OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW BTS10S Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When 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 before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk. NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding 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 draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward 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 with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface. Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ...........................................................10 in. Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in. Cutting Depth at 0°.......................................................3 in. Cutting Depth at 45°.............................................. 2-5/8 in. Table Size ...............................................25-3/4 in. x 16 in. Input .................................
FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE - This saw comes with a 10 in, 24-tooth blade. The blade is adjusted with the blade adjusting handle on the front of the cabinet. Bevel angles are locked with a bevel locking lever below the front rail. See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. OVERVIEW WARNING: The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate.
FEATURES BLADES WARNING: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10 in., 24-tooth blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.
TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and making adjustments: WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 12 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER FRAMING SQUARE Fig.
LOOSE PARTS LIST 1 2 6 3 4 17 14 16 5 15 13 12 11 14 7 19 10 18 9 8 Fig. 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Blade Guard Assembly ......................................................................................................................................1 Lock Nut ............................................................................................................................................................1 Blade Adjusting Handle ............................
LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the table saw leg stand: C A H E B E A D G J F E F B C I C J D E I I F C I Fig. 3 A. Upper Side Brace ........................................................2 B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Upper Brace ................................................................2 Leg ...............................................................................4 Lower Side Brace ........................................................2 Hex Nut............
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING TO ASSEMBLE THE LEG STAND This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated the tool. NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw’s housing and the motor.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 7. Do not lift the saw without help. The saw base weighs approximately 42 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury. Take the following from a small hardware pack: 4 carriage bolts (1/4-20 x 1-5/8 in.) 4 hex nuts (1/4-20) NOTE: This hardware was in the pack with hardware for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.
ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE REMOVING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 10. Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. SCREW THROAT PLATE Loosen the screws in the throat plate. SPACER SPACER Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw. To reinstall the throat plate, place the spacers of the holes and align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in the saw housing.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: INTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER It is important to install and adjust the blade guard assembly correctly. Poor alignment could cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the operator. FLAT WASHER EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER WARNING: Do not loosen the screws holding the spreader to the blade guard assembly. Unsecured pawls or spreader could cause personal injury while making adjustments. SOCKET HEAD BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 13.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK You may use this tool for the purposes listed below: Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting.
OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 16. 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 other cuts are combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section. 1 CROSS CUT WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.
OPERATION FEATHERBOARD HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip 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 give a friction hold on the workpiece. Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that it can resist kickback by restricting the forward motion of the workpiece. See Figure 18.
OPERATION TO CHANGE THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 19. The blade depth should be set so that the outer tips 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 blade adjusting handle counterclockwise or lower it by turning the handle clockwise. TO DECREASE ANGLE TO CHANGE BEVEL ANGLE See Figure 20.
OPERATION RIP FENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation. TO INSTALL THE RIP FENCE See Figure 22. Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Push the rip fence lever down to automatically align and secure the fence. The trigger lock must engage.
OPERATION MAKING CUTS of injury should kickback occur. Keep the miter gauge firmly against the saw table as the workpiece is fed into the blade. NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the miter gauge and the workpiece. When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.
OPERATION TO MAKE A MITER CUT Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are necessary when making non-through cuts. Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.
OPERATION TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT Remove the miter gauge by sliding it out of the miter gauge groove. See Figure 29. Turn the bevel locking lever to the left to unlock. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel locking lever to the right to relock it. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
OPERATION Position the rip fence the desired distance from the right side of the blade and lock down the lever. Place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work. Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw. Turn the saw ON. Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
OPERATION TO MAKE A NON-THROUGH CUT Once all non-through cuts are complete: See Figure 32. Unplug the saw. Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assembly using the two socket head cap screws, lock washers, and flat washers. Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves. DO NOT perform bevel nonthrough cuts on this machine.
ADJUSTMENTS CLAMP SCREW 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. RIP FENCE SAW BLADE To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces.
ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE 90° POSITIVE STOP 90° POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW See Figure 34. Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source. Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise. Unlock the bevel locking lever. Next, push the blade adjusting handle in toward the saw and rotate clockwise until it stops. Use the framing square to check the position of the blade. Relock the bevel locking lever.
MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE OR CHANGE THE BLADE WARNING: See Figure 36. Unplug the saw. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Remove the screws holding the throat plate in place then remove the throat plate. Raise the blade to the maximum height. To keep blade arbor from rotating, place the open ended wrench on flats located on the left side of the blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Excess Vibration. Possible Cause 1. Blade is out of balance. 2. Blade is warped or damaged. 3. Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface. Rip fence does not operate smoothly. 1. Rip fence not mounted correctly. Solution 1. Remount and recheck blade. Replace if necessary. 2. Replace blade immediately. 3. Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely. 3. Adjustment nut needs adjusting. 1. Remount the rip fence. 2.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10 in. TABLE SAW BTS10S 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 are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
