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  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

  Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

  General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................3-4

  Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................4-5

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Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

  Electrical .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

  Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

  Features ......................................................................................................................................................................9-11

  Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

  Loose Parts List ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

  Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................13-18

  Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................19-25

  Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

  Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 27

  Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................................Back Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.

WARRANTy

RyOBI

®

 POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO yEAR WARRANTy AND 30 DAy EXCHANGE POLICy

One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI

® 

power tools with the following conditions:

30-DAy EXCHANGE POLICy: During the first 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this 
warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI

®

 power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or 

materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool 
or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the 
original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period 
from the date of the original purchase.
WHAT THIS WARRANTy COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI

®

 power 

tool  for  a  period  of  two  years  from  the  date  of  purchase.  With  the  exception  of  batteries,  power  tool  accessories  are 
warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service 
Center.  You  can  obtain  the  location  of  the  Service  Center  nearest  you  by  contacting  a  service  representative  at  One 
World  Technologies,  Inc.,  P.O.  Box  1207,  Anderson,  SC  29622-1207,  by  calling  1-800-525-2579  or  by  logging  on  to  
www.ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which 
includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace 
any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time, 
but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.
WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This 
warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting 
from  misuse,  abuse,  neglect,  alteration,  modification  or  repairs  by  other  than  Authorized  Service  Centers.  One  World 
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools 
other than those specifically stated in this warranty.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not 
responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This 
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Summary of Contents for TS1553

Page 1: ...se 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 operato...

Page 2: ...Batteries are warranted for two years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Cen...

Page 3: ...ering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES 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...

Page 4: ...BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE...

Page 5: ...uming operation IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk Always stay alert Do not allow familiarity gained from...

Page 6: ...y Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Wet Conditions Alert min Per Minute Class II Construction no No Load Speed Alternating Current min Minutes Hz He...

Page 7: ...heck the power supply EXTENSION CORDS 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 product wi...

Page 8: ...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 pe...

Page 9: ...l 0 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 6 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 8 Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 6 Lower...

Page 10: ...aw s base Carrying Handle See Figure 2 For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm To transport turn...

Page 11: ...IC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released MITER FENCE The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece...

Page 12: ...cessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury The following items are included with your compound miter saw Miter Lock Handle Dust Bag Work Clamp Blade Wrench Operato...

Page 13: ...ipping sliding or walking is noted secure the workbench to the floor before operating Fig 7 mounting surface BASE trace holes at these locations for hole patTern UNPACKING This product requires assemb...

Page 14: ...clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence or the table It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade This is very helpful when cutting compound miters D...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ate and securely tighten the miter lock handle 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 beside the throat plate in t...

Page 17: ...saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 18 19 adjustments are needed Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter table Rotate the miter fence left or right...

Page 18: ...23 adjustments are needed Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw Also loosen bevel lock knob Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the squa...

Page 19: ...y 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 WARNING To avoid serious personal inj...

Page 20: ...ration just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly...

Page 21: ...make picture frames cut molding make boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing cuts To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the...

Page 22: ...g on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several sec...

Page 23: ...59 M 34 32 B 11 60 M 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...

Page 24: ...miter saw ceiling w a l l inside corner crown molding flat on miter table 38 52 Fence MITER Table BOTTOM edge against fence RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER Fence MITER Table Fig 31...

Page 25: ...edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut R...

Page 26: ...the pivot have saw repaired by at your nearest 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...

Page 27: ...s tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings...

Page 28: ...pair parts always give the following information MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com Ryobi is a regi...

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