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Ryobi RTS21 Operator's Manual

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Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
RTS21/RTS21G

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW RTS21/RTS21G Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the three year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both WARNING: hands to operate tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow  DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, at all times.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.  STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. tool when you are tired. Do not rush. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand Always use either the rip fence or miter gauge to position to move into the cutting tool.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm. ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage.

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Push Blocks (for jointer planers) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back cutterhead during any operation.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input ..............15 Amps Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. No Load Speed ........5,000 r/min. (RPM) Blade Diameter ............10 in. Cutting Depth at 0˚ ............3 in. Blade Tilt ..............0˚ - 45˚ Cutting Depth at 45˚ ..........2-1/2 in. Rating ..........120 V, AC only, 60 Hz BLADE RIVING...
  • Page 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and See Figure 2. raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replace- The safe use of this product requires an understanding of ment.
  • Page 11 FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS WARNING: The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is not in height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the use and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 12: Tools Needed

    FEATURES BLADES WARNING: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade pro- Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. vided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

  • Page 13: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ..........1 I. Screw ...............2 B. Blade Guard ............1 J. Stand Legs ...............2 C. Miter Gauge ............. 1 K. Sliding Table Assembly ..........1 D.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body.  Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your work surface.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY LOCK NUT ARROWS LEG BRACE SCREW Fig. 7 LOCKING KNOB HOLE Fig. 6 MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICKSTAND ® See Figure 8.  Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Position the locking knob over the holes in the top of the leg stand. ...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE THROAT See Figure 10. PLATE  Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. RIVING KNIFE  To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE BLADE See Figure 12. WRENCH WRENCH NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. ...
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY To install anti-kickback pawls:  Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti- kickback pawls.  Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the riving knife.  Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place and release the button.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY T O A S S E M B L E T H E S L I D I N G TA B L E REAR ASSEMBLY EXTENSION ROD See Figures 17 - 18. To install sliding table assembly:  Locate the sliding table assembly. ...
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES PUSH AND LEG STAND STICK See Figures 19 - 20. The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories. When not in use, store the accessories securely by snapping each accessory in place.

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the WARNING: blade in the wood such as:  Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- ...
  • Page 22 OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 21. Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making PUSH STICKS non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade.
  • Page 23 OPERATION FEATHERBOARD WARNING: A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence. Mount the featherboard in front of the saw blade. If Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small positioned improperly, kickback can result from the workpieces and for completing non-through cuts.
  • Page 24 OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 26. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and CROSS CUT 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combi- nations of these basic six.
  • Page 25 OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH GULLET See Figure 27. The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface.
  • Page 26 OPERATION LOCKING WARNING: LEVER To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence FENCE is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO USE THE RIP FENCE See Figure 30.  Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit.
  • Page 27 OPERATION TO USE THE MITER GAUGE MITER See Figure 31. GAUGE BODY The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. LOCK For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended. MITER KNOB There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of GAUGE the blade.
  • Page 28 OPERATION HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE RIGHT MITER See Figures 34 - 35. GAUGE GROOVE WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 29 OPERATION MAKING CUTS CROSS CUT This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all PLACE RIGHT HAND ON mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts MITER GAUGE HERE not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and necessary accessories.
  • Page 30 OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT RIP CUT See Figure 38. FENCE WARNING: BLADE Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury. WARNING: Taper cuts must only be made with a special jig, which is commercially available.
  • Page 31 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW See Figures 40 - 41. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury. HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING WARNING: HANDWHEEL The miter gauge must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback.
  • Page 32 OPERATION  Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge BEVEL RIP CUT flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. RIP FENCE BLADE  Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, use ANGLED the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it.
  • Page 33 OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 44. RIP FENCE Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.
  • Page 34 OPERATION MAKING A DADO CUT NON-THROUGH CUT See Figure 46. BLADE GUARD An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure REMOVED (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: BLADE BLADE WRENCH WRENCH Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts.
  • Page 36 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45° 0° ADJUSTMENT See Figures 50 - 51. SCREW The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set- ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE RIP FENCE BLADE TO THE BLADE See Figure 52. BOLTS  Unplug the saw.  Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be moved.  Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores: 089037011021 Dado Throat Plate WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not make accurate Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops. 90˚ or 45˚ cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Adjust the miter gauge. Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts). Clean the gears or screw post. Gears or screw post inside Height/bevel adjusting hand- wheel is hard to turn.
  • Page 40 HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-525-2579. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used pursuant to a license granted by Ryobi Limited. ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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