OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw
Model TS1301 - Double Insulated
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5
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITER SAW.
Your new 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
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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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningcanresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers.Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
IMPORTANT
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. When
servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. For
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
RYOBIAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTERforrepair. Call1-
800-525-2579 in the United State or visit our web site at
SERVICE CENTER.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's
manualandreviewfrequentlyforcontinuingsafeoperation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
related to avoiding electrical shock.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and
16. MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharpand
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works.
17. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
18. REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES. Get
in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and
adjustingwrenchesareremovedfromtoolbeforeturning
it on.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
20. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
yourextensioncordisingoodcondition. Whenusingan
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in
operation.
5. DONOTUSEINDANGEROUSENVIRONMENTS.Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids,indamporwetlocations,orexposethemtorain.
Keep the work area well lit.
21. USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved
ground connection that are intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord while operating.
22. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
7. MAKEWORKSHOPCHILDPROOFwithpadlocksand
23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or under the blade while blade is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachmenttodoajobitwasnotdesignedfor. Don'tuse
it for a purpose not intended.
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
10. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged,haverepairedatyournearestAUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask
27. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
ANDGREASE. Alwaysuseacleanclothwhencleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
if the cutting operation is dusty.
13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
14. DONOTABUSECORD.Neveryankcordtodisconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
28. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
38. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwilloperateproperly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts,mountingandanyotherconditionsthatmayaffect
itsoperation. Aguardorotherpartthatisdamagedmust
beproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
39. TURN TOOL OFF AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO
STOP BEFORE RAISING SAW HEAD, MOVING
WORK, OR CHANGING SETTINGS.
40. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
41. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
use.
42. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
31. USE THE FENCE. Always use the fence when cutting.
43. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
32. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support long
workpieces.
44. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
33. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
34. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade screws that are defective or incorrect. The
maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).
45. REPLACEMENTPARTS.Allrepairs,whetherelectrical
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest
Authorized Service Center.
35. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury. Consult
operator's manual for recommended accessories.
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
36. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
46. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
37. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
oneway. Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet, reverse
theplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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Additional Rules For Safe Operation
For Miter Saws
1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does
17. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen
and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.
not have sufficient set.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover re-
moved. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
18. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at
a time.
3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE IS LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock
the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock
handle.
19. IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed
parts replaced before resuming operation.
4. NEVERPERFORMANYOPERATION"FREEHAND".
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
5. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece
when possible.
20. ALWAYS STAYALERT!Donotallowfamiliarity(gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
6. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
7. NEVER reach behind or under the blade and its cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
21. MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHT-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will
interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any
work using your saw.
8. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
9. ALLOWTHEMOTORTOCOMEUPTOFULLSPEED
before starting a cut.
22. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
10. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the
workpiece.
23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
11. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
12. NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while con-
WARNING:
nected to a power source.
13. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
bench or table. The most comfortable saw table height
is 39 inches or at approximately hip height.
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:
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO-
SITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position.
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
15. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND SUP-
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
PORT for crosscutting long workpieces.
16. NEVERUSEALENGTHSTOPONTHEFREESCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold
onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side
of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the
loose end and kicking up.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter..................................................................................................................................10 in. (254 mm)
Blade Arbor ........................................................................................................................................5/8 in. (16 mm)
No Load Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 5,000 RPM
Rating ................................................................................................................................120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
Input........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Amperes
Cutting Capacities:
At 90°:
H
x
x
x
W
5-3/4"
3-1/2"
Max Width: 2-5/8"
Max Height: 3-1/4"
At 45°:
H
x
W
Max Width: 2-3/4"
Max Height: 3-1/4"
x
x
4"
3-1/4"
Tool Weight .................................................................................................................................. 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.)
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
Set
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)
outward from the face of the blade.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture,
work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece
from twisting during the cut.
Through Sawing
Gum
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Miter Cut
Workpiece
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other
than 90 degrees to the fence.
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
No Hands Zone
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
The area between the marked lines on the left and right side
of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands
zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table
base. The operator's hands must stay clear of this area
during any operation of the saw.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
appliestotheworkpiece, thatareawhichwillbe, orhasbeen,
cut by the blade.
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled
except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust
bag, table extensions, and stop block.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious injury.
■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and
check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1.
■ Remove the packing materials from around your saw.
■ Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid
back injury, get help when needed.
LOOSE PARTS LIST
The following items are included with your Miter Saw:
■ 10 in. (254 mm) Blade
■ Miter Lock Handle
■ Dust Bag
■ Dust Guide
■ Stop Block
■ Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block)
■ Table Extensions (2)
■ Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions)
■ Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions)
■ Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hey Key/Phillips Screwdriver)
■ Operator's Manual
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you have
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new saw.
■ Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in
the down position. To release saw arm, push down on top
of saw arm and pull out the lock pin. See Figure 3.
■ Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the lock pin.
■ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage
has occurred during shipping.
■ Warranty Registration
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug
in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged
or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
Contact your nearest Ryobi dealer or call 1-800-525-2579 in
the United States for assistance if any parts are missing or
damaged.
Some models may include one or more of the following
accessories:
■ Work Clamp
■ 8 mm Work Clamp Screw
DUST BAG
BLADE WRENCH
SAW BLADE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
CLAMP
BRACKET SCREWS
CLAMP BRACKETS
SMALL
WING SCREW
STOP BLOCK
TABLE EXTENSIONS
DUST GUIDE
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR MITER SAW
CUTTING CAPACITIES
See Figure 2.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:
Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 6.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:
Your saw will cut dimensional lumber up to a 2 x 4.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA
WARNING:
See Figure 2.
Do not allow familiarity with your miter saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in.
(6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or
removing blade and the phillips end when removing or
loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is
located behind the fence.
14 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To
transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw
arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by
depressing the lock pin. Tighten the miter lock handle.
Remove the saw from the workbench or workstand. It is now
ready to transport.
10 in. (254 mm) BLADE
A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your miter
saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine
joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory
blades available from your nearest Ryobi dealer.
SAW ARM
CARRYING HANDLE
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BLADE
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
DUST BAG
BLADE
LOCK
PIN
WRENCH
STORAGE
AREA
WRENCH
TABLE
EXTENSION
8
FENCE
5
4
3
2
MITER TABLE
1
NO HANDS
ZONE LABEL
MITER SCALE
MITER TABLE
BASE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
STOP
BLOCK
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
CONTROL ARM
POSITIVE STOP (S)
"NO HANDS ZONE"
BOUNDARY LINE
TABLE
EXTENSION
Fig. 2
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FEATURES
MITER LOCK HANDLE
CARRYING
HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
SAW
ARM
LOCK
PIN
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 4.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Depress and
hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing, or
removing blade.
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of your miter saw, we suggest
that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the
switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a
padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a
shackle between 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) and 19/64 in. (7.5 mm)
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in
another location.
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
Fig. 3
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°,
30°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° positive
stops have been provided on both the left and right side
of the miter table.
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
FENCE
The fence on your miter saw has been provided as a
support to hold your workpiece securely against when
making all cuts.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side of
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw
is lowered into the workpiece.
Fig. 4
SWITCH
TRIGGER
PADLOCK
Fig. 5
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FEATURES
If these accessories were not provided with our saw, they
MOUNTING HOLE
are available from your Ryobi dealer. For the location of a
distributor near you, call 1-800-525-2579 in the United
States.
See Figure 6.
Your miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting
surface such as workbench. Four bolt holes have been
provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four
mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. (10
mm)machinebolts,lockwashers,andhexnuts(notincluded).
Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw
base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the
workbench.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern, shown in figure 6, is for an 18 in. (457 mm)
x24in.(610mm)workbench.Carefullychecktheworkbench
after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur
during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure
the workbench to the floor before operating.
WARNING:
The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eyedamage.Beforestartingpowertooloperation,always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories, provided on some models, are avail-
able for use with your saw. They include table extensions, a
stop block, work clamp, and dust bag.
Table extensions increase the work surface to 36 in. (914
mm) wide, providing support for cutting long workpieces.
The stop block provides a stop for making repetitive cuts to
same length. It can be installed on either side of saw base.
WARNING:
The work clamp provides a means for clamping workpiece
securely against the fence when making a cut. Standard "C"
clamps can also be used for this purpose.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alter-
ation or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-
sonal injury.
The dust bag catches sawdust, helping keep work area
cleaner.
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
4
5
5
4
31.6
30
31.6
5
.
2
2
1
5
5
1
SAW BASE
MOUNTING SURFACE
Fig. 6
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ASSEMBLY
MITER
TABLE
WARNING:
8
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all
adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners
are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw
should never be connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re-
moving blades, or when not in use.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
TO
TIGHTEN
As mentioned previously your saw has been factory as-
sembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide or
dust bag, table extensions, stop block, and blade are the
only parts that have to be installed.
CONTROL ARM
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER LOCK HANDLE
TO
LOOSEN
See Figure 7.
Fig. 7
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in
the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten.
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
DUST GUIDE
See Figure 8.
EXHAUST
PORT
To install the dust guide, place the end marked INSERT
over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the
guide so that the open end is facing down.
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figures 9, 10, and 11.
WARNING:
DUST GUIDE
A 10 in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity
of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow
outerbladewashertoengagewiththeflatsonthespindle.
Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards,
while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from
securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situa-
tions could result in a serious accident and can cause
serious personal injury.
Fig. 8
ROTATE SAW ARM DOWN
TO EXPOSE SCREW A
ROTATE SAW ARM UP
TO EXPOSE SCREW B
SCREW A
SCREW B
SLOT
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rd
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efo
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b
■ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
Restore lower blade
guard and securely
tighten screw
■ Insert the wrench provided through slot in lower blade
guard bracket and loosen screw A, securing the blade
bolt cover, approximately one-half turn. See Figure 9.
■ Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro-
tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade
bolt.
before use.
R
e
uard
tig
s
to
re
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b
lad
an
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s
sc
re
e
ecu
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fo
re
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ly
b
w
re
u
se.
■ Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised posi-
tion. Be cautious, saw arm is spring loaded to raise.
Fig. 9
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ASSEMBLY
■ Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade
SWITCH
TRIGGER
bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10.
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
■ Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade
bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
■ Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade
washer.
■ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
Fig. 10
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
■ Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 11.
BLADE
BOLT COVER
CAUTION:
Restore lower blade
tighten screw
guard and securely
before use.
Alwaysinstallthebladewiththebladeteethandthearrow
printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front
of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped
with an arrow on the upper blade guard.
FLAT (S)
ON SPINDLE
■ Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the
Restore lower blade
guard and securely
tighten screw
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
■ Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
before use.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
TO
LOOSEN
■ Tighten blade bolt securely.
■ Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
■ Replace screw B and tighten securely.
■ Retighten screw A securely.
BLADE
TO
TIGHTEN
■ Replace wrench in storage area.
OUTER BLADE WASHER
WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS
BLADE BOLT
Fig. 11
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before
reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage
spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
DUST BAG
METAL CLIPS
DUST BAG
See Figure 12.
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,
remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the two
metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the
exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag
should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port.
EXHAUST
PORT
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.
Fig. 12
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ASSEMBLY
TABLE EXTENSIONS
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
TABLE
EXTENSION
If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the
back arm of the desired table extension first. See Figure 13.
To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions into
the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 and 14.
Adjust the extensions to the desired length.
8
5
4
3
MITER
SAW BASE
2
1
Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket under
each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient each
clamp bracket as shown in figure 15.
Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket
screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp
bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of
miter table, securing clamp bracket against table extension.
STOP BLOCK
See Figures 13 and 16.
Fig. 14
SAW VIEWED FROM BOTTOM
The stop block is included with the Table extensions and is
useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same
length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base:
MITER
SAW BASE
BRACKET
SUPPORT
■ Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table
extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw
base. See Figure 13.
■ Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the
CLAMP
BRACKET
ASSEMBLED
table extensions. See Figure 13.
TABLE
EXTENSION
■ Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block
the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be
made. For accurate placement of the stop block, mea-
sure the distance from the teeth set on the blade to the
stop block.
CLAMP
■ Tighten wing screw securely.
BRACKET
■ Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
CLAMP
BRACKET SCREW
length of the workpiece.
■ Make any necessary adjustments.
Fig. 15
WARNING:
Always make sure your miter saw is securely mounted to
a workbench or an appropriate workstand. Failure to do
so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
8
STOP BLOCK
SMALL
WING SCREW
5
4
3
2
1
STOP BLOCK
TABLE
EXTENSION
MITER
SAW BASE
Fig. 13
Fig. 16
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
WARNING:
Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the
saw blade or blade guard will not hit the table extensions
or work clamp when cutting 35° to 45° angles.
When using any clamp with the stop block, install the
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will
eliminatethepossibilityoftrappingtheworkpiece,resulting
in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WORK CLAMP (Optional)
Whether using a C-Clamp or the optional work clamp, part
number 982021-001, available for your saw, they provide a
means of clamping the work to the fence or table. Clamp-
ing secures the work and prevents the workpiece from
creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when
cutting miters.
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your miter saw. This is intentional so that we
can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.
Never operate your saw without all guards securely in
place and in good operating condition.
Your Ryobi miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for
making very accurate cuts. However, some of the compo-
nents might have been jarred out of alignment during ship-
ping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably
become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw,
check the following adjustments before you begin using
saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and peri-
odically check the parts alignment to make sure that your
saw is cutting accurately.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
■ The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
Your saw should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Discon-
necting your saw will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious injury.
■ If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
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ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 17 - 20.
FENCE
MITER TABLE
■ Unplug your saw.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■ Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm. See Figure 3.
■ Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE SLOT
■ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
■ Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned in the
positive stop at 0°.
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 18
■ Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.
FENCE
MITER TABLE
■ Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg
of the square beside the blade slot in the miter table.
The edge of the square and the blade slot in the miter
table should be parallel as shown in figure 17.
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
■ If the edge of the framing square and the blade slot in
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 18
and 19, adjustments are needed.
■ Using the wrench provided, loosen the socket head
screws securing the fence. See Figure 20. Adjust the
fence left or right until the framing square and blade slot
are parallel.
FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE SLOT
■ Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-
to-table alignment.
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 19
FENCE
MITER TABLE
SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
5
5
4
BLADE SLOT
MITER
31.6
FRAMING
SQUARE
6
.
1
3
3
0
22.5
15
MITER
LOCK PLATE
LOCK HANDLE
FENCE
VIEW OF MITER
TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 17
Fig. 20
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ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 21 - 24.
FENCE
■ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■ If saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted
to square the saw blade to the fence.
BLADE
■ Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin
to hold the saw arm in transport position. See Figure 3.
■ Place saw on a large, stable work surface.
■ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.
■ Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to
locate the two socket head screws under the miter table.
MITER
TABLE
FRAMING
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 22
FENCE
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of control of your saw, hold saw base with
one hand while loosening the socket head screws with
your other hand.
■ Using a 10 mm hex key, loosen the two socket head screws.
■ Reposition saw to its normal operating position.
■ Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of
the square against the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
■ The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 21.
■ If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjust-
ments are needed.
■ Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or
right until the saw blade is parallel to the square.
■ Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24 and
tighten the two socket head screws securely.
■ Reposition saw to its normal operating position.
■ Recheck the fence-to-table alignment.
BLADE
MITER
TABLE
FRAMING
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 23
SCALE
INDICATOR
SCALE INDICATOR
SCREW
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
MITER
FENCE
TABLE
SOCKET
HEAD SCREWS
BLADE
MITER
SAW BASE SHOWN TILTED
UP TO LOCATE SCREWS
FRAMING
SQUARE
LOCK PLATE
Fig. 24
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
NOTE: After squaring adjustments have been made, it
may be necessary to loosen the scale indicator screw and
reset the indicator to zero.
VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 21
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OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■ Cross cutting wood and plastic.
■ Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.
NOTE: The crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood
cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic,
use one of the accessory blades available from your Ryobi
dealer.
WARNING:
8
8
7
7
6
6
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your
miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw
on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW
WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your
workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on one
sideof thebladeonly. Theworkpiecemust remainfreeon
one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in
workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause
motorstallingandkickback. Thissituationcouldcausean
accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
STRAIGHT CROSSCUT
Fig. 25
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so
could result in movement of the control arm or miter table
while making a cut.
CROSSCUTTING
See Figure 25.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter table
set at the zero degree position. Miter crosscuts are made
with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW:
■ Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
■ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
blade. See Figures 27 and 28.
■ Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock
■ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 25.
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
■ Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.
■ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
■ Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw
desired angle on the miter scale.
blade.
■ Release the miter lock plate.
■ Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the
workpiece when possible.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, or 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°,
and45° leftorrightbyreleasingthemiterlockplateasyou
rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself
in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter
table frame.
WARNING:
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,keepyourhandsoutside
thenohandszoneandatleast3in. (76.2mm)fromblade.
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without
securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
■ Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
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OPERATION
■ Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
■ Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
■ Releasetheswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladetostop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from the miter table.
■ Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 26.
WARNING:
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp
or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands
outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm)
fromblade.Neverperformanycuttingoperationfreehand
(without securing workpiece against the fence). The
blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
8
7
6
5
4
3
LONG WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
Fig. 26
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OPERATION
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
See Figures 27 and 28.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positionedonthemitertablewiththeconvexsideagainst the
fence as shown in figure 27.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
in figure 28, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the
cut.
5
4
31.6
.6
31
22.5
15
5
1
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped
material against the fence.
Fig. 27
RIGHT
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 29.
When cutting wide workpieces that are too wide to be
clamped with a work clamp, a C-clamp must be used. For
example, when cutting 2 in. x 6 in. boards, they should be
clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 29.
4
5
5
3
1
.6
1
.
6
3
3
0
5
.
2
2
1
5
5
1
Fig. 28
WRONG
WIDE
BOARD
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
C-CLAMP
Fig. 29
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MAINTENANCE
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING:
Theuseofanyextensioncordwillcausesomelossofpower.
Tokeepthelosstoaminimumandtopreventtooloverheating,
use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the
current the tool will draw.
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for
an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, etc., during cutting operation.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can dam-
age, weaken or destroy plastic.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged,
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
Ithasbeenfoundthatelectrictoolsaresubjecttoaccelerated
wear and possible premature failure when they are used on
fiberglass, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The
chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive
toelectrictoolpartssuchasbearings,brushes,commutators,
etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be
usedforworkonanyfiberglassmaterial,wallboard,spackling
compounds, or plaster. Wood and plastic are the only
recommended materials to be cut with this saw. When
cutting these materials it is extremely important that the tool
is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shieldsduringpowertooloperationorwhenblowingdust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,nofurtherlubrication
is required.
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MAINTENANCE
BRUSH
CAP
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the
exception of the externally accessible brushes — should
be performed by a qualified service technician at a Ryobi
Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 30.
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
■ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
BRUSH
CAP
■ Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly
is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove
brush cap.
Fig. 30
■ Remove brush assembly.
■ Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.
■ Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
■ Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
■ Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Saw will not start.
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Faulty switch.
1. Plug in saw.
2. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized Service Center.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
3. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
4. Cord damaged.
4. Have cord replaced by an
Authorized Service Center.
5. Worn, broken brushes.
5. Replace brushes.
1. Dull blade.
1. Replace blade.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
2. Turn blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
4. Incorrect blade for work being
done.
4. Change the blade.
1. Extension cord too light or too
long.
1. Replace with the adequate size
extension cord.
Blade does not come up to speed.
Saw vibrates excessively.
2. Low supply voltage.
1. Blade bolt not tight.
2. Contact the electric company.
1. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
2. Tighten all mounting hardware.
3. Workbench on uneven floor.
3. Reposition workbench on flat
surface. Fasten workbench to
floor if necessary.
4. Blade or blade flanges not clean. 4. Clean blade and blade flanges.
1. Damaged saw blade.
1. Replace blade.
Does not make accurate 45° and
90° cuts.
2. Positive stop not adjusted
correctly.
2. Check and adjust positive stop.
1. Cutting bowed material in wrong
position.
Material pinches blade.
1. Position bowed material correctly
(convex side to the back fence).
1. No spring tension.
2. Spring broken.
Saw head does not return to UP
position.
1. Return to an Authorized Service
Center for adjustment.
2. Have spring replaced by an
Authorized Service Center.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw
Model TS1301
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
**Ampere rating
(on tool data plate) 0-2.0
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power
source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to
handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of
power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size re-
quired in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be
used.
Cord Length
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25'
50'
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
14
12
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working
area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece,
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power
tool.
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is
designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on
the cord's jacket.
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed
wires and cut or worn insulation.
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your
nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at
• MODEL NO.
The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor
housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
•
•
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
TS1301
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207
Phone 1-800-525-2579
972000-881
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