Ryobi TS1141 - Manual (Page 10)

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FEATURES
Fig. 3
KNOW yOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
9 AMP MOTOR
The saw has a powerful 9 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.
7-1/4 in. BLADE
A 7-1/4 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw.
It will cut materials up to 1-1/2 in. thick or 4-1/4 in. wide,
depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
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°.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
See Figure 1.
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the wrench
is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 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 in the saw’s base.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
LASER GUIDE
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your
miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes ac-
curate, precision cutting simple and easy.
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been
provided to hold your workpiece securely against when
making all cuts.
MITER LOCK LEVER
See Figure 2.
The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at desired miter
angles.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°,
31.62°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62°, and 45° positive
stops have been provided on both the left and right side of
the miter table.
Fig. 2
saw arM Locked
in down position
spindLe
Lock button
switch
trigger
Lock
pin
“d” handLe
REAR BRACKET/CARRyING HANDLE
See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been
provided at the rear of the saw. To transport, turn off and
unplug the saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the
down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side of
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw
is lowered into the workpiece.
Miter
Lock Lever
rear bracket/
carrYing handLe