Ryobi RTS20 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW RTS20 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 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 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 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Safety Alert To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand Read Operator’s Manual...
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 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. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. with lower voltage.
Page 9: 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 10: 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˚ ..........3-1/4 in. Blade Tilt ..............0˚ - 45˚ Cutting Depth at 45˚ ..........2-1/2 in. Rating ..........120 V, AC only, 60 Hz BLADE GUARD...
Page 11 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 12: Operating Components
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 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. Anti-Kickback Pawls ..........1 H. Indicator ..............1 B. Blade Guard ............1 I. Screw ...............2 C. Miter Gauge ............. 1 J. Quick Stand™ (Leg Stand) ........1 D.
Page 15: Assembly
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your  Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not work surface.
Page 16 ASSEMBLY INDICATOR Fig. 7 V SLOT Fig. 6 MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICK STAND™ See Figure 8. LOCKING HOLE  Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Position the KNOB locking knob over the holes in the top of the leg stand. ...
Page 17 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE THROAT See Figure 10. PLATE  Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. SPREADER/ 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 18 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE See Figure 12. WRENCH 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. ...
Page 19 ASSEMBLY  Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the spreader/ riving knife.  Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place and release the button. NOTE: Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are securely locked.
Page 20 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 21 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL DUST BAG See Figure 19.  Slide the elbow inside the dust chute on the back of the table saw. NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before it is half full. This will permit better air flow through the bag. BLADE WRENCHES DUST...
Page 22: 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 23: Cutting Aids
OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 22. 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 24: How To Mount A Featherboard
OPERATION FEATHERBOARD WARNING: A featherboard is a device used to help control the Mount the featherboard in front of the saw blade. If workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small positioned improperly, kickback can result from the workpieces and for completing non-through cuts.
Page 25: Cutting Tips
OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 27. 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 26 OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH GULLET See Figure 28. 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 27 OPERATION WARNING: CLAMP To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence SCREW is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO USE THE RIP FENCE LOCKING See Figure 31. LEVER  Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit.
Page 28 OPERATION TO USE THE MITER GAUGE MITER See Figure 32. GAUGE BODY The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. LOCK For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended. KNOB MITER There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of GAUGE the blade.
Page 29 OPERATION HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE ADJUSTING MITER GAUGE GROOVE SCREWS (2) See Figures 36 - 38. WARNING: RIGHT MITER GAUGE GROOVE The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to COMBINATION do so could result in serious personal injury.
Page 30: Making Cuts
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 31 OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT RIP CUT See Figure 41. FENCE WARNING: BLADE Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.  Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece. ...
Page 32 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW See Figures 43 - 44. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  Remove the rip fence. BEVEL ...
Page 33 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 34 OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 47. 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 35 OPERATION MAKING A DADO CUT NON-THROUGH CUT See Figure 49. 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 36: 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 37 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45° BLADE COMBINATION See Figures 53 - 54. SQUARE 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 38: Maintenance
ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE RIP FENCE BLADE TO THE BLADE See Figure 55.  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 39: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores: 089037008711 Dado Throat Plate with Special Washer WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or ac- cessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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 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 41 NOTES...
Page 42: Parts And Service
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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