Ryobi BTS20R-1 - Manual (Page 25)

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OPERATION
MAKING A MITER CUT
See Figure 30.
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
 Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.
 Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten the
lock knob.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
 Feed the workpiece into the blade until the cut has been
completed.
MAKING A RIP CUT
See Figure 31.
It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and
working properly to avoid serious personal injury.
 Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade
for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale
to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.
 Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind
the saw for the cut work.
 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the
workpiece into the blade.
 Use a pushblock or pushstick to move the wood through
the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand, always use a pushstick.
The use of pushblocks, pushsticks, and featherboards
are necessary when making non-through cuts. See
figure 34.
 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to
reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never
stand directly in the line of cut.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF ( ). Wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop before removing
the workpiece.
Fig. 31
RIP FENCE
BLADE
OUTFEED SUPPORT
FRONT
RAIL
LOCKING HANDLE
Fig. 30
MITER GAUGE
BLADE
GUARD ASSEMBLY
MITER CUT
RIP CUT