OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DADO THROAT PLATE
A31TS04
(FOR USE WITH THE BTS15 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
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Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
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General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
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Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
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Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
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Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................................3-4
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Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
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Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................. 6
INTRODUCTION
This accessory 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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.
n THIS DADO THROAT PLATE IS DESIGNED FOR
6 IN. DADO SET USE.
n DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT or for other purposes.
n ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS ACCESSORY.
Make sure the switch is off when reconnecting the saw
to a power supply.
n BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
n SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this product, also loan these instructions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
n 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.
n 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.
n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
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.
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UNPACKING
INFORMATION
LOOSE PARTS LIST
n Remove the loose parts from the box.
n Dado throat plate
n M5 x 10 mm screws (2)
n Inspect the dado throat plate carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
TOOLS NEEDED
n If the dado throat plate is damaged, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
Phillips head screwdriver
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, replace the missing parts before assembling the kit. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
M5 X 10 MM
SCREWS
THROAT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING A DADO INSERT
BTS15 TABLE SAW PRIOR TO DADO INSERT INSTALLATION
See Figures 1-2.
n Unplug the saw.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
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.
Fig. 1
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ASSEMBLY
n Lower the blade below the table surface.
n Loosen the screws and remove the throat plate.
n Remove the blade and blade guard assembly following
instructions in the table saw Operator's Manual.
n Included with the dado set are installation instructions.
Follow these instructions to install the dado set.
NOTE: The spacer/washer should only be used with a
regular blade.
NOTE: When using 5/8 in. width dado set use flange nut
and flange/spacer.
n Place dado insert on the table saw as shown in figure 1.
n Securely tighten using screws provided.
DADO INSERT
SCREWS
TABLE TOP
WARNING:
Fig. 2
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.
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
WARNING:
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
n For cutting up to 5/8 in. maximum width dadoes on BTS15
Ryobi table saw.
Always use push sticks or push blocks when making
non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.
Never feed wood with your hands.
WARNING:
n Follow all dado instructions.
n When the work is complete, turn the saw off, remove the
switch key, and unplug the saw.
n Lower the blade below the table surface.
Never install a dado set to cut a larger groove than a
width of 5/8 in. Installing a wider dado set could result
in insufficient thread engagement of the arbor nut.
Never use any blade or dado set with less than full
engagement of the nut on the threaded arbor shaft.
Insufficient thread engagement could result in the blade
or dado loosening on the arbor shaft and could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Lower the blade to prevent possible injury.
n Remove the dado insert and dado set.
n Reinstall the blade, blade guard assembly, and throat plate
following instructions in the BTS15 Operator's Manual.
USING A DADO INSERT
n 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 push sticks or push blocks
with any non-through cuts.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury and before plugging the
saw back in, make sure the blade guard is installed
and working properly.
NOTE: Never use this dado throat plate with a dado set
larger than 6 in..
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NOTES
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DADO THROAT PLATE
A31TS04
(FOR USE WITH THE BTS15 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:
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
983000-629
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