TS1340

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Compound Miter Saw

Model TS1340 - Double Insulated
Your new Miter Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Introduction and Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................2
■ Rules for Safe Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
■ Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................................6
■ Unpacking and Tools Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 7
■ Loose Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................8
■ Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
■ Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 12-14
■ Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 15-18
■ Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 18-25
■ Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
■ Parts Ordering/Service .................................................................................................................................................. 28
INTRODUCTION
Your saw has many features for making cutting operations
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and WARNING:
dependability have been given top priority in the design of Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read
this saw making it easy to maintain and operate. thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s
manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm)
Rating 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only
No Load Speed 5000 RPM
Input 14 Amperes
Net Weight 29.92 lbs. (13.6 kg.)
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 tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Symbol 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. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
NO HANDS SYMBOL
• Failure to keep your hands away from the blade
will result in serious personal injury.
DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire care and knowledge of the system and should be performed
ground power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest
from the internal metal motor components with protecting you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only
grounded. identical Ryobi replacement parts.
WARNING: WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions safety rules, etc., contained in this manual. Failure to
related to avoiding electrical shock. comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
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Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and ■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
alert, and knowing how your miter saw works. ■ WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine par-
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ticles.
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's ■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limita- during extended periods of operation.
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to ■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
this tool. when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by prevent- both hands to operate tool.
ing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, ■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. ance at all times.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. ■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc-
■ REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get in
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool. ■ DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should
■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
be disconnected.
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. ■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable ■ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
Keep the work area well lit. use of improper accessories may case risk of injury.
■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors ■ NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or exten- ■ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool, a
sion cord while operating. guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
■ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and checked to determine that it will operate properly and
master switches or by removing starter keys. perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
■ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be
■ USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use center to avoid risk of personal injury.
it only the way it was intended. ■ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED, TURN
■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord complete stop.
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. ■ FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage bench or table at approximately hip height.
resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage
■ USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an
size, style and cutting speed for material and type of cut.
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the
Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incor-
heavier the cord.
rect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.
■ INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS
■ KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI-
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your
CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick-
nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware
back.
of cord location and keep it well away from the moving
blade. ■ DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS.
Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed.
■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
Make sure all guards are operating properly before each
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get
use.
caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to ■ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
contain long hair. reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn power off.
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■ BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. ■ NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the
blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for
■ DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
any reason.
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. ■ NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.
■ USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only
extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with ■ NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or
outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use". anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the
Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than blade.
the saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension cord ■ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-
from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
extension cord. move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good
balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in
■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
a crouched position.
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center. ■ NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.
■ KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
■ ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool. ■ DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and
■ ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut- could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear
ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop.
may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards. Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely
■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments are retighten the blade bolt.
secure. ■ REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
■ BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for or mechanical, should be made at your nearest autho-
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. rized service center.
■ WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Ryobi replace-
■ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
use for any reason.
or cause product damage.
■ BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. ■ NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite
Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut. fumes.
■ MAKE SURE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL ■ POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric
FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OP- shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
ERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table by securely than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
tightening the miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob. the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
■ NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto way.
or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any ■ IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
together, they must both be installed on the same side of electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the
the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power
end and kicking up. source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts re-
placed before resuming operation.
■ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a ■ DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
time. INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI-
CATION.
■ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. Al-
■ ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
ways place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
use the fence.
on a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
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■ STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate WARNING:
tool when you are tired. Do not rush. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
■ MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT- drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
your saw. • lead from lead-based paints,
■ ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power other masonry products, and
supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while con- • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
nected to a power source. lumber.
■ TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to a Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
complete stop before moving workpiece or changing often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
settings. to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work
■ ALWAYS carry the saw only by the carrying handle. with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
particles.
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor Saw Blade Path
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
Bevel Cut applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been,
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other cut by the blade.
than 90˚ to the miter table. Set
Compound Miter Cut The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set)
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and outward from the face of the blade.
a bevel angle at the same time. Through Sawing
Crosscut Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the through the thickness of the workpiece.
workpiece. Throw-Back
Freehand Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Performing a cut without using a fence, vise, fixture, work Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
twisting or moving during the cut. dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products. Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
Miter Cut
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
ends, and edges.
than 90˚ to the fence.
Zero Clearance Throat Plate
No Hands Zone
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for
Area between the marked lines on the left and right side of
blade clearance. When you make your first cut with your
the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone
compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a slot through the
labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base.
throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a
Resin zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out.
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
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UNPACKING
Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely ■ Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should
assembled except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
or dust bag, table extensions, work clamp, and stop block. release of the tie wrap.
■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and ■ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage
check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 1. has occurred during shipping.
■ Remove the packing materials from around your saw. If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the miter
■ Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the
and place it on a level work surface. Although small, this missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly. Call
saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help when needed. 1-800-525-2579 for assistance if any parts are missing or
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you have damaged.
carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new saw. WARNING:
■ Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
top of saw arm and cut the tie-wrap. in possible serious personal injury.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:
6 mm HEX KEY
12 mm COMBINATION WRENCH
COMBINATION
SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE
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LOOSE PARTS LIST
The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:
■ 10 in. (254 mm) Saw Blade ■ Work Clamp
■ Miter Lock Handle ■ Blade Wrench
■ Dust Bag ■ Operator's Manual
■ Dust Guide ■ Warranty Registration Card
BLADE WRENCH SAW BLADE

DUST BAG
DUST GUIDE
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
WORK CLAMP
Fig. 1
WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious
personal injury.
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW 10 in. BLADE
See Figure 2. A 10 in. (254 mm) saw blade is included with your compound
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with miter saw. It is fine for most wood cutting operations, but for
all operating Features and Rules for Safe Operation. fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory
blades available from your nearest dealer.
WARNING: CUTTING CAPACITIES
Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°:
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury. Maximum dimensional lumber sizes: 4 x 4
2x6
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°:
15 AMP MOTOR Maximum dimensional lumber size: 2 x 4
Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power
to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings.
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
SAW ARM
DUST GUIDE
SWITCH TRIGGER
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
MITER TABLE
BEVEL
LOCK KNOB
"NO HANDS ZONE"
LABEL
BEVEL SCALE
MITER FENCE "NO HANDS ZONE"

BOUNDARY LINE
MITER SCALE
MITER
MITER CONTROL ARM
LOCK HANDLE
TABLE FRAME
POSITIVE STOP(S)
MITER
ZERO CLEARANCE LOCK PLATE
THROAT PLATE
Fig. 2
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FEATURES
BLADE WRENCH / STORAGE AREA
See Figure 2. SWITCH TRIGGER
A blade wrench is packed with your saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a 1/4
in. (6.4 mm) 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 behind the fence.
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 3.
SPINDLE
For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter LOCK
saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been BUTTON
provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 3. To
transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw
arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by
depressing the lock pin.
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired Fig. 4
miter angles.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 4.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade only.
LOCK
PIN
PADLOCK
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM
Fig. 5
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 5.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw,
we suggest that you 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 19/64 in. (7 mm)
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked,
the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another
location.
MITER LOCK
HANDLE SAW ARM
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
Fig. 3
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FEATURES
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE MOUNTING HOLES
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and See Figure 6.
45°. The 22-1/2° and 45° positive stops have been provided Your compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm
on both the left and right side of the miter table. supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes
have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each
BEVEL LOCK KNOB of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter 3/8 in. (10 mm) machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accom-
have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These modate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the
adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
45°.
The hole pattern is for an 18 in. x 24 in. (457 mm x 610 mm)
ELECTRIC BRAKE workbench. Carefully check the workbench after mounting
to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to
rotation after the switch is released.
the floor before operating.
MITER FENCE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
provided to hold your workpiece securely against when
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC
making all cuts; the left side is also larger providing additional
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
support.
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
through plastic that provides protection from each side of the power supply.
blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is
lowered into the workpiece. WARNING:
The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects
WARNING: being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
To avoid serious personal injury, always assure saw is eye damage. Before starting power tool operation, always
fully supported and securely attached to a level work wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
surface. and a full face shield when needed. We re0.194. We re0Wo326.701
WARNING:
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.
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30
30
15
15
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts, make sure all
adjustments are complete, and make sure all fasteners
are secure before connecting saw to power supply. Saw TO
should never be connected to power supply when you are LOOSEN
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re-
moving blades, or when not in use.
MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 7. TO CONTROL
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on TIGHTEN ARM
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in the MITER MITER TABLE
control arm under miter table. Turn clockwise to tighten. LOCK HANDLE Fig.7
DUST GUIDE UPPER
See Figure 8. BLADE GUARD
To install the dust guide, place the end over the exhaust port
in the upper blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open
DUST GUIDE
end is facing down.
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits over the
exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, remove
dust guide from exhaust port. Then, 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 EXHAUST PORT
between the grooves on the exhaust port. To remove the dust
bag for emptying, simply reverse the above procedure. Fig. 8
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 10. DUST BAG
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: EXHAUST PORT

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 Fig. 9
beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
Follow these directions 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 WORK CLAMP
possibility of trapping the workpiece, resulting in the saw
blade and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning MITER
TABLE BASE
can result in serious personal injury. Fig. 10
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ASSEMBLY
Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only
CAUTION: portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra-
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the
tions. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in
arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the
place and in good operating condition.
front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is also
stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE
See Figures 13 - 16.
■ Tighten blade bolt securely. ■ Unplug your saw.
■ Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
■ Replace screw B and tighten securely. FRAMING
SQUARE MITER
■ Retighten screw A securely. FENCE
MITER TABLE
WARNING:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before
reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage
spindle lock button when blade is rotating.
Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory 45

31.6
15 31.6
45
30
for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the com- 15

22.5
30
ponents 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 ZERO CLEARANCE
your saw, check the following adjustments before you begin THROAT PLATE
MITER
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
LOCK PLATE
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your
saw is cutting accurately. MITER
LOCK HANDLE
WARNING: VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE

Your saw should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, Fig. 13
installing or removing blades, or when not in use.
Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: MITER FENCE MITER TABLE

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■ 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 45
31.6
30 15 31.6
45
turn. 15
22.5 30
■ Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0°.
FRAMING ZERO CLEARANCE
■ Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the SQUARE THROAT PLATE
miter lock handle.
■ Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in Fig. 14
the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero
clearance throat plate in the miter table should be paral- MITER
lel as shown in figure 15. FENCE MITER TABLE
■ If the edge of the framing square and the zero clearance
throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown
in figures 14 and 15, adjustments are needed.
■ Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the socket
head screws securing the fence. See Figure 16. Adjust
the fence left or right until the framing square and zero
clearance throat plate are parallel.
■ Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-
to-table alignment.
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE FRAMING ZERO CLEARANCE
SQUARE THROAT PLATE
See Figures 16 - 20
■ Unplug your saw. VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
WARNING: Fig. 15
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental

starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■ 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.
Fig. 16
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ADJUSTMENTS
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
■ Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-
POSITIVE STOP POSITIVE STOP ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT left.
SCREW FOR SCREW FOR
0° ANGLES 45° ANGLES ■ If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
WARNING:
Do not start your compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the miter table
support. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the
miter table support during operation of the saw.
LOCK NUT(S) APPLICATIONS

Fig. 24 (Use only for the purposes listed below)
■ Cross cutting wood and plastic.
■ Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.
Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment. Note: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use one
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT of the accessory blades available from your Ryobi dealer.
■ 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 by at your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
OPERATION
CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE
WARNING: THROAT PLATE
Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot
miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade
on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0° miter, turn saw
warning can result in serious personal injury. on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully
make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate.
Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete
WARNING: stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45°, turn your saw on and
To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside
allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make
the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) from blade.
another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot
Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without
in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade
holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could
to pass through it at any angle from 0° to 45°.
grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
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OPERATION
CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND ■ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
MITER SAW 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
WARNING: collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure your blade. See Figures 32 and 33.
workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade ■ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 30.
workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and
■ Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw
kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting
blade.
in possible serious personal injury.
■ Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure
CROSSCUTTING it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a
See Figure 25. C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See
Figure 25.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. 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.
TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW
■ 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 your thumb and hold.
■ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
■ Release the miter lock plate.
STRAIGHT
Note: You can quickly locate 0°, 22-1/2° left or right, and CROSSCUT
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.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so WORK CLAMP
could result in movement of the control arm or miter table
while making a cut.
Fig. 25
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OPERATION
■ 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 saw 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.
See Figure 25.
■ 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 the miter table. BEVEL CUT
BEVEL CUT
See Figures 26 and 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°.
INDICATOR INDICATOR
SCREW POINT SCALE
INDICATOR
BEVEL WORK CLAMP
SCALE Fig. 27
■ 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.
■ 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,
Fig. 26 securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
■ Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
■ Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
■ Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. 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 and 33.
■ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero on
■ When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the miter scale.
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a
■ Release the miter lock plate. work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 30.
Note: You can quickly locate zero by releasing the lock ■ Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will saw blade.
seat itself in one of the built-in positive stop notches,
located in the miter table frame.
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.
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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
WARNING: MITER CUT
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands

outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) 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.

maximum speed.
See Figure 27.
WORK CLAMP
■ Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
Fig. 28
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table. ■ Release the miter lock plate.
Note: You can quickly locate 0˚, 15˚, 22-1/2˚, left or right, 30˚
COMPOUND MITER CUT and 45˚ left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself in
a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to one of the positive stop notches, located in miter table frame.
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 WARNING:
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always be To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
taken when making compound miter setups due to the lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do so
interaction of the two angle settings. could result in movement of the control arm or miter table
while making a cut.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent
with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you ■ Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the
change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you left to the desired bevel angle.
adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter ■ Bevel angles can be set from 0˚ to 45˚.
setting.
■ Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The first securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
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.
TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR

MITER SAW
■ 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.
■ Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
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OPERATION
■ 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. See Figures 32 and 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 29.
■ Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the 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. See Figure 28.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands
could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists. 45° x 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
Fig. 29
maximum speed.
See Figures 28 and 29.
■ 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. LONG WORKPIECE
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES 0
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.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
Fig. 30
could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.
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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 your required cut.
NUMBER OF SIDES
PITCH
OF SIDE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M- 45.00° M- 36.00° M- 30.00° M- 25.71° M- 22.50° M- 20.00° M- 18.00°
0°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
M- 44.89° M- 35.90° M- 29.91° M- 25.63° M- 22.42° M- 19.93° M- 17.94°
5°
B- 3.53° B- 2.94° B- 2.50° B- 2.17° B- 1.91° B- 1.71° B- 1.54°
M- 44.56° M- 35.58° M- 29.62° M- 25.37° M- 22.19° M- 19.72° M- 17.74°
10°
B- 7.05° B- 5.86° B- 4.98° B- 4.32° B- 3.81° B- 3.40° B- 3.08°
M- 44.01° M- 35.06° M- 29.15° M- 24.95° M- 21.81° M- 19.37° M- 17.42°
15°
B- 10.55° B- 8.75° B- 7.44° B- 6.45° B- 5.68° B- 5.08° B- 4.59°
M- 43.22° M- 34.32° M- 28.48° M- 24.35° M- 21.27° M- 18.88° M- 16.98°
20°
B- 14.00° B- 11.60° B- 9.85° B- 8.53° B- 7.52° B- 6.72° B- 6.07°
M- 42.19° M- 33.36° M- 27.62° M- 23.56° M- 20.58° M- 18.26° M- 16.41°
25°
B- 17.39° B- 14.38° B- 12.20° B- 10.57° B- 9.31° B- 8.31° B- 7.50°
30° M- 40.89° M- 32.18° M- 26.57° M- 22.64° M- 19.73° M- 17.50° M- 15.72°
B- 20.70° B- 17.09° B- 14.48° B- 12.53° B- 11.03° B- 9.85° B- 8.89°
M- 39.32°M- 30.76° M- 25.31° M- 21.53° M- 18.74° M- 16.60° M- 14.90°
35°
B- 23.93°B- 19.70° B- 16.67° B- 14.41° B- 12.68° B- 11.31° B- 10.21°
M- 37.45° M- 29.10° M- 23.86° M- 20.25° M- 17.60° M- 15.58° M- 13.98°
40°
B- 27.03° B- 22.20° B- 18.75° B- 16.19° B- 14.24° B- 12.70° B- 11.46°
M- 35.26° M- 27.19° M- 22.21° M- 18.80° M- 16.32° M- 14.43° M- 12.94°
45°
B- 30.00° B- 24.56° B- 20.70° B- 17.87° B- 15.70° B- 14.00° B- 12.62°
M- 32.73° M- 25.03° M- 20.36° M- 17.20° M- 14.91° M- 13.17° M- 11.80°
50°
B- 32.80° B- 26.76° B- 22.52° B- 19.41° B- 17.05° B- 15.19° B- 13.69°
M- 29.84° M- 22.62° M- 18.32° M- 15.44° M- 13.36° M- 11.79° M- 10.56°
55°
B- 35.40° B- 28.78° B- 24.18° B- 20.82° B- 18.27° B- 16.27° B- 14.66°
M- 26.57° M- 19.96° M- 16.10° M- 13.54° M- 11.70° M- 10.31°
M- 9.23°
60°
B- 37.76° B- 30.60° B- 25.66° B- 22.07° B- 19.35° B- 17.23°
B- 15.52°
M- 22.91° M- 17.07° M- 13.71° M- 11.50° M- 9.93° M- 8.74° M- 7.82°
65°
B- 39.86° B- 32.19° B- 26.95° B- 23.16° B- 20.29° B- 18.06° B -16.26°
M- 18.88° M- 13.95° M- 11.17° M- 9.35° M- 8.06° M- 7.10° M- 6.34°
70°
B- 41.64° B- 33.53° B- 28.02° B- 24.06° B- 21.08° B- 18.75° B- 16.88°
75° M- 14.51° M- 10.65° M- 8.50° M- 7.10° M- 6.12° M- 5.38° M- 4.81°

B- 43.08° B- 34.59° B- 28.88° B- 24.78° B- 21.69° B- 19.29° B- 17.37°
M- 9.85° M- 7.19° M- 5.73° M- 4.78° M- 4.11° M- 3.62° M- 3.23°
80°
B- 44.14° B- 35.37° B- 29.50° B- 25.30° B- 22.14° B- 19.68° B- 17.72°
M- 4.98° M- 3.62° M- 2.88° M- 2.40° M- 2.07° M- 1.82° M- 1.62°
85°
B- 44.78° B- 35.84° B- 29.87° B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92° B- 17.93°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
90°
B- 45.00° B- 36.00° B- 30.00° B- 25.71° B- 22.50° B- 20.00° B- 18.00°
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
Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; chang-
crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better ing one angle changes the other angle as well.
job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
mitered with extreme accuracy. angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°,
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles
that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle
molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should be set at
the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that 31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for the
fits flat against the wall) of 38°. application. See the chart below for correct angle settings
and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.
LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All
See Figure 31. Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles. The
To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the
a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad compound features of your miter saw.
back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.
52°
CEILING
38°
W
A
L INSIDE
L FENCE CORNER
FENCE OUTSIDE
TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE = CORNER
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
MITER TABLE
MITER TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE Fig. 31
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: CAUTION:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement Check extension cords before each use. If damaged,
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
product damage. since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of WARNING:
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact WARNING:
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be
damage, weaken or destroy plastic. performed by a qualified service technician at a Ryobi
Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal injury.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to acceler-
ated wear and possible premature failure when they are
used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these
materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not
recommended that this tool be used for extended work on
any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or
plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely
important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with
an air jet.
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 lubrica-
tion is required.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.
To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheat-
ing, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the
current the tool will draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for
an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
WARNING:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, etc., during cutting operation. Failure to heed this
warning may result in serious personal injury.
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NOTES
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm) Compound Miter Saw
Model TS1340 - Double Insulated
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a (on tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed
cords should be used. CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on
is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters workpiece, tools, or other obstructions while you are working
"WA" on the cord's jacket. with a power tool.
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex-
posed wires and cut or worn insulation.
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your
nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at
www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
• MODEL NO.
The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor
housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
• MODEL NUMBER TS1340
• SERIAL 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
983000-248
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Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory 45

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ponents might have been jarred out of alignment during

WARNING: VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE

WARNING: MITER FENCE MITER TABLE

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental

LOCK NUT(S) APPLICATIONS

■ The 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the

To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands

■ Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR

See Figure 30.

75° M- 14.51° M- 10.65° M- 8.50° M- 7.10° M- 6.12° M- 5.38° M- 4.81°

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005°.

CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE Fig. 31

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