Ryobi BTS16 - Manual (Page 17)

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ASSEMbLy
SMall Blade
WrenCH
larGe
Blade
WrenCH
SlotS
Fig. 13
MountinG
BraCKet
WinG SCreW
TO INSTALL DUST bAG
See Figure 11.
This dust bag hangs under the saw base. Hang the bag by
hooking the bag onto the hangers on the inside of the leg
stand.
NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before it
is half full. This will permit better air flow through the bag.
TO CHECK SAw bLADE INSTALLATION
See Figure 12.
CAUTION:
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down
toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause
damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.
 Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.
 Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to
the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.
To loosen the blade:
 Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end
on the flats on the arbor shaft.
 Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the larger
wrench forward to the front of the machine.
To tighten the blade:
 Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end
into the flats on the arbor shaft.
 Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the
hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the larger
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the blade
nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Arbor shaft has right hand threads.
 Reinstall the throat plate.
Check all clearances for free blade rotation. In cutting opera-
tions, the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the
cut will be measured and made.
TO INSTALL bLADE GUARD ASSEMbLy
See Figures 13 - 14.
Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means
that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment.
ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning
on the table saw.
 Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
 Remove the wing screw and washer from beneath the
mounting bracket in the back of the saw.
 Align the slots in the blade guard assembly base with the
wing screw hole underneath the mounting bracket.
 Secure the blade guard assembly in place using the
washer and wing screw. Tighten securely.
Fig. 11
HanGerS
duSt BaG
NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted
for different blade widths. Refer to:
To Check, and Align the
Spreader, Saw blade, and blade Guard Assembly. Check
the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement.
Fig. 12