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 - 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 receptacles t...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; power supply that is 120; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; EXTENSION CORDS; Length of Extension Cord
Page 7 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built electricmotor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltagedrop 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.; SCREWDRIVER; 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 BTS20 R Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton and ...
Page 10 - Description; LOOSE PARTS LIST
Page 10 5 Fig. 3 KeyNo. Description Qty. 1 Rip Fence ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Miter Gauge ................................................................................
Page 11 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW; FEATURES; RIP FENCE
Page 11 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 12 - OPERATING COMPONENTS; TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:; SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION
Page 12 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 13 - BLADES; SPEED AND WIRING
Page 13 BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS20 R Table Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features: • 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • kerf width of 2.5 mm + .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rp...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING WHEELS AND HUB CAPS; ASSEMBLING BUMPERS
Page 14 ASSEMBLY Remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware fromthe packing materials. Check all items with the loose partslist and drawing. If you are unsure about the description ofany part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delayassembling until you have obtained the missi...
Page 15 - OPENING THE LEG STAND
Page 15 ASSEMBLY OPENING THE LEG STAND See Figure 10. Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the right-hand side of the table saw for setup procedures. Standing to the side of the table saw, use your left handto pull the leg stand latch towards you. See 1. Once the leg stand is released from ...
Page 16 - CLOSING THE LEG STAND
Page 16 ASSEMBLY CLOSING THE LEG STAND See Figure 11. Note: You can also refer to the blue label on the top of the table saw for tear-down procedures. Standing to the side of the table saw, grasp the table tilthandle with your left hand. Tilt the table saw to the yourleft and grab the grip with your...
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 remove the screw holdingthe throat plate in place. Remov...
Page 19 - Settings and; To Check, Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard; REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
Page 19 ASSEMBLY Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted fordifferent blade thickness. Refer to Settings and Adjustments in the Operations Section. Before continuing, read To Check, Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard Assembly on page 23 to make sure of proper riving knife alignment. Che...
Page 20 - OPERATION; PUSHBLOCKS; CUTTING AIDS; CAUSES OF KICKBACK
Page 20 OPERATION Fig. 18 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 18. Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiecethrough the blade instead of using your hands. They can bemade ...
Page 21 - TYPES OF CUTS
Page 21 OPERATION 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 the waste side of themeasuring line. Cut the wood with the finish side up. Knock out any loose...
Page 22 - SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO REMOVE THE BLADE
Page 22 OPERATION SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE See Figures 20 - 22. 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 personalinjury. Ra...
Page 24 - TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE
Page 24 30 45 0 GULLET Fig. 27 FRONT RAIL Fig. 25 BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL HANDLE Fig. 26 2 in. 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 than the workpiece ...
Page 26 - TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT; MAKING CUTS; TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
Page 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 OPERATION Fig. 31 TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 31. 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 ha...
Page 27 - TO MAKE A MITER CUT; Never push a small piece of
Page 27 + - + - OPERATION Set the miter gauge 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 ...
Page 28 - TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT; MITER GAUGE
Page 28 + - + - OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 37. 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 inj...
Page 29 - TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT
Page 29 + - 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 inju...
Page 30 - TO MAKE DADO CUTS; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth.; LUBRICATION
Page 30 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 31 - TO SET BLADE AT 0
Page 31 + - 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 have be...
Page 32 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
Page 32 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 33 - NOTES
Page 34 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
Page 34 983000-428 3 -04 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 BTS20R • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever ...
