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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

12 in. (305 mm) Compound Miter Saw
TS1550 - Double Insulated

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Post Office Box 1207

Anderson, SC 29622

www.ryobitools.com

Phone 1-800-525-2579

983000-135
       8-02

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service 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 and serial number of this product are found on the label attached to the
motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

TS1550

EXTENSION CORD CAUTION

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a
power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the
capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in over-
heating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the mini-
mum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jack-
eted cords should be used.

When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters
"WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex-
posed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating

    (on tool faceplate)

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

CAUTION: 

Keep the extension cord clear of the working

area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working
with a power tool.

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

Summary of Contents for TS1550

Page 1: ...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 Thank you for buying a Ryobi miter saw OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...the design of this tool making it easy to maintain and operate WARNING Do not attempt to use this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attenti...

Page 3: ...cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts...

Page 4: ...e than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time NEVERPERFORMANYOPERATIONFREEHAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firm...

Page 5: ...ou do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter...

Page 6: ...in A sticky sap base substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of th...

Page 7: ...s are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance Inspect all parts carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping WARNING If any parts are missing do not opera...

Page 8: ...VE STOPS The saw contains positive stops at 0 15 22 1 2 30 and 45 on both the left and right side of the miter table FEATURES BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw...

Page 9: ...ing to possible serious personal injury 30 15 30 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 MITER LOCK HANDLE BLADE SAW ARM LOCK PIN CARRYING HANDLE TABLE EXTENSION TABLE EXTENSION MI...

Page 10: ...d result in accidental starting causing serious injury Place the end of the dust guide over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the r...

Page 11: ...e teeth pointing down ward at the front of saw WARNING Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw The direction...

Page 12: ...w base with the holes in the work surface Insert four bolts not included 3 8 in 9 5 mm ma chine bolts recommended and tighten securely with lock washers and hex nuts not included Check the work surfac...

Page 13: ...The slot in the throat plate is now wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees CUTTING WITH THE MITER SAW WARNING When using the work clamp or a C clamp to se...

Page 14: ...workpiece when possible WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in 76 mm from the blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without hold...

Page 15: ...tting area to avoid serious personal injury WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in 76 mm from the blade Never perform any cutting operation fr...

Page 16: ...f the control arm or miter table while making a cut Loosen the bevel lock knob Move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle NOTE You can set bevel angles from 0 to 45 Align the indicator po...

Page 17: ...28 48 B 9 85 M 24 35 B 8 53 M 21 27 B 7 52 M 18 88 B 6 72 M 16 98 B 6 07 M 33 36 B 14 38 M 27 62 B 12 20 M 23 56 B 10 57 M 20 58 B 9 31 M 18 26 B 8 31 M 16 41 B 7 50 M 32 18 B 17 09 M 26 57 B 14 48 M...

Page 18: ...our settings The bevel angle should be set at 33 85 and the miter angle should be set at 31 62 either right or left depending on the desired cut for the application See the chart below for correct ang...

Page 19: ...ONG AND WIDE WORKPIECES LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 16 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat...

Page 20: ...securely Tighten the socket head screws to secure the miter lock lever Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Place the other leg of the square besi...

Page 21: ...blade teeth Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points NOTE The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel If the top or bottom of the saw blade ang...

Page 22: ...he pivot have saw repaired by a qualified service technician 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 cuttin...

Page 23: ...e than half full This will permit better air flow through the bag INSTALLING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 26 Follow these directions to install the table extensions Insert the ends of the extension...

Page 24: ...ssarytouseaC clampinstead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut WARNING In some operations the work clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard as se...

Page 25: ...hemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure as...

Page 26: ...VE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER TS1550 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has t...

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