Ryobi BTS16 - Manual (Page 11)

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KNOw yOUR TAbLE SAw
See Figure 2.
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.
ANTI-KICKbACK PAwLS - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth
on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece.
If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator,
the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the
possibility of kickback.
bEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
bLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with the
height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked
with the bevel locking lever.
wARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury.
bLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down over
the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
bEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.
FEATURES
HEIGHT/bEVEL ADJUSTING HANDwHEEL - Located on
the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and
raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replace-
ment. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel
angles easy.
MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross
cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a
miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back of
the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting
long workpieces.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and
is secured with the locking handle. Grooves run along the
top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps
and accessories.
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
SLIDING TAbLE EXTENSIONS - Located on each side of
the saw table, these table extension gives the operator ad-
ditional support when cutting wide workpieces.
SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,
slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the
kerf open and prevent kickback.
SwITCH ASSEMbLy - This saw has an easy access power
switch located below the front rail. To lock the switch in the
OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place
the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and
others not qualified to use the tool.