Ryobi Bt31001 Manual

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The following items are included with your table saw leg stand.
LOOSE  PARTS LIST
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A. Storage Bracket ..................................................... 4
B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ............................ 4
C. Lower Brace ........................................................... 4
D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 32
E. Washer (5/16 in.)...

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW
Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate,
precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.
It is equipped with the following features for convenience,
ease of use, and high-quality performance:
•a combination saw blade
•a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with
locking lever
•an adjustable and reversible sliding miter table
•an adjustable miter fence with miter indicator
•an adjustable accessory table
•an adjustable rip fence with scale...

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Fig. 6
FEATURES
WARNING:
Although some of the illustrations in this manual are
shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not
operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically
instructed to do so.
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 blade adjust-
ment handle, scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of
the cabinet....

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BLADES
It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which  is for use with the BT3100 Table
Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features:
• 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • laser-cut expansion slots
• kerf width of 2.5 mm 
+  .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm
This blade is provided with the saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are  available for specific operations such
as ripping. Your local RYOBI dealer can...

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and
hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the
description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing
part(s).
ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
See Figures 8 and 9.

Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware
bag:
24 carriage bolts...

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS
See Figure 9.

Take storage brackets from loose parts.

Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware
bag:
4 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)
4 washers (1/4 in.)

Secure storage brackets to upper braces of leg stand as
shown in figures 8 and 9.
MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE
SAW BASE
See Figure 10.

Take the following from a small hardware bag:
4 hex bolts (1/4-20 x 3/4 in.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)
8 flat washers (1/4 in.)
Note:...

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Fig. 12
Fig. 11
RAIL
HOLDER NUT

Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely clamp
the rail before sliding the entire assembly into position. If
not, tighten the square rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn
and recheck.

Slide the rail into position over both clamps and secure.

Mount the rear rail, following the same clamping procedure
as shown for the front rail. Orient the rear rail as shown in
Figure 12.
TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE
See Figures13 and 14.

Install the sliding miter...

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Fig. 15
TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIP
FENCE

Place the accessory table on the front and back rails,
fitting the lips into the top slot of the rear rail. Position the
slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front
rail and tighten the lever securely.

Remove the scale indicator assembly from the plastic bag
and install on either side of the rip fence. The pan head
screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) goes on the outside of the front
block. The scale indicator and hex nut (#8-32) go...

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BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious injury.
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holding
the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. 
See
Figures 16 and 17.

Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to
the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning
the blade adjusting handle clockwise....

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ASSEMBLY

Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for
different blade widths. Refer to Settings and Adjustments
in the 
Operations Section. Before continuing, read To
Check, Replace or Adjust the Riving Knife and Blade
Guard Assembly
 on page 25 to make sure of proper
riving knife alignment.

Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free
movement. Reinstall the throat plate into the opening,
lower the blade and secure the attachment screw. Tighten
the screw securely.
Fig....