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FEATURES

BLADES

For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use 
the 10 in., 24-tooth blade provided with your saw. Additional 
blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific 
operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide 
you with complete information.

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. 
Failure  to  heed  this  warning  could  result  in  personal 
injury.

WARNING:

To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified 
electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is 
properly wired.

POWER SWITCH

See Figure 3.

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. 
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

n

  With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch 

button to turn 

ON.

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

n

  Press the switch button down to turn OFF.

TO LOCK YOUR SAW:

n

  With the saw turned OFF, pull the switch key from the 

switch and store in a safe, secure location.

OVERLOAD RESET BUTTON

See Figure 3.

This  saw  features  an  overload  reset  button  located  to 
the right of the power switch. If your saw shuts off during 
operation, turn the saw off and allow the motor to cool down 
(approximately 3 minutes). Check all power cords for proper 
connection. Push the reset button then turn the saw on.
NOTE: If the saw fails to start, contact an authorized service 
center.

WARNING:

In the event of a power failure or when the tool is not in 
use, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. This 
action  will  prevent  the  tool  from  accidentally  starting 
when power returns.

SWITCH

OFF

SWITCH

ON

Fig. 3

WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with 
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. 
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to 
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious 
personal injury.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make 
sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging 
tool into the power source or resetting the overload reset 
button.

SWITCH

KEY 

REMOVED

OVERLOAD 

RESET

BUTTON

Summary of Contents for BTS10

Page 1: ...ctured to Ryobi s 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 buying a Ryobi product ...

Page 2: ...Needed 13 n Loose Parts 14 n Assembly 15 17 n Operation 18 28 n Adjustments 28 29 n Maintenance 30 n Troubleshooting 31 n Parts Ordering Service 32 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...ASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses n SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool n DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp andcleanforbetterandsaferperformance Followinstruc tion...

Page 4: ...g saw Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury n ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD SPREADER AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing op use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool n STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush n DO NOT USE TO...

Page 5: ...sturdy outrigger support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw n AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by a Keeping blade sharp b Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade c Keeping spreader anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating d Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick e Not ripping wo...

Page 6: ...njury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 7: ...beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the l...

Page 8: ...e the one shown Fig 1 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power...

Page 9: ...ng dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation Anti Kickback Pawls radial arm and table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from be...

Page 10: ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Arbor 5 8 in Cutting Depth at 0 3 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS MITER GAUGE BLADE RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE BEVEL INDICATOR SWITCH FRONT RAIL HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL TOOL STORAGE SPREADER BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY TRIGGER LOCK ...

Page 11: ... KICKBACKPAWLS Kickbackisahazardinwhichthe workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The toothed pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback occur BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle FEATURES BLADE This saw comes with a 10 in 24 tooth blade The blade is adjusted with bevel adjusting handwheel on the ...

Page 12: ...ed OFF pull the switch key from the switch and store in a safe secure location OVERLOAD RESET BUTTON See Figure 3 This saw features an overload reset button located to the right of the power switch If your saw shuts off during operation turn the saw off and allow the motor to cool down approximately 3 minutes Check all power cords for proper connection Push the reset button then turn the saw on NO...

Page 13: ...13 Fig 4 TOOLS NEEDED WRENCH 2 10 mm 11 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE The following tools not included are needed for assembly and making adjustments FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER ...

Page 14: ...1 8 Small Wrench 1 9 Large Wrench 1 10 Hex Key 5 mm 1 11 Flat Washer 1 4 in 2 12 Internal Tooth Lock Washer 1 4 in 1 13 Socket Head Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 in 1 14 External Tooth Lock Washer 1 4 in 3 15 Mounting Bracket 1 16 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 17 Flat Washer 2 18 Operator s Manual Not Shown 19 Warranty Registration Card Not Shown 7 1 8 9 5 3 4 2 12 13 10 15 11 6 14 17 14 16 ...

Page 15: ...he tool and any accessories from the box Place it on a level work surface n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance WARNING If ...

Page 16: ...oaded lever out and rotate it back to the left Release the lever allowing it to seat itself then push it to the right until it is tightened securely To loosen the blade n Raise the blade to its full height by turning the height adjusting handwheel counterclockwise n Place the open end of the large blade wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft and insert the smaller wrench over the hex nut n Holding...

Page 17: ...k of the saw over the rod and tighten the socket head bolt using the hex key provided NOTE Before tightening the bolt be sure there is at least 1 8 in between the blade and the spreader n Securely tighten the bolt using the hex key provided n Attach the blade guard assembly to the mounting bracket using the socket head cap screws flat washers and external tooth lock washers as shown in figure 10 T...

Page 18: ...in the wood such as the following n Making a cut with incorrect blade depth n Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece n Twisting the wood while making a cut n Failing to support work n Forcing a cut n Cutting warped or wet lumber n Using the wrong blade for the type of cut n Not following correct operating procedures n Misusing the saw n Failing to use the anti kickback pawls n Cutting with a ...

Page 19: ...ck with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain The rip fence must always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an an...

Page 20: ...for information on miter cuts Mark the board from the point at 6 in Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 24 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the work...

Page 21: ...ck lever out and rotate it back to the right Release bevel lock lever and allow it to seat in its original position Turn it to the left again until loose n Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the saw then turning it Turning the wheel counterclockwise increases the angle of the blade bringing it closer to 45 Turning it clockwise decreases the angle bringing the blade closer to 90 ...

Page 22: ... a zero angle straight up n Unplug the saw n Loosen the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle n Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the blade tip edge n Loosen the screw for the scale indicator and align with the 2 in mark as shown n Retighten the screw TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 21 The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts For...

Page 23: ... the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle n Turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the correct depth for the workpiece n Set the miter gauge to 0 and tighten the lock knob n Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work n Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw n Turn the saw ON by lifting the switch button n T...

Page 24: ...the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece TO MAKE A RIP CUT See Figure 25 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury n Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter gauge groove n Turn the height adjusting handwheel until the blade is set to the ...

Page 25: ... the workpiece flush against the miter gauge Stand slightly to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece n When the cut is made turn the saw OFF Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop ...

Page 26: ...k n Grasp the workpiece from the lead end the end fed into the blade first and carefully remove it from the saw table TO MAKE A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 28 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury n Remove the rip fence by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle n Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to ...

Page 27: ...e risk of serious personal injury WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets To avoid personal injury al ways use push blocks push sticks and featherboards n Unplug the saw n Remove the blade guard assembly by removing the two socket head cap screws lock washers and flat washers n Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock it Turn the height adj...

Page 28: ...G Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments a good prac tice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Do no...

Page 29: ...the red line on the indicator with the 0 mark on the bevel scale TO SET THE 45 POSITIVE STOP See Figure 32 Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade control wheel counterclockwise Turn the bevel lock lever to the left to loosen the bevel Next push the blade control wheel in and rotate counter clockwise until it stops Check the b...

Page 30: ...e table and in the blade teeth Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth n Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required MAINTENANCE Fig 33 TO...

Page 31: ...erly sharpened 1 Positive stops need adjusting 1 Miter gauge is misaligned 1 Blade is dull or dirty 2 Blade is wrong type for cut 3 Blade is mounted backwards 1 Saw dust build up underneath saw 1 Incorrect blade for rip cut 1 Remount and recheck blade Replace if necessary 2 Replace blade immediately 3 Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely 1 Remount the rip fence ...

Page 32: ...e 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 MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial...

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