Ryobi SAW BT3100 - Manual (Page 33)

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.
■ Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and
belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition and in position.
■ Check the blade guard assembly.
MAINTENANCE
■ To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically
apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth
functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting
operation, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter
fence.
■ Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath
the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the
blade teeth.
■ Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
LUBRICATION
This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment.
Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate
the following areas to assure smooth operation.
LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
See Figure 43.
■ Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup
washers and the locker bracket.
■ Add dry lube between threaded hole in motor casting and
threaded elevating shaft.
Recommended Lubricants:
Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant
TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM
See Figure 44.
■ Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the
clamping bolt.
■ Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the
face of the handle shaft.
■ Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking
lever which contacts the cam.
Fig. 43
BLADE
ADJUSTING HANDLE
HANDLE SHAFT
CLAMPING BOLT
CAM SURFACE
CAM
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER
Fig. 44
SPRING
BACKUP WASHER
LOCKER BRACKET
BEVEL GEAR
THREADED HOLE
ELEVATING SHAFT