Ryobi BT3000- Manuals

Page 6 1. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" op-erations. Through-sawing operations are those in whichthe blade cuts completely through the workpiece as inripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, theanti-kickback pawls down, and t...

Page 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Device which, when properly installed and maintained, isdesigned to stop the workpiece from being kicked backtoward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bev...

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Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 18 17 16 15 11 7 8 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS LIST OF LOOSE PARTS FOR TABLE SAW Figure 3: Loose Parts KeyNo. Description Quan. 1 Rip Scale Indicator .......................................... 1 2 Screw ...............................................................

Page 10 FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate,precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. It is equipped with the following features for convenience,ease of use, and high-quality performance: • a combination saw blade • a bevel indicator to se...

Page 11 FEATURES WARNING: Although some of the illustrations in this manual areshown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do notoperate the saw without the blade guard unless specificallyinstructed to do so. A. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table,su...

Page 13 Figure 9: Rear Rail Figure 8: Front Rail ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.Failure to comply could result in accidental starting andpossible serious injury. SEE FIGURE 3 ON PAGE 9 FOR DESCRIPTIONS AND REFERENCES TO LOOSE PARTS Figure 7: Loose Parts F...

Page 14 Figure 12: Rip Fence Installation Figure 11: Miter Fence Installation ASSEMBLY MITER TABLE BASE HOLE "A" LOCATOR PIN ADJUSTING CLAMP MITER FENCE HOLDER MITER FENCE MITER INDICATOR HOLE "B" REAR RAIL Figure 10: Miter Table Base Installation TABLE SLOT SCREW FRONT BLOCK MOUNTIN...

Page 15 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION 1. To check the saw blade, first remove the three screwsholding the throat plate in place. Remove the throatplate. See Figure 13. 2. Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed tothe left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turningth...

Page 16 OPERATION A. GENERAL INFORMATION GROUNDING The saw’s three-prong plug must be plugged into a matchingoutlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordancewith all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection ofthe equipment can result in electric shock. Check with anelectrician or ...

Page 17 OPERATION Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle other than90 degrees. See Figures 19 and 38. (The wood is angled to the blade.) Miter cuts may tend to “creep” away from themiter fence during cutting. This can be controlled by holdingthe workpiece securely against the miter fence. Th...

Page 18 Figure 24: Arbor and Washer OPERATION B. SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce-dure to replace the blade. WARNING: Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assemblyis installed and working properly to avoid serious personal...

Page 21 OPERATION A simple push stick design is shown in figure 30. Rememberthat the stick must always be narrower than the workpiece toavoid risk of injury. FEATHERB0ARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpieceby guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboardsare ...

Page 22 OPERATION GULLET Figure 34: Setting the Scale Indicator FRONT RAIL Figure 32: Correct Blade Depth BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER RAIL CLAMP BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 33: Angling the Blade 2 in. LOCKING HANDLE BLADE RIP FENCE 2 INCH MARK SCALE SCALE INDICATOR TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPT...

Page 23 OPERATION Figure 37: Switch With Cover Figure 35: Locking the Miter Table MITER FENCE Figure 36: Making a Straight Cross Cut MITER TABLE BASE ADJUSTING CLAMP QUICK STOP TO LOCK IN OFF POSITION SLOTS FOR LOCKING MITER TABLE TO START TO STOP (A) TO STOP (B) SWITCH COVER SWITCH BUTTON MITER SLI...

Page 24 OPERATION NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your saw inthe OFF position with a padlock as shown in figure 37. 9. Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade. 10. Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both hands and...

Page 25 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 40. It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved onthe left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrapwood. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed andworking properly to avoid serious personal injury. 1. ...

Page 26 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT (Continued) 5. Attach the rip fence over the front and rear rails on the left side and lock securely. Reset the scale to the bladeif needed. 6. Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode. Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicat...

Page 27 OPERATION TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channelcut, both with the grain and across the grain. An optionalAdjustable Dado (part number 4658718), Zero ClearanceThroat Plate (part number 4070333), and Dado Throat Plate(part number 4070330) are available...

Page 28 MAINTENANCE A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. 1. Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, andbelts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throatplate is in good condition and in position. 2. Check the blade guard assembly. 3. To ma...

Page 29 MAINTENANCE TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER The bevel locking lever may work loose and require adjusting.To adjust it, use the following steps. 1. Push the lever full left to the locked position. 2. Remove the screw on the blade adjusting handle. Youwill need a 3/16 in. allen wrench for th...

Page 30 MAINTENANCE TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 47. WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but mayrequire adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs inshipping. Adjust them with the following steps: 1. Loosen ...

Page 31 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments The sliding miter table assembly has been pre-set at the factory to be parallel to the blade.However, misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts mayrequire realignment. The square relationship between th...

Page 32 CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLEASSEMBLY TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM 1. Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut.Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, adjustingclamp, etc. 2. Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as faras it will go. Place a reference mark (C) ne...

Page 34 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments (Continued) WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug sawcould result in accidental starting causing possible seriousinjury. TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE 1. Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 52. Miter indicator (...

Page 35 LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment.Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricatethe following areas to assure smooth operation. LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY See Figure 57. 1) Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup washers and the locker...

Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Replace blade. Blade is damaged. Replace blade. Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware. Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of optional stand. Blade is warped Check Saw Bl...

Page 38 ACCESSORIES Following is a list of optional accessories for the BT3000 table saw. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4010300 Metal Work Stand 4050300 User Kit (Nuts and Bolts) 4010330 Work Stand Casters IDV28 28 Gal. Vacuum 4650300 36T 10 in. (254 mm) Standard Blade (Carbide Tipped) 4...

Page 41 The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to thesaw's on board receptacle. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLESAW or when ordering repair parts. 1 Motor Assembly. ................................

OPERATOR'S MANUAL10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW / BT3000 972000-293 3-01 Printed in U.S.A. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC P.O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 •...

Page 5 ROUTER MOUNTING (Cont'd) TO INSTALL GUIDE FENCE BRACKETS See Figure 4. 1. Align each guide fence bracket with two of the special 5/16 in. T-nuts in channel on top of rip fence. 2. Secure guide fences to rip fence with 5/16 in. washers and 5/16 in. x 1/2 in. knob bolts supplied. Note: As shown...

Page 7 ROUTER MOUNTING (Cont'd) TO ASSEMBLE TABLE CLAMPING BRACKET(Cont'd) 1. Remove end cap from rear rail as shown in figure 8.2. Slide one of the special 5/16 in. T-nuts into channel of rear rail. 3. Orient table clamping bracket as shown and secure with a 5/16 in. washer and 5/16-18 x 3/4 in. kn...

Page 8 Fig. 11 Fig. 10 When used for jig saw mounting, this kit can be used with allRyobi jig saws, plus most other brands of jig saws. Propermounting of the jig saw base to the clamping brackets willdetermine which saws will work. The jig saw must be mountedsecurely for safety. TO ASSEMBLE JIG SAW ...

Page 10 CIRCLE CUTTING JIG CIRCLE CUTTING See Figures 13-16. The circle cutting jig makes it possible to cut and shapecircular patterns in both large and small stock. The smallestcircle that can be made is approximately 8 in. in diameter.Note: There are many variables that influence the size of acir...

Page 11 TO PLACE WORKPIECE ON SAW TABLES See Figure 15. As mentioned previously there are many variables that influence a circle being cut or shaped. These variables must beconsidered when placing workpiece on saw tables to begin a cut. The sliding miter table and accessory table must both beused wh...

Page 13 REPLACEMENT PARTS Now that you have purchased your Router and Jig Saw Mounting Kit, should a need ever exist for repairparts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center or other qualified serviceorganization. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or...

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 612547-852 OPERATOR'S MANUAL #4950300 ROUTER AND JIG SAW MOUNTING KIT(FOR USE WITH THE BT3000 TABLE SAW)