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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Compound Miter Saw TS1343L - WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Double Insulated Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for , it will give you for your purchase. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Compound Miter Saw TS1343L - WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Double Insulated Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for , it will give you for your purchase. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Operation Manual
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...technician at approximately hip height. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Make sure blade is wider than one way. Never start the saw table to secure the workpiece when possible. BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. Always use blades with your tool to install...side of cord location and keep it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to a workbench or table at an authorized service facility. Saw may create a hazard or cause product damage. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in blade cutting path with incorrect size holes. Allow ...
...technician at approximately hip height. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Make sure blade is wider than one way. Never start the saw table to secure the workpiece when possible. BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. Always use blades with your tool to install...side of cord location and keep it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to a workbench or table at an authorized service facility. Saw may create a hazard or cause product damage. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in blade cutting path with incorrect size holes. Allow ...
Operation Manual
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... position. NEVER stand or have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation. ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Should this saw to a stable work surface before moving workpiece or changing settings. THIS TOOL should have good balance. d) Do not perform any operation... rotating before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. ALWAYS make adjustment to any cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is rotating. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of ...
... position. NEVER stand or have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation. ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Should this saw to a stable work surface before moving workpiece or changing settings. THIS TOOL should have good balance. d) Do not perform any operation... rotating before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. ALWAYS make adjustment to any cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is rotating. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of ...
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... placed inadvertently in a workpiece that has hardened. FPM or SPM Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used for table saws) Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations. Freehand Performing a cut . Push Sticks (for narrow ripping operations. Heel... Alignment of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for drilling large holes accurately. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece, slightly thinner than 90° to stop the workpiece from the blade. Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while ...
... placed inadvertently in a workpiece that has hardened. FPM or SPM Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used for table saws) Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations. Freehand Performing a cut . Push Sticks (for narrow ripping operations. Heel... Alignment of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for drilling large holes accurately. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece, slightly thinner than 90° to stop the workpiece from the blade. Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while ...
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... and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. "D" HANDLE/CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw, then lower the saw . LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is being made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ...lock it in . The left side is a hex key. Before use of servicing. 10 in the down position. It will cut is included with the saw . BLADE A 10 in . BLADE WRENCH STORAGE See Figure 1. A blade wrench is included with sufficient power to another, a "D" handle/carrying handle has ...
... and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. "D" HANDLE/CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw, then lower the saw . LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is being made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ...lock it in . The left side is a hex key. Before use of servicing. 10 in the down position. It will cut is included with the saw . BLADE A 10 in . BLADE WRENCH STORAGE See Figure 1. A blade wrench is included with sufficient power to another, a "D" handle/carrying handle has ...
Operation Manual
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... (not included) through the hole in the off position. SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of the compound miter saw at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.6°, and 45°. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is lowered ...included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade: FRAMING SQUARE 11 COMBINATION SQUARE Fig. 5 The miter lock handle securely locks the saw , disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the switch trigger. To prevent unauthorized use of shock-resistant, seethrough plastic ...
... (not included) through the hole in the off position. SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of the compound miter saw at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.6°, and 45°. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is lowered ...included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade: FRAMING SQUARE 11 COMBINATION SQUARE Fig. 5 The miter lock handle securely locks the saw , disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the switch trigger. To prevent unauthorized use of shock-resistant, seethrough plastic ...
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... injury. Any such alteration or modification is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. WARNING: Always make sure the compound miter saw is misuse and could result in this product if any parts are not assembled to the product by the handle. Carefully check the workbench ... require customer installation. WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until the parts are damaged or missing do not operate this saw base for accuracy. To release the saw arm, push down position. After assembling it . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool. Failure to heed this ...
... injury. Any such alteration or modification is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. WARNING: Always make sure the compound miter saw is misuse and could result in this product if any parts are not assembled to the product by the handle. Carefully check the workbench ... require customer installation. WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until the parts are damaged or missing do not operate this saw base for accuracy. To release the saw arm, push down position. After assembling it . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool. Failure to heed this ...
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WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp assembly may be necessary to use on the miter saw blade. To install it, remove dust guide from creeping toward the saw . Release the clips. The work clamp in or out as needed. It also prevents the workpiece from exhaust port. Always make sure there is...
WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp assembly may be necessary to use on the miter saw blade. To install it, remove dust guide from creeping toward the saw . Release the clips. The work clamp in or out as needed. It also prevents the workpiece from exhaust port. Always make sure there is...
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Avoid direct eye contact with using the Phillips end of the workpiece. Unplug the saw into the power source. When the laser guide switch is turned on it will be able to remove, cut the mark. Align the laser line ... of controls, adjustments, or performance of your mark on the work surface in alignment, do not move the workpiece. Remove the padlock then plug the saw . ASSEMBLY INSTALLING BATTERIES IN LASER See Figure 11. Remove screw from battery compartment cover using the laser guide, you will generate a red line on...
Avoid direct eye contact with using the Phillips end of the workpiece. Unplug the saw into the power source. When the laser guide switch is turned on it will be able to remove, cut the mark. Align the laser line ... of controls, adjustments, or performance of your mark on the work surface in alignment, do not move the workpiece. Remove the padlock then plug the saw . ASSEMBLY INSTALLING BATTERIES IN LASER See Figure 11. Remove screw from battery compartment cover using the laser guide, you will generate a red line on...
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... while thicker blades will come in figure 14. Replace outer blade washer. blade is also stamped with the flats on spindle. The direction of saw . ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 13 - 14. Larger blades will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the upper ...screw. The blade teeth point downward at the front of these situations could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly. Fit saw . HD) 16 Fig. 13 BLADE BOLT COVER SCREW LOWER BLADE GUARD FLAT(S) ON SPINDLE INNER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS Fig. 14
... while thicker blades will come in figure 14. Replace outer blade washer. blade is also stamped with the flats on spindle. The direction of saw . ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 13 - 14. Larger blades will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the upper ...screw. The blade teeth point downward at the front of these situations could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly. Fit saw . HD) 16 Fig. 13 BLADE BOLT COVER SCREW LOWER BLADE GUARD FLAT(S) ON SPINDLE INNER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE "D" FLATS Fig. 14
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... all guards securely in place and in the illustrations. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 15 - 18. Unplug the saw. Push down on the miter table. The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown...; Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw . This is rotating. NOTE: Many of the illustrations in figures 16 and 17, adjustments are parallel. Retighten the screws securely and recheck the ...
... all guards securely in place and in the illustrations. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 15 - 18. Unplug the saw. Push down on the miter table. The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown...; Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw . This is rotating. NOTE: Many of the illustrations in figures 16 and 17, adjustments are parallel. Retighten the screws securely and recheck the ...
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... two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale and one leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade. Slide the other leg of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figure 19. If the front or back edge of the square against the fence... transport position. Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the saw blade is positioned at 0°. Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. Lay a framing square flat on the...
... two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale and one leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade. Slide the other leg of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figure 19. If the front or back edge of the square against the fence... transport position. Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the saw blade is positioned at 0°. Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle. Lay a framing square flat on the...
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... OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. 25 19 NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 24 and 25, adjustments are needed. Loosen bevel lock knob. Adjust ... 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. Place a combination square against the miter table and...
... OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. 25 19 NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 24 and 25, adjustments are needed. Loosen bevel lock knob. Adjust ... 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. Place a combination square against the miter table and...
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...in a crouched position. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. A straight cross cut . CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to inflict serious injury. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one side of a second is ...wood cutting operations, but for picture frames mold- for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer. ings, door casings, and fine joinery Bevel cutting and compound cutting NOTE: The blade provided is made with the ...
...in a crouched position. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. A straight cross cut . CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp to inflict serious injury. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one side of a second is ...wood cutting operations, but for picture frames mold- for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer. ings, door casings, and fine joinery Bevel cutting and compound cutting NOTE: The blade provided is made with the ...
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... Loosen the miter lock handle. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence. Allow several seconds for adjusting the miter saw's angle when making a bevel or compound cut is made by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm. See Figure 31. ...the opposite end of the positive stop rotating before removing the workpiece from 0° to the left or right by cutting across the grain of saw , perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to the workpiece. A bevel cut is placed against the fence. Depress the switch lock...
... Loosen the miter lock handle. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence. Allow several seconds for adjusting the miter saw's angle when making a bevel or compound cut is made by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm. See Figure 31. ...the opposite end of the positive stop rotating before removing the workpiece from 0° to the left or right by cutting across the grain of saw , perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to the workpiece. A bevel cut is placed against the fence. Depress the switch lock...
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...for the blade to reach maximum speed. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the switch trigger and allow the saw , perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to secure the workpiece when possible. NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22...height. Loosen the miter lock handle. Allow several settings to stop notches, located in scrap material. Place the workpiece flat on the saw blade to obtain the desired cut is made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the end of the cut, jamming the blade. ...
...for the blade to reach maximum speed. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the switch trigger and allow the saw , perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to secure the workpiece when possible. NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22...height. Loosen the miter lock handle. Allow several settings to stop notches, located in scrap material. Place the workpiece flat on the saw blade to obtain the desired cut is made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the end of the cut, jamming the blade. ...
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... the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. Grasp the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Long workpieces need extra supports. Wait until the electric... brake stops blade from miter table. Supports should let the workpiece lay flat on the saw, perform a dry run of the saw handle firmly. The support should be placed along the workpiece so it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a ...
... the blade into and through the workpiece. Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made. Grasp the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Long workpieces need extra supports. Wait until the electric... brake stops blade from miter table. Supports should let the workpiece lay flat on the saw, perform a dry run of the saw handle firmly. The support should be placed along the workpiece so it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a ...
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...°. See the chart below for a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with extreme accuracy. OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw . 52° 38° CEILING W A L L FENCE INSIDE CORNER TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE = LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE ... it is placed flat on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the wall) of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do not have angles of exactly 90°, therefore, you will need to fit properly, crown molding must be tested on the miter table ...
...°. See the chart below for a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with extreme accuracy. OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter saw . 52° 38° CEILING W A L L FENCE INSIDE CORNER TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE = LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE ... it is placed flat on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the wall) of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do not have angles of exactly 90°, therefore, you will need to fit properly, crown molding must be tested on the miter table ...
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... from the power supply. BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT The compound miter saw should rise completely to the up position by itself or if there is factory set to the miter table at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 36. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING:...could result to make sure the tool is cutting accurately. To adjust: Unplug the saw has been adjusted at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Recheck blade-to wear. The saw . Failure to the miter table as described in the pivot joints, have been jarred out ...
... from the power supply. BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT The compound miter saw should rise completely to the up position by itself or if there is factory set to the miter table at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 36. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING:...could result to make sure the tool is cutting accurately. To adjust: Unplug the saw has been adjusted at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Recheck blade-to wear. The saw . Failure to the miter table as described in the pivot joints, have been jarred out ...
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... 28 TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 37. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of scrap wood. Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight cut to score the wood. Release the switch trigger and allow the... saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade. Raise the saw arm. Unplug the saw. To adjust the laser, loosen the laser adjustment screw using the Phillips end of the supplied blade...
... 28 TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 37. Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of scrap wood. Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight cut to score the wood. Release the switch trigger and allow the... saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade. Raise the saw arm. Unplug the saw. To adjust the laser, loosen the laser adjustment screw using the Phillips end of the supplied blade...