Features – Ryobi RTS30 User Manual
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FEATURES
OPERATING COMPONENTS
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table 
and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The 
height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the 
cabinet. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation 
section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter 
cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.
The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts. 
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip 
fence and the blade.
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for 
all through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly 
includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, 
and plastic blade guard. 
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3.
This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a 
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent 
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and 
others.
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch
to turn on
( l ).
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
Press the switch down to turn off
( O ).
TO LOCK YOUR SAW:
Press the switch down.
Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a
safe, secure location.
Fig. 3
SWITCH KEY
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION
SWITCH
OFF
SWITCH
ON
WARNING:
ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is not in 
use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power 
failure, turn the switch off
( O ) and remove the key. This
action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting 
when power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with 
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. 
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to 
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious 
personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make 
sure the switch is in the off
( O ) position before plugging
tool into the power source.
