assistance if any parts are missing or  
damaged.  
TOOLS NEEDED  
1/2 in.  
WRENCH  
#2 PHILLIPS  
SCREWDRIVER  
FRAMING SQUARE  
Fig. 2  
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LOOSE PARTS LIST  
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8
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10  
11  
Fig. 3  
Key  
No.  
Description  
Qty.  
1
2
Rip Fence......................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Miter Gauge ..................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Blade Guard Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 1  
Wheels ............................................................................................................................................................. 2  
Hub Caps ......................................................................................................................................................... 2  
Washers ........................................................................................................................................................... 4  
Shoulder Bolts.................................................................................................................................................. 2  
Large Wrench................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Small Wrench................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Bumper............................................................................................................................................................. 2  
Screws ............................................................................................................................................................. 4  
Hex Key, 1/4 in................................................................................................................................................. 1  
Operator's Manual (Not Shown)  
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13  
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Warranty Registration Card (Not Shown)  
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FEATURES  
Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate,  
• a dust exhaust that can be adapted to a standard shop  
precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.  
vacuum  
It is equipped with the following features for convenience,  
ease of use, and high-quality performance:  
• blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut  
• a sliding outfeed support  
• a combination saw blade  
• switch with removable switch key to help prevent  
unauthorized use  
• a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade,  
with locking lever  
• folding leg stand with wheels for ease of transportation  
Thesefeaturesprovideeaseofcuttingwithalltypesofwood.  
• an adjustable sliding table extension  
• an adjustable miter gauge  
• an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator  
WARNING:  
Before attempting to use your table saw, familiarize  
yourself with all operating features and safety  
requirements.  
• an adjustable riving knife (splitter) and blade guard  
with anti-kickback pawls  
• front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read scale on  
front rail  
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW  
BLADE GUARD  
ASSEMBLY  
RIVING KNIFE  
RIP FENCE  
SAW BLADE  
SLIDING  
TABLE EXTENSION  
ANTI-KICKBACK  
PAWLS  
OUTFEED  
SUPPORT  
MITER GAUGE  
FRONT  
RAIL  
TABLE TILT  
HANDLE  
RIP FENCE  
LOCKING HANDLE  
+
-
SWITCH  
BEVEL  
HANDLE  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
BEVEL  
INDICATOR  
BLADE  
ADJUSTING  
HANDLE  
LEVELING  
FOOT  
GRIP  
LEG STAND  
Fig. 4  
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FEATURES  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
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,  
Although some of the illustrations in this manual are  
shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not  
operatethesawwithoutthebladeguardunlessspecifically  
instructed to do so.  
turn the switch off (  
) and remove the key. This action  
will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power  
returns.  
OPERATING COMPONENTS  
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table,  
surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. To cut wood  
at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using the bevel handle,  
scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of the cabinet.  
Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops are provided for  
0° and 45°.  
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.  
Yoursawincludesaripfenceandmitergaugewith undertable  
storage for easy accessibility. The sliding table extension  
can be moved to provide 27 inches of rip capacity. The rip  
fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise. A  
scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip  
fence and the blade.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make  
sure the switch is in the off ( ) position before plugging  
tool into the power source .  
The leg stand places the table saw at convenient working  
level. Once folded, the leg stand wheels make moving and  
storage easy.  
The blade guard assembly includes a riving knife which is a  
metal device directly behind and above the blade. It is used  
to help keep the cut wood from binding together and causing  
possible kickback. It is very important to use the riving knife  
for all through-sawing operations. The anti-kickback pawls  
(also a part of the blade guard assembly) are toothed plates  
mounted on the riving knife. Their teeth point away from the  
work in case the work should be pulled back, toward the  
operator. Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or  
reduce the possibility of kickback.  
SWITCH  
BUTTON  
IN ON  
POSITION  
SWITCH  
BUTTON  
IN OFF  
POSITION  
POWER SWITCH  
Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that has a  
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent  
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and  
others.  
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:  
1. With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch  
SWITCH  
KEY  
button to turn on (  
).  
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:  
1. Press the switch button down to turn off ( ).  
TO LOCK YOUR SAW :  
1. Press the switch button down.  
2. Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe,  
secure location.  
Fig. 5  
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION  
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FEATURES  
BLADES  
It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS20 Table Saw.  
You will get maximum performance with the following features:  
•
•
36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth  
tensioning for 4,800 rpm  
• kerf width of 2.5 mm + .02  
This blade is provided with the saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations  
such as ripping. Your local RYOBI dealer can provide you with complete information.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure to use only blades that are rated for at least 5,500 RPM and recommended for use on this saw.  
PRECISION GROUND  
MICRO-GRAIN  
CARBIDE TEETH  
BLADE  
ROTATION  
Fig. 6  
SPEED AND WIRING  
The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately 4,800  
WARNING:  
rpm. The speed will not remain constant but will be less  
To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified  
under a load. The wiring in a shop is as important as the  
electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is  
motor's horsepower rating. A line intended for lights only  
properly wired.  
WILLNOTPROPERLYCARRYAPOWERTOOLMOTOR.  
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.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from  
the packing materials. Check all items with the loose parts  
list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of  
any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay  
assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s).  
ASSEMBLING WHEELS AND HUB CAPS  
See Figures 7 and 8.  
ꢀ Remove the following hardware from the bag:  
2 wheels  
2 hub caps  
4 flat washers  
2 shoulder bolts  
ꢀ Place the table saw on end. Secure the axle in place by  
inserting a screwdriver or large nail in the hole in the  
center of the axle. See Figure 7.  
ꢀ Loosen bolts on each side of the axle by turning counter-  
SCREWDRIVER  
clockwise.  
Fig. 7  
Note: To prevent the axle from slipping through the slots  
on the table saw, do not remove both bolts at the same  
time.  
ꢀ Placeawheelandtwowashersontheshoulderboltinthe  
WHEEL  
following order: washer, wheel, washer  
ꢀ Insert the shoulder bolt, wheel, and washers combination  
into the axle. Securely tighten.  
SHOULDER  
BOLT  
ꢀ Place the hub cap in the holes in the wheel and tap the  
hub cap into place.  
Note: The short bolts removed from the axle should be kept  
for future use if wheels are removed. There must always be  
bolts in both sides of the axle for safe operation.  
ASSEMBLING BUMPERS  
See figure 9.  
ꢀ Place saw table on end as shown in figure 9.  
WASHER  
ꢀ Align the holes in the bumper with the holes in the side  
of the saw.  
WRENCH  
ꢀ Securely tighten bumpers in place using the screws.  
Fig. 8  
SCREW  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
OPENING THE LEG STAND  
See Figure 10.  
Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the right-hand  
side of the table saw for setup procedures.  
ꢀ Standing to the side of the table saw, use your left hand  
to pull the leg stand latch towards you. See 1.  
ꢀ Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base,  
ease the legs of the leg stand toward the floor. See 2.  
ꢀ Grasp the grip firmly with your right hand. Keeping your  
left hand clear of the leg stand, pull the leg stand up until  
it locks into place. See 3 and 4.  
ꢀ Withyourlefthandfirmlyonthetabletilthandle, graspthe  
grip with your right hand. See 5.  
ꢀ 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. See 6 and 7.  
Fig. 10  
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ASSEMBLY  
CLOSING THE LEG STAND  
See Figure 11.  
Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the top of the  
table saw for tear-down procedures.  
ꢀ Standing to the side of the table saw, grasp the table tilt  
handle with your left hand. Tilt the table saw to the your  
left and grab the grip with your right hand. Gently lower  
the table saw on its side. See 1 and 2.  
ꢀ With your right hand on the grip, use your left hand to  
release the leg stand latch. See 3 and 4.  
ꢀ Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base,  
ease the legs of the leg stand toward the floor. See 5.  
ꢀ Placeyourrighthandpalmupnearthebumperandliftthe  
lower leg of the leg stand up until it locks into place. See  
6 and 7.  
Fig. 11  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO INSTALL RIP FENCE  
See Figure 12.  
RIP FENCE  
To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail and  
pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end onto  
the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smooth  
glidingaction.Swingthelockinghandledowntoautomatically  
align and secure the fence.  
REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE  
See Figure 13.  
WARNING:  
Makesuretheswitchisoffandtheplugisoutoftheoutlet.  
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting, result-  
ing in serious personal injury.  
FRONT  
RAIL  
Fig. 12  
WARNING:  
Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throat  
plate. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious  
personal injury.  
THROAT  
PLATE  
SCREW  
ꢀ Toremovethethroatplate, firstremovethescrewholding  
the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver.  
ꢀ With a finger in the finger hole, lift the front end of the  
throat plate. Firmly pull the throat plate out toward the  
front of the saw.  
ꢀ To reinstall the throat plate, drop blade below saw table  
and place throat plate in the opening. Push throat plate  
toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip.  
FINGER  
HOLE  
ꢀ Snap the throat plate in place.  
ꢀ Insert the throat plate screw and securely tighten.  
Fig. 13  
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ASSEMBLY  
BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY  
WARNING:  
SMALL HEX  
WRENCH  
Donotconnecttopowersupplyuntilassemblyiscomplete.  
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and  
possible serious injury.  
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION  
ꢀ To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holding  
the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See  
Figure 14.  
LARGE  
HEX WRENCH  
ꢀ Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked. Raise the  
blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting  
handle counterclockwise.  
ꢀ Usingthesmallerhexwrench, inserttheflatopenendinto  
the flats on the arbor shaft as shown. Insert the larger hex  
wrench over the hex nut, and, holding both wrenches  
firmly, pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the  
machine to loosen and push to tighten. Make sure the  
blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.  
Fig. 14  
NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN  
INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER  
Note: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads.  
ꢀ Check all clearances for free blade rotation.  
SMALL  
LARGE HEX  
WRENCH  
HEX WRENCH  
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY  
ꢀ Lower the blade by turning the blade adjustment handle  
SMALL  
SPACER  
clockwise.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
ꢀ Using the small hex wrench, install the blade guard  
assembly by loosening the two attachment hex nuts  
enough to slide the riving knife down between the shims.  
See Figure 16. Partially retighten the two attachment  
nuts. Check the blade and riving knife alignment. Make  
sure riving knife clears blade by 1/8 in. See Figure 24.  
ARBOR  
LARGE  
SPACER  
INNER  
BLADE WASHER  
OUTER  
BLADE WASHER  
ꢀ Correctly align the blade and riving knife as shown,  
repeating above step as needed. Tighten attachment  
nutssecurely.Ifrivingknifeisnotpositionedcorrectlywith  
bladeup, itcouldcontactsawtablewhenbladeislowered  
and restrict blade elevation.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
ARBOR NUT  
Fig. 15  
RIVING  
KNIFE  
SHIMS  
HEX NUTS  
MOUNTING PLATE  
DO NOT REMOVE HEX NUTS  
Fig. 16  
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ASSEMBLY  
ꢀ Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free  
ꢀ Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for  
different blade thickness. Refer to Settings and  
AdjustmentsintheOperations Section.Beforecontinuing,  
read To Check, Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard  
Assembly on page 23 to make sure of proper riving knife  
alignment.  
movement. Lower the blade, reinstall the throat plate into  
the opening, and secure the attachment screw. Tighten  
the screw securely.  
REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE  
THROAT PLATE  
Fig. 17  
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OPERATION  
ꢀ Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.  
ꢀ Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts.  
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW  
A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations  
such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and com-  
pound cutting. It can dado with optional accessories.  
CUTTING AIDS  
See Figure 18.  
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. Check with an electrician or  
service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding.  
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 page of this manual.  
Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece  
through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be  
made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in  
a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the  
workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for a grip  
on the other end.  
A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed screws from  
the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.  
Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood  
composition products only.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure the screw is recessed to avoid damaging the saw  
or workpiece.  
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. Obvi-  
ously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth  
using precautions to avoid the risks.  
Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade  
in the wood, such as the following:  
ꢀ 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  
PUSHSTICKS  
ꢀ Forcing a cut  
ꢀ Cutting warped or wet lumber  
ꢀ 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  
PUSHBLOCKS  
AVOIDING KICKBACK  
Fig. 18  
ꢀ 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.  
ꢀ 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.  
ꢀ Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter  
gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting the  
wood in the cut.  
ꢀ Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never  
make cuts with dull blades.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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.  
ꢀ To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly  
before beginning a cut.  
ꢀ When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never  
force cuts.  
ꢀ Do not cut wet or warped lumber.  
WARNING:  
All blades and dado sets must be rated for at least 5,500  
RPM to prevent possible injury.  
ꢀ Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with  
pushsticks. Keep your body in a balanced position to be  
ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand  
directly in line with the blade.  
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OPERATION  
ꢀ The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be  
wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.  
Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.  
ꢀ Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the  
1
measuring line.  
Cross Cut  
ꢀ Cut the wood with the finish side up.  
ꢀ 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.  
2
TYPES OF CUTS  
See Figure 1/.  
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.  
Rip Cut  
3
4
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.  
Miter 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.  
Bevel Cross Cut  
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 cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade  
other than 90°. The blade is vertical.  
5
6
WARNING:  
Always use a pushstick 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 Rip Cut  
Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts  
are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the  
grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side of the  
blade for bevel rip cuts.  
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled  
blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly  
familiarwithmakingcrosscuts,ripcuts,bevelcuts,andmiter  
cuts before trying a compound miter cut.  
Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut  
Fig. 19  
WARNING:  
All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 rpm to prevent  
possible injury.  
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OPERATION  
BLADE  
GUARD  
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS  
THROAT  
PLATE  
TO REMOVE THE BLADE  
See Figures 20 - 22.  
Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce-  
dure to replace the blade.  
WARNING:  
Unplugyoursawandmakesurethebladeguardassembly  
isinstalledandworkingproperlytoavoidseriouspersonal  
injury.  
+
-
ꢀ Raise the blade guard.  
ꢀ Remove the screw from the throat plate then remove the  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
throat plate.  
BEVEL  
HANDLE  
ꢀ Raise the blade to its full height by turning the blade  
Fig. 20  
adjusting handle clockwise.  
ꢀ Place the open end of the small hex wrench into the slot  
beside the blade. The wrench will fit over two flats on the  
arbor (blade shaft). See Figure 21.  
NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN  
INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER  
SMALL HEX  
ꢀ Fitthelargehexwrenchontothearbornut.Turnclockwise  
and remove the nut, taking care not to drag your knuckles  
across the blade.  
WRENCH  
SMALL  
SPACER  
LARGE HEX  
WRENCH  
Note: The arbor nut has right-hand threads.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
ꢀ Remove the outer blade washer from the arbor and then  
removetheblade. Makesurethatinnerbladewasherand  
both spacers are tight against arbor shoulder.  
ARBOR  
LARGE  
SPACER  
INNER  
BLADE WASHER  
OUTER  
BLADE WASHER  
ꢀ Replace with a new blade. Make sure the blade teeth are  
pointing forward, toward incoming work.  
ꢀ Put the outer blade washer and arbor nut back on,  
aligning with the flats on the arbor. Tighten the nut with a  
clockwise turn.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
ARBOR NUT  
Note: Use care not to cross thread arbor nut. Do not  
overtighten.  
Fig. 21  
TO LOWER BLADE, PUSH BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND  
ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING  
HANDLE CLOCKWISE  
TO ANGLE BLADE,  
ꢀ Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it is turning freely.  
PUSH BEVEL LOCKING  
LEVER RIGHT AND ROTATE  
BEVEL HANDLE  
ꢀ Check the riving knife and adjust if needed (see next  
procedure).  
ꢀ Lower the blade, insert the throat plate, then securely  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
0
45  
30  
TO RAISE BLADE, PUSH BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND  
ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING  
HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE  
Fig. 22  
TO LOCK BLADE ANGLE,  
PUSH BEVEL LOCKING  
LEVER LEFT  
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OPERATION  
TOCHECK,REPLACEORADJUSTTHEBLADE  
GUARD ASSEMBLY  
RIVING  
KNIFE  
See Figures 23 - 24.  
SHIMS  
HEX NUTS  
The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can  
be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade.  
It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base. The  
bolts are set in slots that permit front-to-back adjustment.  
WARNING:  
Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key,  
andunplugthesawbeforeservicingorworkingonitcould  
result in accidental starting causing possible serious  
injury.  
MOUNTING  
PLATE  
ꢀ Lower the blade.  
ꢀ Remove the throat plate.  
ꢀ Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle  
counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle  
clockwise.  
Fig. 23  
ꢀ With blade guard up, make sure the riving knife is placed  
at least 1/8 in. from the outer points of the blade. Then  
make sure it is centered within the width of the blade. If  
eitherplacementiswrong, adjustwiththefollowingsteps.  
RIVING KNIFE  
ꢀ Put the saw in angle mode by moving the bevel locking  
lever to the right. Slowly turn the bevel handle until the  
bevel indicator is at a 30˚ angle. Lock the bevel locking  
lever securely while holding the bevel handle in place.  
BLADE  
1/8 INCH  
ꢀ With the box end of the small hex key, remove the two  
nuts at the base of the riving knife. Remove the riving  
knife/guard assembly.  
ꢀ Rearrange the riving knife between the shims to achieve  
the correct centering.  
WARNING:  
Properly align riving knife. Improperly aligned riving knife  
can cause blade to bind which will increase risk of  
kickback.  
Fig. 24  
ꢀ Adjusttherivingknifeontheboltsfront-to-backasneeded  
to place the riving knife approximately 1/8 in. from the  
blade’s outer points. Put the nuts back on and tighten.  
ꢀ Bring the blade back to the desired angle and height.  
Lower the blade, insert the throat plate, then securely  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
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OPERATION  
TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH  
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. See Figure 25.  
WARNING:  
Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly  
isinstalledandworkingproperlytoavoidseriouspersonal  
injury.  
ꢀ Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle  
counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle  
clockwise.  
Fig. 25  
ANGLED BLADE  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE  
See Figure 26.  
WARNING:  
Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly  
isinstalledandworkingproperlytoavoidseriouspersonal  
injury.  
BEVEL  
HANDLE  
ꢀ Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
ꢀ Anglethebladebyturningthebevelhandleuntilthebevel  
0
45  
30  
indicator shows the correct angle.  
ꢀ Lock the bevel locking lever securely while holding the  
bevel handle in place.  
BLADE  
ADJUSTING  
HANDLE  
TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE  
BEVEL  
INDICATOR  
The scale is usable from 0-27 in. (0-686 mm) to the right side  
of the blade and 0-6 3/4 in. (0-171 mm) on the left side of the  
blade. The operator can select any desired dimension within  
those ranges. Use the following steps to set the scale to the  
blade and scale indicator. Begin with the blade at a zero  
angle (straight up).  
Fig. 26  
ꢀ Loosen the rip fence by raising the locking handle.  
RIP  
FENCE  
ꢀ Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the  
2 in.  
blade tip edge.  
ꢀ Loosen the screw on the scale indicator. See Figure 27.  
ꢀ Adjust the front rail until the 2 in. mark is placed at the  
LOCKING  
HANDLE  
scale indicator. Align the rear rail to the front rail.  
BLADE  
ꢀ Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip  
fence.  
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
8
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
WARNING:  
Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can  
occur if hands come in contact with blade.  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
2 IN.  
MARK  
FRONT RAIL  
SCALE  
Fig. 27  
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OPERATION  
HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO  
THE MITER GAGE GROOVE  
SCREWS  
See Figures 28 - 30 .  
WARNING:  
Make sure the switch is off, switch key is removed, and  
sawisunplugged.Failuretodosocouldresultinaccidental  
starting causing serious personal injury.  
RIGHT MITER  
GAGE GROOVE  
Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have  
checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure  
adjusments are necessary. Once the screws are loosened,  
these items must be reset.  
COMBINATION  
SQUARE  
WARNING:  
The blade must parallel the miter gage slot so the  
wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do  
so could result in serious personal injury.  
ꢀ Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by turning  
the height handwheel.  
ꢀ Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the  
blade. Place the body of a combination square against  
the miter gage groove as shown in figure 28. Measure the  
distance to the right gage groove.  
Fig. 28  
ꢀ Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.  
ꢀ Move the combination square to the rear and again  
measurethedistancetotherightmitergagegroove. Ifthe  
distances are the same, the blade and the miter gage  
groove are parallel.  
ꢀ Ifthedistancesmeasuredaredifferent,loosenthescrews  
COMBINATION  
SQUARE  
at the back of the table using a 4 mm hex key.  
ꢀ If the back of the blade was too far from the miter gage  
groove, place a block of wood on the left side of the blade  
and push it into the blade until the blade is parallel to the  
miter gage groove. Retighten the screws.  
ꢀ If the back of the blade was too close to the miter gage  
groove, place a block of wood on the right side of the  
blade and push it into the blade until the blade is parallel  
to the miter gage groove. Retighten the screws.  
Fig. 29  
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.  
BLADE TOO CLOSE TO MITER GAGE GROOVE  
Fig. 30  
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OPERATION  
TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT  
See Figure 31.  
The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional  
support for cutting long workpieces.  
ꢀ With the table saw in the off position, stand behind the  
saw.  
ꢀ Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull the  
outfeed support until it is fully extended.  
TO USE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION  
See Figure 32.  
OUTFEED  
SUPPORT  
The sliding table extension provides the operator with addi-  
tional table width for supporting wider workpieces.  
ꢀ Set the rip fence to 19 in. as shown in figure 32.  
ꢀ Loosen the table extension knobs beneath the sliding  
table extension by turning them counterclockwise.  
ꢀ Using the extension scale window, grasp the sliding table  
extension with both hands and pull the sliding extension  
table until it indicates the desired measurement.  
Note: The sliding extension table will extend to 27 in. of  
rip capacity.  
Fig. 31  
EXTENSION  
SCALE  
WINDOW  
ꢀ Retighten the table extension knobs.  
WARNING:  
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.  
MAKING CUTS  
The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combina-  
tion blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations.  
WARNING:  
All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent  
possible injury.  
Fig. 32  
MITER  
GAUGE  
TO MAKE A CROSS CUT  
See Figure 33.  
WARNING:  
Never use rip fence as cutoff gauge when crosscutting.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
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It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
ꢀ Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  
ꢀ Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
Fig. 33  
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OPERATION  
ꢀ Set the miter gauge to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob.  
ꢀ Placeasupport(thesameheightassawtable)behindthe  
saw for the cut work.  
ꢀ Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to  
reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never  
stand directly in the line of cut.  
ꢀ Makesurethewoodisclearofthebladebeforeturningon  
the saw.  
ꢀ 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 34.  
ꢀ Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
ꢀ Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding 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.  
ꢀ Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
gauge 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  
KEY  
TO MAKE A MITER CUT  
See Figure 35.  
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION  
MITER GAUGE  
Fig. 34  
BLADE  
GUARD ASSEMBLY  
ꢀ Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  
ꢀ Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the  
lock knob.  
ꢀ Placeasupport(thesameheightassawtable)behindthe  
saw for the cut work.  
ꢀ Makesurethewoodisclearofthebladebeforeturningon  
the saw.  
ꢀ Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the  
workpiece into the blade.  
ꢀ Feed the workpiece into the blade until the cut has been  
completed.  
TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT  
See Figure 36.  
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It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.  
Fig. 35  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
OUTFEED SUPPORT  
RIP FENCE  
PUSHSTICK  
BLADE  
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
ꢀ Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade  
for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale  
to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.  
ꢀ Placeasupport(thesameheightassawtable)behindthe  
saw for the cut work.  
ꢀ Makesurethewoodisclearofthebladebeforeturningon  
the saw.  
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ꢀ 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.  
FRONT  
RAIL  
LOCKING HANDLE  
Fig. 36  
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OPERATION  
TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT  
See Figure 37.  
MITER GAUGE  
It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on  
the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on  
scrap wood.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
ꢀ Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
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ꢀ Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.  
ꢀ Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator is at  
the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever  
securely to the left to lock the angle.  
Fig. 37  
RIP FENCE  
ꢀ Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.  
ꢀ Set the miter gauge to 90° and press the bevel locking  
lever towards the table to lock.  
ꢀ Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind  
the saw for the cut work.  
ꢀ Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning  
on the saw.  
ꢀ Letthesawbladebuildupto fullspeedbeforemovingthe  
miter gauge and the workpiece into the blade.  
ꢀ Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter  
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gauge 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.  
TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT  
See Figure 38.  
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER  
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.  
Fig 38  
ꢀ Turn the power switch to the on ( ) position.  
WARNING:  
ꢀ 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.  
The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to  
avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.  
ꢀ 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.  
WARNING:  
ꢀ Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, 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 to move the piece through the cut  
and past the blade.  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and  
working properly to reduce the risk of serious personal  
injury.  
ꢀ Remove the miter gauge.  
ꢀ Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right  
side of the blade and lock down the handle.  
ꢀ Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
ꢀ When the cut is made, turn the saw off (  
). Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
ꢀ After the blade has stopped completely, remove the cutoff  
stock.  
ꢀ Grasp the workpiece from the lead end (the end fed into  
the blade first) and carefully remove it from the table.  
ꢀ Set the blade to the correct depth.  
ꢀ If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a support  
the same height as the table surface behind the saw for  
the cut work.  
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OPERATION  
TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT  
FEATHERBOARD  
It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on  
the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on  
scrap wood first.  
WARNING:  
Make sure the blade guard assembly is securely installed  
and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.  
PUSHSTICK  
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ꢀ Remove the rip fence by lifting the lock down handle.  
ꢀ Unlock the bevel locking lever.  
ꢀ Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  
ꢀ Lock the bevel locking lever.  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
PUSHBLOCK  
ꢀ Set the saw blade to the correct depth.  
“C” CLAMP  
Fig. 39  
ꢀ Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge, set the miter  
gauge to the desired angle and tighten lock knob.  
ꢀ Loosen the two hex nuts at the base of the riving knife.  
Do not remove hex nuts. Remove the riving knife/  
guard assembly. Retighten the two hex nuts on the  
base.  
ꢀ Turn the power switch to the on ( ) position.  
ꢀ Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush  
against the miter gauge. Let the blade build up to full speed  
before feeding the workpiece into the blade.  
ꢀ Lower the blade and insert the throat plate, then securely  
ꢀ Advance the workpiece and the miter gauge toward the  
blade. Keep the workpiece flush against the miter gauge.  
Push the miter gauge and 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.  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
ꢀ Bring the blade back to 90°.  
ꢀ Raise the blade to the correct height by turning the blade  
adjusting handle counterclockwise.  
ꢀ When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( ). Wait for the  
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the  
workpiece.  
ꢀ Feed the workpiece into the blade.  
WARNING:  
ꢀ After the blade has stopped completely, remove the cutoff  
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full  
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting  
saw to power source.  
stock.  
TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS  
Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or  
across the grain (crosscut). The use of a non-through cut is  
essentialtocuttinggrooves, rabbets, anddadoes. Thisisthe  
only type cut that is made without the blade guard 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.  
ꢀ Always use pushblocks, pushsticks, and featherboards  
whenmakingnon-throughcutstoavoidtheriskofserious  
injury. See Figure 39.  
WARNING:  
When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by  
the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the  
exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid  
the risk of serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.  
ꢀ Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place.  
Remove the throat plate.  
ꢀ Raise the saw blade.  
ꢀ Put the saw in angle mode by pushing the bevel locking  
levertotheright. Turnthebladeadjusting handleuntilthe  
blade indicatorshowsa30°angle. Pushthebevellocking  
lever securely to the left to lock the angle.  
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OPERATION  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-  
through cut such as rabbets or dadoes.  
Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.  
ꢀ Remove the blade guard assembly.  
ꢀ Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly.  
ꢀ Remove the saw blade.  
ꢀ Remove the inner blade washer and both the small and  
large spacers.  
ꢀ Reinstall the inner blade washer.  
WARNING:  
When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by  
the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the  
exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid  
the risk of serious personal injury.  
ꢀ Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers  
appropriate for the desired width of cut.  
ꢀ 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 outer blade washer and arbor nut.  
ꢀ Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor  
extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened  
arbor nut.  
ꢀ Unplug your saw.  
ꢀ Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place.  
Remove the throat plate.  
ꢀ When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner  
blade washer and outer blade washer are used.  
ꢀ Raise the saw blade.  
ꢀ Replace the throat plate with optional Dado Throat Plate  
(#0131030330-35). When ordering parts, always give the  
model number. Call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.  
ꢀ Push the bevel locking lever to the right. Rotate the blade  
adjusting handle until the bevel indicator shows a 30°  
angle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left  
whileholdingthebladeadjustinghandletolocktheangle.  
Reinstall the blade guard assembly.  
WARNING:  
Always put all spacers in proper location when changing  
back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible  
injury and damage to the tool.  
ꢀ Retighten the nuts at the base of the riving knife. Check  
riving knife alignment to the blade and adjust shims if  
necessary.  
ꢀ Move the bevel locking lever to the right and rotate the  
blade back to 90°. Push the lever to the left to lock the  
angle.  
WARNING:  
ꢀ Lower the blade, insert the throat plate, then securely  
tighten the throat plate screw.  
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards  
when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.  
TO MAKE DADO CUTS  
A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channel  
cut, both with the grain and across the grain. (The Ryobi part  
number for the dado set is 4650306.)  
WARNING:  
Allbladesmustberatedforatleast5,500RPMtoprevent  
possible injury or damage to the tool  
ꢀ Unplug your saw.  
MAINTENANCE  
ꢀ Tomaintainthetablesurfaces,fence,andrails,periodically  
apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth  
functioning.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
ꢀ Protectthebladebycleaningoutsawdustfromunderneath  
the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the  
blade teeth.  
WARNING:  
Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.  
ꢀ Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO  
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.  
ꢀ Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and  
belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat  
plate is in good condition and in position.  
LUBRICATION  
Thissawhasbeenlubricatedatthefactorypriortoshipment.  
Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate to  
assure smooth operation.  
ꢀ Check the blade guard assembly.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is  
unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the  
off ( ) position. Failure to head this warning could result  
in serious personal injury.  
TO SET BLADE AT 0° OR 45°  
See Figure 40.  
The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory  
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting  
during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be  
checked.  
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ꢀ Ifthebladeisnotperfectlyvertical(0°), loosenthenutson  
the stop bolt inside the cabinet, position the blade, adjust  
the stop bolt, then retighten nut. See Figure 40, insert.  
BEVEL  
LOCKING LEVER  
ꢀ Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bottom of the  
blade has moved completely to the left side of the slot.  
Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.  
BEVEL  
INDICATOR  
NUTS  
BEVEL  
HANDLE  
ꢀ Ifthebladeisnotanexact45°, loosenthenutsonthestop  
bolt inside the cabinet, position the blade, adjust the stop  
bolt, then retighten lock nut. See Figure 40, insert.  
ꢀ Make a test cut.  
TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP  
FENCE TO THE BLADE  
See Figure 41.  
STOP BOLT  
WARNING:  
NUTS  
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is  
unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the  
off ( ) position. Failure to head this warning could result  
in serious personal injury.  
Fig. 40  
CLAMP SCREW  
RIP FENCE  
ꢀ Raise the locking handle 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.  
BLADE  
ꢀ 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  
screws on the fence and align it.  
ꢀ Retighten the two screws.  
ꢀ Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts are  
not true, repeat the process.  
LOCKING  
HANDLE  
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 may result in serious  
injury.  
SCREWS  
RIP  
FENCE  
Fig. 41  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
1. Blade is out of balance.  
SOLUTION  
Excess Vibration.  
1. Remount and recheck blade.  
Replace if necessary  
2. Blade is warped or damaged.  
2. Replace blade immediately. See  
page 22.  
3. Saw is not mounted securely to a  
level work surface.  
3. Reposition on a level surface and  
tighten all mounting hardware  
securely.  
Rip fence does not operate  
smoothly.  
1. Rip fence not mounted correctly.  
2. Rails are dirty or sticky.  
1. Remount the rip fence.  
See page 17.  
2. Wax underneath front bar of rip  
fence and front rail.  
3. Adjustment nut needs adjusting.  
3. Adjust nut counterclockwise.  
Cutting binds or burns work.  
1. Blade is dull.  
1. Replace or have blade sharpened.  
2. Slow the feed rate.  
2. Work is fed too fast.  
3. Wood is warped.  
4. Blade is heeling.  
3. Replace wood.  
4. Call Ryobi Technical Service at  
1-800-525-2579  
Wood edges away from rip fence  
when ripping.  
1. Blade not properly sharpened.  
1. Have blade resharpened.  
Saw does not make accurate  
90° or 45° bevel cuts.  
1. Positive stops need adjusting.  
1. Miter gauge is misaligned.  
1. Blade is dull or dirty.  
1. Adjust positive stops.  
See page 31.  
Saw does not make accurate  
90° or 45° miter cuts.  
1. Recheck setting on miter scale.  
Blade makes poor cuts.  
1. Clean blade or have blade  
sharpened.  
2. Blade is wrong type for cut  
3. Blade is mounted backwards.  
2. Replace with correct type.  
3. Remount blade.  
Blade does not lower when  
turning blade control handle.  
1. Saw dust build up underneath  
saw.  
1. Clean underside of saw.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) Table Saw  
Model BTS20  
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION  
**Ampere rating  
(on tool data plate) 0-2.0  
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power  
source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to  
handlethecurrentthetoolwilldraw. Anundersizedcordwillcause  
a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power.  
Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an  
extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.  
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  
—
100'  
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is  
designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on  
the cord's jacket.  
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working  
area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece,  
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power  
tool.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed  
wires and cut or worn insulation.  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or  
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to  
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your  
nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at  
www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO.  
The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on the data plate attached to the  
tool. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.  
•
•
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
BTS20  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
www.ryobitools.com  
983000-166  
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