Ryobi TS230 User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Compound Miter Saw
Model TS230 - Double Insulated
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI COMPOUND MITER SAW.
Your new 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Service Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

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G. Optional Stop Block............................................... 14
H. Workstand ............................................................. 14
Adjustments ............................................................. 14-18
A. Cutting A Slot In The Zero Clearance Throat Plate14
B. Squaring The Miter Table To The Fence .............. 15
C. Squaring The Saw Blade To The Fence ............... 16
D. Squaring The Blade To The Miter Table ............... 17
E. Pivot Adjustments.................................................. 18
Travel Pivot Adjustment ........................................ 18
Bevel Pivot Adjustment ......................................... 18
F. Depth Stop ............................................................ 18
G. Depth Stop Adjusments......................................... 18
Operation ..................................................................18-24
A. Applications ........................................................... 18
B. Cutting With Your Compound Miter saw ............... 19
C. Crosscutting .......................................................... 19
To Crosscut With Your Miter saw.......................... 19
D. Bevel Cut............................................................... 20
To Bevel Cut With Your Miter Saw........................ 20
E. Compound Miter Cut ............................................. 21
To Make A Compound Cut With Your Miter Saw .. 21
F. Cutting Compound Miters...................................... 22
G. Cutting Crown Molding .......................................... 23
H. Laying Molding Flat On The Miter Table ............... 23
I. Cutting Warped Material........................................ 24
J. Alternate Method Of Clamping Workpiece ............ 24
Maintenance ............................................................. 25-26
A. General ...................................................................... 25
B. Lubrication............................................................. 25
C. Extension Cords .................................................... 25
D. Brush Replacement............................................... 26
Troubleshooting............................................................ 27
Parts Ordering / Service ............................................... 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table Of Contents ........................................................... 2
Rules For Safe Operation ............................................ 3-6
Additional Rules For Safe Operation For
Compound Miter Saws................................................. 6
Specifications.................................................................. 7
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking .......................... 7
Unpacking And Checking Contents .............................. 8
Loose Parts List ........................................................... 8
Features ......................................................................9-11
A. Know Your Compound Miter Saw ........................... 9
13 Amp Motor.......................................................... 9
10 in. (254 mm) Carbide Tipped Saw Blade ........... 9
Cutting Capacities ................................................... 9
Carrying Handle .................................................... 10
Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 10
Lock-Off Lever....................................................... 10
Spindle Lock Button .............................................. 10
Trigger Lock .......................................................... 10
Positive Stops On Miter Table............................... 10
Bevel Lock Knob ................................................... 10
Electric Brake ........................................................ 10
Fence .................................................................... 10
Self-Retracting Lower Blade Guard....................... 11
Work Clamp........................................................... 11
Mounting Holes ..................................................... 11
B. Optional Accessories............................................. 11
C. Electrical Connection............................................. 11
Assembly ..................................................................12-14
A. Miter Lock Handle ................................................. 12
B. Work Clamp........................................................... 12
C. Dust Guide ............................................................ 12
D. To Install Blade................................................. 12-13
E. Optional Dust Bag ................................................. 14
F. Optional Table Extensions .................................... 14

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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:
Indicatescaution,warning,ordanger.Maybeusedinconjunctionwithothersymbolsorpictographs.
DANGER:Failuretoobey asafetywarningwillresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers.Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningcanresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers.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
yourselfortoothers.Alwaysfollowthesafetyprecautionstoreducetheriskoffire,electricshockand
personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requiresextremecareandknowledgeandshould
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
RYOBI FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replace-
ment parts.
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.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 compound miter saw works.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEPGUARDSINPLACEandingoodworkingorder.
4. 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.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Donotusepowertoolsneargasolineorotherflammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep the work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
shouldwearsafetyglassesandbekeptasafedistance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord while operating.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachmenttodoajobitwasnotdesignedfor.Don'tuse
it for a purpose not intended.
10. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.
Rubberglovesandnonslipfootweararerecommended
when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask
if the cutting operation is dusty.
13. PROTECTYOURHEARING. Wearhearingprotection
during extended periods of operation.
14. DONOTABUSECORD. Neveryankcordtodisconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
16. MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keeptoolssharpand
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
18. REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHES. Get
in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and
adjustingwrenchesareremovedfromtoolbeforeturning
it on.
19. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
20. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
yourextensioncordisingoodcondition.Whenusingan
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carrythecurrent your product will draw. An undersized
cordwill cause a drop inline voltage resulting in lossof
powerandoverheating.Awiregagesize(A.W.G.)ofat
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.
21. USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
usedoutdoors,useonlyextensioncordswithapproved
ground connection that are intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
22. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or under the blade while blade is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
WARNING:Blades coast after turn off.
24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired at your nearest RYOBI
FACTORYorAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER. Stay
constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the rotating blade.
26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
27. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
ANDGREASE. Alwaysuseacleanclothwhencleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
28. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefullycheckedtodeterminethatitwilloperateproperly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts,mountingandanyotherconditionsthatmayaffect
itsoperation.Aguardorotherpartthatisdamagedmust
beproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
31. GUARDAGAINSTKICKBACK.Kickbackoccurswhen
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back
towardstheoperator.Itcanpullyourhandintotheblade
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade
path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or
stalls.
32. USE THE FENCE. Alwaysusethe fence when cutting.
33. SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support long
workpieces.
34. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
35. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade screws that are defective or incorrect. The
maximumbladecapacityofyoursawis10in.(254mm).
36. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
37. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
38. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
thantheother).Thisplugwillfitinapolarizedoutletonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet,reverse
theplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician
toinstalltheproperoutlet.Donotchangethepluginany
way.
39. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
40. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
41. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
42. NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
43. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
44. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
45. REPLACEMENTPARTS.Allrepairs,whetherelectrical
or mechanical, should be made at a Ryobi Factory or
Authorized Service Center.
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
46. 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.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Theoperationofanysawcanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safetygoggles orsafety glasseswithsideshieldsandafullfaceshield whenneeded. We
recommendWide VisionSafety Maskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasses
with side shields.
WARNING:

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1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does
not have sufficient set.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover re-
moved. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.
3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
tablebysecurelytighteningthemiter lockhandle.Lock
thesawarm (bevel function) by securely tightening the
bevel lock knob.
4. NEVERPERFORMANYOPERATION"FREE-HAND".
Alwaysplacetheworkpieceto be cut onthemitertable
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
5. ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece
when possible.
6. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
7. NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of
the blade and its cutting path with your hands and
fingers for any reason.
8. NEVER standor have any part of your body inlinewith
the path of the saw blade.
9. ALLOWTHEMOTORTOCOMEUPTOFULLSPEED
before starting a cut.
10. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the
workpiece.
11. 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.
12. NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while con-
nected to a power source.
13. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
bench or table. The most comfortable saw table height
is 39 inches or at approximately hip height.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO-
SITIONSwhereasuddenslipcouldcauseyourhandto
move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
For Compound Miter Saws
good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position.
15. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND SUP-
PORT for crosscutting long workpieces.
16. NEVERUSEALENGTHSTOPONTHEFREESCRAP
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.
17. 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 screw (arbor
bolt).
18. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at
a time.
19. 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 replaced before resuming operation.
20. ALWAYSSTAYALERT!Donotallowfamiliarity(gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
21. MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHT-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will
interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any
work using your saw.
22. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when re-connecting to power
supply.
23. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Blade Diameter ...............................................................................................................................10 in. (254 mm)
Blade Arbor ......................................................................................................................................5/8 in. (16 mm)
No Load Speed .......................................................................................................................................5,000 RPM
Rating ............................................................................................................................. 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
Input...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Amperes
Cutting Capacity With Miter At 0°/ Bevel 0°
Maximum Width ............................................................... 5-9/16 in. (141.3 mm) W X 2-9/32 in. (57.9 mm) H
Maximum Height .......................................................................3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm) H X 4 in. (101.6 mm) W
Maximum Cutting Capacity With Miter At 45°/ Bevel 0°..... 3-15/16 in. (100 mm) W X 2-9/32 in. (57.9 mm) H
Maximum Cutting Capacity With Miter At 45°/ Bevel 45°...........4 in. (101.6 mm) W X 1-9/16 in. (39.7 mm) H
Net Weight.................................................................................................................................32.3 Lbs. (14.7 kg.)
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with an angled blade.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the
workpiece.
Compound Miter Cut
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture,
work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece
from twisting during the cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other
than 90 degrees.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
appliestotheworkpiece,thatareawhichwillbe,orhasbeen,
cut by the blade.
Set
Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisbent(orset)
outward from the face of the blade.
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.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
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
Aplasticthroatplateinsertedinthemitertablethatallowsfor
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.
No Hands Zone
Thearea between the marked lines on the leftandrightside
of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands
zonelabelsplacedinsidethemarkedlinesonthemitertable
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Fig. 1
Your Model TS230 Compound Miter Saw has been shipped
completelyassembledexceptfortheblade,miterlockhandle,
work clamp, and dust guide.
■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 damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug
in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged
or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
Contactyour nearestRyobidealerorcall 1-800-525-2579in
theUnitedStatesor1-800-265-6778inCanadaforassistance
if any parts are missing or damaged.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
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
ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourTS230Compound
Miter Saw:
■Saw Blade - 10 in. (254 mm), 30 Tooth Carbide Tipped
Crosscut Saw Blade
■Miter Lock Handle
■Work Clamp
■8 mm Work Clamp Screw
■Dust Guide
■Blade Wrench
■5 mm Hex Key (allen wrench)
■8 mm Hex Key (allen wrench)
■Operator's Manual
■Warranty Registration
5 mm HEX KEY
(ALLEN WRENCH)
8 mm HEX KEY
(ALLEN WRENCH)
WORK CLAMP
SAW BLADE
DUST GUIDE
MITER LOCK HANDLE
BLADE WRENCH
8 mm WORK CLAMP SCREW
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KNOW YOUR COMPOUND 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 saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
13 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 13 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
10 in. (254 mm) CARBIDE TIPPED BLADE
A 10 in. (254 mm) carbide tipped saw blade is included with
your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 3-15/16
in. (100 mm) thick or 5-9/16 (141.3 mm) wide, depending
upon the thickness of the material and the setting at which
the cut is being made.
CUTTING CAPACITIES
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°and the
bevel angle is set at 0°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum width of
5-9/16 in. (141.3 mm) wide X 2-9/32 in. (57.9 mm)
thick.
It will cut materials up to a maximum thickness of 3-9/16 in.
(90.5 mm) thick X 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°and the
bevel angle is set at 0°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 3-15/16 in.
(100 mm) wide X 2-9/32 in. (57.9 mm) thick.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 90°and the
bevel angle is set at 45°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5-9/16 in.
(141.3 mm) wide X 1-9/16 in. (39.7 mm) thick.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°and the
bevel angle is set at 45°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 4 in.
(101.6 mm) wide X 1-9/16 in. (39.7 mm) thick.
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
DUST GUIDE
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
SAW ARM SWITCH
LOCK-O LEVER
ENCE
MITER TABLE
MITER SCALE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
8 mm WORK
CLAMP SCREW
BEVEL SCALE
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
SWITCH TRIGGER
ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
NO HANDS
ZONE LABEL
MITER
TABLE RAME
MITER TABLE
CONTROL ARM
MITER
LOCK PLATE
"NO HANDS ZONE"
BOUNDARY LINE
POSITIVE STOP (S)
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Fig. 5
FEATURES
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
For convenience when carrying or transportating 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.
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
LOCK-OFF LEVER
See Figure 4.
The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off lever to re-
duce the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off lever
must be slid back away from the switch trigger in order to
turn saw on. Once the saw is on, the lock-off lever can be
released. The spring loaded lever will spring back into the
lock-off position when the switch trigger is released.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 4.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle of your saw in a stationary position. Depress and
hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing
blade.
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound 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 shackle up to 13/64 in. (5 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°, 22-1/2°and
45°. The 22-1/2°and 45°positive stops have been pro-
vided on both the left and right side of the miter table.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment
screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm.
These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments
at 0°and 45°.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
FENCE
The fence on your compound miter saw has been provided
to hold your workpiece securely against when making all
cuts.
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
SAW
ARM
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
LOCK-O
LEVER
PADLOCK
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK
PIN
Fig. 5

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7-1/8”
3-3/8”
9-7/8”
18”
4-1/8”
9-3/4”
4-1/8”
3-3/4”
24”
16-1/2”
7/16” DIA. HOLE
9-7/8"
7-1/8"
3-3/8"
4-1/8"
9-3/4"
18"
4-1/8"
3-3/4" 16-1/2"
24" Fig. 6
FEATURES
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADESELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADESELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE
GUARDGUARD
GUARDGUARD
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
is lowered into the workpiece.
WORK CLAMP
A work clamp has been provided with your saw. It provides
greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence. It
also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw
blade. This is very helpful when cutting compound miters.
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 6.
Your compound miter saw should be permanently mounted
toafirmsupportingsurfacesuchasworkbench.Four7/16in.
(11 mm) bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for
this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be
bolted securely using 7/16 in. (11 mm) machine bolts, lock
washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be of
sufficientlengthtoaccommodatethesawbase,lockwashers,
hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for an 18 in. (457 mm) x 24 in. (610 mm)
workbench is shown in Figure 6. 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
Optionalaccessoriesareavailableandmaybepurchasedfor
use with your saw. They include table extensions, a stop
block, and dust bag.
The table extensions increase the work surface to 36 inches
wide,providingimprovedsupportforcuttinglongworkpieces.
Thestopblockisusefulasastopforcuttingmultipleworkpieces
to the same length.
The dust bag catches sawdust, helping keep the work area
cleaner.
Theseaccessoriesareavailable from yourRyobidealer.For
the location of a distributor near you, call 1-800-525-2579 in
the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada.
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
aloss of power and the motor willoverheat.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
eyedamage.Beforestartingpowertooloperation,always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
andafullfaceshieldwhenneeded.Werecommendwide
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
hazardousconditionleadingtopossibleseriouspersonal
injury.
7/16" DIA. HOLE

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0
10
30
40
45
10
20
20
I
NS
0
10
30
40
45
10
20
20
45
30
15
0
45
45
40
20
10
0
30
10
20
0
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw
completely before connecting it to power supply. Saw
shouldneverbeconnectedtopowersupplywhenyouare
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, work clamp,
dust guide, 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 miter table control arm. Turn clockwise to tighten.
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 8.
To install the work clamp, place the shaft of the clamp in
either hole in front of the miter table base. Thread the 8 mm
work clamp screw provided into the side of the base and
tighten it to secure the clamp in position. Rotate the knob
on the clamp to move the it in or out as needed.
WARNING:
Whenusingtheworkclampwiththestopblock,installthe
clamp on the stop block side of the blade. This will
eliminatethepossibilityofthesawcatchingthelooseend
and kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
DUST GUIDE
See Figure 9.
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.
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
outerbladewashertoengagewiththeflatsonthespindle.
Largerblades will come in contact withtheblade guards,
while thicker blades will prevent the blade screw from
securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situa-
tions could result in a serious accident and can cause
serious personal injury.
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figures 10, 11, and 12.
■Unplug your saw.
TO
TIGHTEN
MITER
TABLE
CONTROL
ARM
TO
LOOSEN
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER TABLE BASE
8 mm WORK
CLAMP SCREW
WORK CLAMP
DUST GUIDE
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
EXHAUST
PORT

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O
TAT
I
O
N
R
OT
A
T
I
O
N
R
O
TAT
I
O
N
45
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
ASSEMBLY
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 saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised posi-
tion. Be cautious, saw arm is spring loaded to raise.
■Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing
lower blade guard from notch so that it can be rotated
up.
See Figure 10.
■Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until
blade bolt cover can be raised. See Figure 11.
■Rotate the lower blade guard and 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 12.
■Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove
the blade bolt.
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:
Ifinnerbladewasherhasbeenremoved,replaceitbefore
placingblade on spindle. Failure todo 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:
Alwaysinstallthebladewiththebladeteethandthearrow
printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front
ofthesaw.Thedirectionofbladerotationisalsostamped
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.
■Remove the blade wrench and store it for future use in
a safe place.
■Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
■Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
LOWER BLADE
GUARD BRACKET
NOTCH
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
PHILLIPS
SCREW
LAT (S)
ON SPINDLE
BLADE
BOLT COVER
INNER BLADE
WASHER WITH
DOUBLE "D" LATS
OUTER BLADE WASHER
WITH DOUBLE "D" LATS
BLADE
BLADE BOLT
TO
LOOSEN TO
TIGHTEN
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON

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WARNING:
Make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the
work clamp assembly or table extensions when cutting
35°to 45°angles.
OPTIONAL STOP BLOCK
As mentioned previously, the stop block is useful as a stop
for cutting multiple pieces to the same length. It can be
installed on either side of the saw base:
■Loosen the thumb 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 thumb screw securely.
■Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
length of the workpiece.
■Make any necessary adjustments.
WORKSTAND
Anoptionalworkstand,partnumber673823Aisavailablefor
use with your compound miter saw.
WARNING:
Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely
mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.
Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in
possible serious personal injury.
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.
OPTIONAL DUST BAG
An optional dust bag, part number 6073433, is available for
use on your compound miter saw. It fits over the exhaust
port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove the dust
guide from the exhaust port. Then, insert the two pins on
the dust bag frame into the grooves in the exhaust port.
Turn the dust bag frame clockwise until it locks into place.
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.
OPTIONAL TABLE EXTENSIONS
To install the table extensions, insert the ends of the exten-
sions into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the
extensions to the desired length. To secure them in place,
screw the two thumb screws provided into the holes in the
front of the base and tighten them securely.
WARNING:
Whenusingtheworkclampwiththestopblock,installthe
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will
eliminate the possibility of the saw coming loose and
kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
Your Ryobi compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of
the components might have been jarred out of alignment
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpack-
ing your saw, check the following adjustments before you
begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are neces-
sary and periodically 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,
installingorremovingblades,orwhennotinuse.Discon-
necting your saw will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious injury.
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra-
tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely
in place and in good operating condition.
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEAR-
ANCE THROAT PLATE
In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a
slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for
blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 degrees
miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed,
then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through
the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 degrees, turn your saw
on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully
make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate.
The throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade
to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees.

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30˚
40˚
45˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
0˚
0˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
0˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
0˚
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE
FENCE
See Figures 13 - 16.
■Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.
■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 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 zero clearance throat plate in
the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero
clearance throat plate in the miter table should be
parallel as shown in figure 13.
■If the edge of the framing square and the zero clear-
ance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as
shown in figures 14 and 15, adjustments are needed.
■Using the 5 mm hex key (allen wrench) provided, loosen
the socket head screws located under the miter table.
See Figure 16. Adjust the miter table left or right until
the framing square and zero clearance throat plate are
parallel.
■Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-
to-table alignment.
VIEW O MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
ENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
MITER TABLE
ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
ENCE
RAMING
SQUARE
ENCE MITER TABLE
ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
RAMING
SQUARE
VIEW O MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
ENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
BOTTOM VIEW O MITER TABLE
5 mm SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
CORRECT VIEW O MITER
TABLE SQUARE WITH ENCE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE
MITER TABLE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
RAMING
SQUARE
ENCE

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45˚
40˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
45˚
40˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
45
30
15
0
45
45˚
40˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
20˚
30˚
40˚
45˚
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 17
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE
FENCE
See Figures 17 - 20.
■Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport 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
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. 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 17.
■If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjust-
ments are needed.
■Using the 8 mm hex key (allen wrench) provided, loosen
the socket head screws that secure the mounting
bracket to the miter table.
See Figure 20.
■Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the saw
blade is parallel with the square.
■Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-
to-fence alignment.
ADJUSTMENTS
ENCE
VIEW O BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
ENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
ENCE
BLADE
RAMING
SQUARE
BLADE
MITER
TABLE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW O BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
ENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
RAMING
SQUARE
8 mm SOCKET
HEAD SCREW(S)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MITER
TABLE
8 mm HEX KEY
CORRECT VIEW O
BLADE SQUARE WITH ENCE
BLADE
ENCE
RAMING
SQUARE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
MITER
TABLE

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40˚
45˚
45˚
30˚
40˚
20˚
10˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
0˚
40˚
45˚
45˚
30˚
40˚
20˚
10˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
0˚
40˚
45˚
45˚
30˚
40˚
20˚
10˚
30˚
20˚
10˚
0˚
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 21
ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER
TABLE
See Figures 21 -24.
■Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport 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 at 0°.
■Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.
■Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0°bevel
(blade set 90°to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
■Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
■Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points.
■The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 21.
■If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjustments
are needed.
■Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen
the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw.
Also loosen bevel lock knob.
■Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw
blade into alignment with the square. See Figure 24 .
■Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check
blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at
both 0°and 45°angles.
VIEW O BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
ENCE
BLADE
MITER
TABLE COMBINATION
SQUARE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
ENCE
MITER
TABLE
VIEW O BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
BLADE
LOCK NUT(S)
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW OR
45° ANGLES
BLADE
MITER
LOCK PLATE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
CORRECT VIEW O BLADE
SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE
ENCE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE

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Fig. 25
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 FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE CEN-
TER.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
■Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-
ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the
left.
■If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI FACTORY or
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
DEPTH STOP
The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions
the blade 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) from the miter table support.
NOTE: The miter table support is located inside miter table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting
capacity for the 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade provided with
your saw. Therefore, the saw blade provided should never
need adjustments.
However,whenthediameterofthe blade has been reduced
due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust the depth
stoptoprovidemaximumcuttingcapacity.Also,whenanew
blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of
the blade to the miter table support.
DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 25.
■Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or
adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of
the miter saw arm.
■Use the 5 mm hex key (allen wrench) provided to adjust
the depth stop adjustment screw. The saw blade is
lowered by turning the screw counterclockwise and
raised by turning the screw clockwise.
■Lower the blade into the zero clearance throat plate of
the miter table. Check blade clearance and maximum
cuttingdistance(distancefromfencewherebladeenters)
to front of miter table slot.
■Readjust if necessary.
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.
■Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable
wrench.
■Topreventthedepthstopadjustmentscrewfromturning
whiletightening thehexnut,carefullyholditwiththehex
key (allen wrench) while tightening the hex nut.
ADJUSTMENTS
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■Cross cutting wood and plastic.
■Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.
NOTE:The30toothcrosscut blade provided is fineformost
wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting
plastic,use one of the accessoryblades available from your
Ryobi dealer.
OPERATION
HEX
NUT
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
DEPTH STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
POSITIVE
STOP ADJUSTMENT
SCREW OR 0° ANGLES
MITER
TABLE

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GER
K
EEPHAN
DSAWAY
ROMBLA
DE
45
40
20
10
0
30
10
20
40
30
45
30
15
0
45
45
Fig. 26
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your
compoundmitersawtoaworkbench.Neveroperateyour
mitersawonthefloororinacrouchedposition.Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious persional injury
CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND
MITER SAW
WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your
workpiece against the fence, clamp workpiece on one
sideofthebladeonly.Theworkpiecemustremainfreeon
one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in
workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause
motorstallingandkickback.Thissituationcouldcausean
accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
CROSSCUTTING
See Figure 26.
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 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 lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 22-1/2°left or right,
and 45°left or right by releasing the lock plate as you
rotatethecontrolarm.Thelockplatewillseatitselfinone
of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table
frame.
■Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
WARNING:
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,always tightenthemiter
lockhandlesecurelybeforemakingacut.Failuretodoso
couldresultinmovementof the controlarmormitertable
while making a cut.
■Placetheworkpieceflatonthemitertablewithoneedge
securelyagainstthefence.Iftheboardiswarped,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.
■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.
■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 work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
WARNING:
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,keepyourhandsoutside
the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade.
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without
holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
■Beforeturningonthesaw,performadryrunofthecutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
■Grasp the saw handle firmly, slide the lock-off lever
back, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several
seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
■Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figure 26.
■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.
OPERATION
STRAIGHT CROSSCUT

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45
30
45
40
20
10
0
30
10
20
KEEPHAND
SAWAY
DAN
GER
FROMBLAD
E
30
40
45
30
15
0
45
0
0
15
30
45
0
15
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
OPERATION
BEVEL CUT
See Figures 27 and 28.
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiecewiththeblade angled totheworkpiece.Astraight
bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree
position and the blade set at an angle between 0°and 45°.
TO BEVEL CUT 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 lock plate down with your thumb and hold.
■Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
■Release the lock plate.
NOTE:Youcanquicklylocatezerobyreleasingthelock
plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will
seat itself in one of the built-in positive stop notches,
located in the miter table frame.
■Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
WARNING:
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,always tightenthemiter
lockhandlesecurelybeforemakingacut.Failuretodoso
couldresultinmovementof the controlarmormitertable
while making a cut.
■Loosenthebevellockknobandmovethesawarmtothe
left to the desired bevel angle.
■Bevel angles can be set from 0°to 45°.
■Foryourconveniencethere is adoublescalelocatedon
the mounting bracket. See Figure 27. If one side be-
comes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the
left, simply refer to the other side. Align the indicator
point for the side you choose with the desired angle.
■Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
■Placetheworkpieceflatonthemitertablewithoneedge
securelyagainstthefence.Iftheboardiswarped,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.
■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.
■Align the 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 work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
WARNING:
Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,keepyourhandsoutside
the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) from blade.
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without
holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
■Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cuttingoperation just to make sure thatno problems will
occur when the cut is made.
■Grasp the saw handle firmly, slide the lock-off lever
back, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several
seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
■Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
See Figure 28.
■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 miter table.
LE T SIDE
LE T
INDICATOR
POINT
SCALE
SCALE
MOUNTING BRACKET
RIGHT SIDE
RIGHT
INDICATOR
POINT
BEVEL CUT