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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW
BTS15
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 before using
this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6 To Adjust the Blade Angle .......................................... 21 Electrical ..................................................................... 7 To Set the Scale to the Blade .................................... 21 To Use the Outfeed Support ...................................... 22 Glossary of Terms ...................................................... 8 To Use the Solid Table
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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 DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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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 T
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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
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently 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. DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the WARNING: outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrici
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An under- internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. sized cord will cause a drop in
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Non-Through Cuts Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Block Arbor A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw, except The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. during narrow ripping type oper
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UNPACKING Your Model BTS15 Table Saw is shipped complete in one The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- carton and includes a rip fence, a miter fence, and a blade bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the guard. settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera- tion and maintenance sections of this manual. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make sure all items are ac
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LOOSE PARTS LIST 2 1 3 7 4 5 6 8 9 10 Fig. 2 Key No. Description Qty. 1 Miter Fence ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Blade Guard Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 1 3 Small Wrench ..........................................................................................
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your table saw leg stand. L G 0 I M H D M D D J D H K D I Q B H A H D C D G N N H C G Q N G P E F E P Fig. 3 A. Storage Bracket ......................................................... 2 J. Hex Nut (1/4-20) ......................................................... 2 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)................................ 2 K. Washer (1/4 in.)........................................................... 2 C. Lower Side Brace......
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FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, • blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. • a sliding outfeed support It is equipped with the following features for convenience, • switch with removable switch key to help prevent ease of use, and high-quality performance: unauthorized use • a combination saw blade • leg stand for ease of operation • a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with These features prov
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FEATURES WARNING: WARNING: Although some of the illustrations in this manual are Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically turn the switch off ( ) and remove the key. This action instructed to do so. will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper por
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FEATURES BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS15 Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • kerf width of 2.7 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 dealer can provide you with complete in
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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). ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 7 and 8. Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware bag: 24 carriage bolt
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ASSEMBLY TO MOUNT THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEG STAND See Figure 9. ■ Take the following from a small hardware bag: 4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 2 in.) 4 hex nuts, flanged (5/16-18) 4 flat washers (5/16 in.) Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for HEX BOLT assembling the leg stand. FLAT WASHER WARNING: The saw base is heavy. Do not lift the saw without help. When lifting, lift close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these SAW BASE precautions c
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL RIP FENCE RIP FENCE See Figure 11. To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smooth gliding action. Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence. TO INSTALL MITER TABLE See Figure 12. Remove the solid table extension by turning the table lock knob counterclockwise. Lift the solid table extension. FRO
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ASSEMBLY BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY WARNING: LARGE Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. WRENCH Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. SMALL WRENCH TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade, first lower the blade and remove the screw holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 14. Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adju
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OPERATION Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and com- CUTTING AIDS pound cutting. It can dado with optional accessories. See Figure 17. The 2-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece is properly installed and
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OPERATION in the featherboard. Positioning the featherboard will depend FEATHERBOARD on the placement of the bolt. Place the washer on the bolt and A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece attach the adjusting clamp knob, loosely. Position the by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards featherboard with the hex head of the bolt in the miter table are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for slot but do not tighten. Completely lower the sa
