Ryobi RTS21- User Manual

7 ELECTRICAL 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 dra...

8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead. Push Blocks (for table saws) Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera...

9 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in.Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0˚ - 45˚ Rating ..............

10 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...

11 FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manua...

12 The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) 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-tipped combination blade pro-vided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the s...

13 The following items are included with your table saw: Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................... 1 B. Blade Guard ............................................................ 1 C. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1 D. Bla...

14 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully lift saw from the carton and 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. WARNING: Do not use this product if ...

15 ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICKSTAND ® 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...

16 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 10.  Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.  To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.  To re...

17 ASSEMBLY BLADE WRENCH BLADE WRENCH ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS PAWL HANDLE BUTTON BLADE GUARD GUARD LEVER Fig. 14 TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 12. NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade,...

19 ASSEMBLY T O A S S E M B L E T H E S L I D I N G TA B L E ASSEMBLY See Figures 17 - 18. To install sliding table assembly:  Locate the sliding table assembly.  Unlock the front and back table locking levers.  Insert sliding table assembly into table locking levers.  Push the table assembly un...

21 Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as:  Making a cut with incorrect blade depth  Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece  Twisting the wood while making a cut  Failing to support work  Forcing a cut  Cutting warped or wet lumber  Using the wron...

22 OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 21. Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the ...

23 Fig. 24 2-1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1/4 in. 1/8 in. 1-1/16 in. 12 in. 70° OPERATION FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through ...

24 OPERATION BEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUT CROSS CUT MITER CUT COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT 1 TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 26. 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...

25 OPERATION TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 27. 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.  Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting h...

26 OPERATION FRONT RAIL Fig. 30 REAR LIP RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO USE THE RIP FENCE See Figure 30.  Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly towa...

27 OPERATION TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 31. The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either miter gauge groove. Wh...

29 OPERATION MAKING CUTS This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and necessary accessories. Your local library has many books on table saw us...

34 OPERATION Fig. 45 Fig. 46 MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 46. An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of thi...

35 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. H...

36 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45° See Figures 50 - 51. The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the blade.  Remove ...

37 ADJUSTMENTS BLADE RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER BOLTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 52.  Unplug the saw.  Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be moved.  Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square. Take the dimensio...

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

988000-93012-6-13 (REV:04) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW RTS21/RTS21G 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 a...