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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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. TAbLE SAw
bTS21

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TAbLE SAw bTS21 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two 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 all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, balance at all times.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETy RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is any solvents to clean tool. moving.  STAy ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what ...
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES  IF THE POwER SUPPLy CORD IS DAMAGED, it must  NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. service center to avoid risk.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SyMbOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SyMbOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 7: Symbols

    If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. wARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Electrical

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

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARy OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, completely through the thickness of the workpiece. is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating ..........120 V, AC only, 60 Hz Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. Input ..............15 Amps Blade Diameter ............10 in. No Load Speed ........5,000 r/min. (RPM) Blade Tilt ..............0˚ - 45˚ Cutting Depth at 0˚: ..........3-1/2 in. Net Weight without Leg Stand ......61.5 lbs. Cutting Depth at 45˚: ..........2-1/2 in.
  • Page 11 FEATURES KNOw yOUR TAbLE SAw HEIGHT/bEVEL ADJUSTING HANDwHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise See Figure 2. the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This The safe use of this product requires an understanding of handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles.
  • Page 12 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 use and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 13: Tools Needed

    FEATURES bLADES wARNING: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same Failure to heed this warning could result in personal high quality are available for specific operations such as injury.

  • Page 14: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 5 A. Rip Fence ..................................1 B. Large Blade Wrench ..............................1 C. Small Blade Wrench ..............................1 D. Elbow................................... 1 E. Dust Bag..................................1 F. Handle Assembly ................................ 1 G.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMbLy MOUNTING HOLES UNPACKING This tool comes mounted to a leg stand. If you chose to This product requires assembly. remove the leg stand, the table saw must be mounted to a  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the firm supporting surface such as a workbench.
  • Page 16 ASSEMbLy TO OPEN/CLOSE (SET-UP/TEAR DOwN) THE set-uP tear doWn LEG STAND See Figure 7. To open (set-up) the leg stand:  Step 1: With the saw table on end and standing to the side, use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you. ...
  • Page 17 ASSEMbLy TO STORE THE TAbLE SAw ACCESSORIES See Figures 8 - 9. 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 18 ASSEMbLy TO CHECK SAw bLADE INSTALLATION larGe See Figure 12. Blade WrencH CAUTION: 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. small Blade WrencH NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.

  • Page 19: Operation

    ASSEMbLy TO INSTALL bLADE GUARD ASSEMbLy anti-KicKBacK See Figure 14. PaWls Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment. ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table saw.
  • Page 20 OPERATION AVOIDING KICKbACK wARNING:  Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to Do not use any attachments or accessories not 1/4 in. recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can ...
  • Page 21 OPERATION TyPES OF CUTS See Figure 17. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combina- tions of these basic six.
  • Page 22 OPERATION FEATHERbOARD featherboard. Positioning the featherboard will depend on the placement of the bolt and the position of the sliding A featherboard is a device used to help control the miter table on the rails. Place the washer on the bolt and workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence.
  • Page 23 OPERATION TO CHANGE bLADE DEPTH Gullet See Figure 20. 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 24 OPERATION TO CHECK MITER bASE PARALLELISM See Figures 24 - 25.  Unplug the saw.  Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut. Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, lock knob, etc.  Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as far as it will go.
  • Page 25 OPERATION TO ADJUST THE MITER bASE slidinG eccentric miter See Figure 26. miter screW Fence taBle Remember: Check all settings before loosening screws for the following procedures. Once screws have been loosened, these settings must be reset.  Unplug the saw.  Set the miter fence at 0˚ then securely tighten the lock knob.
  • Page 26 OPERATION wARNING: scale Fence To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence Blade is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE bLADE 2 in. See Figure 28. Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).
  • Page 27 OPERATION TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 30. The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.  With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the saw.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it until it is fully extended.
  • Page 28 OPERATION HEELING (PARALLELING) THE bLADE See Figures 32 - 34. adJustinG Bolts (3) wARNING: The blade must be square so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Do not loosen any bolts for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjust- ments are necessary.
  • Page 29 OPERATION MAKING CUTS cross cut The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combina- Place leFt Hand on tion blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. WorKPiece and miter Fence Here wARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
  • Page 30 OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT riP cut See Figure 37. It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood. Blade Fence wARNING: scale Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury. ...
  • Page 31 OPERATION MAKING A bEVEL CROSS CUT  Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full See Figures 39 - 40. speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on ...
  • Page 32 OPERATION  Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece, BeVel riP cut use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make Blade sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact anGled with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If rip- scale Fence ping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piece...
  • Page 33 OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT  Raise the blade to the correct height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. See Figure 43. NOTE: Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to one full revolution to assure proper clearance before avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

  • Page 34: Operation

    OPERATION wARNING: wARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when making any Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. To avoid when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious personal injury, always use push blocks, push sticks, or injury.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS  Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely. wARNING:  Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate. NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.
  • Page 36 ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER, SAw screW (2) bLADE, AND bLADE GUARD ASSEMbLy See Figure 49. If the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard assembly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade.

  • Page 37: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS TO SET ThE BladE aT 0° and 45° Blade See Figures 51 - 52. comBination 0° adJustment The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory square Bolt and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set- ting during assembly.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE  Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for wARNING: tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.  Check the blade guard assembly. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause ...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Replace blade. Blade is damaged. Replace blade. Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware. Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of leg stand. Blade is warped. Check saw blade installation.
  • Page 40 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 fence. Miter fence is misaligned (miter cuts). Height/bevel adjusting hand- Clean the gears or screw post. Gears or screw post inside wheel is hard to turn.
  • Page 41 NOTES...
  • Page 42 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 used under license. ® ONE wORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...

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