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Ryobi BT3000 Operator's Manual

Ryobi BT3000 Operator's Manual

10 in. (254 mm) table saw
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS RYOBI 10 in. PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEM.
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.
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OPERAT0R'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW / BT3000

SPECIFICATIONS:

10 in. (254 mm)
5/8 in. (16 mm)
3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm)
2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm)
120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
15 Amperes
4,800 RPM
75 Lbs. (34.1 kg.)
107 Lbs. (48.6 kg.)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS RYOBI 10 in. PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEM. 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents ............2 To Adjust The Blade Angle ........22 Rules For Safe Operation ..........3-6 To Set The Scale To The Blade ......22 Specific Safety Rules For Your Table Saw ....6 To Lock Miter Table ..........23 Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking ......

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
  • Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ( Continued Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and 17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to and clean for better and safer performance. Follow understand this saw.
  • Page 5 WARNING: 35. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or 36. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades cause product damage.

  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules For Your Table Saw

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE BT3000 TABLE SAW 1. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" op- erations. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place over the blade.

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Non-Through Cuts Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Some until the missing parts are obtained and are installed models of the BT3000 may also include a workstand with a correctly. Call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or separate parts list, owner's operating manual, and assembly 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for assistance if any parts instructions.

  • Page 9: List Of Loose Parts For Table Saw

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS LIST OF LOOSE PARTS FOR TABLE SAW Description Quan. Description Quan. Rip Scale Indicator .......... 1 Front Rail ............1 Screw .............. 1 Miter Fence Holder With Adjusting Clamp ..1 Hex Nut ............1 Miter Fence With Miter Indicator ..... 1 End Plug ............

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, • front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. scale on front rail It is equipped with the following features for convenience, •...

  • Page 11: Operating Components

    SWITCH BUTTON Your Ryobi BT3000 table saw features a receptacle on the right side of the cabinet that permits use of accessories. Check with your nearest Ryobi dealer for more information. Use only accessories that are listed for use with this tool.

  • Page 12: Blades

    C. BLADES It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is specifically designed, tuned, and balanced for use with the BT3000 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: •...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Each unit also includes two wrenches for easy blade removal or installation. 2. Secure the saw to the RYOBI table saw stand or a SEE FIGURE 3 ON PAGE 9 FOR DESCRIPTIONS workbench capable of supporting the load of the saw...

  • Page 14: To Install Miter Table And Fence

    ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE 1. Install the sliding miter table assembly over the front and rear rails. See Figure 10. Check that it slides easily on the rails. Push both front miter locking clamps down evenly on each side to secure. Repeat for both rear miter locking clamps.

  • Page 15: To Check Saw Blade Installation

    ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION SMALL HEX 1. To check the saw blade, first remove the three screws WRENCH holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat BLADE GUARD plate. See Figure 13. 2. Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION A. GENERAL INFORMATION GROUNDING The saw’s three-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding.

  • Page 17: Cutting Tips

    WITH BLADE VERTICAL miter fence during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter fence. The RYOBI Miter Clamp Kit has been designed and tested for this purpose. See the Accessories Section on page 38.

  • Page 18: Settings And Adjustments

    OPERATION B. SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE THROAT PLATE GUARD TO REMOVE THE BLADE Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce- dure to replace the blade. WARNING: Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

  • Page 19: To Check, Replace Or Adjust The Riving Knife And Blade Guard Assembly

    OPERATION TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE RIVING KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade. It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base. The bolts are set in slots that permit front-to-back adjustment.

  • Page 20: Kickback

    OPERATION KICKBACK See Figure 29. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking • making a cut with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly the workpiece back toward the front of the saw with great set blade force and speed. Kickback can cause serious injury. Precau- •...

  • Page 21: Featherboard

    Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard The featherboard is an excellent project for your BT3000. to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in.

  • Page 22: To Adjust The Blade Depth

    OPERATION TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the GULLET 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 23: To Lock Miter Table

    The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combina- MITER tion blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. ADJUSTING FENCE CLAMP Check with your local Ryobi dealer for other recommended blades. QUICK WARNING: STOP All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent possible injury.

  • Page 24: To Make A Miter Cut

    OPERATION NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your saw in BLADE the OFF position with a padlock as shown in figure 37. GUARD ASSEMBLY MITER FENCE 9. Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade. 10.

  • Page 25: To Make A Bevel Cross Cut

    OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT MITER See Figure 40. FENCE ADJUSTING It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on CLAMP the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood.

  • Page 26: To Make A Compound Miter Cut

    OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT (Continued) 9. Use a push stick to move small pieces of wood past the 5. Attach the rip fence over the front and rear rails on the blade. NEVER PUSH A SMALL PIECE OF WOOD left side and lock securely.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury. (part number 4070330) are available for your saw from your 1. Remove the three screws holding the throat plate in local Ryobi dealer or Ryobi Factory Service Center. place. Remove the throat plate. 1. Unplug your saw.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 3. To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, WARNING: periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting operation, DO NOT wax the working face of the Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.

  • Page 29: To Check The Alignment Of The Rip Fence To The Blade

    MAINTENANCE TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP BLADE FENCE TO THE BLADE WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. 1. Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved. 2. Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip FENCE fence up to the square.

  • Page 30: To Align The Miter Locking Clamps

    MAINTENANCE TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 47. SCREW SCREW WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. FRONT RAIL The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping.

  • Page 31: Sliding Miter Table Assembly

    SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments The sliding miter table assembly has been pre-set at the factory to be parallel to the blade. However, misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment. The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire distance from the front to the rear of the miter table base during a cut is very important for making precise and accurate cuts.

  • Page 32: Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly

    SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY WARNING: For illustration purposes, the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls have been removed. Do not operate your saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so for non-through cuts. TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw.

  • Page 33: To Check Miter Fence Alignment

    SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees. WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

  • Page 34: Sliding Miter Table Assembly

    SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) MITER TABLE WARNING: HEX NUT ECCENTRIC Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw SCREW could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE 1. Set the miter fence (H) at 0 as shown in figure 52. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J).

  • Page 35: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. ELEVATING SHAFT Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation. THREADED HOLE LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY See Figure 57. 1) Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup washers and the locker bracket.

  • Page 36: 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 optional stand. Blade is warped Check Saw Blade Installation on page 15.
  • Page 37 Locking lever is not at full left position. Move locking lever to left. Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth such as Ryobi 4650324, 24 tooth, carbide rip blade. Page 37...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    6360395 Push Block These accessories may be ordered through your local RYOBI dealer or Ryobi Authorized Service Center. They have been specially designed for the BT3000 table saw. Always use recommended RYOBI accessories for highest quality, convenience and safety. Call Ryobi Customer Service No. 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Factory Service Center.
  • Page 39 NOTES Page 39...

  • Page 40: Exploded View And Parts List

    RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIGURE 59: 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW FOR BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, FOR RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY, FOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY, FOR MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY, REFER TO FIGURE 63 REFER TO FIGURE 61...
  • Page 41 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 PARTS LIST-FIGURE 59 The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw's on board receptacle. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts.
  • Page 42 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 PARTS LIST-FIGURE 59-CONT'D Description Quan. Description Quan. End Plug R1 (right rear) ......1 Hang Tag ............ 1 End Plug R2 (left rear) ....... 1 Back-Up Plate ..........1 Rip Fence Assembly ........
  • Page 43 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 60: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Description Quan. Description Quan. Miter Table Top .......... 1 Washer ............1 Miter Fence ..........1 Eccentric Screw (10-24) ......3 Pivot ............1 Quick Stop ..........
  • Page 44 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 61: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY Description Quan. Description Quan. Rip Fence ........... 1 Scale Indicator ..........1 Screw (10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ....2 Slide ............2 Fence Roller..........1...
  • Page 45 RYOBI 10 in. (254mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 62: MOTOR ASSEMBLY Description Quan. Description Quan. Arbor ............1 Field Assembly ......... 1 Woodruff Key (3/16 in.) ......1 Motor Housing .......... 1 Ball Bearing (6003) ........1 Brush Cover ..........
  • Page 46 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3000 FIG. 63: BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Description Quan. Description Quan. Screw (6-19 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ....2 Dowel Pin (.309 x 1-1/4 in.) ......1 Arm ............. 1 Washer ............
  • Page 47 NOTES Page 47...

  • Page 48: Parts Ordering / Service

    Now that you have purchased your saw, 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 refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800- 525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Authorized Service Center.

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