Ryobi BTS211- Manuals

7 SyMbOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. wARNING: To avoid ...

8 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will dra...

9 GLOSSARy OF TERMS Non-Through CutsAny cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.Pilot Hole (drill presses)A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately.Push blocks (for jointer planers)Device...

10 FEATURES Fig. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in.Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0˚ - 45˚ Net Weight...

11 KNOw yOUR TAbLE SAw See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety r...

12 FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detaile...

13 The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: TOOLS NEEDED FEATURES bLADES For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the sa...

14 The following items are included with your table saw: A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 B. Large Blade Wrench ............................................

15 ASSEMbLy UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. wARNING: Do not use this product if ...

16 ASSEMbLy TO INSTALL THE HANDLE ASSEMbLy See Figure 6.  Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely. NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the washer from the end of the screw.  Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back o...

17 ASSEMbLy Fig. 8 Fig. 9 miter Fence riP Fence Blade WrencHes storaGe HooK storaGe HooK TO STORE THE TAbLE SAw ACCESSORIES See Figures 8 - 9. The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories.When not in use, store...

18 Fig. 12 small Blade WrencH larGe Blade WrencH TO CHECK SAw bLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 12. CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand...

19 ASSEMbLy TO INSTALL bLADE GUARD ASSEMbLy See Figure 14. Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment. ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table saw.  Lower the blade.  Loosen the wing nut and slide the spre...

20 PusH BlocKs PusH sticKs Fig. 16 AVOIDING KICKbACK  Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.  Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never saw into a loose...

21 Fig. 17 3/8 in. diameter 1/8 in. 1/4 in. 3/4 in. 3-5/8 in. 30° 45° 6 in. 8 in. 10 in. 12 in. 18 in. OPERATION FEATHERbOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpi...

22 OPERATION BeVel riP cut riP cut cross cut miter cut comPound (BeVel) miter cut BeVel cross cut 1 TyPES OF CUTS See Figure 19. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All othe...

23 OPERATION TO CHANGE bLADE DEPTH See Figure 20. The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface.  Push the bevel locking lever down for elevation mode. ...

24 OPERATION Fig. 25 d e F G c B Fig. 23 TO CHECK MITER TAbLE bASE PARALLELISM See Figures 24 - 25.  Unplug the saw.  Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut. Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, adjusting clamp knob, etc.  Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as f...

26 OPERATION  Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw and quick- stop.  Check your work. If the quick-stop is not at zero degrees, repeat above steps. wARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO SET THE RIP F...

27 OPERATION TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 31. The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.  With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the saw.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it until it is fully extended. TO US...

29 OPERATION Fig. 37 sWitcH KeY sWitcH in locKed Position sWitcH oFF sWitcH on cross cut Place riGHt Hand on miter Fence Holder Here Fig. 36 MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combina-tion blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Care-fully check all setups and...

31 MAKING A bEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 40 - 41. wARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  Remove the rip fence.  Unlock the bevel locking lever.  Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  Lock the bevel locking lever. ...

34 OPERATION non-tHrouGH cut Blade Guard remoVed PusH sticK Fig. 45 dado cut Fig. 46 MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 46. An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades an...

35 ADJUSTMENTS wARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. wARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can occur if hand...

37 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE bLADE AT 0° AND 45° See Figures 52 - 53. The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the blade and the bl...

38 wARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. wARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask...

39 TROUbLESHOOTING Excess vibration. Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence does not lock at rear. Cutting binds or burns work. Wood edges away from rip fence when ripping. Sliding miter table assembly does not move smoothly. Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securel...

987000-5861-7-10 (REV:03) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TAbLE SAw bTS211 wARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:• le...