Ryobi TS1302 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw
Model TS1302 - Double Insulated
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Your new Miter Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. 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.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Miter Saw.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm)
Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm)
Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only
No Load Speed 5000 RPM
Input 14 Amperes
Net Weight 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.)
INTRODUCTION
Your saw has many features for making cutting operations
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of
this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the
Rules for Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols
including Danger, Warning and Caution. If you use your
saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
■Introduction and Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................2
■Rules for Safe Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
■Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................................6
■Unpacking and Tools Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 7
■Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8-10
■Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 11-14
■Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 14-16
■Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 17-19
■Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
■Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
■Parts Ordering/Service .................................................................................................................................................. 22
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc., contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
related to avoiding electrical shock.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you
are separated from the tool's electrical system by two
complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of
insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical
shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. All exposed
metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double insulated
tools do not need to be grounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be performed
only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest
you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only
identical Ryobi replacement parts.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.
MEANING
•Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
NO HANDS SYMBOL
•Failure to keep your hands away from the blade
will result in serious personal injury.
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Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool.
■GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by prevent-
ing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
■KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
■REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get in
the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.
■KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
■DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
■KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or exten-
sion cord while operating.
■MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches or by removing starter keys.
■DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
■USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the
tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use
it only the way it was intended.
■USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
■INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your
nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the moving
blade.
■DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get
caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-
tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine par-
ticles.
■PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
■SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
■DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
■DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should
be disconnected.
■AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
■USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may case risk of injury.
■NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
■CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
■NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED, TURN
THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
■FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
bench or table at approximately hip height.
■USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade
size, style and cutting speed for material and type of cut.
Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use
blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incor-
rect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.
■KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI-
CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick-
back.
■DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before each
use.
■KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with
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■NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for
any reason.
■NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
■NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or
anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
■AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-
TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good
balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in
a crouched position.
■NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
■ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
■DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and
could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear
and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.
Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely
retighten the blade bolt.
■REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest autho-
rized service center.
■WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Ryobi replace-
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
■NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite
fumes.
■POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
■IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the
power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power
source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts re-
placed before resuming operation.
■DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI-
CATION.
■ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
on a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
■DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
■USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only
extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with
outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use".
Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than
the saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension cord
from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
■DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
■KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
■ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut-
ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
■BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments are
secure.
■BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
■NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use for any reason.
■BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece.
Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.
■MAKE SURE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM ARE
LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
SAW.
■NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side of
the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kicking up.
■NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
■NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. Al-
ways place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and
position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
■MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere
with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using
your saw.
■ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while con-
nected to a power source.
■ALWAYS carry the saw only by the carrying handle.
■SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been,
cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set)
outward from the face of the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
Zero Clearance Throat Plate
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for
blade clearance. When you make your first cut with your
compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a slot through the
throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a
zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90˚ to the miter table.
Compound Miter Cut
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, vise, fixture, work
clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from
twisting or moving during the cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90˚ to the fence.
No Hands Zone
Area between the marked lines on the left and right side of
the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone
labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
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Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled
except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust
bag, table extensions, and stop block.
■Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and
check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1.
■Remove the packing materials from around your saw.
■Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface. Although small, this saw is heavy. To avoid
back injury, get help when needed.
■Do not discard the packing materials until you have
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new saw.
■Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in
the down position. To release saw arm, push down on top
of saw arm and pull out the lock pin.
See Figure 3.
■Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the lock pin.
■Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage
has occurred during shipping.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the miter
saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the
missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Call
1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in
Canada for assistance if any parts are missing or damaged.
SAW BLADE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
BLADE WRENCH
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
DUST GUIDE
DUST BAG
TABLE EXTENSION
STOP BLOCK
CLAMP
BRACKET SCREWS
SMALL
WING SCREW
CLAMP BRACKETS
TABLE EXTENSION
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious injury.
LOOSE PARTS LIST
The following items are included with your Miter Saw:
■10 in. (254 mm) Blade
■Miter Lock Handle
■Dust Bag
■Dust Guide
■Stop Block
■Small Wing Screw (for use with stop block)
■Table Extensions (2)
■Clamp Bracket (2), (for use with table extensions)
■Clamp Bracket Screw (2), (for use with table extensions)
■Blade Wrench (1/4 in. Hex Key/Phillips Screwdriver)
■Operator's Manual
■Warranty Registration
Some models may include one or more of the following
accessories:
■Work Clamp
■8 mm Work Clamp Screw

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KNOW YOUR MITER SAW
See Figure 2.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your miter saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
14 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings.
10 in. (254 mm) BLADE
A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your miter
saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine
joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory
blades available from your nearest dealer.
FEATURES
CUTTING CAPACITIES
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:
Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4
2 x 6
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:
Maximum dimensional lumber size: 2 x 4
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA
See Figure 2.
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4 in.
(6.4 mm) hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or
removing blade and the phillips end when removing or
loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is
located behind the fence.
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To
transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw
arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by
depressing the lock pin. Tighten the miter lock handle.
Remove the saw from the workbench or workstand. It is now
ready to transport.
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BLADE GUARD
DUST BAG
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
SAW ARM
FENCE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
NO HANDS
ZONE LABEL
MITER TABLE
BASE
CONTROL ARM
"NO HANDS ZONE"
BOUNDARY LINE
POSITIVE STOP (S)
BLADE
STOP
BLOCK
TABLE
EXTENSION
MITER TABLE
MITER SCALE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
TABLE
EXTENSION
LOCK
PIN
CARRYING HANDLE
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Fig. 4
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
SAW
ARM
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
PADLOCK
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK
PIN
FEATURES
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 5
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 4.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Only depress
and hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade.
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of your miter saw, we suggest
that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the
switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a
padlock through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a
long shackle up to 19/64 in. (7 mm) diameter may be used.
When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is
inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°,
30°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45°positive
stops have been provided on both the left and right side
of the miter table.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
FENCE
The fence on your miter saw has been provided as a
support to hold your workpiece securely against when
making all cuts.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side of
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw
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MOUNTING HOLE
See Figure 6.
Your miter saw should be mounted to a firm supporting
surface such as workbench. Four bolt holes have been
provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four
mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in.
(10 mm) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not
included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate
the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of
the workbench.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern, shown in figure 6, is for an 18 in. (457 mm)
x 24 in. (610 mm) workbench. Carefully check the workbench
after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur
during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure
the workbench to the floor before operating.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories, provided on some models, are avail-
able for use with your saw. They include table extensions, a
stop block, work clamp, and dust bag.
Table extensions increase the work surface to 36 in. (90 cm)
wide, providing support for cutting long workpieces.
The stop block provides a stop for making repetitive cuts to
same length. It can be installed on either side of saw base.
The work clamp provides a means for clamping workpiece
securely against the fence when making a cut. Standard "C"
clamps can also be used for this purpose.
The dust bag catches sawdust, helping keep work area
cleaner.
If these accessories were not provided with your saw, they
are available from your Ryobi dealer. For the location of a
distributor near you, call 1-800-525-2579 in the United
States.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
WARNING:
The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before starting power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alter-
ation or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious per-
sonal injury.
FEATURES
MOUNTING SURFACE
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
TRACE HOLES
AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN
SAW BASE

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DUST GUIDE
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
EXHAUST
PORT
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all
adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners
are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw
should never be connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re-
moving blades, or when not in use.
As mentioned previously your saw has been factory as-
sembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide or
dust bag, table extensions, stop block, and blade are the
only parts that have to be installed.
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 7.
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in
the control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten.
DUST GUIDE
See Figure 8.
To install the dust guide, place the end marked INSERT
over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the
guide so that the open end is facing down.
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figures 9, 10, and 11.
WARNING:
A 10 in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity
of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards,
while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from
securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situa-
tions could result in a serious accident and can cause
serious personal injury.
■Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■Raise saw arm.
■Loosen screw A on the blade bolt cover .
■Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro-
tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade
bolt.
■Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade
bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10.
■Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the
blade bolt.
TO
TIGHTEN
CONTROL ARM
TO
LOOSEN
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
SCREW A
SCREW B
MITER
TABLE
Fig. 8
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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
DUST BAG
METAL CLIPS
EXHAUST PORT
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
■Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade
washer.
■Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
■Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 11.
CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow
printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front
of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped
with an arrow on the upper blade guard.
■Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
■Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
■Tighten blade bolt securely.
■Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
■Replace screw B and tighten securely.
■Retighten screw A securely.
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.
DUST BAG
See Figure 12.
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,
remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the two
metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the
exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag
should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port.
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
INNER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE "D" FLATS
BLADE
OUTER BLADE WASHER
WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS
BLADE BOLT
TO
TIGHTEN
TO
LOOSEN
SCREW A SCREW B
Fig. 12
FLAT (S)
ON SPINDLE
BLADE
BOLT
COVER

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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
CLAMP
BRACKET SCREW
MITER
SAW BASE
SAW VIEWED FROM BOTTOM
STOP BLOCK
SMALL
WING SCREW
MITER
SAW BASE
TABLE
EXTENSION
TABLE
EXTENSION
CLAMP
BRACKET
CLAMP
BRACKET
ASSEMBLED
STOP BLOCK
BRACKET
SUPPORT
MITER
SAW BASE
TABLE EXTENSIONS
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the
back arm of the desired table extension first. See Figure 13.
To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions into
the holes in the sides of the base. See Figures 13 and 14.
Adjust the extensions to the desired length.
Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket under
each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient each
clamp bracket as shown in figure 15.
Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket
screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp
bracket and tightens against bracket support on bottom of
miter table, securing clamp bracket against table extension.
STOP BLOCK
See Figures 13 and 16.
The stop block is included with the Table extensions and is
useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same
length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base:
■Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table
extension, then insert the table extensions into the saw
base. See Figure 13.
■Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to the
table extensions. See Figure 13.
■Loosen the small wing 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 wing screw securely.
■Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
length of the workpiece.
■Make any necessary adjustments.
WARNING:
Always make sure your miter saw is securely mounted to
a workbench or an appropriate workstand. Failure to do
so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before connecting saw to power source, make sure the
saw blade or blade guard will not hit the table extensions
or work clamp when cutting 35°to 45°angles.
WORK CLAMP (Optional)
Whether using a C-Clamp or the optional work clamp, part
number 982021-001, available for your saw, they provide a
means of clamping the work to the fence or table. Clamp-
ing secures the work and prevents the workpiece from
creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when
cutting miters.
WARNING:
When using any clamp with the stop block, install the
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will
eliminate the possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting
in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
■The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
■If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
WARNING:
Do not start your compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter table
support. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the
miter table support during operation of the saw.
Your Ryobi miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for
making very accurate cuts. However, some of the compo-
nents might have been jarred out of alignment during ship-
ping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably
become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw,
check the following adjustments before you begin using
saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and peri-
odically 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.
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your miter saw. This is intentional so that we
can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.
Never operate your saw without all parts and all guards
securely in place and in good operating condition.

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Fig. 19
Fig. 20
SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 17 - 20.
■Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.
See Figure 3.
■Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
■Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
■Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned in the
positive stop at 0°.
■Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.
■Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg
of the square beside the blade slot in the miter table.
The edge of the square and the blade slot in the miter
table should be parallel as shown in figure 17.
■If the edge of the framing square and the blade slot in
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 18
and 19, adjustments are needed.
■Using the wrench provided, loosen the socket head
screws securing the fence. See Figure 20. Adjust the
fence left or right until the framing square and blade slot
are parallel.
■Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-
to-table alignment.
FENCE MITER TABLE
BLADE SLOTFRAMING
SQUARE
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 18
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
MITER TABLE
BLADE SLOT
FENCE
FRAMING
SQUARE
FENCE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
BLADE SLOT
MITER TABLE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
FRAMING
SQUARE
FENCE
VIEW OF MITER
TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig. 17

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SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 21 - 24.
■Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■If saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted
to square the saw blade to the fence.
■Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin
to hold the saw arm in transport position.
See Figure 3.
■Place saw on a large, stable work surface.
■Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.
■Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to
locate the two socket head screws under the miter table.
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of control of your saw, hold saw base with
one hand while loosening the socket head screws with
your other hand.
■Loosen the two socket head screws.
■Reposition saw to its normal operating position.
■Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of
the square against the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
■The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 21.
■If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjust-
ments are needed.
■Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or
right until the saw blade is parallel to the square.
■Position saw in tilted position and tighten the two socket
head screws securely.
■Reposition saw to its normal operating position.
■Recheck the fence-to-table alignment.
NOTE: After squaring adjustments have been made, it
may be necessary to loosen the scale indicator screw
and reset the indicator to zero.
ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 21
FENCE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
FENCE
BLADE
FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE
MITER
TABLE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
FENCE
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 22
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STRAIGHT CROSSCUT Fig. 24
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your
miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw
on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING WITH YOUR MITER SAW
WARNING:
When using the optional work clamp or C-clamp to secure
your workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on
one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain
free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from
binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade
will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation
could cause an accident resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
CROSSCUTTING
See Figure 25.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter table
set at the zero degree position. Miter crosscuts are made
with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW:
■Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
■Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
■Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.
■Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
■Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, or 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°,
and 45°left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you
rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself
in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter
table frame.
■Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
OPERATION
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so
could result in movement of the control arm or miter table
while making a cut.
■Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
blade. See Figures 26 and 27.
■When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 25.
■Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw
blade.
■Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside
the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade.
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without
securing workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■Cross cutting wood and plastic.
■Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, and fine joinery.
NOTE: The crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood
cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic,
use one of the accessory blades available from your Ryobi
dealer.
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Fig. 25
LONG WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
OPERATION
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands
outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm)
from blade. Never perform any cutting operation free-
hand (without securing workpiece against the fence). The
blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
■Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
■Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from the miter table.
■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.
■Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 25.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

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CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
See Figures 26 and 27.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the
fence as shown in figure 26.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
in figure 27, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the
cut.
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped
material against the fence.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 28.
When cutting wide workpieces that are too wide to be
clamped with a work clamp, a C-clamp must be used. For
example, when cutting 2 in. x 6 in. boards, they should be
clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 28.
OPERATION
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
RIGHT
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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL
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, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can dam-
age, weaken or destroy plastic.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated
wear and possible premature failure when they are used on
fiberglass, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The
chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive
to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators,
etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be
used for work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster. Wood and plastic are the only
recommended materials to be cut with this saw. When
cutting these materials it is extremely important that the tool
is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.
To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating,
use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the
current the tool will draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for
an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, etc., during cutting operation.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged,
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
MAINTENANCE