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NOTE: Miter Saw shown includes all available Accessories. These Accessories, which include dust bag, table extensions,
stop block and work clamp, may be optional on some models.

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw
Model TS1300 - 

Double Insulated

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITER SAW.

Your new saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

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Summary of Contents for TS1300

Page 1: ...rds for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable se...

Page 2: ...sary Of Terms For Woodworking 7 Unpacking And Checking Contents 8 Loose Parts List 8 Features 9 11 A Know Your Miter Saw 9 14 Amp Motor 9 10 in 254 mm Carbide Tipped Blade 9 Cutting Capacities 9 Carrying Handle 9 Miter Lock Handle 10 Lock Off Lever 10 Spindle Lock Button 10 Trigger Lock 10 Positive Stops On Miter Table 10 Electric Brake 10 Fence 10 Self Retracting Lower Blade Guard 10 Work Clamp 1...

Page 3: ...es you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment 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 internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded IMPORTANT ...

Page 4: ...onnect it from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges 15 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 16 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 17 DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools ...

Page 5: ...everse theplug Ifitstilldoesnotfit contactaqualifiedelectrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way 38 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 39 AVOID CUTTING NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 40 NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use 41 NEVER START A TOOL WHEN...

Page 6: ...of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up Additional Rules For Safe Operation For Miter Saws 17 DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten t...

Page 7: ... 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 Set The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing such as a workpiece not being agains...

Page 8: ...ge has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Contact your nearest Ryobi dealer or call 1 800 525 2579 in theUnitedStatesor1 800 265 6778inCanadaforassistance if any parts are missing or damaged WARNING If any parts are missing do not ope...

Page 9: ...s set at 0 Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 6 It will cut dimensional lumber up to the thickness of a 4 x 4 When the miter angle miter table is set at 45 Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 4 CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 3 For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as sh...

Page 10: ...ly and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a shackle up to 13 64 in 5 mm diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 15 22 1 2 30 and 45 The 15 22 1 2 30 and 45 ...

Page 11: ... installed on either side of saw base The work clamp provides a means for clamping workpiece securely against the fence when making a cut Standard C clamps can also be used for this purpose The dust bag catches sawdust helping keep work area cleaner TheseaccessoriesarealsoavailablefromyourRyobidealer For the location of a distributor near you call 1 800 525 2579 in the United States or 1 800 265 6...

Page 12: ...w provided into the side of the base and tighten it to secure the clamp in position Rotate the knob on the clamp to move it in or out as needed WARNING When using the work clamp with the stop block install the clamp on the stop block side of the blade This will eliminate the possibility of the saw catching the loose end and kicking up Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal inj...

Page 13: ...y contact the blade WARNING If inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 11 CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the...

Page 14: ...982022 001 insert the ends of extensions into the holes in the sides of the base Adjust the extensions to the desired length To secure them in place screw the two thumb screws provided into the holes in the front of the base and tighten them securely WARNING When using the work clamp with the stop block install the clamp on the same side as the stop block This will eliminatethepossibilityoftrappin...

Page 15: ...ace the other leg of the square beside the blade slot in the miter table The edge of the square and the blade slot in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 13 If the edge of the framing square and the blade slot in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15 adjustments are needed Using a 6 mm hex key provided loosen the socket head screws securing the fence See ...

Page 16: ...teeth The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 17 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 18 and 19 adjust ments are needed Using the 8 mm hex key provided loosen the socket head screws that secure the mounting bracket to the miter table See Figure 20 Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the saw bla...

Page 17: ...d result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Toadjustthedepthstopusea17mmwrenchoradjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm Use the 5 mm hex key provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise Lower the blade into the blade slot of t...

Page 18: ...able frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut 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 ...

Page 19: ...lat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece OPERATION WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always keep your hands outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in 76 2 mm from blade Never perform any cutting operation free hand without securing workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slip...

Page 20: ... completion of the cut WARNING To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 26 When cutting wide workpieces that are too wide to be clamped with the work clamp provided a C clamp must be used For example when cutting 2 in x 6 in boards they should be clamped with a C clamp ...

Page 21: ...hese materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet 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 normaloperatingconditions Therefore nofurtherlubrication is required EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power Tokeepthelo...

Page 22: ...unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make s...

Page 23: ...uthorized Service Center for adjustment 2 Have spring replaced by an Authorized Service Center 1 Saw not plugged in 2 Faulty switch 3 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 4 Cord damaged 5 Worn broken brushes 1 Dull blade 2 Blade mounted backwards 3 Gum or pitch on blade 4 Incorrect blade for work being done 1 Extension cord too light or too long 2 Low supply voltage 1 Blade bolt not tight 2 Saw n...

Page 24: ...ing and should only be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center For the repair center nearest you call 1 800 525 2579 in the United States or 1 800 265 6778 in Canada RYOBI 10 in 254 mm MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER TS1300 FIGURE A 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 11 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 24 26 25 27 28 29 37 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 34 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 ...

Page 25: ... 1 36 586004 108 Frame Arm 1 37 588024 007 Carrying Handle 1 38 976650 001 Spindle Lock Pin 1 39 976651 001 E Ring 1 40 976649 001 Compression Spring 1 Key Part No Number Description Quan FIGURE A PARTS LIST Key Part No Number Description Quan RYOBI 10 in 254 mm MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER TS1300 41 452040 401 Square Key 4 x 4 x 28 1 42 588030 008 Gear Shaft 1 43 098460 040 Ball Bearing 6004ZZ 1 44 588...

Page 26: ...Page 26 RYOBI 10 in 254 mm MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER TS1300 RYOBI 10 in 254 mm MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER TS1300 FIGURE B 1 2 3 6 7 9 7 21 22 23 24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 5 3 4 ...

Page 27: ... 700310 025 Screw M10 x 25 Hex Socket 2 10 982010 001 Miter Table 1 11 588056 004 Shim 4 12 982009 001 Miter Lock Plate 1 13 588061 009 Fixed Plate 1 14 588060 003 Indexing Plate 1 15 140030 500 Screw Pan Head 1 16 982008 001 Miter Lock Handle 1 17 589015 007 Control Arm 1 18 360306 121 Lock Washer 4 19 700306 020 Bolt 4 20 982007 001 Miter Table Base 1 21 976569 001 8 mm Hex Key 1 22 976605 001 6...

Page 28: ... mm Miter Saw Model TS1300 Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 CAUTION Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Used on 12 gau...

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