OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DADO THROAT PLATE

0131030330-35

(FOR USE WITH THE BTS20 TABLE SAW)

Your Dado Throat Plate has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi tool.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

 Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................................. 2

 Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

 Installation....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

 Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................. 6

INTRODUCTION

This dado throat plate has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual.

Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers,

Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

WARNING:

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Safe operation of this accessory requires that you read and understand this operator's manual, the operator’s manual for the table saw and all labels affixed to the tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 KNOW YOUR ACCESSORY. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the product's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.

 KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while operating.

 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

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 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH OTHER EQUIP-

MENT or for other purposes.

 ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER

SUPPLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS KIT. Make sure the switch is off when reconnecting the saw to a power supply.

 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, also loan these instructions.

SYMBOLS

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

n0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety

The manual contains special messages to bring attention to

the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INFORMATION

 Remove the loose parts from the box.

 Inspect the dado throat plate carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

 If the dado throat plate is damaged, please call

1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, replace the missing parts before assembling the kit. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

UNPACKING

LOOSE PARTS LIST

 Dado throat plate

 10-24 x 1/2 in. flat head screws (2)

 10-24 x 3/4 in. flat head screw (1)

TOOLS NEEDED

Phillips head screwdriver

10-24 X 1/2 IN.

SCREWS

10-24 X 3/4 IN.

SCREW

THROAT PLATE

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLING A DADO INSERT

WARNING:

Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

DADO INSERT

 Lower the blade below the table surface.

 Loosen the screw and remove the throat plate.

 Remove the blade and blade guard assembly following instructions in the table saw Operator's Manual.

 Included with the dado blade are installation instructions.

Follow these instructions to install the dado set.

 Tighten arbor nut and blade washer securely.

 Place dado insert on the table saw as shown in figure 1.

 Securely tighten using screws provided.

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.

USING A DADO INSERT

 Make sure the wood is not touching the blade. Plug in the saw, insert the switch key, and turn the saw on. Let the saw build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. Always use pushsticks or pushblocks with dado cuts. See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Always use pushsticks or pushblocks when making nonthrough cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury. Never feed wood with your hands.

 Follow all dado instructions.

 When the work is complete, turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw.

 Lower the blade below the table surface.

WARNING:

Lower the blade to prevent possible injury.

 Remove the dado insert and dado set or molding head.

 Reinstall the blade, blade guard assembly, and throat plate following instructions in the Operator's Manual.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury and before plugging the saw back in, make sure the blade guard is installed and working properly.

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DADO CUT

TABLE TOP

SCREWS

PUSHSTICK

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DADO THROAT PLATE

0131030330-35

(FOR USE WITH THE BTS20 TABLE SAW)

WARRANTY

Ryobi warrants its accessories for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Batteries and chargers are warranted for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

PARTS AND SERVICE

For parts or service, contact your nearest Ryobi authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call

1-800-525-2579 or visit us online at www.ryobitools.com. When ordering parts, always give the model number:

MODEL NUMBER

983000-368

09-03

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625

Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207

Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com

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