Page 3 - IMPORTANT; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; Symbol
Page 3 IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and shouldbe performed only by a qualified service technician. Forservice we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RyobiAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING: Do ...
Page 4 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Page 4 Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels affixed tothe tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert, and knowing how your table saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator'smanual...
Page 6 - SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; MEANING; NO HANDS SYMBOL
Page 6 ■ CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or servicepersonnel if the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properlygrounded. ■ USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wireextension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles ...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; Length of Extension Cord
Page 7 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision builtelectric motor. It should be connected to a power supplythat is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal householdcurrent). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). Asubstantial voltage drop will cause a loss...
Page 8 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Page 8 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. ArborThe shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel CutA cutting operation made with ...
Page 10 - LOOSE PARTS LIST
Page 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 8 Fig. 3 KeyNo. Description Quan. 1 Rip Scale Indicator .......................................... 1 2 Screw .............................................................. 1 3 Hex Nut ........................................................... 1 4 End Plug ......
Page 11 - The following items are included with your table saw leg stand.; LOOSE PARTS LIST
Page 11 The following items are included with your table saw leg stand. LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig. 4 B C D E E D K K J L K F D E I M D J E D H A H E D C D E M C B A I G G H D E E D F C ED F E D F G A. Storage Bracket ..................................................... 4 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan H...
Page 12 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW; FEATURES
Page 12 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 set the exa...
Page 13 - OPERATING COMPONENTS; TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
Page 13 Fig. 6 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. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the tabl...
Page 14 - BLADES; BLADE ROTATION; SPEED AND WIRING
Page 14 BLADES It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is for use with the BT3100 TableSaw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • laser-cut expansion slots • kerf width of 2.5 mm...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING LEG STAND; Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for mount-
Page 15 ASSEMBLY Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, andhardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about thedescription of any part, refer to the drawing. If ...
Page 16 - ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS; TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS
Page 16 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS See Figure 9. ■ Take storage brackets from loose parts. ■ Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardwarebag: 4 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)4 hex nuts (1/4-20)4 washers (1/4 in.) ■ Secure storage brackets to upper braces of leg stand asshown ...
Page 17 - TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE
Page 17 Fig. 12 Fig. 11 RAIL HOLDER NUT ■ Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely clampthe rail before sliding the entire assembly into position. Ifnot, tighten the square rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turnand recheck. ■ Slide the rail into position over both clamps and secure. ■ Mount t...
Page 18 - REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
Page 18 Fig. 15 TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIPFENCE ■ Place the accessory table on the front and back rails,fitting the lips into the top slot of the rear rail. Position theslot on the underside of the accessory table onto the frontrail and tighten the lever securely. ■ Remove the scale indicato...
Page 19 - BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY; TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION; See To Set the Scale to the Blade in the; TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
Page 19 BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.Failure to comply could result in accidental starting andpossible serious injury. TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION ■ To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holdingthe throat plate in place. Rem...
Page 20 - Operations Section. Before continuing, read To; REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
Page 20 ASSEMBLY ■ Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted fordifferent blade widths. Refer to Settings and Adjustmentsin the Operations Section. Before continuing, read To Check, Replace or Adjust the Riving Knife and BladeGuard Assembly on page 25 to make sure of proper riving knife ...
Page 21 - OPERATION; PUSHBLOCKS; CUTTING AIDS
Page 21 OPERATION Fig. 21 PUSHBLOCKS PUSHSTICKS ■ Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. ■ Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 21. Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiecethrough the blade instead of using your hands. They can bem...
Page 22 - TYPES OF CUTS
Page 22 OPERATION Fig. 22 Bevel Rip Cut Rip Cut Cross Cut Miter Cut Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut Bevel Cross Cut 1 ■ The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will bewider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood. ■ Make sure the kerf is mad...
Page 23 - FEATHERBOARD; HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD; PUSH BLOCK
Page 23 OPERATION FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpieceby guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboardsare especially useful when ripping small workpieces and forcompleting non-through cuts. The end is angled, with anumber of short kerfs to give a...
Page 24 - SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE THE BLADE
Page 24 OPERATION Fig. 26 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 25 - 27. 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 personalin...
Page 26 - TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH; TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE; TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE
Page 26 2 1 12 0 13 11 14 15 16 17 18 6 7 5 8 6 9 3 10 2 11 1 12 0 GULLET Fig. 33 FRONT RAIL Fig. 31 BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER RAIL CLAMP BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE Fig. 32 2 in. LOCKING HANDLE BLADE RIP FENCE 2 IN. MARK SCALE SCALE INDICATOR TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be...
Page 27 - TO LOCK MITER TABLE; MAKING CUTS; TO MAKE A STRAIGHT CROSS CUT
Page 27 OPERATION Fig. 36 Fig. 34 MITER FENCE Fig. 35 MITER TABLE BASE ADJUSTING CLAMP QUICK STOP SLOTS FOR LOCKING MITER TABLE MITER SLIDE LOCK TO LOCK MITER TABLE See Figure 34. The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpieceacross the saw. A miter slide lock is mounted on the front...
Page 28 - TO MAKE A MITER CUT; TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT
Page 28 OPERATION ■ Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning onthe saw. See Figure 35. ■ To turn saw on ( ), lift switch cover and press switchbutton. Then lower switch cover. ■ To turn saw off ( ), press the switch button down.Note: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the switchkey a...
Page 29 - TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT
Page 29 OPERATION ■ Remove miter fence, sliding miter table, and accessorytable. ■ Position the rip fence the desired distance from the leftside of the blade and lock down the handle. ■ Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting. ■ Set the blade to the correct depth. ■ If ripping a piece larger t...
Page 30 - TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT
Page 30 OPERATION ■ Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Makesure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contactwith both the rip fence and the surface of the table. Ifripping a narrow piece, use a push stick to move the piecethrou...
Page 31 - TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS
Page 31 OPERATION TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) oracross the grain (crosscut). The use of a non-through cut isessential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is theonly type cut that is made without the blade guard installed.Make sure the blad...
Page 32 - TO MAKE DADO CUTS
Page 32 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. (The Ryobi partnumber for the 6 in. dado set is 4650306.) Unplug your saw. WARNING: Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury. Remove the blade guard asse...
Page 33 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION; LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY; TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM
Page 33 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. ■ Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, andbelts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throatplate is in good condition and in position. ■ Check the blade guard assembly. MAINTENANCE ■ To maintain...
Page 34 - TO SET BLADE AT 0
Page 34 BLADE SCREWS RIP FENCE LOCKING HANDLE WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool isunplugged from the power supply and the switch is in theoff ( ) position. Failure to head this warning could resultin serious personal injury. TO SET BLADE AT 0 ° OR 45 ° See Figure 45. The ...
Page 36 - TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE
Page 36 TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAILCLAMPS See Figure 49. The rail clamps are located below the rails and ensure tightattachment of the rail. Following extended use, the rail holdernut inside the rails may need adjusting. ■ Remove the miter table and accessory table. ■ Remove the front and rear...
Page 37 - CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY; To Check Miter Base Parallelism:; Note: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw.
Page 37 CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY To Check Miter Base Parallelism: WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug sawcould result in accidental starting causing possible seriousinjury. ■ Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut.Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps...
Page 38 - To Check Miter Fence Alignment; To Adjust the Miter Base
Page 38 L To Check Miter Fence Alignment See Figure 53. The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when setat zero degrees. WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug sawcould result in accidental starting causing possible seriousinjury. ■ Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as show...
Page 39 - TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE
Page 39 WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug sawcould result in accidental starting causing possible seriousinjury. TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE ■ Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 53. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place with adjus...
Page 40 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
Page 40 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 table saw stand. Blade is warped Check Saw ...
Page 41 - RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
Page 41 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not make accurate 90 or Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops. 45 degree cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Miter gage is misaligned Adjust the miter gage. (Miter Cuts). Blade adjusting handle is hard to Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean t...
Page 42 - NOTES
Page 44 - SEE BACK PAGE FOR ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS; Description; PARTS LIST - FIGURE 58
Page 44 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 TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. 1 Motor Assembly. ...............................
Page 46 - FIGURE 59: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY
Page 46 19 Washer ....................................................... 1 20 Eccentric Screw (10-24) ............................. 3 21 Quick Stop .................................................. 1 22 Eccentric Screw (8-32) ............................... 1 23 Washer ...............................
Page 47 - FIGURE 60: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY
Page 47 KeyNo. Description Quan. KeyNo. Description Quan. RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100-1 FIGURE 60: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 1 Rip Fence ................................................... 1 2 Screw (10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2 3 Fence Roller............................
Page 48 - FIGURE 61: MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Page 48 RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100-1 FIGURE 61: MOTOR ASSEMBLY KeyNo. Description Quan. 1 Arbor ........................................................... 1 2 Woodruff Key (3/16 in.) .............................. 1 3 Ball Bearing (6003) ........................................
Page 49 - FIGURE 63: REPLACEMENT PARTS
Page 49 504 7 Arm ............................................................. 1 8 Cover .......................................................... 1 9 Dowel Pin .................................................... 1 10 Riving Knife Assembly ................................ 1 11 Warning Label ........
Page 50 - TABLE SAW
Page 50 The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw’s on board receptacle. Alwaysmention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW – MODEL NO. BT...
Page 51 - PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE 64; DESCRIPTION
Page 51 The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw’s on board receptacle. Alwaysmention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW – MODEL NO. BT...
Page 52 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
Page 43 983000-232 11 -0 4 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com OPERATOR'S MANUAL10 in. (254 mm) Table SawModel BT3100-1 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need e...
