Ryobi TS230 - Manual (Page 14)

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WARNING:
Make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the
work clamp assembly or table extensions when cutting
35
°
to 45
°
angles.
OPTIONAL STOP BLOCK
As mentioned previously, the stop block is useful as a stop
for cutting multiple pieces to the same length. It can be
installed on either side of the saw base:
■ Loosen the thumb 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.
■ Tighten thumb screw securely.
■ Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
length of the workpiece.
■ Make any necessary adjustments.
WORKSTAND
An optional workstand, part number 673823A is available for
use with your compound miter saw.
WARNING:
Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely
mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.
Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in
possible serious personal injury.
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.
OPTIONAL DUST BAG
An optional dust bag, part number 6073433, is available for
use on your compound miter saw. It fits over the exhaust
port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove the dust
guide from the exhaust port. Then, insert the two pins on
the dust bag frame into the grooves in the exhaust port.
Turn the dust bag frame clockwise until it locks into place.
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.
OPTIONAL TABLE EXTENSIONS
To install the table extensions, insert the ends of the exten-
sions into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the
extensions to the desired length. To secure them in place,
screw the two thumb screws provided into the holes in the
front of the base and tighten them securely.
WARNING:
When using the work clamp with the stop block, install the
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will
eliminate the possibility of the saw coming loose and
kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
Your Ryobi 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
will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpack-
ing your saw, check the following adjustments before you
begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are neces-
sary and periodically check the parts alignment to make
sure that your saw is cutting accurately.
WARNING:
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.
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra-
tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely
in place and in good operating condition.
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEAR-
ANCE THROAT PLATE
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a
slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for
blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 degrees
miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed,
then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through
the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 degrees, turn your saw
on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully
make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate.
The throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade
to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees.