Ryobi RMS10 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MITER SAW STAND
RMS10
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your miter saw stand has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Safe operation of this accessory requires that you read and
understand this operator’s manual, the operator’s manual for
the miter saw and all labels affixed to the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your accessory. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
accessory.
Keep the work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
work benches invite accidents.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses.
Always confirm any miter saw used is mounted se-
curely and is stable before plugging in the miter saw.
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
Do not modify or use this stand for any purpose for
which it is not intended.
This stand is designed to be used on a flat stable
surface. Do not use the stand on an uneven surface.
Be sure to allow enough room to handle and properly
support the workpiece.
Follow the tool mounting instructions carefully, and
ensure the tool is fastened securely.
Maximum weight of the miter saw and workpiece
together must not exceed 150 pounds.
Do not apply an unbalanced load that could cause the
miter saw stand to tip over.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this accessory.
If you loan someone this accessory, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Features........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Assembly......................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING:
This stand is designed for use with the TS1141 miter saw only. Use with any other saw can result in serious personal
injury.

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Read Operator’s Manual
Safety Alert
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Double-insulated construction
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
Precautions that involve your safety.
Class II Construction
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

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FEATURES
Fig. 1
work
support
extension
rail
work
support
extension
rail
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.

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Fig. 2
PREPARING THE STAND
See Figure 2.
Lay the stand’s top surface down on the floor with the
folded legs on top.
Push in a leg locking pin and rotate that leg up until the
locking pin clicks into place.
Repeat with the remaining three legs.
Lift the stand and place it in an upright position.
Check to ensure the stand is stable and all the legs have
the locking pins engaged.
loCkinG
pin
leG
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
Miter Saw Stand
Extension Rails (2)
Work Supports (2)
Adjustment Knobs (4)
Operator’s Manual

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INSTALLING EXTENSION RAILS
See Figures 3 - 4.
Depress the locking pin and slide the extension rail into
the opening on the end of the stand.
Repeat with the other extension rail on the opposite side
of the stand.
Install two of the adjustment knobs into the ends of the
stand as shown. Tighten securely.
Install the work supports into the ends of the extension
rails.
Install the remaining two adjustment knobs into the exten-
sion rails and tighten securely.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW BASE TO THE
STAND
See Figure 5.
Place the miter saw base on the stand so that the base is
seated firmly on the stand and the holes in the bottom of
the base are aligned with the threaded shaft of the knobs
in the stand.
Tighten the knobs securely, but do not overtighten.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
saw base
stand
knobs
extension
rail
stand
adjustment
knob
work support
extension
rail
adjustment
knob
loCkinG
pin

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
This stand is designed for use with the TS1141 miter
saw only. Use with any other saw can result in serious
personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purpose:
To provide a stable, secure work surface for a miter
saw
USING THE EXTENSION RAILS
See Figure 6.
Use the extension rails when working with longer work-
pieces.
To extend the rails:
Loosen the extension adjustment knob.
Depress the locking pin and extend the rail to the desired
position.
Tighten the extension adjustment knob.
USING THE WORK SUPPORTS
See Figure 7.
Raisetheworksupportsasneededso thatlongerworkpieces
are level as they rest on the miter saw table.
To raise the work supports:
Loosen the work support adjustment knob.
Raise the work support to the desired position.
Tighten the work support adjustment knob.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
extension
rail
work support
adjustment
knob
adjustment
knob
loCkinG pin

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.