Ryobi RTS21 Operator's Manual page 34

 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
 Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or feather-
boards appropriately when making non-through cuts to
reduce the risk of serious injury.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
Once all non-through cuts are completed:
 Unplug your saw.
 Reinstall the riving knife in the "up" position then install
the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 46.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure
(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. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado
(up to width of 1/2 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or
molding cutters on this saw.
WARNING:
When making a non-through cut, the blade is covered
by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to
the exposed blade at the start and finish of every cut to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
WARNING:
Always put all blade washers in proper location when
reinstalling standard blade. Failure to do so can result in
possible injury and damage to the tool.
WARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards
when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.
OPERATION
BLADE GUARD
REMOVED
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat
plate, and riving knife.
 Remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw blade.
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in a secure location.
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NON-THROUGH CUT
DADO CUT
PUSH
STICK
Fig. 45
Fig. 46