OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1341 - Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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 buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the 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.
n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
n KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL.Readtheoperator’smanual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
n DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters,etc.,alltoolsshouldbedisconnectedfrompower
source.
n GUARDAGAINSTELECTRICALSHOCKBYPREVENT-
ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-
sures.
n AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
n USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
n KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
n REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habitofcheckingtoseethatkeysandadjustingwrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
n NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped.
n KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbenches
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood
on the tool while it is in operation.
n 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, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
n DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
n 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.
n USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction
or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
n MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
n DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
n NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED.TURN
THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
n USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach-
ment to do a job for which it was not designed.
n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
n USETHEPROPEREXTENSIONCORD. Makesureyour
extensioncordisingoodcondition.Useonlyacordheavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge 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
heaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,theheavier
the cord.
the cutting operation is dusty.
n PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
n DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
n 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.
n DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
n KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
n BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
n NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with
n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If
damaged,haverepairedbyaqualifiedservicetechnicianat
anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwithinsulation
havinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwithorwithoutyellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 10 in.
n BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
n BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
n NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
n INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
n NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
replace if damaged.
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
n POLARIZEDPLUGS.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,
this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
n KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
n DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
n WHENSERVICINGuseonlyidenticalreplacementparts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
n USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
n 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.
nDOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.
n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or n MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
table at approximately hip height.
(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
table by securely tightening the miter lock levers. Lock
the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the
bevel lock knob.
n KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power
off.
n NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera-
tion. 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.
n ALWAYSSUPPORTLONGWORKPIECESwhilecutting
tominimizeriskofbladepinchingandkickback. Sawmay
slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
n ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when
possible.
n BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
n NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
Always use the fence.
n NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
n NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the n ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for
any reason.
from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
n NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the n MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHTING
blade.
toseetheworkandthatnoobstructionswillinterferewith
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the
saw.
n AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you n ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw
on the floor or in a crouched position.
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.NEVERleavethesawunattendedwhileconnected
to a power source.
n NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
n TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to
a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
n ALWAYSreleasethepowerswitchandallowthesawblade
to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
n THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
n 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.
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade
c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
n 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
powersourceandhavedamaged, missing, orfailedparts
replaced before resuming operation.
f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
before changing blade or servicing.
h) No load speed.
n SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
n ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
n IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
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.
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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
Volts
Voltage
Current
A
Hz
W
Amperes
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
Alternating Current
Type of current
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
n
No Load Speed
o
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
.../min
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Wet Conditions Alert
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields,
or a full face shield when operating this product.
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
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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:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
WARNING:
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera-
tion and instructing others who may use this product.
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 power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
EXTENSION CORDS
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 the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
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 required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
WARNING:
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
The double insulated system is intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performedonlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician. Forservice,
we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replace-
ment parts when servicing.
**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
Cord Length
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25'
50'
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
14
14
10
14
12
—
100'
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
This tool 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 the tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools or other obstructions while you are working with a
power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury.
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.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
Non-Through Cuts
A devise 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.
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Push Blocks (for jointer planers)
Arbor
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.
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.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids
help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Pilot Hole (drill presses)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for
drilling large holes accurately.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Crosscut
Resaw
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
to make thinner pieces.
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers)
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Ripping or Rip Cut
Featherboard
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been
cut by the blade.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
Gum
set) outward from the face of the blade.
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Snipe (planers)
Heel
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
Through Sawing
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
Throw-Back
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90°.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor ..............................................................5/8 in.
Blade Diameter.......................................................... 10 in.
No Load Speed .................................................5,000/min.
Input ................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amps
Net Weight............................................................... 31 lbs.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.................2 x 6, 4 x 4
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:...........................2 x 4
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:...........................2 x 6
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:...........................2 x 4
SAW ARM
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
THROAT PLATE
“NO HANDS ZONE”
LABEL
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
“NO HANDS ZONE”
BOUNDARY LINE
BEVEL SCALE
MITER
FENCE
MITER SCALE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
SUPPORT
FOOT
BLADE
WRENCH
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
TABLE
CONTROL
ARM
BASE
POSITIVE
STOP(S)
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
CARRYING
HANDLE
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
15 AMP MOTOR
The saw has a powerful 15 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.
SAW
ARM
10 in. BLADE
A 10 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It
will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
LOCK
PIN
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
See Figure 1.
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 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 in the saw’s
base.
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 2.
SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
Fig. 2
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided on top of the saw arm. To transport, turn off and
unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the
down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired
miter angles.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 3.
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade
from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while install-
ing, changing, or removing blade.
Fig. 3
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 4.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in
the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with
a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When
the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
Store the padlock key in another location.
PADLOCK
Fig. 4
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FEATURES
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
MITER FENCE
Positivestopshavebeenprovidedat0°,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.
The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been
provided to hold the workpiece securely against when
making all cuts. The left side is also larger providing ad-
ditional support.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The bevel lock knob securely locks the compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment
screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm.
These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments
at 0° and 45°.
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.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
SUPPORT FOOT
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
A swingout support foot has been added to provide
additional stability for the miter saw.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:
COMBINATION WRENCH (2)
10 mm ,12 mm
HEX KEY
5 mm
COMBINATION SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE
Fig. 5
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LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with the tool:
n Miter Lock Handle
n Blade Wrench
n Dust Bag
n Operator’s Manual
n Work Clamp
n Warranty Registration Card
DUST BAG
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
WORK
CLAMP
BLADE
WRENCH
Fig. 6
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
n Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle
and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
n This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down
on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out
on the lock pin.
WARNING:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter table
support. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the
miter table support during operation of the saw.
n Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 7.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.
WARNING:
Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely
mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
supporting surface such as a 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. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not
included).Boltsshouldbeofsufficientlengthtoaccommodate
the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of
the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 7. Carefully check the workbench 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.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
MOUNTING
SURFACE
BASE
Fig. 7
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ASSEMBLY
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 8.
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
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. Turn clockwise to tighten.
TO
TIGHTEN
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on the 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. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse
the above procedure.
TO
LOOSEN
Fig. 8
DUST BAG
EXHAUST
PORT
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 10.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents the
workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very
helpful when cutting compound miters.
Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the
workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead
of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making
the cut.
WARNING:
Fig. 9
In some operations, the work clamp assembly may
interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly.
Always make sure there is no interference with the blade
guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
To install the work clamp:
n Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
saw table base.
n Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed.
BASE
WORK
CLAMP
WARNING:
When using any clamp with the stop block, install the
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will elimi-
nate the possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting in
the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 10
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ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE
See Figures 11 - 12.
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
WARNING:
A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw.
Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade
washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger
blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while
thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from secur-
ing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations
could result in a serious accident and can cause serious
personal injury.
n Unplug the saw.
n Raise saw arm.
n Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw. Rotate
blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt.
n Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt
until the spindle locks.
n Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade
bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
n Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade
washer.
Fig. 11
SCREW
n Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
BLADE
BOLT
COVER
SHOULDER
SCREW
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.
nFit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 12.
nReplace outer blade washer. The double “D” flats on the
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
nDepress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt
counterclockwise to tighten.
BLADE
TO
INNER BLADE
WASHER
WITH
DOUBLE “D”
FLATS
LOOSEN
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the
arrow 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.
TO
TIGHTEN
FLAT(S)
ON SPINDLE
n Tighten blade bolt securely.
n Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
n Replace screw and tighten securely.
BLADE BOLT
OUTER BLADE WASHER
WITH DOUBLE “D” FLATS
Fig. 12
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ASSEMBLY
FRAMING
SQUARE
WARNING:
MITER TABLE
MITER
FENCE
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source. Never
engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portionsofthecompoundmitersaw.Thisisintentionalsothat
we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.
Never operate the saw without all guards securely in
place and in good operating condition.
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE
FENCE
See Figures 13 - 16.
MITER
LOCK PLATE
THROAT PLATE
n Unplug the saw.
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
n Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.
n Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 13
n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
FRAMING
SQUARE
n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
MITER
FENCE
MITER TABLE
n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
n 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 throat plate in the miter table.
The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter
table should be parallel as shown in figure 13.
n If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate in
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and
15, adjustments are needed.
MITER
LOCK PLATE
THROAT PLATE
n Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket head
screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right
until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 14
n Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to-
table alignment.
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
FENCE
MITER TABLE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
THROAT PLATE
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 15
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ASSEMBLY
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 16 - 20
BLADE
n Unplug the saw.
n Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
MITER
FENCE
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
FRAMING
SQUARE
n 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.
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE
n The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 17.
Fig. 17
n If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjust-
ments are needed.
BLADE
n Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter
fence to the miter table.
n Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is
parallel with the square.
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
MITER
FENCE
n Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-to-
fence alignment.
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)
SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)
Fig. 18
BLADE
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
MITER
FENCE
FENCE
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
TABLE
Fig. 16
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 19
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ASSEMBLY
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
See Figures 21 - 23.
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
BLADE
n Unplug the saw.
n Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
MITER
FENCE
n Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
n Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
n Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
MITER
TABLE
MITER
n Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel (blade
COMBINATION
SQUARE
LOCK HANDLE
set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE
Fig. 21
n Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
BLADE
n Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points.
MITER
FENCE
n The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 21.
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
n If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjustments
are needed.
n Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment
MITER
MITER
screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.
COMBINATION
SQUARE
TABLE
LOCK HANDLE
n Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring
saw blade into alignment with the square. See “Positive
Stop Adjustment” in the Adjustment section.
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 22
n Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
BLADE
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45° angles.
MITER
FENCE
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
MITER
LOCK
PLATE
MITER
TABLE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
SCALE
MITER
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
SCALE
Fig. 23
INDICATOR
SCREW
BEVEL SCALE
Fig. 20
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OPERATION
CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND
MITER SAW
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure the
workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade
only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the
blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The
workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and
kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting
in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
TO CROSSCUT
See Figure 24.
WARNING:
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
work-piece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter
table set at the 0° position. Miter crosscuts are made
with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
n Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
n Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
n Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.
n Crosscutting wood and plastic
n Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
n Crosscutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames mold-
desired angle on the miter scale.
ings, door casings, and fine joinery
n Release the miter lock plate.
n Bevel cutting and compound cutting
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 22-1/2° left or right, and
45° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate
the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the
positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.
NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations,butforfinejoinerycutsorcuttingplastic,useone
of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer.
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the
compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate the
miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
STRAIGHT
CROSSCUT
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.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands outside
the no hands zone, at least 3 in. from blade. Never
perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 24
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OPERATION
n Align the indicator point for the desired angle.
n Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
n Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
n 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.
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
n 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 31 - 32.
n 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 29.
n 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 29.
n Align cutting line on workpiece with edge of saw blade.
n Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure
it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
n Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.
nBefore 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.
INDICATOR
POINT
nGrasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
INDICATOR
SCREW
BEVEL
SCALE
nSlowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
nRelease the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop
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.
SCALE
INDICATOR
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figures 25 - 26.
Fig. 25
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A
straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at
the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle
between 0° and 45°.
BEVEL
CUT
nPull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
nLoosenthemiterlockhandle.Rotatethemiterlockhandle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
nPress the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.
nRotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
nRelease the miter lock plate.
NOTE: Quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as
you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself
in one of the built-in positive stop notches, located in the
miter table frame.
nTighten the miter lock handle securely.
nThe 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the
maximumclearancerequiredforadjustingthemitersaw’s
angle when making a bevel or compound cut.
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 26
n Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
the left to the desired bevel angle.
n Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
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OPERATION
nGraspthestockfirmlywithonehandandsecureitagainst
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 26.
COMPOUND
MITER CUT
nBefore 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.
nGrasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
nSlowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
nReleasetheswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladetostop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
TO COMPOUND MITER CUT
See Figure 27.
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to
make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping
sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.
WORK
CLAMP
To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always be
taken when making compound miter setups due to the
interaction of the two angle settings.
Fig. 27
n Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
n Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
the left to the desired bevel angle.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent
with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you
change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you
adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter
setting.
nBevel angles can be set from 0˚ to 45˚.
nOnce the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
nRecheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap
material.
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The
firstanglesettingshouldbecheckedaftersettingthesecond
angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.
nPlace 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 could collapse on the blade at the end of the
cut, jamming the blade.
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been
obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before
making a finish cut in good material.
nWhen 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 29.
nPull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
nLoosenthemiterlockhandle.Rotatethemiterlockhandle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
nAlign the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
nPress the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
saw blade.
hold.
nRotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
nRelease the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0˚, 15˚, 22-1/2˚, left or right,
30˚ and 45˚ left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as
you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat
itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in miter
table frame.
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OPERATION
nGraspthestockfirmlywithonehandandsecureitagainst
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
nBefore 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.
nGrasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
nSlowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figures 27 - 28.
nReleasetheswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladetostop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 29.
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 optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
Fig. 28
LONG WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
Fig. 29
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OPERATION
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts
are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning
made, prior to making the required cut.
NUMBER OF SIDES
PITCH
OF SIDE
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
M- 30.00°
B- 0.00°
M- 45.00° M- 36.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
M- 22.50°
B- 0.00°
M- 25.71°
B- 0.00°
M- 20.00° M- 18.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
0°
M- 22.42°
B- 1.91°
M- 17.94°
M- 19.93°
M- 44.89°
B- 3.53°
M- 35.90° M- 29.91° M- 25.63°
B- 2.94° B- 2.50° B- 2.17°
5°
10°
15°
20°
25°
30°
35°
40°
45°
B- 1.54°
B- 1.71°
M- 19.72°
M- 17.74°
M- 44.56° M- 35.58°
B- 7.05° B- 5.86°
M- 29.62° M- 25.37° M- 22.19°
B- 4.98° B- 4.32° B- 3.81°
B- 3.40°
B- 3.08°
M- 44.01° M- 35.06° M- 29.15°
B- 10.55° B- 8.75° B- 7.44°
M- 21.81° M- 19.37° M- 17.42°
B- 5.68° B- 5.08° B- 4.59°
M- 24.95°
B- 6.45°
M- 28.48°
B- 9.85°
M- 34.32°
B- 11.60°
M- 24.35° M- 21.27° M- 18.88° M- 16.98°
B- 8.53° B- 7.52° B- 6.72° B- 6.07°
M- 43.22°
B- 14.00°
M- 42.19° M- 33.36° M- 27.62° M- 23.56° M- 20.58° M- 18.26°
B- 17.39° B- 14.38° B- 12.20° B- 10.57° B- 9.31° B- 8.31°
M- 16.41°
B- 7.50°
M- 40.89° M- 32.18° M- 26.57° M- 22.64° M- 19.73° M- 17.50°
B- 20.70° B- 17.09° B- 14.48° B- 12.53° B- 11.03° B- 9.85°
M- 15.72°
B- 8.89°
M- 39.32°
B- 23.93°
M- 25.31°
B- 16.67°
M- 16.60°
B- 11.31°
M- 30.76°
B- 19.70°
M- 21.53° M- 18.74°
B- 14.41° B- 12.68°
M- 14.90°
B- 10.21°
M- 37.45° M- 29.10°
B- 27.03° B- 22.20°
M- 20.25° M- 17.60° M- 15.58°
B- 16.19° B- 14.24° B- 12.70°
M- 23.86°
B- 18.75°
M- 13.98°
B- 11.46°
M- 35.26° M- 27.19° M- 22.21° M- 18.80° M- 16.32° M- 14.43°
B- 30.00° B- 24.56° B- 20.70° B- 17.87° B- 15.70° B- 14.00°
M- 12.94°
B- 12.62°
M- 32.73°
B- 32.80°
M- 20.36°
B- 22.52°
M- 25.03°
B- 26.76°
M- 17.20° M- 14.91° M- 13.17° M- 11.80°
B- 19.41° B- 17.05° B- 15.19° B- 13.69°
50°
55°
60°
65°
70°
75°
80°
85°
90°
M- 18.32°
B- 24.18°
M- 11.79°
B- 16.27°
M- 29.84° M- 22.62°
B- 35.40° B- 28.78°
M- 15.44° M- 13.36°
B- 20.82° B- 18.27°
M- 10.56°
B- 14.66°
M- 19.96°
B- 30.60°
M- 13.54° M- 11.70° M- 10.31°
B- 22.07° B- 19.35° B- 17.23°
M- 26.57°
B- 37.76°
M- 16.10°
B- 25.66°
M- 9.23°
B- 15.52°
M- 13.71°
B- 26.95°
M- 7.82°
B -16.26°
M- 22.91° M- 17.07°
B- 39.86° B- 32.19°
M- 11.50° M- 9.93° M- 8.74°
B- 23.16° B- 20.29° B- 18.06°
M- 18.88° M- 13.95° M- 11.17° M- 9.35° M- 8.06° M- 7.10°
B- 41.64° B- 33.53° B- 28.02° B- 24.06° B- 21.08° B- 18.75°
M- 6.34°
B- 16.88°
M- 14.51° M- 10.65°
B- 43.08° B- 34.59°
M- 7.10° M- 6.12° M- 5.38°
B- 24.78° B- 21.69° B- 19.29°
M- 8.50°
B- 28.88°
M- 5.73°
B- 29.50°
M- 4.81°
B- 17.37°
M- 9.85° M- 7.19°
B- 44.14° B- 35.37°
M- 4.98°
B- 44.78°
M- 4.78° M- 4.11° M- 3.62° M- 3.23°
B- 25.30° B- 22.14° B- 19.68° B- 17.72°
M- 3.62°
B- 35.84°
M- 2.40° M- 2.07° M- 1.82°
B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92°
M- 2.88°
B- 29.87°
M- 1.62°
B- 17.93°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
B- 36.00° B- 30.00° B- 25.71° B- 22.50° B- 20.00° B- 18.00°
M- 0.00°
B- 45.00°
Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005°.
COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES
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OPERATION
Whensettingthebevelandmiteranglesforcompoundmiters,
remember that the settings are interdependent; changing
one angle changes the other angle as well.
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting
crownmolding.Ingeneral,compoundmitersawsdoabetter
job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.
Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°,
therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound
mitered with extreme accuracy.
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that
fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles
that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown
molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against
the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that
fits flat against the wall) of 38°.
When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle
should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should be set at
31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for
theapplication.Seethechartbelowforcorrectanglesettings
and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.
LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER
TABLE
See Figure 30.
The settings in the chart on page 26 can be used for cutting
All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using
the compound features of your miter saw.
To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for
a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.
52°
CEILING
38°
W
A
L
INSIDE
CORNER
FENCE
L
OUTSIDE
CORNER
FENCE
TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
MITER TABLE
MITER TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE
Fig. 30
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OPERATION
Bevel
Angle
Type of Cut
Setting
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
33.85°
33.85°
33.85°
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
WRONG
Fig. 32
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped
material against the fence.
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
See Figures 31 - 32.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is posi-
tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the
fence as shown in figure 31.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 33.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
in figure 32, it will pinch the blade near the completion of
the cut.
When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards
should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 33.
WIDE
BOARD
�
RIGHT
Fig. 31
Fig. 33
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ADJUSTMENTS
DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 34.
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool
is unplugged from the power suppl. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
nUnplug the saw.
nTo adjust the depth stop use a 10 mm wrench and
loosen the hex nut located on the side of the miter saw
housing.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of
the components might have been jarred out of alignment
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
willprobablybecomenecessaryduetowear.Afterunpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the
saw is cutting accurately.
nUse a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop
adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning
the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the
screw clockwise.
nLowerthebladeintothemitertable.Checkbladeclearance
andmaximumcuttingdistance(distancefromfencewhere
blade enters) to front of miter table slot.
nReadjust if necessary.
nTighten the hex nut with a 10 mm wrench or adjustable
CAUTION:
wrench.
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the throat plate.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat
plate during operation of the saw.
nTo prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning
while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold it with the hex
key wrench while tightening the hex nut.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
nThe saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
DEPTH STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
nIf the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play
in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by at your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
nThecompoundmitersawshouldbeveleasilybyloosening
the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
HEX
NUT
nIf movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
Fig. 34
DEPTH STOP
BEVEL LOCK
KNOB
The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions
the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.
POSITIVE STOP
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW FOR
SCREW FOR
45° ANGLES
0° ANGLES
NOTE: The miter table support is located inside the miter
table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut-
ting capacity for the 10 in. blade provided with the saw.
Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need
adjustments.
However, when the diameter of the blade has been
reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to
adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting
capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is
necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the
miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjust-
ments if needed.
LOCK NUT(S)
Fig. 35
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ADJUSTMENTS
nSquare the blade to the miter table as described in the
POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS
Assembly section of this manual.
See Figure 35.
nRetighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
To adjust:
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45° angles.
nUnplug the saw.
nUsing two wrenches (one on the lock nut and one for
the positive stop adjustment screw), loosen the lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw.
nLoosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
MAINTENANCE
BRUSH
CAP
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
BRUSH
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
ASSEMBLY
BRUSH
CAP
Fig. 36
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 36.
The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
WARNING:
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
n Unplug the saw.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start-
ing causing serious injury.
Electrictoolsusedonfiberglassmaterial,wallboard,spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu-
tators,etc.Consequently,wedonotrecommendedusingthis
toolforextendedworkonthesetypesofmaterials. However,
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
n Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is
spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush
cap.
n Remove brush assembly.
n 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.
n Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
n Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
n Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
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
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1341 - Double Insulated
• 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
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
TS1341
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207
Phone 1-800-525-2579
983000-606
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