User manual RYOBI BTS15

[. . . ] (254 mm) TABLE SAW BTS15 Your new Table Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The 2-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding. Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical page of this manual. Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only. Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts. CUTTING AIDS See Figure 17. Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a 90° notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end. A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside. Use it on non-through cuts. CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks. Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood, such as the following: Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade CAUTION: Be sure the screw is recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece. PUSH STICKS AVOIDING KICKBACK Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut. Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. [. . . ] Simply snap the fence in place to hold it securely. RIP FENCE STORAGE MITER FENCE STORAGE Fig. 49 Page 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Excess Vibration. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Saw is not mounted securely to a level work surface. SOLUTION 1. Reposition on a level surface and tighten all mounting hardware securely. [. . . ]