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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW
BTS20
Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications .............................................. 2 Types of Cuts ............................................................. 21 Settings And Adjustments ..................................... 22-25 Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6 To Remove The Blade .......................................... 22 Electrical ..................................................................... 7 To Check, Replace or Adj
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. Symbol Meaning DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying hands to operate tool. alert, and knowing how your table saw works. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAINTAIN T
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF. WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal cause product damage. sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an have repaired by a qualified service technician at an
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly tool, loan them these instructions also. grounded. USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire WARNING: extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3- pole receptacles tha
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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry operate this tool on direct current
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers) Non-Through Cuts Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Block Arbor A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw, except The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. during narrow ripping type oper
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UNPACKING Your Model BTS20 Table Saw is shipped complete in one The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem- carton and includes a rip fence, a miter gauge, a blade bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the guard, wheels, and hub caps. settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera- tion and maintenance sections of this manual. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make sur
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LOOSE PARTS LIST 3 1 4 12 8 7 9 5 2 6 10 11 Fig. 3 Key No. Description Qty. 1 Rip Fence ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Miter Gauge ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 3 Blade Guard Assembly ...................................................................
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- FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, •a dust exhaust that can be adapted to a standard shop precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. vacuum It is equipped with the following features for convenience, • blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut ease of use, and high-quality performance: •a sliding outfeed support •a combination saw blade • switch with removable switch key to help prevent •a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, unauthorized u
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FEATURES WARNING: WARNING: Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use Although some of the illustrations in this manual are and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not turn the switch off ( ) and remove the key. This action operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power instructed to do so. returns. OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper por
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FEATURES BLADES It is recommended that you use a RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which is provided with the BTS20 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 rpm This blade is provided with the saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local RYOBI dealer can provide you with complete in
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ASSEMBLY Remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials. Check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s). ASSEMBLING WHEELS AND HUB CAPS See Figures 7 and 8. Remove the following hardware from the bag: 2 wheels 2 hub caps 4 flat washers 2 shoulder bolts Place the table saw on end. Secu
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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 hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you. See 1. Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base, ease the legs of the leg stand toward the floor. See 2. Grasp the grip firmly with your right hand. Keeping your left hand clear of the leg stand, pull the leg stand up until it loc
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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 tilt handle with your left hand. Tilt the table saw to the your left and grab the grip with your right hand. Gently lower the table saw on its side. See 1 and 2. With your right hand on the grip, use your left hand to release the leg stand latch. See 3 and 4. Once the leg stand is released from
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL RIP FENCE RIP FENCE See Figure 12. To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check for a smooth gliding action. Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and secure the fence. REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 13. WARNING: Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet. FRONT RAIL Failure to do so could re
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ASSEMBLY BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY SMALL HEX WRENCH WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holding LARGE HEX WRENCH the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 14. Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle
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ASSEMBLY Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for movement. Lower the blade, reinstall the throat plate into different blade thickness. Refer to Settings and the opening, and secure the attachment screw. Tighten Adjustments in the Operations Section. Before continuing, the screw securely. read To Check, Replace or Adjust the Blade Guard Assembly on page 23 to make sure of proper riving knife alignment. REPLACING THE THR
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OPERATION Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and com- CUTTING AIDS pound cutting. It can dado with optional accessories. See Figure 18. The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece is properly installed and
