Ryobi Bt31001 Manual

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The following items are included with your table saw leg stand.
LOOSE  PARTS LIST
Fig. 4 BC D
E EDK K J
L
K
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MD
J
E
DH
A
H
E
D
C
D
E
M
C
B
A
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G
G
H
D
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D
F
C
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DF
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D
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A. Storage Bracket ..................................................... 4
B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ............................ 4
C. Lower Brace ........................................................... 4
D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 32
E. Washer (5/16 in.) .................................................. 32
F. Leveling Foot ......................................................... 4
G. Leg ......................................................................... 4H. Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) .......................... 24
I. Upper Brace ........................................................... 2
J. Hex Nut (1/4-20) .................................................... 8
K. Washer (1/4 in.) .................................................... 12
L. Bolt (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ............................... 4
M. Upper Side Brace ................................................... 2
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW
Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate,
precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.
It is equipped with the following features for convenience,
ease of use, and high-quality performance:
•a combination saw blade
•a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with
locking lever
•an adjustable and reversible sliding miter table
•an adjustable miter fence with miter indicator
•an adjustable accessory table
•an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator
•an adjustable riving knife (splitter) and blade guard with
anti-kickback pawls•front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read scale on
front rail
•a dust exhaust that can be adapted to a standard shop
vacuum
•blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut
•switch with lockable cover plate to help prevent
unauthorized use
These features provide ease of cutting with all types of wood.
WARNING:
Before attempting to use your table saw, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
Fig. 5
ADJUSTING
CLAMP
QUICK-STOP
END PLUG (4)
MITER SCALE
MITER
LOCKING CLAMPS
RIP FENCE
LOCKING HANDLEFRONT RAILSCALE
SLIDING
MITER TABLE
THROAT
PLATEANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLSBLADE GUARD
ASSEMBLYRIVING KNIFE
SAW BLADEREAR RAIL
RIP FENCE
ACCESSORY
TABLE
BLADE
ADJUSTING HANDLE
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER MITER FENCE
MITER
FENCE HOLDERSWITCH
BEVEL
INDICATOR
BEVEL SCALE MITER
SLIDE LOCK
MITER
TABLE BASE
FEATURES
LEG STANDLEVELING FOOT STORAGE
BRACKETS
SCALE
INDICATOR 
						

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Fig. 6
FEATURES
WARNING:
Although some of the illustrations in this manual are
shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not
operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically
instructed to do so.
OPERATING COMPONENTS
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table,
surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. To cut wood
at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using the blade adjust-
ment handle, scale, and bevel indicator found on the front of
the cabinet. Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops are
provided for 0
º and 45º.
The sliding miter table assembly is used for all crosscutting
operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood at
an angle by  loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the fence
to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. The  sliding
miter table, which rests on a base mounted on the rails, can
be repositioned along the rails for wide work. It can be
reversed so the projecting base is in the back. It can also be
moved from the right side to the left side as needed. With the
miter fence removed the miter table offers additional support
for other operations such as ripping.
Your saw includes a rip fence and an accessory table. The
accessory table can be moved from the right side of the saw
to the left side as needed. The rip fence is used to position
work that will be cut lengthwise. A scale on the front rail
shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade.
The riving knife is a metal device directly behind and above
the blade. It is used to help keep the cut wood from binding
together and causing possible kickback. It is very important
to use the riving knife for all through-sawing operations. The
anti-kickback pawls are toothed plates mounted on the riving
knife. Their teeth point away from the work in case the work
should be pulled back, toward the operator. Then the teeth
dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of
kickback.
Your Ryobi BT3100-1 table saw features a receptacle on the
right side of the cabinet that permits use of accessories.   Use
only accessories that are listed for use with this tool.  When
using a listed accessory, unplug the saw motor cord and use
the receptacle and BT3100-1 main power switch to operate
the accessory.
POWER SWITCH
Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
1. With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the switch
button to turn on (      ).TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
1. Press the switch button down to turn off (     ).
TO LOCK YOUR SAW :
1. Press the switch button down.
2. Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe,
secure location.
WARNING:
Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use
and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure,
turn the switch off (      ) and remove the key. This action
will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power
returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with
the blade before operating the switch to start the tool.
Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to
be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make
sure the switch is in the off (      ) position before plugging
tool into the power source .
SWITCH
KEY
SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION
SWITCH
BUTTON
IN OFF
POSITION SWITCH
BUTTON
IN ON
POSITION 
						

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BLADES
It is recommended that you use only the RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) Combination Blade, which  is for use with the BT3100 Table
Saw. You will get maximum performance with the following features:
• 36 precision ground, micro-grain carbide teeth • laser-cut expansion slots
• kerf width of 2.5 mm 
+  .02 • tensioning for 4,800 rpm
This blade is provided with the saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are  available for specific operations such
as ripping. Your local RYOBI dealer can provide you with complete information.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only blades that are rated for at least 5,500 RPM and recommended for use on this saw.
Fig. 7
BLADE ROTATION PRECISION GROUND
MICRO-GRAIN
CARBIDE TEETHLASER-CUT BODY
AND EXPANSION SLOTS
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately 4,800
rpm. The speed will not remain constant but will be less
under a load. The wiring in a shop is as important as the
motors horsepower rating. A line intended for lights only
WILL NOT PROPERLY CARRY A POWER TOOL MOTOR.
Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light
for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool
may not be able to support two or three tools.WARNING:
To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified
electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is
properly wired.
FEATURES 
						

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and
hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the
description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing
part(s).
ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
See Figures 8 and 9.

Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware
bag:
24 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
  4 leveling feet
32 flat washers (5/16 in.)
32 hex nuts (5/16-18)
Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for mount-
ing leg stand on the table saw base and mounting
storage brackets to upper brace.

Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.

Place an upper side brace inside two of the legs, with the
legs wide end up. (Upper side braces have two large
holes in each end.) Make sure the two posts on the leg
align with the small holes on the brace.
Fig. 8 LEVELING FOOT CARRIAGE
BOLT
WASHER BOLT
HEX NUT
UPPER BRACE
LOWER BRACESTORAGE
BRACKET(S)
HEX NUT
LEG
SCREW WASHER
HEX
NUTWASHER HEX NUT
WASHER
HEX NUT 
Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. Insert
the carriage bolts. Add flat washers and hex nuts and
hand tighten. Repeat for the other upper brace. These are
the front and back sets.

For the side sets, install a upper brace on two legs. Add
hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for the other upper
brace.

Use the same steps to install the lower braces. Tighten all
hex nuts with a wrench.

Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling foot.
Install the leveling feet from the bottom of each leg with
the bolts pointing up. Cap with the remaining flat washers
and hex nuts but do not tighten.

Move the leg set to desired location. Adjust the leveling
feet with a wrench, then tighten the top hex nut.
UPPER
SIDE BRACE 
						

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS
See Figure 9.

Take storage brackets from loose parts.

Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware
bag:
4 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)
4 washers (1/4 in.)

Secure storage brackets to upper braces of leg stand as
shown in figures 8 and 9.
MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE
SAW BASE
See Figure 10.

Take the following from a small hardware bag:
4 hex bolts (1/4-20 x 3/4 in.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)
8 flat washers (1/4 in.)
Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for
assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.
WARNING:
Do not lift the saw without help. The saw base weighs
approximately 75 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring
these precautions can result in back injury.

Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Align the holes
in the table with the holes in the end braces.

Place a flat washer on a bolt and insert through hole. Add
a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand tighten. 
See Figure 10.

Repeat for three remaining holes. Tighten all hardware
with a wrench. You may find it helpful to use one wrench
to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex
nut.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious injury.
TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS
See Figures 11 and 12.

Position end plugs on both rails and secure in place by
tapping with a block of wood or a rubber mallet.

Loosen the front rail clamps one half turn from the tightened
position. Loosen the square rail holder nut one-fourth
(1/4) turn to allow the front rail to slide over it. 
See Figures
11 and 12.

Mount the front rail with the scale facing the outside
toward the operator.
LEG STAND ASSEMBLED LEGLOWER BRACE
UPPER BRACESTORAGE BRACKET(S)
Fig. 9
Fig. 10 HEX BOLT
HEX NUTFLAT
WASHER
SAW BASE
LEG STAND 
						

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Fig. 12
Fig. 11
RAIL
HOLDER NUT

Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely clamp
the rail before sliding the entire assembly into position. If
not, tighten the square rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn
and recheck.

Slide the rail into position over both clamps and secure.

Mount the rear rail, following the same clamping procedure
as shown for the front rail. Orient the rear rail as shown in
Figure 12.
TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE
See Figures13 and 14.

Install the sliding miter table assembly over the front and
rear rails. 
See Figure 13. Check that it slides easily on the
rails. Push both front miter locking clamps down evenly
on each side to secure. Repeat for both rear miter locking
clamps.
Note: DO NOT force miter locking clamps fully down.
Tighten only to flat seated position.

To install the miter fence holder to the miter fence, loosen
the attachment bolt by turning the adjusting clamp (the
knob on top) counterclockwise. Make sure the adjusting
clamp is loose enough so the bolt has enough clearance
to slide in the table slot. Slide the  tabs  into the grooves
in the miter fence. 
See Figure 14.

Mount the miter fence to the miter table by installing the
locator pin (below the miter fence) into hole “A” or “B”.
(Hole A is closest to the blade.) At the same time, place
the attachment bolt in the slot. Secure the adjusting
clamp, but do not tighten.

Adjust the miter indicator to the scale.

Securely tighten the adjusting clamp.
ASSEMBLY
REAR RAIL
MITER
TABLE BASE
REAR RAIL
Fig. 13
END PLUG
SCALE
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER END PLUGFRONT RAIL
HANDWHEELBLADE
ADJUSTING
HANDLE
FRONT
RAIL CLAMPLOCATOR
PIN
ADJUSTING
CLAMP
MITER
FENCE HOLDER
MITER FENCE
MITER
INDICATOR
HOLE "B"
TABLE
SLOT
ATTACHMENT
BOLT
HOLE "A"
Fig. 14
QUICK
STOP 
						

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Fig. 15
TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIP
FENCE

Place the accessory table on the front and back rails,
fitting the lips into the top slot of the rear rail. Position the
slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front
rail and tighten the lever securely.

Remove the scale indicator assembly from the plastic bag
and install on either side of the rip fence. The pan head
screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) goes on the outside of the front
block. The scale indicator and hex nut (#8-32) go
immediately behind the front lip of the front block.

To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear rail
and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower front
end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail. Check
for a smooth gliding action. Swing the locking handle
down to automatically align and secure the fence.
REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off and the plug is out of the outlet.
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting, result-
ing in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Drop blade below saw table when reinstalling the throat
plate. Failure to heed this warning could  result in serious
personal injury.

To remove the throat plate, first remove the screw holding
the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver and lift the front
end. Pull throat plate out toward the front of the saw.

To reinstall the throat plate, drop blade below saw table
and place throat plate in the opening. Push throat plate
toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip.

Securely tighten throat plate screw.
ASSEMBLY
SCREWFRONT
BLOCK MOUNTING
HOLE
RIP FENCE
HEX NUT
SCALE
INDICATORFRONT LIP
REAR LIP
REAR RAIL
ACCESSORY
TABLE
REAR RAIL
FIT LIP OF TABLE
INTO REAR RAIL
LEVER
THROAT
PLATE
SCREW
Fig. 16
TO
LOCK
TO
UNLOCK 
						

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BLADE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious injury.
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

To check the saw blade, first remove the screw holding
the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. 
See
Figures 16 and 17.

Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to
the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning
the blade adjusting handle clockwise.

Using the smaller hex wrench, insert the flat open end into
the flats on the arbor shaft as shown. Insert the larger hex
wrench over the hex nut, and, holding both wrenches
firmly, pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the
machine to loosen and push to tighten. Make sure the
blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.
Note: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.

Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

See To Set the Scale to the Blade in the 
Operation
Section. In cutting operations, the scale will be set to the
side of the blade where the cut will be measured and
made.
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

Move the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode.
Slowly turn the blade adjustment handle to put the blade
at 30˚. The handle will pop out slightly as it engages the
clutch.

Holding the blade adjusting handle with one hand, use the
other hand to push the bevel locking lever firmly to the left
to lock the bevel angle.

Raise the blade by turning the blade adjustment handle
clockwise.

Using the small hex wrench, install the blade guard
assembly by loosening the two attachment hex nuts
enough to slide the riving knife down between the shims.
See Figure 19. Partially retighten the two attachment
nuts. Check the blade and riving knife alignment. Make
sure riving knife clears blade by 1/8 in. 
See Figure 29.

Correctly align the blade and riving knife as shown,
repeating above step as needed. Tighten attachment
nuts securely. If riving knife is not positioned correctly with
blade up, it could contact saw table when blade is lowered
and restrict blade elevation.
Fig. 18Fig. 17
LARGE HEX
WRENCH
SMALL
SPACERSMALL
HEX WRENCH
OUTER
BLADE WASHERLARGE
SPACER
INNER
BLADE WASHER
TO
TIGHTEN
ARBOR NUT
TO
LOOSENNOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN
INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER
LARGE
HEX WRENCHTHROAT PLATE
ARBOR
Fig. 19
ASSEMBLY
SMALL HEX
WRENCH
SHIMS
MOUNTING PLATERIVING
KNIFE
DO NOT REMOVE HEX NUTSHEX NUTS 
						

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ASSEMBLY

Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for
different blade widths. Refer to Settings and Adjustments
in the 
Operations Section. Before continuing, read To
Check, Replace or Adjust the Riving Knife and Blade
Guard Assembly
 on page 25 to make sure of proper
riving knife alignment.

Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free
movement. Reinstall the throat plate into the opening,
lower the blade and secure the attachment screw. Tighten
the screw securely.
Fig. 20 REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE
THROAT PLATE
SCREWS