Ryobi Saw TS1302 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw  
Model TS1302 - Double Insulated  
45  
2
1.6  
3
30  
.5  
2
2
15  
22.5  
30  
31.62  
45  
Your new Miter Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation,  
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you 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 Miter 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  
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: Failure to obey a safety warning can 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.  
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.  
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.  
SYMBOL  
MEANING  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
NO HANDS SYMBOL  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade  
will result in serious personal injury.  
IMPORTANT  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme  
care and knowledge of the system and should be performed  
onlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician.Forservicewesuggest  
you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED  
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only  
identical Ryobi replacement parts.  
Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you  
are separated from the tool's electrical system by two  
complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of  
insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical  
shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. All exposed  
metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor  
components with protecting insulation. Double insulated  
tools do not need to be grounded.  
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,orseriouspersonalinjury.Saveoperator'smanual  
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, 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  
I ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-  
tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.  
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.  
I WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine par-  
ticles.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
I PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
I KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's  
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limita-  
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to  
this tool.  
during extended periods of operation.  
I SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work  
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees  
both hands to operate tool.  
I GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by prevent-  
ing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
I DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-  
ance at all times.  
I MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and  
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc-  
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
I KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
I REMOVE WRENCHESANDADJUSTINGKEYS.Getin  
the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.  
I DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing,orwhenchangingattachments, alltoolsshould  
be disconnected.  
I 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.  
I AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
when plugging in any tool.  
I DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable  
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.  
Keep the work area well lit.  
I USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the  
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may case risk of injury.  
I NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
I 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 exten-  
sion cord while operating.  
thetoolistippedorifthebladeisunintentionallycontacted.  
I CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using 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  
movingparts, bindingofmovingparts, breakageofparts,  
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.  
I MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
master switches or by removing starter keys.  
I DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
I USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the  
tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use  
it only the way it was intended.  
I NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED,TURN  
THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
I USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure  
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord  
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.  
I FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-  
bench or table at approximately hip height.  
I USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade  
size, style and cutting speed for material and type of cut.  
Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use  
blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incor-  
rect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.  
I INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS  
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your  
nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware  
of cord location and keep it well away from the moving  
blade.  
I KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI-  
CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick-  
back.  
I DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.  
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed.  
Make sure all guards are operating properly before each  
use.  
I DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get  
caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear  
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to  
contain long hair.  
I KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not  
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with  
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn power off.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
I BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.  
I NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the  
blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for  
any reason.  
I DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges.  
I NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be  
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.  
I USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only  
extensioncordswiththemarking"Acceptableforusewith  
outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use".  
Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than  
the saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension cord  
from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the  
extension cord.  
I 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.  
I AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-  
TIONS 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.  
I DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
I NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with  
the path of the saw blade.  
I KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE.Alwaysuseacleanclothwhencleaning. Never  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any solvents to clean tool.  
I ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw  
bladetostoprotatingbeforeraisingitoutoftheworkpiece.  
I DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF  
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and  
couldcreateahazard. Shouldthiseveroccur, standclear  
and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.  
Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely  
retighten the blade bolt.  
I ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut-  
ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw  
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.  
I BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments are  
I REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical  
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest autho-  
rized service center.  
secure.  
I BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for  
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.  
I WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Ryobi replace-  
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard  
or cause product damage.  
I NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
use for any reason.  
I NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-  
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite  
fumes.  
I BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.  
Neverstartthesawwiththebladetouchingtheworkpiece.  
Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.  
I 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  
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse  
theplug. Ifitstilldoesnotfit, contactaqualifiedelectrician  
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any  
way.  
I MAKE SURE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM ARE  
LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
SAW.  
I NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP  
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.  
I 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 re-  
placed before resuming operation.  
I NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT  
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a  
time.  
I DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI-  
CATION.  
I NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. Al-  
ways place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and  
position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always  
use the fence.  
I ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained  
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless  
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction  
on a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
I STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
WARNING:  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-  
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-  
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
I 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  
your saw.  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
I ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it  
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while con-  
nected to a power source.  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
I ALWAYS carry the saw only by the carrying handle.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how  
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure  
tothesechemicals,workinawellventilatedareaandwork  
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust  
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic  
particles.  
I SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.Refertothemfrequently  
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone  
this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING  
Arbor  
Saw Blade Path  
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.  
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it  
appliestotheworkpiece, thatareawhichwillbe, orhasbeen,  
cut by the blade.  
Bevel Cut  
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other  
than 90˚ to the miter table.  
Set  
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)  
outward from the face of the blade.  
Compound Miter Cut  
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and  
a bevel angle at the same time.  
Through Sawing  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
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, vise, fixture, work  
clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from  
twisting or moving during the cut.  
Gum  
Workpiece  
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.  
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The  
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,  
ends, and edges.  
Miter Cut  
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other  
than 90˚ to the fence.  
Zero Clearance Throat Plate  
No Hands Zone  
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for  
blade clearance. When you make your first cut with your  
compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a slot through the  
throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a  
zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out.  
Area between the marked lines on the left and right side of  
themitertablebase. Thiszoneisidentifiedbynohandszone  
labelsplacedinsidethemarkedlinesonthemitertablebase.  
Resin  
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
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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.  
I Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and  
check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1.  
I Remove the packing materials from around your saw.  
I 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:  
I 10 in. (254 mm) Blade  
I Miter Lock Handle  
I Dust Bag  
I Dust Guide  
I Stop Block  
I Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block)  
I Table Extensions (2)  
I Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions)  
I Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions)  
I Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hex Key/Phillips Screwdriver)  
I Operator's Manual  
I Do not discard the packing materials until you have  
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and  
satisfactorily operated your new saw.  
I Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in  
thedownposition. Toreleasesawarm, pushdownontop  
of saw arm and pull out the lock pin. See Figure 3.  
I 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.  
I Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage  
has occurred during shipping.  
I Warranty Registration  
Ifanypartsaremissing, donotattempttoassemblethemiter  
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 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in  
Canada for assistance if any parts are missing or damaged.  
Some models may include one or more of the following  
accessories:  
I Work Clamp  
I 8 mm Work Clamp Screw  
CLAMP BRACKETS  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
SAW BLADE  
CLAMP  
BRACKET SCREWS  
DUST BAG  
DUST GUIDE  
SMALL  
WING SCREW  
BLADE WRENCH  
TABLE EXTENSION  
STOP BLOCK  
TABLE EXTENSION  
Fig. 1  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW  
See Figure 2.  
CUTTING CAPACITIES  
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:  
Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4  
2 x 6  
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with  
all operating features and safety requirements.  
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:  
Maximum dimensional lumber size: 2 x 4  
WARNING:  
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.  
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA  
See Figure 2.  
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the  
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in.  
(6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or  
removing blade and the phillips end when removing or  
loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is  
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.  
CARRYING HANDLE  
See Figure 3.  
10 in. (254 mm) BLADE  
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.  
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 dealer.  
CARRYING HANDLE  
SAW ARM  
UPPER  
LOCK  
BLADE GUARD  
PIN  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
BLADE  
LOWER  
15  
1
5
3
0
45  
BLADE GUARD  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
DUST BAG  
NO HANDS  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
ZONE LABEL  
45  
31.62  
MITER TABLE  
BASE  
MITER SCALE  
30  
22.5  
BLADE  
WRENCH  
MITER  
LOCK PLATE  
15  
22.5  
30  
.62  
31  
45  
WRENCH  
STORAGE  
AREA  
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.  
LOCK  
PIN  
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired  
miter angles.  
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON  
See Figure 4.  
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the  
spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Only depress  
and hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing,  
or removing blade.  
SAW  
ARM  
TRIGGER LOCK  
See Figure 5.  
15  
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  
long shackle up to 19/64 in. (7 mm) diameter may be used.  
When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is  
inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.  
1
5
30  
45  
MITER LOCK  
HANDLE  
SAW ARM  
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION  
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE  
Fig. 3  
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  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
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 your 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) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not  
included).Boltsshouldbeofsufficientlengthtoaccommodate  
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)  
x 24in.(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  
andafullfaceshieldwhenneeded. Werecommendwide  
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. (90 cm)  
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  
45  
5
45  
3
1
.6  
31.6  
30  
3
0
22.5  
2.5  
2
15  
15  
0
SAW BASE  
MOUNTING SURFACE  
Fig. 6  
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ASSEMBLY  
MITER  
TABLE  
WARNING:  
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.  
45  
31.62  
30  
.5  
2
2
TO  
TIGHTEN  
15  
.5  
2
2
30  
31.62  
45  
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:  
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.  
DUST GUIDE  
Fig. 8  
SCREW B  
I Unplug your saw.  
SCREW A  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
I Raise saw arm.  
I Loosen screw A on the blade bolt cover.  
WARNING LABEL  
I Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro-  
tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade  
bolt.  
I Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade  
bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10.  
I Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the  
blade bolt.  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade  
bolt clockwise to loosen.  
I Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade  
SPINDLE LOCK  
BUTTON  
washer.  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
I 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  
I 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.  
SCREW B  
SCREW A  
CAUTION:  
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.  
BLADE  
BOLT  
COVER  
I Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the  
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.  
I Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.  
LOWER  
BLADE GUARD  
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade  
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.  
I Tighten blade bolt securely.  
I Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.  
I Replace screw B and tighten securely.  
I Retighten screw A securely.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
INNER BLADE  
WASHER WITH  
DOUBLE "D" FLATS  
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.  
FLAT (S)  
ON SPINDLE  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
BLADE  
BLADE BOLT  
DUST BAG  
See Figure 12.  
OUTER BLADE WASHER  
WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS  
Fig. 11  
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.  
DUST BAG  
METAL CLIPS  
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the  
above procedure.  
EXHAUST PORT  
Fig. 12  
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TABLE EXTENSIONS  
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.  
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.  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
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.  
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.  
45  
2
MITER  
SAW BASE  
.6  
1
3
30  
.5  
2
2
15  
22.5  
30  
2
31.6  
45  
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  
I Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table  
extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw  
base. See Figure 13.  
CLAMP  
BRACKET  
ASSEMBLED  
I Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the  
table extensions. See Figure 13.  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
I 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  
I Tighten wing screw securely.  
BRACKET  
I Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the  
CLAMP  
BRACKET SCREW  
length of the workpiece.  
Fig. 15  
I Make any necessary adjustments.  
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.  
STOP BLOCK  
SMALL  
WING SCREW  
5
4
31.62  
30  
5
.
2
2
45  
2
STOP BLOCK  
6
.
1
3
0
3
.5  
2
2
15  
.5  
22  
2
30  
31.6  
45  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
15  
22.5  
2
30  
31.6  
45  
MITER  
SAW BASE  
Fig. 16  
Fig. 13  
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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  
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  
I The saw arm should rise completely to the up position  
by itself.  
I 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.  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
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.  
Do not start your compound miter saw without checking  
for interference between the blade and the miter table  
support. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the  
miter table support during operation of the saw.  
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 parts and all guards  
securely in place and in good operating condition.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE  
See Figures 17 - 20.  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
I Unplug your saw.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
I Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to  
release the saw arm. See Figure 3.  
I Raise saw arm to its full raised position.  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
BLADE SLOT  
I Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half  
turn.  
I 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  
I Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the  
miter lock handle.  
FENCE  
MITER TABLE  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I 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  
I Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-  
to-table alignment.  
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 19  
MITER TABLE  
FENCE  
SOCKET  
HEAD SCREW(S)  
SOCKET  
HEAD SCREW(S)  
BLADE SLOT  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
45  
5
45  
3
1
6
.
.6  
1
3
30  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
30  
2
2.5  
.5  
2
2
MITER  
LOCK PLATE  
1
5
15  
0
VIEW OF MITER  
TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE  
Fig. 17  
FENCE  
Fig. 20  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE  
See Figures 21 - 24.  
I Unplug your saw.  
FENCE  
MITER  
TABLE  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
BLADE  
45  
31.62  
30  
I If saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted  
22.5  
45  
31.62  
30  
15  
to square the saw blade to the fence.  
MITER  
I Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin  
LOCK PLATE  
to hold the saw arm in transport position. See Figure 3.  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
MITER  
LOCK HANDLE  
I Place saw on a large, stable work surface.  
VIEW OF BLADE  
SQUARE WITH FENCE  
I Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.  
Fig. 21  
I Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to  
locate the two socket head screws under the miter table.  
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.  
45  
2
.6  
1
3
30  
I Loosen the two socket head screws.  
.5  
2
2
45  
31.62  
30  
15  
I Reposition saw to its normal operating position.  
BLADE  
I 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.  
MITER  
TABLE  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part  
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.  
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
I The edge of the square and the saw blade should be  
Fig. 22  
parallel as shown in figure 21.  
I 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.  
FENCE  
I Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or  
right until the saw blade is parallel to the square.  
I Position saw in tilted position and tighten the two socket  
head screws securely.  
45  
I Reposition saw to its normal operating position.  
31.62  
30  
22.5  
I Recheck the fence-to-table alignment.  
45  
31.62  
30  
15  
NOTE: After squaring adjustments have been made, it  
may be necessary to loosen the scale indicator screw  
and reset the indicator to zero.  
BLADE  
MITER  
TABLE  
FRAMING  
SQUARE  
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH  
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED  
Fig. 23  
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OPERATION  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
I Cross cutting wood and plastic.  
I Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,  
moldings, 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:  
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.  
31.62  
30  
5
.
2
2
15  
.5  
2
2
30  
.62  
31  
45  
CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW  
WARNING:  
WhenusingtheoptionalworkclamporC-clamptosecure  
your workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on  
one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain  
free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from  
binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade  
will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation  
could cause an accident resulting in possible serious  
personal injury.  
STRAIGHT CROSSCUT  
Fig. 24  
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:  
I Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.  
I 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 26 and 27.  
I 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.  
I Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock  
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.  
I Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.  
I Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw  
I Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the  
blade.  
desired angle on the miter scale.  
I Graspthestockfirmlywithonehandandsecureitagainst  
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to  
secure the workpiece when possible.  
I Release the miter lock plate.  
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.  
I Tighten the miter lock handle securely.  
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OPERATION  
I Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I 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 25.  
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 optional  
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)  
from blade. Never perform any cutting operation free-  
hand(withoutsecuringworkpieceagainstthefence). The  
blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.  
31.62  
LONG WORKPIECE  
30  
22.5  
22.5  
30  
31.62  
45  
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS  
Fig. 25  
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OPERATION  
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL  
See Figures 26 and 27.  
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is  
positionedonthemitertablewiththeconvexsideagainstthe  
fence as shown in figure 26.  
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown  
in figure 27, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the  
cut.  
45  
5
45  
31.6  
31.6  
30  
30  
22.5  
22.5  
15  
15  
0
WARNING:  
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,  
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped  
material against the fence.  
RIGHT  
Fig. 26  
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES  
See Figure 28.  
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 28.  
45  
5
45  
31.6  
.6  
1
3
30  
30  
22.5  
15  
.5  
2
2
15  
0
WRONG  
Fig. 27  
WIDE  
BOARD  
31.62  
30  
.5  
22  
15  
.5  
2
2
.62  
31  
4
C-CLAMP  
Fig. 28  
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MAINTENANCE  
EXTENSION CORDS  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
Theuseofanyextensioncordwillcausesomelossofpower.  
Tokeepthelosstoaminimumandtopreventtooloverheating,  
use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the  
current the tool will draw.  
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,  
replaceimmediately. Neverusetoolwithadamagedcord  
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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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.  
Saw head does not return to UP  
position.  
1. Return to an Authorized Service  
Center for adjustment.  
2. Spring broken.  
2. Have spring replaced by an  
Authorized Service Center.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw  
Model TS1302  
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  
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  
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  
TS1302  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
972000-955  
9-02  
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