Page 3 - IMPORTANT; AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselveseliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not sub...
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's manua...
Page 6 - SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; MEANING
Page 6 ■ CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properlygrounded. ■ USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES : 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacl...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; power supply; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; EXTENSION CORDS; Length of Extension Cord; OFF
Page 7 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision builtelectric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal householdcurrent). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a lo...
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. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made wi...
Page 9 - The saw is factory set for accurate cutting.; UNPACKING
Page 9 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced thesettings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera-tion and maintenance sections of this manual. Your Model BT3100 Table Saw is shipped complete in onecarton and in...
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 TO START TO STOP (A) TO STOP (B) SWITCH COVER SWITCH BUTTON PADLOCK (NOT PROVIDED) 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 s...
Page 14 - BLADES; BLADE ROTATION; SPEED AND WIRING; WILL NOT
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
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; To Set the Scale to the Blade; 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 - Settings and Adjustments; To; REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
Page 20 ASSEMBLY ■ Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted fordifferent blade widths. Refer to Settings and Adjustments in 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; CAUSES OF KICKBACK
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
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 switch button. Then lower switch cover. ■ To turn saw OFF , (A) press or push outside of switch cover, or (B) lift switch cover and press switch button...
Page 29 - Do not; TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT
Page 29 OPERATION ■ Remove miter fence, sliding miter table, and accessorytable. ■ Replace accessory table on the left side of blade. Do not lock . ■ Place the wooden insert between the accessory table andthe saw table to support the workpiece. See Figure 40 . Secure the wooden insert with screws as...
Page 30 - Never push a small piece of wood into the blade; TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT
Page 30 OPERATION ■ Move the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode.Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicatoris at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking leversecurely to the left to lock the angle. ■ Position the rip fence the desired distance from the bladefor the cut ...
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. An optionaldado throat plate (part #4070330) is available for your saw.Call 1-800-525-2579 for accessories. ■ Unplug your saw. WARNING: Unplug the saw to av...
Page 33 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE; DO NOT; LUBRICATION; LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
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 result inserious personal injury. TO SET BLADE AT 0 ° OR 45 ° See Figure 45. The angl...
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:; TO ADJUST THE
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 - only
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; not
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 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 FIGURE 61: MOTOR ASSEMBLY KeyNo. Description Quan. 1 Arbor ........................................................... 1 2 Woodruff Key (3/16 in.) .............................. 1 3 Ball Bearing (6003) ..................................... 1...
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 983000-132 1-03 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 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever e...
