Ryobi RTS1800 Original Instructions Manual page 5

the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
Never stand directly in line with the saw blade.
Always position your body on the same side of
the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the
workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in
Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull
or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with
the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your
Never hold and press the workpiece that is being
cut off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing
the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will
Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A
misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the
Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against
the table and fence when making non-through cuts
such as rebating or resawing cuts. A featherboard
Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to
under all portions of the panel overhanging the table
Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that
is twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a
straight edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along
the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is
unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the
Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked
vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick
When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the
workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that
the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the
saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause
Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient
set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades
with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set
TABLE SAW OPERATING PROCEDURE WARNINGS
Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power
cord when removing the table insert, changing
the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving
knife or saw blade guard, and when the machine
is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid
Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn
it off and don't leave the product until it comes to
a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an
Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area
where you can maintain good footing and balance.
It should be installed in an area that provides
enough room to easily handle the size of your
workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery
Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under
the saw table and/or the dust collection device.
Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-
The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is
Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table
before the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a
Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw
blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the
Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade
mounting means such as flanges, saw blade
washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting means were
specially designed for your saw, for safe operation and
Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a
stepping stool.
product is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate
in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels,
wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw.
Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR TABLE
SAWS
Setup or fix the machine in a stable position appropriate
Working at the proper height, using good working
Provide adequate general or localised lighting to
Wear suitable personal protective equipment when
the risk of hearing loss, respiratory protection to reduce
the risk of inhaling harmful dust, sturdy gloves when
is recommended to wear sturdy non slipping shoes with
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful
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