Ryobi BTS20R-1 - Manual (Page 12)

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Fig. 3
SWITCH
KEY
FEATURES
OPERATING COMPONENTS
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the
table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. To cut
wood at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using the bevel
handwheel, scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of
the cabinet. Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops are
provided for 0° and 45°.
Your saw includes a rip fence and miter gauge with under
table storage for easy accessibility. The sliding table exten-
sion can be moved to provide 27 inches of rip capacity. The
rip fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise.
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip
fence and the blade.
The leg stand places the table saw at convenient working
level. Once folded, the leg stand wheels make moving and
storage easy.
The blade guard assembly includes a spreader, which is a
metal device directly behind and above the blade. It is used
to help keep the cut wood from binding together and causing
possible kickback. It is very important to use the spreader
for all through-sawing operations. The anti-kickback pawls
(also a part of the blade guard assembly) are toothed plates
mounted on the spreader. Their teeth point away from the
work in case the work should be pulled back, toward the
operator. Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent
or reduce the possibility of kickback.
POWER SWITCH
This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in
locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthor-
ized and possible hazardous use by children and others.
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
1. With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch
button to turn ON ( ).
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
1. Press the switch button down to turn
OFF ( ).
TO LOCK YOUR SAW :
1. Press the switch button down.
2. Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a
safe, secure location.
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION
SWITCH
OFF
SWITCH
ON
WARNING:
Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in
use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power
failure, turn the switch
OFF ( ) and remove the key.
This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting
when power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, always make sure
the switch is in the
OFF ( ) position before plugging
tool into the power source .