Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TS230 Ryobi
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45 30 15 0 45 D A N G E R K E E P H A N D S A W A Y F R O M B L A D E 45 40 20 10 0 30 10 20 0 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) Compound Miter Saw Model TS230 - Double Insulated THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI COMPOUND MITER SAW.
Page 2 G. Optional Stop Block ............................................... 14 H. Workstand ............................................................. 14 Adjustments ............................................................. 14-18 A. Cutting A Slot In The Zero Clearance Throat Plate 14 B.
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your compound miter saw works.
Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Page 6 1. NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that does not have sufficient set. 2. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard or cover re- moved. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use. 3. MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
Page 7 Blade Diameter ................................................................................................................. .............. 10 in. (254 mm) Blade Arbor ........................................................................
Page 8 R O T A T I O N R O T A T I O N I N S Fig. 1 Your Model TS230 Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, work clamp, and dust guide. ■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of Loose Parts.
Page 9 4 5 3 0 1 5 0 4 5 D A N G E R K E E P H A N D S A W A Y F R O M B L A D E 4 5 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 30 10 2 0 0 Fig. 2 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
Page 10 0 10 3 0 4 0 4 5 10 2 0 20 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 FEA TURES CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 3. For convenience when carrying or transportating your miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3.
Page 11 7-1/8” 3-3/8” 9-7/8” 18” 4-1/8” 9-3/4” 4-1/8” 3-3/4” 24” 16-1/2” 7/16” DIA. HOLE 9-7/8" 7-1/8" 3-3/8" 4-1/8" 9-3/4" 18" 4-1/8" 3-3/4" 16-1/2" 24" Fig.
Page 12 0 10 30 40 45 10 20 20 I N S 0 1 0 3 0 40 45 10 2 0 2 0 45 3 0 1 5 0 45 4 5 4 0 20 1 0 0 30 1 0 2 0 0 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw completely before connecting it to power supply.
Page 13 R O T A T I O N R O T A T I O N R O T A T I O N 4 5 Fig. 11 Fig. 10 Fig. 12 ASSEMBL Y W ARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm.
Page 14 W ARNING: Make sure the saw blade or blade guard will not hit the work clamp assembly or table extensions when cutting 35 ° to 45 ° angles. OPTIONAL STOP BLOCK As mentioned previously, the stop block is useful as a stop for cutting multiple pieces to the same length.
Page 15 30˚ 40˚ 45˚ 10˚ 2 0 ˚ 30˚ 40˚ 45˚ 0˚ 0 ˚ 20˚ 3 0 ˚ 40˚ 45 ˚ 1 0 ˚ 20˚ 30˚ 40˚ 4 5˚ 0˚ 2 0 ˚ 30˚ 4 0 ˚ 4 5 ˚ 1 0 ˚ 20˚ 30˚ 40˚ 4 5 ˚ 0˚ Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 13 - 16.
Page 16 45˚ 4 0 ˚ 30˚ 20˚ 10˚ 20˚ 30˚ 40˚ 45˚ 45˚ 40˚ 3 0 ˚ 2 0 ˚ 10˚ 20˚ 30˚ 4 0 ˚ 4 5 ˚ 45 30 15 0 45 45˚ 4 0˚ 3 0 ˚ 20˚ 1 0 ˚ 2 0 ˚ 3 0 ˚ 4 0 ˚ 45˚ Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 17 SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 - 20.
Page 17 40˚ 4 5˚ 4 5 ˚ 30˚ 40˚ 20˚ 10˚ 30˚ 2 0 ˚ 1 0 ˚ 0˚ 40˚ 45˚ 45˚ 30˚ 40˚ 20˚ 10˚ 30˚ 2 0 ˚ 10˚ 0 ˚ 40˚ 4 5˚ 4 5 ˚ 30˚ 4 0 ˚ 20˚ 10˚ 3 0 ˚ 20˚ 10˚ 0 ˚ Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 21 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 21 -24.
Page 18 Fig. 25 PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment. TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT ■ The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.
Page 19 D A N G E R K E E P H A N D S A W A Y F R O M B L A D E 45 40 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 3 0 4 5 30 1 5 0 4 5 4 5 Fig. 26 W ARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.
Page 20 4 5 3 0 45 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 30 1 0 2 0 K E E P H A N D S A W A Y D A N G E R F R O M B L A D E 3 0 40 45 30 15 0 45 0 0 15 30 45 0 15 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 OPERA TION BEVEL CUT See Figures 27 and 28. A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece.
Page 21 4 0 D A N G E R K E E P H A N D S A W A Y F R O M B L A D E I N S 4 5 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 Fig. 29 COMPOUND MITER CUT A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time.
Page 22 4 PITCH OF SIDE NUMBER OF SIDES 0 ° 6 M- 45.00 ° B- 0.00 ° 5 ° 10 ° 15 ° 20 ° 25 ° 30 ° 35 ° 40 ° 45 ° 50 ° 55 ° 60 ° 65 ° 70 ° 75 ° 80 ° 85 ° 90 ° 5 78 9 10 M- 36.00 ° B- 0.00 ° M- 30.00 ° B- 0.00 ° M- 25.71 ° B- 0.00 ° M- 22.
Page 23 38 ° 52 ° Fig. 30 OPERA TION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy.
Page 24 4 5 3 0 15 0 4 5 4 5 4 0 2 0 10 0 3 0 1 0 20 30 10 ° 0 ° 20 ° 3 0 ° 4 0 ° 4 5 ° 10 ° 2 0 ° 3 0 ° 4 0 ° 4 5 ° 1 0 ° 0 ° 2 0 ° 3 0 ° 4 0 ° 45 ° 1 0 ° 2 0 ° 3 0 ° 4 0 ° 4 5 ° Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 RIGHT CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 31 and 32.
Page 25 W ARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Page 26 0 10 3 0 4 0 4 5 1 0 20 20 I N S Fig. 34 W ARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs — with the exception of the externally accessible brushes — should be performed by a Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service Center. BRUSH REPLACEMENT BRUSH REPLACEMENT BRUSH REPLACEMENT BRUSH REPLACEMENT BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 34.
Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Plug in saw. 2. Have switch replaced by Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service Center. 3. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. 4. Have cord replaced by Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service Center. 5. Replace brushes. 1. Replace blade.
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