Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 2 Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6 Electrical ..................................................................... 7 Glossary of Terms ...................................................... 8 Unpacking and Tools Needed ................................... 9 ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 Ryobi AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING: O...
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 manual ...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; MEANING; NO HANDS SYMBOL
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. DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualifiedelectric...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL; EXTENSION CORDS; Cord Length; DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Page 7 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from apower source, be sure to use an extension cord that has thecapacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An under-sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in over-heating and loss of power....
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. WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until t...
Page 10 - Description; LOOSE PARTS LIST
Page 10 Fig. 2 KeyNo. Description Qty. 1 Miter Fence ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Blade Guard Assembly ..........................................................................
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. 3 A. Storage Bracket ......................................................... 2 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................................ 2 C. Lower Side Brace .....................................
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. 5 SWITCH KEY 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 throu...
Page 14 - BLADES; SPEED AND WIRING; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Page 14 BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS15 Table Saw.You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • kerf width of 2.7 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm T...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING LEG STAND; ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS
Page 15 ASSEMBLY Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will beused. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, andhardware from the packing materials, check all items with theloose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about thedescription of any part, refer to the ...
Page 16 - TO INSTALL THE BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE
Page 16 ASSEMBLY TO MOUNT THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEGSTAND See Figure 9. ■ Take the following from a small hardware bag: 4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 2 in.)4 hex nuts, flanged (5/16-18)4 flat washers (5/16 in.) Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for assembling the leg stand. WARNING: The saw ba...
Page 17 - TO LOCK MITER TABLE
Page 17 TO INSTALL RIP FENCE See Figure 11. To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail andpull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end ontothe guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smoothgliding action. Swing the locking handle down to automaticallyal...
Page 18 - BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY; TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION; TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
Page 18 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 lower the blade and removethe screw holding the throat p...
Page 19 - OPERATION; PUSH BLOCKS; CUTTING AIDS; CAUSES OF KICKBACK; CUTTING TIPS
Page 19 OPERATION Fig. 17 PUSH BLOCKS PUSH STICKS Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 17. Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiecethrough the blade instead of using your hands. They can bema...
Page 20 - FEATHERBOARD; HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD
Page 20 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 21 - TYPES OF CUTS
Page 21 OPERATION Fig. 20 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 made on...
Page 22 - TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE
Page 22 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 1 GULLET Fig. 22 FRONT RAIL Fig. 20 BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL HANDLE Fig. 21 LOCKING HANDLE BLADE RIP FENCE 2 IN. MARK SCALE SCALE INDICATOR TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of theblade are higher t...
Page 23 - TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT; MAKING CUTS; TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
Page 23 OPERATION Fig. 24 TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 24. The outfeed support slides to give the operator additionalsupport for cutting long workpieces. With the table saw in the off position, stand behind thesaw. Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull theoutfeed support until it i...
Page 24 - TO MAKE A MITER CUT; Never push a small piece of
Page 24 OPERATION Set the miter fence to 0˚ and tighten the lock knob. Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind thesaw for the cut work. Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning onthe saw. To turn the saw on ( ), lift the switch button. To turn saw off ( ), press the swit...
Page 25 - TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT
Page 25 OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 30. It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved onthe left side of the blade and that you make a test cut onscrap wood. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed andworking properly to avoid serious personal injury. Rem...
Page 26 - TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT
Page 26 OPERATION TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved onthe left side of the blade and that you make a test cut onscrap wood first. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is securely installedand working properly to avoid serious personal injury. ...
Page 27 - TO MAKE DADO CUTS
Page 27 OPERATION WARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. WARNING: When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered bythe workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to theexposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoidthe r...
Page 28 - ADJUSTMENTS; REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE; THROAT
Page 28 ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 33. WARNING: Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet.Failure to do so could result in accidental starting, result-ing in serious personal injury. WARNING: Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throatp...
Page 29 - TO REMOVE THE BLADE
Page 29 ADJUSTMENTS 45º Adjustment 0º Adjustment Fig. 36 TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 35 - 37. 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 pers...
Page 30 - ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE
Page 30 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE See Figures 38 - 39. WARNING: Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key,and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it couldresult in accidental starting causing possible seriousinjury. WARNING: It is important to install and ...
Page 31 - TO SET BLADE AT 0
Page 31 ADJUSTMENTS 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 40. The angle settings of your saw...
Page 32 - TO AJUST THE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY; Note: Follow the general rule of measuring twice and cutting once.
Page 32 ADJUSTMENTS TO AJUST THE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the factory to be parallel to the blade. However, misalignment duringshipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment. The square relationship betweent...
Page 33 - CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY; To Check Miter Base Parallelism:; To Adjust the Miter
Page 33 ADJUSTMENTS 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. Slide miter table to the front of miter base as far as it willgo. Place a referen...
Page 34 - To Check Miter Fence Alignment; To Check Miter Base Parallelism
Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS L To Check Miter Fence Alignment See Figure 43. 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...
Page 35 - TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE; not
Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS 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 46. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place ...
Page 36 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth.; LUBRICATION; MAINTENANCE
Page 36 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. To maintain the table surface...
Page 37 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
Page 37 1. Blade is out of balance. 2. Blade is warped or damaged. 3. Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface. 1. Rip fence not mounted correctly. 2. Rails are dirty or sticky. 3. Adjustment nut needs adjusting. 1. Blade is dull. 2. Work is fed too fast. 3. Wood is warped. 4. Blade is he...
Page 38 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
Page 38 983000-290 1 1 -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 SawBTS15 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exis...
