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Ryobi TS1342L Operator's Manual

10 in. compound miter saw
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Your miter 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.
Thank you for your purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1342L - Double Insulated

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  • Page 1 Your miter 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

    WHAT THIS WARRANTy COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  KNOW yOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    If a work clamp and length stop are used together, they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up.
  • Page 5 NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source.  TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

  • Page 6: 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 Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.

  • Page 8: Double Insulation

    DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

  • Page 9: 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. Snipe (planers) Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor ... 5/8 in. Blade Diameter ... 10 in. No Load Speed ... 5,500 r/min. (RPM) Input ...10 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 14 Amps Net Weight ... 31 lbs. bLade wrencH duSt bag beveL Lock knob beveL ScaLe Miter Fence...
  • Page 11 10 in. BLADE A 10 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to  in. thick or 6 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

  • Page 12: Tools Needed

    The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece. The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:...

  • Page 13: Loose Parts

     This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the lock pin.  Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the tie wrap.

  • Page 14: Mounting Holes

    For HoLe pattern ASSEMBLy WARNING: This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly Failure to heed and the saw is not secured to a work surface. ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use to avoid serious personal injury.

  • Page 15: Miter Lock Handle

    DUST BAG See Figure 9. A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exhaust port.

  • Page 16: Installing / Replacing The Blade

    See Figures 11 - 12. WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the required blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 17 To Cut your Mark:  Using a sharp pencil, mark a line on the workpiece.  With the saw blade in the uppermost position, align the laser line with your mark. Once both lines are in alignment, do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.

  • Page 18: Squaring The Miter Table To The Fence

    FENCE See Figures 14 - 17.  Unplug the saw.  Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm.  Raise saw arm to its full raised position.  Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.

  • Page 19: Squaring The Saw Blade To The Fence

    SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 - 21  Unplug the saw.  Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.  Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.

  • Page 20: Squaring The Blade To The Miter Table

    SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 22 - 24.  Unplug the saw.  Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.  Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.

  • Page 21: Operation

    NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer. WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the compound miter saw to a workbench.
  • Page 22 0° and 45°.  Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.  Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
  • Page 23  Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.  Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
  • Page 24 Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.  Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

  • Page 25: Cutting Compound Miters

    CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making the required cut.

  • Page 26: Cutting Crown Molding

    CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy.

  • Page 27: Clamping Wide Workpieces

    Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side, inside corner 1. Top edge of molding against fence 33.85° . Miter table set right 31.6° 3. Save left end of cut Right side, inside corner 1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 33.85°...

  • Page 28: Travel Pivot Adjustment

     The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.  If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RyOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

  • Page 29: Brush Replacement

    Proceed as follows when  Unplug the saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start- ing causing serious injury.  Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap.

  • Page 30: Changing Batteries

    THE BATTERIES See Figure 37.  Unplug the saw.  Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat surface with the two screws facing upward.  Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support.
  • Page 31 NOTES...
  • Page 32 • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® 987000-39 -18-08 (REV:0) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. Compound Miter Saw...

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