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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW
BT3100
Your new Table 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications .............................................. 2 To Check, Replace or Adjust The Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly............................... 25 Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6 To Adjust the Blade Depth .................................... 26 Electrical ..................................................................... 7 To Adjust the Blade Angle ..................................... 26 Glossary of
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution, warning, or danger. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pict
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying hands to operate tool. alert, and knowing how your table saw works. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF. WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal cause product damage. sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an have repaired by a qualified service technician at an accident causing possibl
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly tool, loan them these instructions also. grounded. USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire WARNING: extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3- pole receptacles that accept the t
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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry current). Do not operate this tool on direct curren
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is completely through the thickness of the workpiece. designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Block A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw, except Arbor during narrow ripping type operations where a push stick The shaft on which a blade or
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UNPACKING Your Model BT3100 Table Saw is shipped complete in one The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- carton and includes two table extensions, a rip fence, a miter bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the fence with adjusting clamp, a blade guard, rails, and leg settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera- stand. tion and maintenance sections of this manual. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustra
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LOOSE PARTS LIST 8 8 5 7 4 6 3 2 1 21 20 19 18 9 15 14 15 11 12 13 17 16 10 Fig. 3 Key Key No. Description Quan. No. Description Quan. 1 Rip Scale Indicator .......................................... 1 13 Screw .............................................................. 1 2 Screw .............................................................. 1 14 Washer............................................................ 1 3 Hex Nut ........................................................... 1 15 Knob
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your table saw leg stand. G I B A D J E M I L K C K K D D J E E D E J K E C H J D H M G D G E F C E D E C D A H D E F E D B F G E F D Fig. 4 A. Storage Bracket .....................................................4 H. Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ..........................24 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)............................4 I. Upper Brace ...........................................................2 C. Lower Brace .......
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FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, • front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read scale on precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. front rail It is equipped with the following features for convenience, • a dust exhaust that can be adapted to a standard shop ease of use, and high-quality performance: vacuum • a combination saw blade • blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut • a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with • switch with lo
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FEATURES TO TURN YOUR SAW ON: WARNING: 1. Lift switch cover. 2. Press switch button. Although some of the illustrations in this manual are 3. Lower switch cover. shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF: instructed to do so. 1. Press or push outside of switch cover, or 2. Lift switch cover and press switch button. OPERATING COMPONENTS TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH: The upper portion of the blade projects up
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FEATURES BLADES It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is for use with the BT3100 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • laser-cut expansion slots • kerf width of 2.5 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm This blade is provided with the saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local RYOBI dea
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ASSEMBLY Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s). Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. Insert ASSEMBLING LEG STAND the carriage bolts. Add flat washers a
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS UPPER BRACE STORAGE BRACKET(S) See Figure 9. Take storage brackets from loose parts. Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware bag: 4 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) 4 hex nuts (1/4-20) 4 washers (1/4 in.) Secure storage brackets to upper braces of leg stand as shown in figures 8 and 9. MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 10. Take the following from a small hardware bag: 4 hex bolts (1/4-20 x 3/4 in.) LOWER BRACE 4
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ASSEMBLY Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely clamp REAR RAIL the rail before sliding the entire assembly into position. If END PLUG not, tighten the square rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn and recheck. Slide the rail into position over both clamps and secure. Mount the rear rail, following the same clamping procedure as shown for the front rail. Orient the rear rail as shown in Figure 12. TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE See Figures13 and 14. Install the sliding miter t
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIP ACCESSORY FENCE TABLE Place the accessory table on the front and back rails, fitting the lips into the top slot of the rear rail. Position the REAR RAIL TO slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front LOCK LEVER rail and tighten the lever securely. Remove the scale indicator assembly from the plastic bag and install on either side of the rip fence. The pan head screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) goes on the outside of the front block. The scale
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ASSEMBLY BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY SMALL HEX WRENCH WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figures 16 and 17. Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adju
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ASSEMBLY Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for movement. Reinstall the throat plate into the opening, different blade widths. Refer to Settings and Adjustments lower the blade and secure the attachment screw. Tighten in the Operations Section. Before continuing, read To the screw securely. Check, Replace or Adjust the Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly on page 25 to make sure of proper riving knife alignment. REPLA
