Ryobi RTS31- 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 Non-Through Cuts (table saws and compound sliding miter saws) Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push blocks (jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any ope...

9 FEATURES Fig. 2 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) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: TOOLS NEEDED FEATURES bLADES For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are availabl...

13 a B c d e F G H i J k l m n o P The following items are included with your table saw: A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 B. Large Blade Wrench ............

14 ASSEMbLy 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. wARNING: Do not...

15 ASSEMbLy TO ATTACH THE LEG See Figure 7. NOTE: The leg with the leveling foot should be installed on the front of the saw, right side.  Stand the table saw on end as shown in figure 7.  Slide the leg in the leg stand tubes aligning the holes in both tubes.  Remove the nut from the end of the c...

17 ASSEMbLy TO MOVE THE LEG STAND See Figure 10.  Holding the leg stand firmly, pull the leg stand toward you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels.  Push the saw to the desired location then either open the leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw in a dry environme...

18 ASSEMbLy TO CHANGE RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS See Figure 13. This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed in the “down” position for non-through cutting and must be placed in the “up” position for all other cutting operations.  Unplug the saw. To place in the “up” position for all t...

21 ASSEMbLy Fig. 19 TO STORE PUSH STICK See Figure 19.  Insert screws into the holes on the right side of the saw table.  Tighten securely.  Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and slide the push stick toward the back of the saw. TO STORE THE TAbLE SAw ACCESSORIES See Figures 20 - 2...

22 OPERATION 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  Usin...

23 OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 22. 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 ...

24 OPERATION BeVel riP cut riP cut cross cut miter cut comPound (BeVel) miter cut BeVel cross cut 1 TyPES OF CUTS See Figure 25. 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 Fig. 26 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 workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to ...

26 OPERATION TO CHANGE bLADE DEPTH See Figure 28. 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...

27 OPERATION Fig. 33 d e F G c B Fig. 31 TO CHECK MITER bASE PARALLELISM See Figures 32 - 33.  Unplug the saw.  Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut. Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, lock knob, etc.  Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as far as it will go....

28 TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT See Figure 34. The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees.  Set the miter fence (H) at 0°. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J). NOTE: The quick-stop is not used when checki...

29 OPERATION 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 36. Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).  Unplug the saw.  Loosen the rip fence by...

30 OPERATION TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT See Figure 38. The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional support for cutting long workpieces.  With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the saw.  Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it until it is fully extended. TO US...

32 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 fence when makin...

34 OPERATION MAKING A bEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 46 - 47. wARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.  Remove the rip fence.  Unlock the bevel locking lever.  Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.  Lock the bevel locki...

36 OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 50. Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel. wARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury. wARNING: Never make freehand...

37 MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 52. 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 this tool. This saw is design...

38 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...

39 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 57 Fig. 56 TO SET THE bLADE AT 0° AND 45° See Figures 56 - 57. 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 ...

41 MAINTENANCE wARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. wARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust m...

42 TROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Replace or sharpen blade. Slow the feed rate. Replace the wood. Always cut with convex side to table surface. Check and adjust the rip fence.Align the rip fence. Resharpen or set blade. See page 27 for adjustments to sliding miter table assembly. Adjust posi...

988000-9314-27-12 (REV:01) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TAbLE SAw RTS31 wARNING: This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-fects, or ...