User manual RYOBI TS1301

[. . . ] (254 mm) Miter Saw Model TS1301 - Double Insulated 8 5 4 3 2 1 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. [. . . ] It is now ready to transport. SAW ARM 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. CARRYING HANDLE UPPER BLADE GUARD SWITCH TRIGGER BLADE LOWER BLADE GUARD LOCK PIN 8 DUST BAG BLADE WRENCH FENCE 4 3 2 1 5 TABLE EXTENSION MITER TABLE MITER SCALE MITER LOCK PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE CONTROL ARM WRENCH STORAGE AREA NO HANDS ZONE LABEL MITER TABLE BASE STOP BLOCK TABLE EXTENSION "NO HANDS ZONE" BOUNDARY LINE POSITIVE STOP (S) Fig. 2 Page 9 FEATURES MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 3. The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles. CARRYING HANDLE LOCK PIN SAW ARM 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. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 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. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE 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. SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig. 3 SWITCH TRIGGER 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, seethrough 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. 5 Page 10 FEATURES MOUNTING HOLE 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) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. The hole pattern, shown in figure 6, is for an 18 in. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. [. . . ] Have cord replaced by an Authorized Service Center. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool. Replace with the adequate size extension cord. Position bowed material correctly (convex side to the back fence). [. . . ]