Ryobi Saw TS1301 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw  
Model TS1301 - Double Insulated  
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITER SAW.  
Your new 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.  
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.  
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what  
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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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  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:  
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
WARNING:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningcanresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers.Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to  
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and  
personal injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
IMPORTANT  
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power  
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire  
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated  
from internal metal motor components with protecting  
insulation.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded.  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. When  
servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For  
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest  
RYOBIAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTERforrepair. Call1-  
800-525-2579 in the United State or visit our web site at  
SERVICE CENTER.  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read  
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,  
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to  
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric  
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's  
manualandreviewfrequentlyforcontinuingsafeoperation  
and instructing others who may use this tool.  
The double insulated system is intended to protect the  
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's  
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions  
related to avoiding electrical shock.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and  
16. MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharpand  
clean for better and safer performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to  
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying  
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works.  
17. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,  
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's  
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and  
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards  
related to this tool.  
18. REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES. Get  
in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and  
adjustingwrenchesareremovedfromtoolbeforeturning  
it on.  
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY  
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED  
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges,  
refrigerator enclosures.  
19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is  
off when plugging in.  
20. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure  
yourextensioncordisingoodcondition. Whenusingan  
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 extension cord 25 feet  
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.  
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.  
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work  
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT  
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in  
operation.  
5. DONOTUSEINDANGEROUSENVIRONMENTS.Do  
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable  
liquids,indamporwetlocations,orexposethemtorain.  
Keep the work area well lit.  
21. 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.  
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors  
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance  
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or  
extension cord while operating.  
22. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades  
minimize stalling and kickback.  
7. MAKEWORKSHOPCHILDPROOFwithpadlocksand  
23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep  
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath  
work or around or under the blade while blade is  
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when  
blade is moving.  
master switches, or by removing starter keys.  
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better  
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or  
attachmenttodoajobitwasnotdesignedfor. Don'tuse  
it for a purpose not intended.  
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.  
10. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,  
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.  
They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.  
Nonslip footwear is recommended when working  
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain  
long hair.  
24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.  
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if  
damaged,haverepairedatyournearestAUTHORIZED  
SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord  
location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.  
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.  
26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and  
replace if damaged.  
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask  
27. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL  
ANDGREASE. Alwaysuseacleanclothwhencleaning.  
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any solvents to clean tool.  
if the cutting operation is dusty.  
13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
during extended periods of operation.  
14. DONOTABUSECORD.Neveryankcordtodisconnect  
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges.  
28. 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.  
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
38. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.  
29. 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,mountingandanyotherconditionsthatmayaffect  
itsoperation. Aguardorotherpartthatisdamagedmust  
beproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice  
center to avoid risk of personal injury.  
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it  
comes to a complete stop.  
39. TURN TOOL OFF AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO  
STOP BEFORE RAISING SAW HEAD, MOVING  
WORK, OR CHANGING SETTINGS.  
40. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all  
nails from lumber before cutting.  
41. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
use.  
42. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN  
CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  
31. USE THE FENCE. Always use the fence when cutting.  
43. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
32. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize risk of  
blade pinching and kickback, always support long  
workpieces.  
44. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work  
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it  
frees both hands to operate tool.  
33. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL  
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.  
34. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades  
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or  
blade screws that are defective or incorrect. The  
maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).  
45. REPLACEMENTPARTS.Allrepairs,whetherelectrical  
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest  
Authorized Service Center.  
35. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of  
improper accessories may cause risk of injury. Consult  
operator's manual for recommended accessories.  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
36. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur  
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally  
contacted.  
46. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them  
frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you  
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions  
also.  
37. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only  
oneway. Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet, reverse  
theplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician  
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any  
way.  
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 Safety  
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye  
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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Additional Rules For Safe Operation  
For Miter Saws  
1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does  
17. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF  
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen  
and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,  
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a  
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power  
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.  
not have sufficient set.  
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.  
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover re-  
moved. Make sure all guards are operating properly  
before each use.  
18. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT  
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at  
a time.  
3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE IS LOCKED IN  
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock  
the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock  
handle.  
19. IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or  
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any  
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off  
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the  
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed  
parts replaced before resuming operation.  
4. NEVERPERFORMANYOPERATION"FREEHAND".  
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table  
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.  
5. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece  
when possible.  
20. ALWAYS STAYALERT!Donotallowfamiliarity(gained  
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless  
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-  
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
6. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be  
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.  
7. NEVER reach behind or under the blade and its cutting  
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.  
21. MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHT-  
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will  
interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any  
work using your saw.  
8. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with  
the path of the saw blade.  
9. ALLOWTHEMOTORTOCOMEUPTOFULLSPEED  
before starting a cut.  
22. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply.  
10. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw  
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the  
workpiece.  
23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-  
quently and use to instruct other users. If you loan  
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
11. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,  
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the  
blade.  
12. NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while con-  
WARNING:  
nected to a power source.  
13. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-  
bench or table. The most comfortable saw table height  
is 39 inches or at approximately hip height.  
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:  
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO-  
SITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to  
move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have  
good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the  
floor or in a crouched position.  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
15. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND SUP-  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
PORT for crosscutting long workpieces.  
16. NEVERUSEALENGTHSTOPONTHEFREESCRAP  
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold  
onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any  
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used  
together, they must both be installed on the same side  
of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the  
loose end and kicking up.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter..................................................................................................................................10 in. (254 mm)  
Blade Arbor ........................................................................................................................................5/8 in. (16 mm)  
No Load Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 5,000 RPM  
Rating ................................................................................................................................120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only  
Input........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Amperes  
Cutting Capacities:  
At 90°:  
H
x
x
x
W
5-3/4"  
3-1/2"  
Max Width: 2-5/8"  
Max Height: 3-1/4"  
At 45°:  
H
x
W
Max Width: 2-3/4"  
Max Height: 3-1/4"  
x
x
4"  
3-1/4"  
Tool Weight .................................................................................................................................. 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.)  
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING  
Arbor  
Set  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)  
outward from the face of the blade.  
Crosscut  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the  
workpiece.  
Throw-Back  
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 not being against the fence, being  
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in  
contact with the blade.  
Freehand  
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture,  
work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece  
from twisting during the cut.  
Through Sawing  
Gum  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.  
Miter Cut  
Workpiece  
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other  
than 90 degrees to the fence.  
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The  
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,  
ends, and edges.  
Resin  
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.  
No Hands Zone  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
The area between the marked lines on the left and right side  
of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands  
zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table  
base. The operator's hands must stay clear of this area  
during any operation of the saw.  
Saw Blade Path  
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it  
appliestotheworkpiece, thatareawhichwillbe, orhasbeen,  
cut by the blade.  
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS  
Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled  
except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust  
bag, table extensions, and stop block.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious injury.  
Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and  
check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1.  
Remove the packing materials from around your saw.  
Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level  
work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid  
back injury, get help when needed.  
LOOSE PARTS LIST  
The following items are included with your Miter Saw:  
10 in. (254 mm) Blade  
Miter Lock Handle  
Dust Bag  
Dust Guide  
Stop Block  
Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block)  
Table Extensions (2)  
Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions)  
Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions)  
Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hey Key/Phillips Screwdriver)  
Operator's Manual  
Do not discard the packing materials until you have  
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and  
satisfactorily operated your new saw.  
Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in  
the down position. To release saw arm, push down on top  
of saw arm and pull out the lock pin. See Figure 3.  
Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should  
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon  
release of the lock pin.  
Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage  
has occurred during shipping.  
Warranty Registration  
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug  
in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged  
or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.  
Contact your nearest Ryobi dealer or call 1-800-525-2579 in  
the United States for assistance if any parts are missing or  
damaged.  
Some models may include one or more of the following  
accessories:  
Work Clamp  
8 mm Work Clamp Screw  
DUST BAG  
BLADE WRENCH  
SAW BLADE  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
CLAMP  
BRACKET SCREWS  
CLAMP BRACKETS  
SMALL  
WING SCREW  
STOP BLOCK  
TABLE EXTENSIONS  
DUST GUIDE  
Fig. 1  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW  
CUTTING CAPACITIES  
See Figure 2.  
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:  
Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 6.  
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:  
Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 4.  
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with  
all operating features and safety requirements.  
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA  
WARNING:  
See Figure 2.  
Do not allow familiarity with your miter saw to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second  
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the  
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in.  
(6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or  
removing blade and the phillips end when removing or  
loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is  
located behind the fence.  
14 AMP MOTOR  
Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient  
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball  
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease  
of servicing.  
CARRYING HANDLE  
See Figure 3.  
For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter  
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been  
provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To  
transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw  
arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by  
depressing the lock pin. Tighten the miter lock handle.  
Remove the saw from the workbench or workstand. It is now  
ready to transport.  
10 in. (254 mm) BLADE  
A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your miter  
saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine  
joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory  
blades available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.  
SAW ARM  
CARRYING HANDLE  
UPPER  
BLADE GUARD  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
BLADE  
LOWER  
BLADE GUARD  
DUST BAG  
BLADE  
LOCK  
PIN  
WRENCH  
STORAGE  
AREA  
WRENCH  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
8
FENCE  
5
4
3
2
MITER TABLE  
1
NO HANDS  
ZONE LABEL  
MITER SCALE  
MITER TABLE  
BASE  
MITER  
LOCK PLATE  
STOP  
BLOCK  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
CONTROL ARM  
POSITIVE STOP (S)  
"NO HANDS ZONE"  
BOUNDARY LINE  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
Fig. 2  
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FEATURES  
MITER LOCK HANDLE  
CARRYING  
HANDLE  
See Figure 3.  
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired  
miter angles.  
SAW  
ARM  
LOCK  
PIN  
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON  
See Figure 4.  
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the  
spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Depress and  
hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing, or  
removing blade.  
TRIGGER LOCK  
See Figure 5.  
To prevent unauthorized use of your miter saw, we suggest  
that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the  
switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a  
padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a  
shackle between 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) and 19/64 in. (7.5 mm)  
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and  
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in  
another location.  
MITER LOCK  
HANDLE  
SAW ARM  
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION  
Fig. 3  
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°,  
30°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° positive  
stops have been provided on both the left and right side  
of the miter table.  
SPINDLE LOCK  
BUTTON  
ELECTRIC BRAKE  
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade  
rotation after the switch is released.  
FENCE  
The fence on your miter saw has been provided as a  
support to hold your workpiece securely against when  
making all cuts.  
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD  
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-  
through plastic that provides protection from each side of  
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw  
is lowered into the workpiece.  
Fig. 4  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
PADLOCK  
Fig. 5  
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FEATURES  
If these accessories were not provided with our saw, they  
MOUNTING HOLE  
are available from your Ryobi dealer. For the location of a  
distributor near you, call 1-800-525-2579 in the United  
States.  
See Figure 6.  
Your miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting  
surface such as workbench. Four bolt holes have been  
provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four  
mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. (10  
mm)machinebolts,lockwashers,andhexnuts(notincluded).  
Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw  
base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the  
workbench.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be  
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, 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 your tool does  
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the  
power supply.  
Tighten all four bolts securely.  
The hole pattern, shown in figure 6, is for an 18 in. (457 mm)  
x24in.(610mm)workbench.Carefullychecktheworkbench  
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.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects  
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe  
eyedamage.Beforestartingpowertooloperation,always  
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide  
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard  
safety glasses with side shields.  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
Optional accessories, provided on some models, are avail-  
able for use with your saw. They include table extensions, a  
stop block, work clamp, and dust bag.  
Table extensions increase the work surface to 36 in. (914  
mm) wide, providing support for cutting long workpieces.  
The stop block provides a stop for making repetitive cuts to  
same length. It can be installed on either side of saw base.  
WARNING:  
The work clamp provides a means for clamping workpiece  
securely against the fence when making a cut. Standard "C"  
clamps can also be used for this purpose.  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alter-  
ation or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-  
sonal injury.  
The dust bag catches sawdust, helping keep work area  
cleaner.  
TRACE HOLES  
AT THESE LOCATIONS  
FOR HOLE PATTERN  
TRACE HOLES  
AT THESE LOCATIONS  
FOR HOLE PATTERN  
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MOUNTING SURFACE  
Fig. 6  
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ASSEMBLY  
MITER  
TABLE  
WARNING:  
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To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible  
serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all  
adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners  
are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw  
should never be connected to power supply when you are  
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re-  
moving blades, or when not in use.  
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4
3
2
1
TO  
TIGHTEN  
As mentioned previously your saw has been factory as-  
sembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide or  
dust bag, table extensions, stop block, and blade are the  
only parts that have to be installed.  
CONTROL ARM  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
MITER LOCK HANDLE  
TO  
LOOSEN  
See Figure 7.  
Fig. 7  
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on  
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in  
the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten.  
UPPER  
BLADE GUARD  
DUST GUIDE  
See Figure 8.  
EXHAUST  
PORT  
To install the dust guide, place the end marked INSERT  
over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the  
guide so that the open end is facing down.  
TO INSTALL BLADE  
See Figures 9, 10, and 11.  
WARNING:  
DUST GUIDE  
A 10 in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity  
of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow  
outerbladewashertoengagewiththeflatsonthespindle.  
Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards,  
while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from  
securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situa-  
tions could result in a serious accident and can cause  
serious personal injury.  
Fig. 8  
ROTATE SAW ARM DOWN  
TO EXPOSE SCREW A  
ROTATE SAW ARM UP  
TO EXPOSE SCREW B  
SCREW A  
SCREW B  
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Unplug your saw.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
Restore lower blade  
guard and securely  
tighten screw  
Insert the wrench provided through slot in lower blade  
guard bracket and loosen screw A, securing the blade  
bolt cover, approximately one-half turn. See Figure 9.  
Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro-  
tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade  
bolt.  
before use.  
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uard  
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Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to  
release saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised posi-  
tion. Be cautious, saw arm is spring loaded to raise.  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10.  
SPINDLE LOCK  
BUTTON  
Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade  
bolt.  
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade  
bolt clockwise to loosen.  
Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade  
washer.  
Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer  
blade washer where they contact the blade.  
WARNING:  
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before  
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an  
accident since blade will not tighten properly.  
Fig. 10  
LOWER  
BLADE  
GUARD  
Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.  
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as  
shown in figure 11.  
BLADE  
BOLT COVER  
CAUTION:  
Restore lower blade  
tighten screw  
guard and securely  
before use.  
Alwaysinstallthebladewiththebladeteethandthearrow  
printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front  
of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped  
with an arrow on the upper blade guard.  
FLAT (S)  
ON SPINDLE  
Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the  
Restore lower blade  
guard and securely  
tighten screw  
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.  
Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.  
before use.  
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade  
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
Tighten blade bolt securely.  
Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.  
Replace screw B and tighten securely.  
Retighten screw A securely.  
BLADE  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
Replace wrench in storage area.  
OUTER BLADE WASHER  
WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS  
BLADE BOLT  
Fig. 11  
WARNING:  
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before  
reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage  
spindle lock button when blade is rotating.  
DUST BAG  
METAL CLIPS  
DUST BAG  
See Figure 12.  
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over  
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,  
remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the two  
metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the  
exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag  
should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port.  
EXHAUST  
PORT  
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the  
above procedure.  
Fig. 12  
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TABLE EXTENSIONS  
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the  
back arm of the desired table extension first. See Figure 13.  
To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions into  
the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 and 14.  
Adjust the extensions to the desired length.  
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5
4
3
MITER  
SAW BASE  
2
1
Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket under  
each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient each  
clamp bracket as shown in figure 15.  
Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket  
screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp  
bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of  
miter table, securing clamp bracket against table extension.  
STOP BLOCK  
See Figures 13 and 16.  
Fig. 14  
SAW VIEWED FROM BOTTOM  
The stop block is included with the Table extensions and is  
useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same  
length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base:  
MITER  
SAW BASE  
BRACKET  
SUPPORT  
Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table  
extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw  
base. See Figure 13.  
Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the  
CLAMP  
BRACKET  
ASSEMBLED  
table extensions. See Figure 13.  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block  
the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be  
made. For accurate placement of the stop block, mea-  
sure the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the  
stop block.  
CLAMP  
Tighten wing screw securely.  
BRACKET  
Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the  
CLAMP  
BRACKET SCREW  
length of the workpiece.  
Make any necessary adjustments.  
Fig. 15  
WARNING:  
Always make sure your miter saw is securely mounted to  
a workbench or an appropriate workstand. Failure to do  
so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious  
personal injury.  
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STOP BLOCK  
SMALL  
WING SCREW  
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STOP BLOCK  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
MITER  
SAW BASE  
Fig. 13  
Fig. 16  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the  
saw blade or blade guard will not hit the table extensions  
or work clamp when cutting 35° to 45° angles.  
When using any clamp with the stop block, install the  
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will  
eliminatethepossibilityoftrappingtheworkpiece,resulting  
in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to  
heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.  
WORK CLAMP (Optional)  
Whether using a C-Clamp or the optional work clamp, part  
number 982021-001, available for your saw, they provide a  
means of clamping the work to the fence or table. Clamp-  
ing secures the work and prevents the workpiece from  
creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when  
cutting miters.  
ADJUSTMENTS  
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only  
portions of your miter saw. This is intentional so that we  
can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.  
Never operate your saw without all guards securely in  
place and in good operating condition.  
Your Ryobi miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for  
making very accurate cuts. However, some of the compo-  
nents might have been jarred out of alignment during ship-  
ping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably  
become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw,  
check the following adjustments before you begin using  
saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and peri-  
odically check the parts alignment to make sure that your  
saw is cutting accurately.  
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS  
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and  
normally do not require readjustment.  
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT  
WARNING:  
The saw arm should rise completely to the up position  
by itself.  
Your saw should never be connected to power supply  
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,  
installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Discon-  
necting your saw will prevent accidental starting that  
could cause serious injury.  
If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in  
the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE  
See Figures 17 - 20.  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
Unplug your saw.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to  
release the saw arm. See Figure 3.  
Raise saw arm to its full raised position.  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
BLADE SLOT  
Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half  
turn.  
Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table  
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned in the  
positive stop at 0°.  
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 18  
Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the  
miter lock handle.  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one  
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg  
of the square beside the blade slot in the miter table.  
The edge of the square and the blade slot in the miter  
table should be parallel as shown in figure 17.  
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8
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2
3
4
5
6
If the edge of the framing square and the blade slot in  
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 18  
and 19, adjustments are needed.  
Using the wrench provided, loosen the socket head  
screws securing the fence. See Figure 20. Adjust the  
fence left or right until the framing square and blade slot  
are parallel.  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
BLADE SLOT  
Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-  
to-table alignment.  
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 19  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
SOCKET  
HEAD SCREW(S)  
SOCKET  
HEAD SCREW(S)  
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MITER  
31.6  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
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15  
MITER  
LOCK PLATE  
LOCK HANDLE  
FENCE  
VIEW OF MITER  
TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE  
Fig. 17  
Fig. 20  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE  
See Figures 21 - 24.  
FENCE  
Unplug your saw.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
If saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted  
to square the saw blade to the fence.  
BLADE  
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin  
to hold the saw arm in transport position. See Figure 3.  
Place saw on a large, stable work surface.  
Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.  
Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to  
locate the two socket head screws under the miter table.  
MITER  
TABLE  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 22  
FENCE  
CAUTION:  
To prevent loss of control of your saw, hold saw base with  
one hand while loosening the socket head screws with  
your other hand.  
Using a 10 mm hex key, loosen the two socket head screws.  
Reposition saw to its normal operating position.  
Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one  
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of  
the square against the flat part of saw blade.  
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part  
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.  
The edge of the square and the saw blade should be  
parallel as shown in figure 21.  
If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away  
from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjust-  
ments are needed.  
Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or  
right until the saw blade is parallel to the square.  
Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24 and  
tighten the two socket head screws securely.  
Reposition saw to its normal operating position.  
Recheck the fence-to-table alignment.  
BLADE  
MITER  
TABLE  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 23  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
SCALE INDICATOR  
SCREW  
MITER LOCK  
HANDLE  
MITER  
FENCE  
TABLE  
SOCKET  
HEAD SCREWS  
BLADE  
MITER  
SAW BASE SHOWN TILTED  
UP TO LOCATE SCREWS  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
LOCK PLATE  
Fig. 24  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
NOTE: After squaring adjustments have been made, it  
may be necessary to loosen the scale indicator screw and  
reset the indicator to zero.  
VIEW OF BLADE  
SQUARE WITH FENCE  
Fig. 21  
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OPERATION  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
Cross cutting wood and plastic.  
Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,  
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.  
NOTE: The crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood  
cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic,  
use one of the accessory blades available from your Ryobi  
dealer.  
WARNING:  
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8
7
7
6
6
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your  
miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw  
on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this  
warning can result in serious personal injury.  
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5
4
4
3
3
2
2
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CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW  
WARNING:  
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your  
workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on one  
sideof thebladeonly. Theworkpiecemust remainfreeon  
one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in  
workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause  
motorstallingandkickback. Thissituationcouldcausean  
accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.  
STRAIGHT CROSSCUT  
Fig. 25  
WARNING:  
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter  
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so  
could result in movement of the control arm or miter table  
while making a cut.  
CROSSCUTTING  
See Figure 25.  
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the  
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter table  
set at the zero degree position. Miter crosscuts are made  
with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.  
TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW:  
Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.  
Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge  
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place  
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of  
a board is placed against the fence, the board could  
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the  
blade. See Figures 27 and 28.  
Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock  
When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support  
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a  
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 25.  
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.  
Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.  
Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the  
Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw  
desired angle on the miter scale.  
blade.  
Release the miter lock plate.  
Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against  
the fence. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the  
workpiece when possible.  
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, or 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°,  
and45° leftorrightbyreleasingthemiterlockplateasyou  
rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself  
in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter  
table frame.  
WARNING:  
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,keepyourhandsoutside  
thenohandszoneandatleast3in. (76.2mm)fromblade.  
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without  
securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could  
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.  
Tighten the miter lock handle securely.  
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OPERATION  
Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.  
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting  
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur  
when the cut is made.  
Releasetheswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladetostop  
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait  
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before  
removing the workpiece from the miter table.  
Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch  
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach  
maximum speed.  
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES  
See Figure 26.  
WARNING:  
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be  
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support  
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and  
work table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp  
or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.  
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands  
outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm)  
fromblade.Neverperformanycuttingoperationfreehand  
(without securing workpiece against the fence). The  
blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.  
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7
6
5
4
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LONG WORKPIECE  
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS  
Fig. 26  
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OPERATION  
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL  
See Figures 27 and 28.  
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is  
positionedonthemitertablewiththeconvexsideagainst the  
fence as shown in figure 27.  
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown  
in figure 28, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the  
cut.  
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4
31.6  
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31  
22.5  
15  
5
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WARNING:  
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,  
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped  
material against the fence.  
Fig. 27  
RIGHT  
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES  
See Figure 29.  
When cutting wide workpieces that are too wide to be  
clamped with a work clamp, a C-clamp must be used. For  
example, when cutting 2 in. x 6 in. boards, they should be  
clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 29.  
4
5
5
3
1
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1
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6
3
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Fig. 28  
WRONG  
WIDE  
BOARD  
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C-CLAMP  
Fig. 29  
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MAINTENANCE  
EXTENSION CORDS  
WARNING:  
Theuseofanyextensioncordwillcausesomelossofpower.  
Tokeepthelosstoaminimumandtopreventtooloverheating,  
use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the  
current the tool will draw.  
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for  
an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working  
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor  
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.  
GENERAL  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
CAUTION:  
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and  
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,  
tools, etc., during cutting operation.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can dam-  
age, weaken or destroy plastic.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged,  
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord  
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical  
shock resulting in serious injury.  
Ithasbeenfoundthatelectrictoolsaresubjecttoaccelerated  
wear and possible premature failure when they are used on  
fiberglass, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The  
chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive  
toelectrictoolpartssuchasbearings,brushes,commutators,  
etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be  
usedforworkonanyfiberglassmaterial,wallboard,spackling  
compounds, or plaster. Wood and plastic are the only  
recommended materials to be cut with this saw. When  
cutting these materials it is extremely important that the tool  
is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shieldsduringpowertooloperationorwhenblowingdust.  
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
LUBRICATION  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,nofurtherlubrication  
is required.  
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MAINTENANCE  
BRUSH  
CAP  
WARNING:  
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the  
exception of the externally accessible brushes — should  
be performed by a qualified service technician at a Ryobi  
Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal  
injury.  
BRUSH  
ASSEMBLY  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
See Figure 30.  
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that  
should be periodically checked for wear.  
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:  
Unplug your saw.  
WARNING:  
BRUSH  
ASSEMBLY  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
BRUSH  
CAP  
Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly  
is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove  
brush cap.  
Fig. 30  
Remove brush assembly.  
Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has  
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not  
replace one side without replacing the other.  
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure  
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that  
brush moves freely in brush tube.  
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and  
replace.  
Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Saw will not start.  
1. Saw not plugged in.  
2. Faulty switch.  
1. Plug in saw.  
2. Have switch replaced by an  
Authorized Service Center.  
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker  
tripped.  
3. Replace fuse or reset circuit  
breaker.  
4. Cord damaged.  
4. Have cord replaced by an  
Authorized Service Center.  
5. Worn, broken brushes.  
5. Replace brushes.  
1. Dull blade.  
1. Replace blade.  
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts.  
2. Blade mounted backwards.  
3. Gum or pitch on blade.  
2. Turn blade around.  
3. Remove blade and clean with  
turpentine and coarse steel wool.  
4. Incorrect blade for work being  
done.  
4. Change the blade.  
1. Extension cord too light or too  
long.  
1. Replace with the adequate size  
extension cord.  
Blade does not come up to speed.  
Saw vibrates excessively.  
2. Low supply voltage.  
1. Blade bolt not tight.  
2. Contact the electric company.  
1. Tighten blade bolt.  
2. Saw not mounted securely to  
workbench.  
2. Tighten all mounting hardware.  
3. Workbench on uneven floor.  
3. Reposition workbench on flat  
surface. Fasten workbench to  
floor if necessary.  
4. Blade or blade flanges not clean. 4. Clean blade and blade flanges.  
1. Damaged saw blade.  
1. Replace blade.  
Does not make accurate 45° and  
90° cuts.  
2. Positive stop not adjusted  
correctly.  
2. Check and adjust positive stop.  
1. Cutting bowed material in wrong  
position.  
Material pinches blade.  
1. Position bowed material correctly  
(convex side to the back fence).  
1. No spring tension.  
2. Spring broken.  
Saw head does not return to UP  
position.  
1. Return to an Authorized Service  
Center for adjustment.  
2. Have spring replaced by an  
Authorized Service Center.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw  
Model TS1301  
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  
handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will  
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of  
power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size re-  
quired 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  
14  
14  
14  
14  
12  
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.  
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.  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed  
wires and cut or worn insulation.  
• 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  
• MODEL NO.  
The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor  
housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.  
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
TS1301  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
972000-881  
6-01  
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