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Ryobi BTS15 Operator's Manual

Ryobi BTS15 Operator's Manual

10 in. (254 mm) table saw
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Your new Table 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW
BTS15

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  • Page 1 Your new Table 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. 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

    Loose Parts List ... 10-11 Features ... 12-14 Operating Components ... 13 Power Switch ... 13 To Turn Your Saw On ... 13 To Turn Your Saw Off ... 13 To Lock Your Saw ... 13 Blades ... 14 Product Specifications ... 14 Assembly ...

  • 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 servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation

    KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
  • Page 5 GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three- prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle. WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory. DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-...

  • Page 7: Electrical

    Always use original factory replace- ment parts when servicing. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The saw has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC).

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. Throw-Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.

  • Page 9: Tools Needed

    Your Model BTS15 Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes a rip fence, a miter fence, and a blade guard. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material.

  • Page 10: Loose Parts List

    Description Miter Fence ... 1 Blade Guard Assembly ... 1 Small Wrench ... 1 Large Wrench ... 1 Solid Table Extension ... 1 Rip Fence ... 1 Sliding Miter Table ... 1 Blade Adjusting Handle ... 1 Flat Washer ... 1 Phillips Screw ...

  • Page 11: Loose Parts List

    The following items are included with your table saw leg stand. A. Storage Bracket ... 2 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ... 2 C. Lower Side Brace ... 2 D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ... 28 E. Washer (5/16 in.) ... 2 F.

  • Page 12: Features

    Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. It is equipped with the following features for convenience, ease of use, and high-quality performance: • a combination saw blade • a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with locking lever •...

  • Page 13: Operating Components

    Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback. POWER SWITCH Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

  • Page 14: Blades

    BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS15 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • tensioning for 4,800 rpm This blade is provided with the saw.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing.
  • Page 16 Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury. ■ Place the table saw on the leg stand. Align the holes in the table saw base with the holes in the upper braces.

  • Page 17: To Install Rip Fence

    See Figure 13. The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpiece across the saw. A miter slide lock is mounted on the front of the miter table to lock it in place. The miter slide lock is placed in a slot on the base to align the miter table with the front edge of the saw table.

  • Page 18: Blade And Guard Assembly

    Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade, first lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 14.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obvi- ously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks.

  • Page 20: Featherboard

    HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 19. The featherboard is an excellent project for your BTS15. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock.

  • Page 21: Types Of Cuts

    Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut. Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw. TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 20. 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.

  • Page 22: To Adjust The Blade Depth

    1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface. See Figure 21. WARNING: Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle clockwise.

  • Page 23: To Use The Outfeed Support

    See Figure 24. 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 the outfeed support until it is fully extended.

  • Page 24: To Make A Miter Cut

    Set the miter fence to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob. Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work. Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.

  • Page 25: To Make A Bevel Cross Cut

    Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw. Let the saw blade build up to full speed before moving the miter fence and the workpiece into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.

  • Page 26: To Make A Compound Miter Cut

    Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. When the cut is made, turn the saw off ( blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.

  • Page 27: To Make Dado Cuts

    OPERATION TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channel cut, both with the grain and across the grain. (The Ryobi part number for the dado set is 4650306.) Unplug your saw. WARNING: Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.

  • Page 28: Adjustments

    WARNING: Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the blade guard is in place. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

  • Page 29: To Remove The Blade

    TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 35 - 37. 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 30: Aligning Spreader With The Blade

    ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE See Figures 38 - 39. WARNING: Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

  • Page 31: To Set Blade At 0 ° Or 45

    TO SET BLADE AT 0 OR 45 See Figure 40. The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be checked.

  • Page 32: Sliding Miter Table Assembly

    TO AJUST THE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY The sliding miter table assembly has been preset 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 33 Place a reference mark (A) near the end of the miter table as shown in figure 41. Note: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw. Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth (B) and rotate the blade (C) so that the reference mark on the blade is at the front of the throat plate (D).
  • Page 34 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. Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 43. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0°...
  • Page 35 WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 46. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (F).

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents. LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    3. Adjust nut counterclockwise. 1. Replace or have blade sharpened. 2. Slow the feed rate. 3. Replace wood. 4. Call Ryobi Technical Service at 1-800-525-2579 1. Have blade resharpened. 1. Adjust positive stops. See page 31.

  • Page 38: Extension Cord Caution

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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