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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1341 - Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease 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 operator’s manual before using
this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, balance at all times. fire and/or serious personal injury. n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow READ ALL
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If n USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow capacity of your saw is 10 in. stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair n BEF
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the n ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless any reason. mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. n NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the n MAKE SURE THE WORK A
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulti
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is 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 Blocks (for jointer planers) Arbor Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer The shaft on which a blade or cutting too
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .................2 x 6, 4 x 4 Blade Diameter.......................................................... 10 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: No Load Speed .................................................5,000/min. Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ...........................2 x 4 Input ...
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW CARRYING See Figure 1. HANDLE Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. 15 AMP MOTOR The saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing. SAW 10 in. BLADE ARM A 10 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6
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FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE MITER FENCE ° ° ° ° Positive stops have been provided at 0 , 15 , 22-1/2 , 30 , and The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been ° ° ° 45 . The 22-1/2 and 45 positive stops have been provided provided to hold the workpiece securely against when on both the left and right side of the miter table. making all cuts. The left side is also larger providing ad- ditional support. BEVEL LOCK KNOB SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The bevel lock knob securely
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LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the tool: n Miter Lock Handle n Blade Wrench n Dust Bag n Operator’s Manual n Work Clamp n Warranty Registration Card DUST BAG MITER LOCK HANDLE BLADE WORK WRENCH CLAMP Fig. 6 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury. 13
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Do not connect to power supply until assembly is n Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. starting and possible serious personal injury. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. n This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in WA
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ASSEMBLY MITER LOCK HANDLE MITER See Figure 8. LOCK HANDLE To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in TO TIGHTEN the control arm. Turn clockwise to tighten. DUST BAG See Figure 9. A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, TO remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the LOOSEN two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slid
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 11 - 12. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from secur- ing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal
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ASSEMBLY FRAMING WARNING: SQUARE MITER TABLE MITER Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged FENCE before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating. NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. SQUARING THE
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ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 16 - 20 BLADE n Unplug the saw. n Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock MITER MITER pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. FENCE LOCK n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half PLATE turn. n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table ° until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 . n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. FRAMING n Lay a frami
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ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 21 - 23. BEVEL BLADE LOCK n Unplug the saw. KNOB n Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. MITER n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half FENCE turn. MITER LOCK n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table PLATE ° until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 . n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. M
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OPERATION CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND WARNING: MITER SAW Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is WARNING: sufficient to inflict serious injury. When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure the workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade WARNING: only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side wo