Ryobi RTS20 - Manual (Page 15)

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get
help when needed.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw’s
housing and the motor by first beveling the blade (see
page 26).
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your
body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not
your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back
injury.
WARNING:
Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands
to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do not reach over
or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always make sure the
table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an
approved leg stand. NEVER operate the saw on the floor.
MOUNTING HOLES
The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface
such as a workbench or leg stand. If bolted to a workbench,
remove the four locking knobs. Four bolt holes have been
provided in the saw’s base for this purpose. Each of the
four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3/8 in.
machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not included).
Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the
saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the
workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure
that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, slid-
ing, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor
before operating.
TO ASSEMBLE THE QUICK STAND™
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: Do not use this leg stand with other equipment or
for other purposes.

Place the Quick Stand™ on the floor.
 Keeping fingers and all body parts away from the stand’s
moving parts, open the Quick Stand™ by pushing
opposite legs in opposite directions as indicated by the
arrows in figure 6. The stand will be fully opened when
the red indicator rests in the V slot of the grip.
NOTE: Only mount the saw when the stand is completely
opened.