Ryobi TS1142L- Manuals

7 ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do...

8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Push Blocks (jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead. Push Blocks and Push Sticks (table saws) Devices used to feed the workpiece through the...

9 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Arbor ......................................................................... 5/8 in.Blade Diameter ......................................................7-1/4 in.No Load Speed .................................... 5,800 r/min. (RPM)Input ......................

11 FEATURES SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3. The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade. SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 4. The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with your th...

12 LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig. 6 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury. The following items are included with your compound miter saw: WORK CLAMP DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH AAA BATTERIES REAR BRACKET/ CARRYING HANDLE MITER SAW BLADE...

13 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence. Damage cou...

14 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Fail-ure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 8. If not using a stand, the saw should be mounted to a firm supporting surface suc...

15 ASSEMBLY  Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt. NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen.  Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade washer.  Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they co...

16 ASSEMBLY WORK CLAMP See Figure 12. The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence or the table. It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting compound miters.Depending on the cutting operation and the size of t...

17 ASSEMBLY DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-cedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figures 13 and 14. Lock out the switc...

18 ASSEMBLY 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 illustra-tions. Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition. SQUARING THE B...

MITER TABLE SQUARE BEVEL LOCK KNOB MITER FENCE BLADE 19 ASSEMBLY SCALE INDICATOR MITER SCALE INDICATOR SCREW BEVEL SCALE SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 19 - 22.  Unplug the saw.  Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position....

20 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects bein...

21 OPERATION NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62° and 45° left or right as you rotate the control arm. The miter table will seat itself in one of the detent index points, located in base.  Lock the miter lock.  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely aga...

22 OPERATION  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the b...

23 0 OPERATION  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the...

24 OPERATION 4 PITCH OF SIDE NUMBER OF SIDES 0° 6 M- 45.00°B- 0.00° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 35° 40° 45° 50° 55° 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 5 7 8 9 10 M- 36.00°B- 0.00° M- 30.00°B- 0.00° M- 25.71°B- 0.00° M- 22.50°B- 0.00° M- 20.00°B- 0.00° M- 18.00°B- 0.00° Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Gi...

25 OPERATION When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well.Keep in mind that the angles for crown molding are very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these angles to ...

26 OPERATION WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence. Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side, inside corner 1. Top edge of molding against fence2. Miter table set right 31.62°3. Save left end ...

27 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the component...

28 ADJUSTMENTS DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-cedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE See Figures 34 - 36.  Set miter and bevel...

29 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE MITER LOCK LEVER See Figure 37. Prior to squaring the saw blade to the fence, check and adjust the miter lock lever, if needed. In the “locked” position, the action of fully locking the miter lock lever should feel tight and secure. Considerable effort should be required...

30 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your ey...

99000027812-3-12 (REV:03) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. Compound Miter Saw TS1142L - Double Insulated • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts whe...