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USER MANUAL TS1302 RYOBI

OPERATOR'S MANUAL RYOBl 10 in. (254 mm) Miter Saw Model TS1302 - Double Insulated 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. À WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operators manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi Miter Saw.

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Introduction and Product Specifications Rules for Safe Operation . Glossary of Term: Unpacking and Tools Needed Features Assembly Adjusiments . Operation . Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Ordering/Service 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. À WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. [ N 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 t Net Weight 28.2 lbs. (12.8 kg.) ) À WARNING: result in severe eye damage. Before beginn glasses with side shields and a full face sh er.) The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can ing tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety ield 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. Page 2

RUL SAFE ERATIO measures. Symbol Meaning 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 serious injury.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. lt may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. [ à

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operators 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. SYMBOL MEANING + Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

-_ Failure to keep your hands away from the blade Will result in serious personal injury. L /

DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT

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. À 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. 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. À 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. Page 3

Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and LI 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. =

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E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operators D manual carefully. Learnthe saw's applications and limita- tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to LI this tool. Æ 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. = M REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Getin 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. ” Æ 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 D 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 CHILDPROOPF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys. Æ 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 cordis 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. À 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. H 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. Page 4

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 operators manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may case risk of injury. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if thetoolistippedorifthebladeis 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. À 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 noi 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 hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn power off.

H BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. Æ 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 solvenis 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 PATHIS 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 work- piece. 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. AI-

ways place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence. Page 5 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches ofthe 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 work- piece. 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. fthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. fit 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.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Waïch 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. À 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 tothese chemicals, workin a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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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 zoneis identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the markedlines onthe mitertable 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 minute. 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 ofthe 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 inadvertenily 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 cuis a slot through the throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out. Page 6

Your Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide or dust bag. H Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of Loose Parts. See Figure 1. H Remove the packing materials from around your saw. H Careiully 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. Æ Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw. Æ 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 8. EÆ 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. M Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. lfany parts are missing, do not attemptto assemble the miter saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correcily. Call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance if any parts are missing or damaged. À 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.

The following items are included with your Miter Saw: 10 in. (254 mm) Blade Miter Lock Handle Dust Bag Dust Guide 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: Æ Work Clamp EH 8 mm Work Clamp Screw

See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. À WARNING: Do noi 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. lt is made with all ball bearings. 10 in. (254 mm) BLADE A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your miter saw. lt is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery cuis or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest dealer. CUTTING CAPACITIES When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°: Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4 2x6 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 wrenchis a philips screwdriver and the other endis 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 8. 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. ltis now ready to transport. CARRYING HANDLE UPPER DUST BAG NO HANDS ZONE LABEL MITER TABLE BLADE BASE WRENCH WRENCH STORAGE AREA BLADE GUARD

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 MITER LOCK inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. HANDLE POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig. 3 Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° positive SPINDLE LOCK stops have been provided on both the left and right side BUTTON 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 cuis.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 4 through plastic that provides protection from each side of 9 the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw SWITCH is lowered into the workpiece. TRIGGER PADLOCK Fig. 5 ) Page 9

FEATURE 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 24in. (610 mm) workbench. Carefully checkthe workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. lf 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. lt 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. lt 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 will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply. À 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. À 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.

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À varNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all adjusiments 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.

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.

See Figures 9, 10, and 11. À varNING: A10in. (254 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washerto engage withtheflats onthe 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. EH Unplug your saw. À varNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. M Raise saw arm. Œ Loosen screw A on the blade bolt cover. H Roïiate lower blade guard up and remove screw B. Ro- tate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bol. M Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 10. EH Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt. CONTROL ARM MITER

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen. H Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade washer. Æ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade. 4 \ SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER À WARNING: Ifinner 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. Fig. 10

M 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. À CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth andthe arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front ofthe saw. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. H Replace outer blade washer. The double "D'flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle. H 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. LOUSEN PAS) À ArNING: €] Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before TO TIGHTEN INNER BLADE WASHER WITH

FLAT (S) ON SPINDLE reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.

DUST BAG BLADE BOLT BLADE

See Figure 12. OUTER BLADE WASHER . . . WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS Fig. 11 A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. lt fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the two DUST BAG a, metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the METAL CLIPS À 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. Page 12

ASSEMBLY À 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. À 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 oftrappingthe workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. ADJUSTMENTS 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. À 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. 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. M lfthe 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. A ARNING: Do noi 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. 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. Page 13

DJUSTMEN SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THEFENCE f FENCE à See Figures 13 - 16. MITER TABLE EH Unplug your saw. \ À WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Œ Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm. See Figure 3. H Raise saw arm to its full raised position. FRAMING H Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half SQUARE turn. M Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH until the pointer on the control arm is positioned in the FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED positive stop at 0°. Fig. 14 H Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. FENCE EH Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one \ MITER TABLE 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 18. H lfthe edge of the framing square and the blade slot in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15, adjustments are needed. EH Using the wrench provided, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. See Figure 16. Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and blade slot are parallel. H Retïighten the screws securely and recheck the fence- FRAMING SQUARE to-table alignment. VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH

ADJUSTMEN SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 - 20. Æ Unplug your saw. À MArNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. H saw is mounted to a workbench, it must be unmounted to square the saw blade to the fence. Æ Pullthe saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. See Figure 3. H Place saw on a large, stable work surface. Æ Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. H Position saw in tilted position as shown in figure 24, to locate the two socket head screws under the miter table. À 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.

M _Loosen the two socket head screws. H Reposition saw to its normal operating position. H 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. H The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 17. Πlfthe front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjust- ments are needed. EH Using the miter lock handle, move the miter table left or right until the saw blade is parallel to the square. H Position saw in tilted position and tighten the two socket head screws securely. H Reposition saw to its normal operating position. H 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. Page 15 FRAMING SQUARE

APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) Æ Cross cutting wood and plastic. H Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, and fine joinery. NOTE: The crosscui 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. À 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

À 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 de binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation À varRNING: could cause an accident resulting in possible serious : To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter personal injury. 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. CROSSCUTTING See Figure 21. 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. . collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW: blade. See Figures 22 and 23. M Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. M When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support H Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a Œ 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. lf the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. H Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold. H Roïiate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale. H 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 miterlock plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop noiches, located in the miter table frame. Æ Tighien the miter lock handle securely. work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 21. & Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade. & Graspthe 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. À 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. Page 16

ERATIO M Before turning on the saw, perform a dryrunofthe cutting M Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. operation just to make sure that no problems will occur m Releasethe switchtrigger andallowthe saw blade to stop when the cut is made. rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait Æ Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch until the electric brake stops blade from turning before trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach removing the workpiece from the miter table. maximum speed.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 21. À warNING: Long sopieces reed extra spas SUPPONE should pe To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands Fud Re pu ane ‘a he Fe ss th e Send outside the no hands zone and at least 3 in. (76.2 mm) S " t " dune ee na aton M eue the nn an l from blade. Never perform any cutting operation free- Won L e TR ï Dos ce the ne e opiiona hand (without securing workpiece againstthe fence).The Work clamp or à C-c'amp io Secure ne workpiece. blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. f N LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS t Fig. 21 ) Page 17

See Figures 22 and 23. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side againstthe fence as shown in figure 22. lfthe warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 23, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. À 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 24. 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 24. Fig. 24 )

MAINTENANCE À 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. À MArNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based producis, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can dam- age, weaken or destroy plastic. Ithas been foundthat electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premaiure failure when they are used on fiberglass, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive toelectrictool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequenily, 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 frequenily 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. Tokeeptheloss to a minimum andtopreventtooloverheating, 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. À caAuUTION: 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. À WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. lf damaged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury. À 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. Page 19

TROUBLESHOOTIN PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw will not start. . Saw not plugged in. . Faulty switch. . Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. . Cord damaged. . Worn, broken brushes. . Plug in saw. . Have switch replaced by an Authorized Service Center. . Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. . Have cord replaced by an Authorized Service Center. . Replace brushes. Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts. . Dull blade. . Blade mounted backwards. . Gum or pitch on blade. . incorrect blade for work being done. . Replace blade. . Turn blade around. . Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool. . Change the blade. Blade does not come up to speed. . Extension cord too light or too long. . Low supply voltage. . Replace with the adequate size extension cord. . Contact the electric company. Saw vibrates excessively. . Blade bolt not tight. . Saw not mounted securely to workbench. . Workbench on uneven floor. . Blade or blade flanges not clean. . Tighten blade boli. . Tighten all mounting hardware. . Reposition workbench on flat surface. Fasten workbench to floor if necessary. . Clean blade and blade flanges. Does not make accurate 45° and 90° cuis. . Damaged saw blade. . Positive stop not adjusted correctly. . Replace blade. . Check and adjust positive stop. Material pinches blade. . Cutting bowed material in wrong position. . Position bowed material correctly (convex side to the back fence). Saw head does not return to UP position. . No spring tension. . Spring broken. . Return to an Authorized Service Center for adjustment. . Have spring replaced by an Authorized Service Center. Page 20

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used. When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on the cord's jacket. Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating (ontool data plate) 0-20 21-34 3.5-50 5.170 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25" 16 16 16 16 14 14 50" 16 16 16 14 14 12 À CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece, tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. “Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

+ SERVICE + MODEL NO. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. TS1302 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-247 3-03