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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

RTS30

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as 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.

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Summary of Contents for RTS30

Page 1: ...anufactured 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...

Page 2: ...for ninety 90 days Batteries are warranted for three years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the locati...

Page 3: ...S WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and f...

Page 4: ...PPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback always support large panels REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw Failure to do so can result in an accident...

Page 5: ...E POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause...

Page 6: ...eed orbits etc per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always we...

Page 7: ...can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety...

Page 8: ...loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is approximately 5 000...

Page 9: ...m 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 devi...

Page 10: ...ed 5 000 r min RPM Cutting Depth at 0 3 1 2 in Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 in MITER GAUGE BLADE GUARD STORAGE BRACKET S FRONT RAIL LOCKING LEVER SWITCH ASSEMBLY SCALE HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL BE...

Page 11: ...he front of the cabinet use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy LEG STAND Attached to...

Page 12: ...o prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others TO TURN YOUR SAW ON With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the switch to turn on l TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF Press the sw...

Page 13: ...lade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide you with complete information Kerf width must be within the limits stamped on t...

Page 14: ...Pawls 1 B Handle Assembly 1 C Dust Bag 1 D Screw 4 E Leg Stand Tube 4 F Nut 4 G Push Stick 1 H Nut 2 I Washer 4 J Sleeve 2 K Wheels 2 L Bolt 2 M Blade Wrench 2 N Miter Gauge 1 O Blade Guard 1 P Rip F...

Page 15: ...accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not...

Page 16: ...toward the inside Finger tighten using a nut n Repeat for remaining legs NOTE Once the leg stand is in an upright position see page 17 and the saw is level securely tighten the nuts Place the saw on...

Page 17: ...ndle grasp the leg stand with your right hand Steps 6 and 7 Push the leg stand towards the ground with your right hand and pull in the same direction with your left hand until the table saw is in an u...

Page 18: ...through cutting Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Grasp the spreader and pull it towards...

Page 19: ...or shaft Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade nut Holding both wrenches firmly push the wrench right side to the back of the machine Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened D...

Page 20: ...straight edge against both the saw blade and the spreader NOTE Place framing square between carbide teeth and measure from blade This step will insure framing square is square against blade from the f...

Page 21: ...de the dust chute on the back of the table saw NOTE For efficient operation empty the dust bag before it is half full This will permit better air flow through the bag TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIE...

Page 22: ...ut being made Always use the spreader riving knife for every operation where it is allowed The use of this device will greatly reduce the risk of kickback WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools t...

Page 23: ...in or thinner HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY FENCE FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE See Figure 22 Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which requires a piece of wood 3 4 in thick 3...

Page 24: ...31 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 com pletely stop rota...

Page 25: ...to creep during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel r...

Page 26: ...45 bevel Loosen bevel control by pulling the bevel locking lever all the way to the right Adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel in toward the saw then turning it Turning the wheel counterclockwi...

Page 27: ...e rip fence on the rear lip of the table tighten the clamp screw on the rear of the rip fence by turning it clockwise TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 30 Use the indicator...

Page 28: ...an be reversed in the miter gauge grooves It will be necessary when revers ing the miter gauge to securely clamp the workpiece to the miter gauge body TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 33 The outfeed...

Page 29: ...w table and the side of the saw blade as shown in figure 36 Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the combination square to the rear and again measure the distance If the distances ar...

Page 30: ...ock knob clockwise Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use NOTE It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on s...

Page 31: ...k and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MAKING A MIT...

Page 32: ...re removing the workpiece MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 44 WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury WARNING The rip fence must...

Page 33: ...ible serious injury Remove the rip fence Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece...

Page 34: ...height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gauge If the panel is too large to...

Page 35: ...of cut Reinstall the blade nut NOTE The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a se...

Page 36: ...w blade and remove the throat plate Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked Insert the open end of the blade wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over...

Page 37: ...ew until it rests against the stop pin Adjust the plus and minus 45 stop screws using a 45 triangle and the steps above TOCHECKTHEALIGNMENTOFTHERIPFENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 53 Unplug the saw Raise...

Page 38: ...the adjustment screw Turn the handle until the bevel indicator points to zero If the handle is turned as far as possible and doesn t indicate zero properly you may need to adjust the bevel indicator N...

Page 39: ...ury Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly To maintain the table...

Page 40: ...arped Rip fence is misaligned Spreader is out of alignment Blade not properly sharpened or set Replace blade Replace blade Tighten all hardware Reposition on flat surface Adjust legs of leg stand Chec...

Page 41: ...curate 90 or 45 cuts Height bevel adjusting hand wheel is hard to turn Saw does not start Blade makes poor cuts Blade does not lower when turning height bevel adjusting handwheel Motor labors in rip c...

Page 42: ...designed to filter out microscopic particles ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com RTS30 PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting s...

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