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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 purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1355LA - Double Insulated

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. Compound Miter Saw TS1355LA - Double Insulated 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www.ryobi- tools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale).

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow ...

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. authorized service center. ...

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be  MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the ...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • 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 DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord.

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ....2 x 6, 4 x 4 Blade Arbor .............. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: Blade Diameter ............10 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ......2 x 4 No Load Speed ........
  • Page 11 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW CARRYING See Figure 1. HANDLE The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

  • Page 12: Tools Needed

    FEATURES BEVEL LOCK KNOB ROTATING “D” HANDLE The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter The rotating “D” handle can be adjusted to provide differ- saw at desired bevel angles. ent saw handle positions. Turn the handle adjusting knob clockwise to loosen the rotating handle before twisting the CROWN MOLDING STOP rotating handle to a desired position.

  • Page 13: Loose Parts List

    LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:  Miter Lock Handle  Adjustable Table  Dust Bag  Lock Screw  Dust Guide  Work Clamp  Stop Block  Blade Wrench  Small Wing Screw ...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly.  Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. interference between the blade and the miter fence.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE MITER See Figure 8. LOCK To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on HANDLE the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. DUST GUIDE TIGHTEN See Figure 9.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE TABLE TABLE See Figure 12. EXTENSION The adjustable table can be used on either the left or right side of the miter saw. To install:  Slide the adjustable table on either table extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw base. ...
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 16 - 17. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum 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.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for using the laser guide. WARNING: Removing Your Mark: Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged work surface in order to remove the mark. before reconnecting saw into power source.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only SLIDING LOCK portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so FRAMING MITER SQUARE that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra- FENCE tions. Never operate the saw without all guards securely MITER TABLE in place and in good operating condition.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 24 - 26. SLIDING MITER  Unplug the saw. FENCE  Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. BLADE ...
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE BEVEL See Figures 28 - 30. LOCK  Unplug the saw. KNOB  Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock BLADE SLIDING pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. MITER FENCE ...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Ryobi dealer.  Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
  • Page 23 OPERATION tilting the saw arm. The bevel scale is marked for 15°,  Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. 30°, and 45°. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence, slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the ...
  • Page 24 OPERATION  When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support COMPOUND MITER CUT the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 36.  Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.
  • Page 25 OPERATION  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
  • Page 26 OPERATION 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 27: Cutting Crown Molding

    OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing This compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting one angle changes the other angle as well. crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.
  • Page 28 OPERATION  Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Bevel  Release the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop Angle Type of Cut rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait Setting until the electric brake stops blade from turning before Left side, inside corner removing the workpiece from miter table.
  • Page 29 OPERATION CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 40 - 41. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is posi- tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 40. If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 41, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

  • Page 30: Adjustments

    (see page 17, figure 17).  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 NOTE: Always make practice cuts on scrap wood before AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 31 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH STOP POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 44. The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions normally do not require readjustment.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause BRUSH product damage. WARNING: BRUSH ASSEMBLY Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing BRUSH dust.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 46.  Unplug the saw.  Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward.  Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support.
  • Page 34 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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