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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is
unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of
the components might have been jarred out of alignment
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the
saw is cutting accurately.
CAUTION:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the throat plate.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat
plate during operation of the saw.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:
These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
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The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
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If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play
in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
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The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening
the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
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If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by at your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
DEPTH STOP
The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions
the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.
NOTE:
The miter table support is located inside the miter
table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut-
ting capacity for the 10 in. blade provided with the saw.
Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need
adjustments.
However, when the diameter of the blade has been
reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to
adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting
capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is
necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the
miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjust-
ments if needed.
Fig. 41
DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 41.
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Unplug the saw.
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To adjust the depth stop use a 10 mm wrench and
loosen the hex nut located on the side of the miter saw
housing.
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Use a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop
adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning
the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the
screw clockwise.
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Lower the blade into the miter table. Check blade clearance
and maximum cutting distance (distance from fence where
blade enters) to front of miter table slot.
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Readjust if necessary.
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Tighten the hex nut with a 10 mm wrench or adjustable
wrench.
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To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning
while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold it with the hex
key wrench while tightening the hex nut.
DEPTH STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
HEX
NUT
Fig. 42
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW FOR
45
°
ANGLES
LOCK NUT(S)
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW FOR
0
°
ANGLES
BEVEL LOCK
KNOB
