Ryobi TS1342L Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1342L - Double Insulated
Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
 Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
 Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
 Electrical........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
 Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................. 9
 Features..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
 Tools Needed.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
 Loose Parts.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
 Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 13-20
 Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 21-27
 Adjustments.................................................................................................................................................................... 28
 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................. 29-30
 Parts Ordering / Service................................................................................................................................................. 32
INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use 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.
warranty
RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions:
30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or
materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool
or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the
original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period
from the date of the original purchase.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI® power
tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are
warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service
Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One
World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www.
ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which
includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time,
but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.
WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This
warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools
other than those specifically stated in this warranty.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the tool.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
 DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
 DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power
source.
 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood
on the tool while it is in operation.
 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. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
 USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction
or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
 DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
 USE THE PROPER Extension Cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
 DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
 USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
 KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, and with
sufficient set. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
 Blade coasts after being turned off.
 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 Inspect TOOL CORDS periodically. If
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at
an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
 USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 10 in.
 Before making a cut, be sure all adjustments are secure.
 BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
 Never touch blade or other moving parts during
use.
 NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATiNG COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
 DO NOT operate A tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
 When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 Use only recommended accessories listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
 DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.
 Inspect EXTENSION CORDS periodically and
replace if damaged.
 POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
 Keep TOOL dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or
table at approximately hip height.
 MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
table by securely tightening the miter lock levers. Lock
the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the
bevel lock knob.
 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power
off.
 NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used together,
they must both be installed on the same side of the saw
table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and
kicking up.
 Always SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may
slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.
 Always use a clamp to secure the workpiece when
possible.
 BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
 NEVER perform any operation freehand.
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
Always use the fence.
 NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. Do not
stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
 Never hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any
reason.
 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
 NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
blade.
 make sure the work area has ample lighting
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the
saw.
 NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is
rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade
causing serious personal injury.
 ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected
to a power source.
 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the blade. Always make sure you have
good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw on the floor
or in a crouched position.
 TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to
a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
 THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
 NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
 ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade
to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
 Do not turn the motor switch on and off
rapidly. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and
could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear
and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.
Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely
retighten the blade bolt.
g)
h)
 If any part of this miter saw is missing or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts
replaced before resuming operation.
Wear eye protection.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Do not perform any operation freehand.
Never reach around saw blade.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
before changing blade or servicing.
No load speed.
 AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
 This saw can tip over if the saw head is released
suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work surface.
ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before
any use to avoid serious personal injury.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
 Always stay alert! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
SYMBOLS
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
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction
Double-insulated construction
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
no
.../min
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
SERVICE
WARNING:
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to the nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand
the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,
do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for
assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
EXTENSION CORDS
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is ­ intended to protect
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,
we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
**Ampere rating (on tool data plate)
0-2.02.1-3.4 3.5-5.0
5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord LengthWire Size (A.W.G.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
25'
16
16
16
16
14
14
50'
16
16
16
14
14
12
100'
16
16
14
12
10
—
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only
(normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools or other obstructions while you are working with a
power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A device which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Cutter Head (planers and jointers)
A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head
removes material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90°.
Non-Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block)
should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids
help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Pilot Hole (drill presses)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for
drilling large holes accurately.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-piece
to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Riving Knife (table saws)
Also known as a spreader or splitter. A metal piece, slightly
thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf open
and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been
cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Throw-Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor............................................................... 5/8 in.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.................. 2 x 6, 4 x 4
Blade Diameter........................................................... 10 in.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 4
No Load Speed..................................... 5,500 r/min. (RPM)
Input.................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 14 Amps
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 6
Net Weight................................................................ 31 lbs.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 4
blade
wrench
“D”
Handle
Upper
Blade Guard
Switch
Trigger
Lower
blade guard
DUST BAG
throat
plate
“NO HANDS ZONE”
LABEL
Bevel
Lock Knob
“NO HANDS ZONE”
BOUNDARY LINE
Bevel Scale
Miter
Scale
MITER
Fence
MITER
LOCK PLATE
Miter
Table
CONTROL
ARM
BASE
Positive
Stop(s)
10
Miter
Lock
Handle
WORK CLAMP
Fig. 1
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
Saw
Arm
14 AMP MOTOR
The saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient power
to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
Lock
Pin
10 in. BLADE
A 10 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It
will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks the compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment
screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm.
These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments
at 0° and 45°.
mITER LOCK
HANDLE
recessed
area
Saw arm Locked in Down Position
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
See Figure 1.
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex
key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade
and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws.
A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw’s
base.
Switch
Trigger
Fig. 2
Spindle
Lock Button
CARRYING the saw
See Figure 2.
Located on each side of the base are two recessed areas
for carrying the saw. From behind the saw with the saw in
the locked down position, grasp the base in the recessed
area to move the miter saw.
Fig. 3
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
rotation after the switch is released.
Switch
trigger
LASER GUIDE
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your
miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes
accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been
provided to hold the workpiece securely against when
making all cuts. The left side is also larger providing additional support.
Padlock
Fig. 4
11
FEATURES
MITER LOCK HANDLE
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired
miter angles.
See Figure 3.
The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade
from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
SWITCH TRIGGER
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and
45°. The 22-1/2° and 45° positive stops have been provided
on both the left and right side of the miter table.
See Figure 4.
To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in
the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with
a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When
the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
Store the padlock key in another location.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, seethrough plastic that provides protection from each side of
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw
is lowered into the workpiece.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:
Combination Wrench (2)
10 mm ,12 mm
hex key
5 mm
COMBINATION SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE
Fig. 5
12
LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with the tool:
 Miter Lock Handle
 Blade Wrench
 Dust Bag
 Operator’s Manual
 Work Clamp
DUST BAG
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
WORK
CLAMP
BLADE
WRENCH
Fig. 6
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
 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 and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 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.
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully lift saw from the carton and the saw base, and
place it on a level work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
 This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down
on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out
on the lock pin.
 Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
13
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Warning:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly
and the saw is not secured to a work surface. ALWAYS
secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use
to avoid serious personal injury.
warning:
Mounting Holes
See Figure 7.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories 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:
Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely
mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.
Failure to heed this warning can result in 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.
The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes
have been provided in the saw 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.
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 7. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench
to the floor before operating.
WARNING:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter fence.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter
fence during operation of the saw.
trace holes
at these locations
for hole patTern
trace holes
at these locations
for hole patTern
mounting
surface
BASE
Fig. 7
14
ASSEMBLY
MITER LOCK HANDLE
Miter
Lock Handle
See Figure 8.
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in
the control arm. Turn clockwise to tighten.
To
Tighten
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it,
squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag
and slide it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal
ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the
exhaust port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply
reverse the above procedure.
To
Loosen
Fig. 8
dust bag
exhaust
port
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 10.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents the
workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very
helpful when cutting compound miters.
Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the
workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead
of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making
the cut.
WARNING:
In some operations, the work clamp assembly may
interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly.
Always make sure there is no interference with the blade
guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
Fig. 9
To install the work clamp:
 Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
saw table base.
 Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed.
WARNING:
When using any clamp with the stop block, install the
clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting in
the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
Base
Work
Clamp
Fig. 10
15
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Caution:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source. Never
engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the
arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at
the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also
stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.
Installing / replacing the Blade
 Tighten blade bolt securely.
 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
 Replace screw and tighten securely.
See Figures 11 - 12.
WARNING:
A 10 in. blade is the required blade capacity of the saw.
Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade
washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Failure to
do so can result in serious personal injury.
Spindle
Lock Button
 Unplug the saw.
 Once blade has stopped, raise saw arm.
 Rotate lower blade guard up and remove screw. Rotate
blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt
(hex hd.).
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt
until the spindle locks.
 Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade
bolt.
Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
 Remove laser guide. Do not remove inner blade washer.
 Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and laser guide
where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade bolt will not tighten properly.
 Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 12.
Fig. 11
 Replace laser guide. The double “D” flats on the blade
washers align with the flats on the spindle.
 Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt
counterclockwise to tighten.
16
ASSEMBLY
blade BOLT
(hex. hd)
Danger:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light
source.
Inner Blade
Washer
aligning the laser guide line
See Figure 13.
The laser guide will generate a colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning. The laser line will appear as
a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is
in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated.
This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser
guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up
your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.
LASER
GUIDE
Blade
Lower blade
guard
SCREW
To Cut Your Mark:
 Using a sharp pencil, mark a line on the workpiece.
Blade
 With the saw blade in the uppermost position, align the
laser line with your mark. Once both lines are in alignment,
do not move the workpiece until after you have finished
cutting.
Blade
BOLT
cover
To
LOOSEN
NOTE: As the saw blade assembly is lowered toward the
workpiece, the broken line will become solid. The solid
line will drift away from the mark as it gets closer to the
workpiece but will realign prior to the actual cut. This is
normal. NEVER attempt to move the workpiece while
making a cut. Always keep hands outside the “No Hands
Zone”.
To
Tighten
 Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material.
blade BOLT
(hex. hd)
To Remove Your Mark:
 Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to remove the mark.
LASER
GUIDE
Flat(S)
on Spindle
Fig. 12
To Leave Your Mark:
 Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark
on the work surface in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning the laser line with your mark.
“NO HANDS ZONE”
LABEL
BROKEN
LINE
Fig. 13
17
ASSEMBLY
Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so that
we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.
Never operate the saw without all guards securely in
place and in good operating condition.
Framing
Square
MITER
FENCE
MITER TABLE
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE
FENCE
See Figures 14 - 17.
 Unplug the saw.
 Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.
 Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg
of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table.
The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter
table should be parallel as shown in figure 14.
 If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate in
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 15 and
16, adjustments are needed.
 Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket head
screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right
until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.
 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-totable alignment.
Miter
lock plate
throat plate
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE
Framing
Square
MITER
FENCE
Miter
lock plate
Fig. 14
MITER TABLE
throat plate
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 15
Framing
Square
MITER
FENCE
Miter
lock plate
MITER TABLE
throat plate
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 16
18
ASSEMBLY
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 17 - 21
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg
of the square against the flat part of saw blade.
Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 18.
 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 19 and 20, adjustments are needed.
 Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter
fence to the miter table.
 Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is
parallel with the square.
 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-tofence alignment.
Miter
lock
plate
MITER
TABLE
FRAMING
SQUARE
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF Blade SQUARE WITH FENCE
MITER
FENCE
Fig. 18
Blade
Miter
lock
plate
FRAMING
SQUARE
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
Socket Head
Screw(s)
Blade
MITER
FENCE
MITER
TABLE
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF Blade NOT SQUARE WITh FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Socket Head
Screw(s)
MITER
FENCE
Fig. 19
Blade
Miter
lock
plate
FENCE
FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF Blade NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 17
19
Fig. 20
ASSEMBLY
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
See Figures 22 - 24.
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
Blade
miter
FENCE
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half
turn.
Miter
lock
plate
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
 Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel
(blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
Combination
SQUARE
 Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
Note: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
MITER
TABLE
Miter
lock Handle
CORRECT VIEW OF Blade
SQUARE WITH Miter Table
Fig. 22
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table
alignment at several points.
Blade
miter
FENCE
 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 22.
 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 23 and 24, adjustments
are needed.
Miter
lock
plate
 Loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment
screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.
 Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring
saw blade into alignment with the square. See “Positive
Stop Adjustment” in the Adjustments section.
 Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
Note: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45° angles.
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
Combination
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF Blade NOT SQUARe WITH Miter Table,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 23
BEVEL
LOCK
KNOB
Blade
miter
FENCE
Miter
lock
plate
Miter
SCALE
INDICATOR
SCREW
scale
indicator
Combination
SQUARE
MITER
TABLE
Miter
lock Handle
VIEW OF Blade NOT SQUARE WITH Miter Table,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 24
BEVEL SCALE
Fig. 21
20
OPERATION
CUTTING WITH YOUR Compound
MITER SAW
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure the
workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade
only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the
blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The
workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and
kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting
in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:
NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is
rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade
causing serious personal injury.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
To crosscut
APPLICATIONS
See Figure 25.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
work-piece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter
table set at the 0° position. Miter crosscuts are made
with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
 Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
 Crosscutting wood and plastic
 Crosscutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames moldings, door casings, and fine joinery
 Bevel cutting and compound cutting
Note: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one
of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer.
WARNING:
CROSSCUT
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the
compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate the
miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do
so could result in movement of the control arm or miter
table while making a cut.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands outside
the no hands zone, at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists.
work
clamp
Fig. 25
21
OPERATION
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
 Release the miter lock plate.
Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 22-1/2° left or right, and
45° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate
the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the
positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with
a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 30.
 Align cutting line on workpiece with edge of saw blade.
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure
it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the “D” handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger.
Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from the miter table.
 Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
the left to the desired bevel angle.
 Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
 Align the indicator point for the desired angle.
 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge
of a board is placed against the fence, the board could
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
blade. See Figures 32 - 33.
 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with
a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 30.
 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.
INDICATOR
POINT
INDICATOR
SCREW
scale
indicator
BEVEL
SCALE
TO Bevel Cut
See Figures 26 - 27.
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece
with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut
is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position
and the blade set at an angle between 0° and 45°.
 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
Fig. 26
Bevel Cut
 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
 Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
 Release the miter lock plate.
Note: Quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as
you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself
in one of the built-in positive stop notches, located in the
miter table frame.
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
 The 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the
maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw’s
angle when making a bevel or compound cut.
WORK
CLAMP
22
Fig. 27
OPERATION
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 27.
Compound Miter Cut
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the “D” handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger.
Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
to Compound Miter Cut
See Figure 28.
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to
make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping
sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.
To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always
be taken when making compound miter setups due to the
interaction of the two angle settings.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent
with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you
change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you
adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter
setting.
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The
first angle setting should be checked after setting the second
angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been
obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before
making a finish cut in good material.
 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 28
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
 Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
the left to the desired bevel angle.
 Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
 Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap
material.
 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge
of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the
cut, jamming the blade.
 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with
a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 30.
 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
 Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.
 Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
 Release the miter lock plate.
Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, left or right,
30° and 45° left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as
you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat
itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in miter
table frame.
23
OPERATION
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the “D” handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger.
Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
to SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 30.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
45° x 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
Fig. 29
Long
workpiece
Workpiece
supports
Fig. 30
24
OPERATION
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts
are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning
made, prior to making the required cut.
PITCH
OF SIDE
0°
5°
10°
15°
20°
25°
30°
35°
40°
45°
50°
NUMBER OF SIDES
4
5
6
7
8
M- 45.00°
B- 0.00°
M- 44.89°
B- 3.53°
M- 44.56°
B- 7.05°
M- 44.01°
B- 10.55°
M- 36.00°
B- 0.00°
M- 30.00°
B- 0.00°
M- 25.71°
B- 0.00°
M- 35.90°
B- 2.94°
M- 35.58°
B- 5.86°
M- 35.06°
B- 8.75°
M- 43.22° M- 34.32°
B- 14.00° B- 11.60°
M- 42.19° M- 33.36°
B- 17.39° B- 14.38°
M- 29.91°
B- 2.50°
M- 29.62°
B- 4.98°
M- 29.15°
B- 7.44°
M- 28.48°
B- 9.85°
M- 27.62°
B- 12.20°
M- 25.63°
B- 2.17°
M- 25.37°
B- 4.32°
M- 24.95°
B- 6.45°
M- 24.35°
B- 8.53°
M- 23.56°
B- 10.57°
M- 22.50°
B- 0.00°
M- 22.42°
B- 1.91°
M- 22.19°
B- 3.81°
M- 21.81°
B- 5.68°
M- 21.27°
B- 7.52°
M- 20.58°
B- 9.31°
M- 40.89°
B- 20.70°
M- 39.32°
B- 23.93°
M- 32.18°
B- 17.09°
M- 26.57°
B- 14.48°
M- 25.31°
B- 16.67°
M- 22.64°
B- 12.53°
M- 19.73°
B- 11.03°
M- 21.53°
B- 14.41°
M- 20.25°
B- 16.19°
M- 18.74°
B- 12.68°
M- 17.60°
B- 14.24°
M- 18.80°
B- 17.87°
M- 16.32°
B- 15.70°
M- 20.36°
B- 22.52°
M- 17.20°
B- 19.41°
M- 14.91° M- 13.17°
B- 17.05° B- 15.19°
M- 30.76°
B- 19.70°
M- 37.45° M- 29.10°
B- 27.03° B- 22.20°
M- 35.26° M- 27.19°
B- 30.00° B- 24.56°
M- 32.73° M- 25.03°
B- 32.80° B- 26.76°
M- 23.86°
B- 18.75°
M- 22.21°
B- 20.70°
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10
M- 20.00° M- 18.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
M- 19.93° M- 17.94°
B- 1.71° B- 1.54°
M- 19.72° M- 17.74°
B- 3.40° B- 3.08°
M- 19.37° M- 17.42°
B- 5.08° B- 4.59°
M- 18.88° M- 16.98°
B- 6.72° B- 6.07°
M- 18.26° M- 16.41°
B- 8.31° B- 7.50°
M- 17.50° M- 15.72°
B- 9.85° B- 8.89°
M- 16.60° M- 14.90°
B- 11.31° B- 10.21°
M- 15.58° M- 13.98°
B- 12.70° B- 11.46°
M- 14.43° M- 12.94°
B- 14.00° B- 12.62°
M- 11.80°
B- 13.69°
55°
M- 29.84° M- 22.62°
B- 35.40° B- 28.78°
M- 18.32°
B- 24.18°
M- 15.44°
B- 20.82°
M- 13.36° M- 11.79° M- 10.56°
B- 18.27° B- 16.27° B- 14.66°
60°
M- 26.57° M- 19.96°
B- 37.76° B- 30.60°
M- 13.54°
B- 22.07°
M- 11.70° M- 10.31°
B- 19.35° B- 17.23°
65°
M- 22.91° M- 17.07°
B- 39.86° B- 32.19°
M- 16.10°
B- 25.66°
M- 13.71°
B- 26.95°
M- 11.50°
B- 23.16°
M- 9.23°
B- 15.52°
M7.82°
M- 9.93° M- 8.74°
B
-16.26°
B- 20.29° B- 18.06°
70°
M- 18.88° M- 13.95°
B- 41.64° B- 33.53°
M- 11.17°
B- 28.02°
M- 9.35°
B- 24.06°
M- 8.06° M- 7.10°
B- 21.08° B- 18.75°
M- 6.34°
B- 16.88°
M- 14.51°
B- 43.08°
M- 9.85°
B- 44.14°
M- 4.98°
B- 44.78°
M- 10.65°
B- 34.59°
M- 7.19°
B- 35.37°
M- 3.62°
B- 35.84°
M- 8.50°
B- 28.88°
M- 5.73°
B- 29.50°
M- 2.88°
B- 29.87°
M- 7.10°
B- 24.78°
M- 4.78°
B- 25.30°
M- 2.40°
B- 25.61°
M- 6.12°
B- 21.69°
M- 4.11°
B- 22.14°
M- 2.07°
B- 22.41°
M- 5.38°
B- 19.29°
M- 3.62°
B- 19.68°
M- 1.82°
B- 19.92°
M- 4.81°
B- 17.37°
M- 3.23°
B- 17.72°
M- 1.62°
B- 17.93°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
B- 45.00° B- 36.00°
M- 0.00°
B- 30.00°
M- 0.00°
B- 25.71°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
B- 22.50° B- 20.00°
M- 0.00°
B- 18.00°
75°
80°
85°
90°
Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005°.
COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES
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OPERATION
cutting crown molding
When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters,
remember that the settings are interdependent; changing
one angle changes the other angle as well.
Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°,
therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle
should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should be set at
31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for
the application. See the chart below for correct angle settings
and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.
The settings in the chart on page 27 can be used for cutting
All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using
the compound features of your miter saw.
The 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.
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that
fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles
that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown
molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against
the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that
fits flat against the wall) of 38°.
Laying molding flat on the miter
table
See Figure 31.
To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for
a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.
52°
ceiling
38°
w
a
l
l
inside
corner
Fence
Fence
Top edge against fence =
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
outside
corner
BOTTOM edge against fence =
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
MITER Table
MITER Table
crown molding flat on miter table
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Fig. 31
OPERATION
Bevel
Angle
Setting
Type of Cut
33.85°
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85°
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
WRONG
Fig. 33
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped
material against the fence.
cutting warped material
See Figures 32 - 33.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the
fence as shown in figure 32.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
in figure 33, it will pinch the blade near the completion of
the cut.
clamping wide workpieces
See Figure 34.
When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards
should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 34.
WIDE
BOARD
Right
Fig. 32
Fig. 34
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ADJUSTMENTS
POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
See Figure 35.
Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
To adjust:
 Unplug the saw.
 Using two wrenches (one on the lock nut and one for
the positive stop adjustment screw), loosen the lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw.
 Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
 Square the blade to the miter table as described in the
Assembly section of this manual.
 Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
Note: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45° angles.
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is
unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of
the components might have been jarred out of alignment
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the
saw is cutting accurately.
CAUTION:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the throat plate.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat
plate during operation of the saw.
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
BEVEL LOCK
KNOB
Positive Stop
Adjustment
Screw FOR
0° ANGLES
 The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
 If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
Positive Stop
Adjustment
Screw FOR
45° ANGLES
Bevel Pivot Adjustment
 The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening
the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
 If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw
repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
DEPTH STOP
Lock Nut(S)
The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 10 in. blade provided with the saw.
Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need
adjustments.
Fig. 35
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MAINTENANCE
Brush
Cap
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Brush
Assembly
WARNING:
Brush
Assembly
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
Brush
Cap
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Fig. 36
Brush REPLACEMENT
See Figure 36.
The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
 Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this
tool for extended work on these types of materials. However,
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
 Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is
spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush
cap.
 Remove brush assembly.
 Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.
 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
 Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
 Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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MAINTENANCE
Changing the Batteries
See Figure 37.
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove the laser guide from the saw and lay it on a flat
surface with the two screws facing upward.
 Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover
from the laser guide support.
 Remove the three button cell batteries using a non-conductive device such as a toothpick.
a
Note: Replace the batteries with silver oxide batteries that
have a rating of 1.5 volt and 180 mah (milliampere hour)
minimum (Number 357 silver oxide only).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar device,
to remove all sawdust and debris.
Do not attempt to activate the laser.
The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch
only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is
mounted on the saw.
 After cleaning the laser guide and replacing the batteries,
secure the laser guide cover to laser guide support using
the two screws. For proper assembly, be sure to align
the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the
laser guide support. Tighten screws securely.
SCREWS
LASER GUIDE
COVER
Note: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with
aperture in laser guide support.
WARNING:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
BATTERIES
LASER GUIDE
SUPPORT
Aperture
Fig. 37
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NOTES
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1342L - Double Insulated
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply
contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you
call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. You can also
check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
•
MODEL NUMBER
•
SERIAL NUMBER
TS1342L
Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.
ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Phone 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com
987000-329
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