Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; DOUBLE INSULATION; RYOBI AUTHORIZED; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; MEANING; NO HANDS SYMBOL; Symbol Meaning
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wireground power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolatedfrom the internal metal motor components with protectinginsulation. Double insu...
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 miter saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual ...
Page 7 - UNPACKING; TOOLS NEEDED; COMBINATION
Page 7 UNPACKING Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure shouldremain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise uponrelease of the tie wrap. Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damagehas occurred during shipping. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the mitersaw, plug in ...
Page 8 - LOOSE PARTS LIST
Page 8 DUST GUIDE LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: 12 in. (305 mm) Saw Blade Miter Lock Handle Dust Bag Dust Guide Stop Block Small Wing Screw Clamp Brackets (2) Clamp Bracket Screws (2) Table Extensions (2) Work Clamp Blade Wrench Hex Key Laser Guide H...
Page 9 - FEATURES; KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW; When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0; When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45
Page 9 30 15 30 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself withall operating Features and Rules for Safe Operation. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you...
Page 10 - BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA
Page 10 FEATURES BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA See Figure 2. A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of thewrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4in. (6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installingor removing blade and the phillips end when removing orloosening screws...
Page 11 - MOUNTING SURFACE
Page 11 FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 ° , 15 ° , 22-1/2 ° , 30 ° , and 45 ° . The 22-1/2 ° and 45 ° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table. BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound m...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; MITER LOCK HANDLE
Page 12 30 15 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 30 15 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure alladjustments are com...
Page 13 - TABLE EXTENSIONS; STOP BLOCK
Page 13 30 15 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 30 15 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 11, 12, and 13. If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on theback arm of the desired table extension first...
Page 14 - TO INSTALL BLADE; Do not
Page 14 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 15 and 16.(See pages 27 and 28 for Mounting the Laser Guide.) WARNING: A 12 in. (305 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacityof your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allowouter blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.Larger blades ...
Page 15 - SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE; ADJUSTMENTS
Page 15 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and thearrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at thefront of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is alsostamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. Tighten blade bolt securely. Replace the lower blade guar...
Page 16 - SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE; WARNING
Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin torelease the saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised position. Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-halfturn. Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter tableuntil the pointer on the control arm is positioned ...
Page 18 - SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 25 - 27. Unplug your saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidentalstarting causing possible serious personal injury. Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lockpin to hold the saw arm in transport p...
Page 19 - BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT; APPLICATIONS; RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.; OPERATION
Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to theleft. If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, havesaw repaired by at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. WARNING: Do not sta...
Page 20 - STRAIGHT
Page 20 30 15 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 C U T T I N G W I T H Y O U R C O M P O U N DMITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure yourworkpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the bladeonly. The workpiece must remain free on one side of thebl...
Page 21 - BEVEL CUT
Page 21 15 0 45 BEVELSCALE INDICATOR SCREW SCALE INDICATOR OPERATION Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lockhandle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold. Rotat...
Page 22 - COMPOUND MITER CUT; WORK CLAMP
Page 22 OPERATION Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it againstthe fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp tosecure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 31. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your handsoutside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) fro...
Page 23 - SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
Page 23 30 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrapmaterial. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edgesecurely against the fence. If the board is warped, placethe convex side against the fence. If the concave...
Page 24 - CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS; NUMBER OF SIDES
Page 24 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cutsare the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planningmade, prior to making your requir...
Page 25 - CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Page 25 When setting the bevel and miter angles for compoundmiters, remember that the settings are interdependent; chang-ing one angle changes the other angle as well. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are veryprecise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for theseangles to shift...
Page 26 - RIGHT
Page 26 30 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 36 and 37. When cutting warped material, always make sure it ispositioned on the miter table with the convex side against thefence as shown in figure 36. If the warped material is positioned ...
Page 27 - LASER GUIDE; MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE; only the special hex key bolt
Page 27 3 0 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 LASER GUIDE Make several practice cuts on different styles and thicknessof material. Follow the directions below for using your Laser Guide. Removing Your Mark: (workpiece left of blade) Position the laser line near the left ...
Page 28 - CHANGING THE BATTERIES; Do not attempt to activate the laser.; DANGER
Page 28 LASER GUIDE CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 41. Unplug your saw. WARNING : Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidentalstarting causing possible serious personal injury. Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on aflat surface with the two phillips screws facing upwar...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE LASER
Page 29 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are susceptible to damage from various types ofcommercial solvents and may be damaged b...
Page 30 - EXTENSION CORD CAUTION; • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER
983000-282 5-03 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 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from apower source, be sure to use an extension cord that h...
