Operation – Ryobi RTS30 User Manual

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OPERATION

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood such as:

Making a cut with incorrect blade depth

Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece

Twisting the wood while making a cut

Failing to support work

Forcing a cut

Cutting warped or wet lumber

Using the wrong blade for the type of cut

Not following correct operating procedures

Misusing the saw

Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls

Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of

the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to
1/4 in.

Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a

cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never
saw into a loose knot or nail.

Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the miter

gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the wood in the cut.

Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never

make cuts with dull blades.

To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly

before beginning a cut.

When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never

force cuts.

Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or

composition wood products as the anti-kickback pawls
may not always be effective.

Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with

push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.

Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece

securely against the saw table or fence.

Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and

any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may
gather.

Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.

Always use the spreader / riving knife for every operation

where it is allowed. The use of this device will greatly
reduce the risk of kickback.

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-
ficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Although many of the illustrations in this manual are
shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not
operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifi-
cally instructed to do so.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,

ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting

Dado with optional accessories

Cabinet making and woodworking

NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood
composition products only.

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded according to all local
codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equip-
ment can result in electric shock. Do not modify the plug if
it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by
a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical section in this
manual.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking
the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If
your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose
from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback
can cause serious injury. Use precautions to avoid the risks.

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