Ryobi BTS16- User Manual

7 SyMbOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. wARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, ...

8 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 draw. An under...

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 wARNING: Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns. wARNING: ALWAYS make sure your wo...

13 The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: TOOLS NEEDED FEATURES bLADES For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are avail...

14 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 5 a B C d e F G H K l i J M n P o A. Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls ....................................... 1 B. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1 C. Rip Fence ........

15 UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. 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.  Inspect the tool caref...

16 ASSEMbLy MOUNTING THE TAbLE SAw bASE TO THE QUICK STAND™ See Figure 8.  Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Position the locking knob over the holes in the top of the leg stand.  Insert the screw on the locking knob into the hole and turn the locking knob clockwise to secure the table sa...

17 ASSEMbLy SMall Blade WrenCH larGe Blade WrenCH SlotS Fig. 13 MountinG BraCKet WinG SCreW TO INSTALL DUST bAG See Figure 11. This dust bag hangs under the saw base. Hang the bag by hooking the bag onto the hangers on the inside of the leg stand.NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag bef...

20 PuSH BloCKS PuSH StiCKS Fig. 17  Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.  To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly before beginning a cut.  When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts.  Do not cut wet or warped lumbe...

21 OPERATION BeVel riP Cut riP Cut CroSS Cut Miter Cut CoMPound (BeVel) Miter Cut BeVel CroSS Cut 1 TyPES OF CUTS See Figure 18. 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...

22 Fig. 19 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...

23 OPERATION TO CHANGE bLADE DEPTH See Figure 21. 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 to the left for elevation ...

24 OPERATION Front rail Fig. 24 Fig. 25 rear liP riP FenCe loCKinG leVer SaW taBle Fig. 26 loCK KnoB Miter GauGe 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 FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE bLADE See Figure...

25 OPERATION TO USE THE SLIDING TAbLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 27. The sliding table extensions provide the operator with ad-ditional table width for supporting wider workpieces. This product has two: one on the left and one on the right side of the place. There are locking levers under both the front ...

27 OPERATION MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combina-tion blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. wARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. Use the miter gauge when makin...

28 OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 34. It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood. wARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.  Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock...

29 OPERATION  Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never stand directly in the line of cut.  Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.  When the cut is made, turn the ...

30 OPERATION MAKING A bEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 38. It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood. wARNING: The rip fence must be on the right side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback. Place-ment of the rip fence to the left of the blade will result in kickback and the r...

31 OPERATION  Set the saw blade to the correct depth.  Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge, set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten lock knob.  Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to the sides as needed.  Turn the power sw...

32 OPERATION MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT See Figure 41. Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes.NOTE: This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard installed...

33 OPERATION Fig. 42 dado Cut MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 42. An optional dado throat plate (part number 0121010317 ) is required for this procedure. Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use a...

34 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. wARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in contact with blade. The table saw has be...

35 ADJUSTMENTS  Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.  Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate. NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface. TO SET THE bLADE AT 0° AND 45° See Figures 46 - 47. The angle set...

36 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 49 Blade riP FenCe loCKinG leVer 11 12 13 14 15 16 30 29 SCreWS Fig. 48 loCK nut KnoB Miter GauGe BaSe 45° adJuStaBle StoP SCreW 0° adJuStaBle StoP SCreW Miter GauGe rod TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 48. You can set the miter gauge at 0° and plus or minus 45° with the mite...

37 wARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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 dus...

38 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. PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION TROUbLESHOOTING Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely. Work surface is uneven. Bla...

39 TROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Adjust positive stops. Adjust the miter gauge. Clean the gears or screw post. Plug in motor cord or wall cord. Replace circuit fuse. Reset circuit breaker.Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center. Clean, sharpen, or replace ...

987000-09310-28-08 (REV:03) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TAbLE SAw bTS16 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:• l...