Ryobi Bt3100 Owner S Manual BT3100_p1_8_eng

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW

BT3100

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Your new Table 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.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi Table Saw.

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■Product Specifications .............................................. 2

■Rules for Safe Operation ........................................ 3-6

■Electrical ..................................................................... 7

■Glossary of Terms For Woodworking ...................... 8

■Unpacking and Tools Needed ................................... 9

■Loose Parts List .................................................. 10-11

■Features ............................................................... 12-14

Operating Components .............................................. 13

Power Switch ............................................................. 13

Turn Your Saw On ..................................................... 13

To Turn Your Saw Off ................................................ 13

To Lock Your Saw Switch .......................................... 13

Blades ........................................................................ 14

■Assembly ............................................................. 15-20

Assembly Leg Stand .................................................. 15

Assembly Storage Brackets ....................................... 16

Mounting Leg Stand to the Table Saw Base .............. 16

To Install Front and Back Rails ............................. 16-17

To Install Miter Table and Fence ................................ 17

To Install Accessory Table and Rip Fence ................. 18

Removing/Replacing the Throat Plate ....................... 18

Blade and Guard Assembly ....................................... 19

To Check Saw Blade Installation ............................... 20

To Install Blade Guard Assembly ............................... 20

■Operation ............................................................. 21-32

Basic Operation .......................................................... 21

Causes of Kickback and Avoiding Kickback .............. 21

Cutting Aids ................................................................ 21

Types of Cuts ............................................................. 22

Featherboard .............................................................. 23

How To Make a Featherboard ............................... 23

How To Mount a Featherboard ............................. 23

Settings And Adjustments ..................................... 24-27

To Remove The Blade .......................................... 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm)

Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Cutting Depth at 0°3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm)

Cutting Depth at 45°2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm)

Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only, 15 Amperes

Output Speed 4,800 RPM

Net Weight Without Workstand 75 lbs. (34.1 kg.)

Net Weight With Workstand 107 lbs. (48.6 kg.)

To Check, Replace or Adjust The Riving Knife

and Blade Guard Assembly............................... 25

To Adjust the Blade Depth .................................... 26

To Adjust the Blade Angle ..................................... 26

To Set the Scale to the Blade ................................ 26

To Lock the Miter Table ......................................... 27

Making Cuts .......................................................... 27-32

To Make a Straight Cross Cut ............................... 27

To Make a Miter Cut .............................................. 28

To Make a Straight Rip Cut ................................... 28

To Make a Bevel Cross Cut .................................. 29

To Make a Bevel Rip Cut ...................................... 29

To Make a Compound Miter Cut ........................... 30

To Make a Large Panel Cut .................................. 30

To Make Non-Through Cuts .................................. 31

To Make Dado Cuts .............................................. 32

■Maintenance ........................................................ 33-39

General Maintenance ................................................. 33

Lubrication

Locker Bracket Assembly ...................................... 33

Tilt / Elevating Mechanism .................................... 33

To Set Blade to 0 or 45 Degrees ................................ 34

To Check Alignment of the Rip Fence to

the Blade .......................................................... 34-35

To Adjust the Bevel Locking Lever ............................. 35

To Align the Miter Locking Clamps ............................ 35

To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps ................ 36

To Adjust the Accessory Table .................................. 36

To Adjust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly ............... 36

Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly ................ 37-38

Making Adjustments to Sliding Miter Fence Table

Assembly .......................................................... 38-39

■Troubleshooting .................................................. 40-41

■Exploded View and Parts List ............................ 43-51

■Parts Ordering / Service .......................................... 52

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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

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates caution, warning, or danger. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always

follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always

follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and

personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-

ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

WARNING:

Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding

electrical shock.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

WARNING:

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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.

CAUTION:

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual

before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the

Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols

including Danger, Warning, and Caution. If you use your

saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will

enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read

thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s

manuals. 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.

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Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and

understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to

the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying

alert, and knowing how your table saw works.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and

limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related

to this tool.

■GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.

■KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never

operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make

sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

■REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches

are removed from tool before turning it on.

■KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces

of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

■AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power

tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep

work area well lit.

■KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance

from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension

cord while operating.

■MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks or

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

■DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer

at the feed rate for which it was designed.

■USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do

a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not

intended.

■MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD

CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to

use one heavy enough to carry the current your product

will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire

gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the

heavier the cord.

■DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you

into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear

are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair.

■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

■SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when

practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both

hands to operate tool.

■DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and

clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions

for lubricating and changing accessories.

■DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing,

or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.,

all tools should be disconnected.

■AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in.

■USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of

improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

■NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally

contacted.

■CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of

moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting and any other conditions that may affect its

operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be

properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service

center to avoid risk of personal injury.

■USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade

or cutter only.

■NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete

stop.

■PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

the cutting operation is dusty.

■PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.

■DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect

from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp

edges.

■USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is

used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved

ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and

so marked.

■ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING

KNIFE (SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.

■KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades

minimize stalling and kickback.

■KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep

hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work

or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not

attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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■BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

■NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal

sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

■INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repaired by a qualified service technician at an

authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation

having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow

stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or

replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do

not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live

terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord

immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and

keep it well away from the rotating blade.

■INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

replace if damaged.

■KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND

GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.

Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based

products, or any solvents to clean tool.

■STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what

you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool

when you are tired. Do not rush.

■DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorized service center.

■GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when

the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back

towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade

resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path

and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.

■USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge

guide when ripping.

■SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade

pinching and kickback, always support large panels.

■BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL

ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.

■USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with

incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or bolts that

are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of

your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

■AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails

from lumber before cutting.

■NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

■NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING

COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

■DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY

MEDICATION.

■ GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-

prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical

receptacle.

■WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement

parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or

cause product damage.

■REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES

before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in an

accident causing possible serious personal injury.

■ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE, AND

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing" op-

erations. Through-sawing operations are those in which

the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in

ripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard down, the

anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in place

over the blade.

■ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence or

miter fence.

■ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW

STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece

through the blade instead of using your hands. Size and

shape can vary but the push stick must always be nar-

rower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick from

contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock,

always use a push stick, so your hand does not come

close to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and push

blocks for non-through cuts.

■NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which means

using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece.

Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position

and guide the work.

■NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the

path of the saw blade.

■NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the

blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

■MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when crosscutting.

■NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gage when crosscutting.

■NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first

turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the

power source.

■PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides

of the saw table for wide or long work pieces. Use a sturdy

"outrigger" support if a table extension more than 24

inches long is attached to the saw.

■AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:

A. Keeping blade sharp.

B. Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

C. Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and blade

guard in place and operating.

D. Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way

past the saw blade using a push stick.

E. Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not

have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

■AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-

TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to

move into the cutting tool.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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■CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service

personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly

grounded.

■USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire

extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-

pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

■DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the

outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

■USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in

this manual or addendums. Blades must be rated for at

least 5,500 rpm. Use of accessories that are not listed may

cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use

of accessories are included with the accessory.

■DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight

and not making contact with saw or workpiece before

connecting to power supply.

■SECURE THE SAW TO THE LEG STAND OR A WORK-

BENCH capable of supporting the load of the saw plus any

workpiece. This is necessary to avoid any risk of the saw

tipping over.

■MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-

ING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere

with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using

the table saw.

■ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to

avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power

supply.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

■SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently

and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this

tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities contains

chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such

as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter

out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

SYMBOL

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Ryobi Table Saw is powered by a precision built

electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply

that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household

current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A

substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the

motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when

plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current to

reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an

electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and

a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have

the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper

connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result

in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation

having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow

stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or

replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not

connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live termi-

nal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the

grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in

doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like

the one shown in

Figure 1.

It also has a grounding pin like the

one shown.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-

ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the

power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry

the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension

cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of

power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart

provided below to determine the minimum wire size required

in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by

Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.

Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet 14

26-50 feet 12

When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord

that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the

letters WA on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. Repair or replace

a damaged or worn cord immediately.

CAUTION:

Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the

cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other

objects during cutting.

COVER OF GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MOTOR CORD

POWER CORD

SAW RECEPTACLE

Fig. 1

WARNING:

The saw's motor cord must only be plugged into the

receptacle provided on the saw which is controlled by the

saw's master switch.

See Figure 1.

Never plug the motor

cord directly into an extension cord as this will prevent the

ability to switch the saw OFF.

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Anti-Kickback Pawls (Fingers)

Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is

designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back

toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with an angled blade.

Compound Cut

A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the

workpiece.

Dado

A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch or

trough in the workpiece.

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it

securely against the table or fence during any rip cut operation.

Freehand

Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture,

hold down clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece

from twisting during the cut.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Heel

Misalignment of the blade.

Kerf

The amount of material removed by the blade in a through

cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or

partial cut.

Kickback

An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece

back toward the front of the saw. Associated with the

workpiece closing the kerf and pinching the blade or otherwise

placing tension on the blade.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation,

is pushed into the cutting tool first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other

than 90 degrees.

Molding

A cut which produces a special shape in the workpiece, used

for joining or decoration.

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend

completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Push Block

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw, except

during narrow ripping type operations where a push stick

should be used. It also helps keep the operator's hands well

away from the blade.

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to help

keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece.

Resin

A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.

Ripping Or Rip Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made along the length or with

the grain of the workpiece.

Riving Knife

Also known as a spreader or splitter. A metal piece, slightly

thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open

and prevent kickback.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one

minute.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it

applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been,

cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set)

outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.

Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,

such as a workpiece being dropped onto the blade or being

placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely

through the thickness of the workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping operation.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The

surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,

ends, and edges.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem-

bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the

settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the opera-

tion and maintenance sections of this manual.

Your Model BT3100 Table Saw is shipped complete in one

carton and includes two table extensions, a rip fence, a miter

fence with adjusting clamp, a blade guard, rails, and leg

stand.

Separate all parts from packing materials and check each

one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make

sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any

packing material.

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the

table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on

until the missing parts are obtained and are installed

correctly. Call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or

1-800-265-6778 in Canada for assistance if any parts

are missing or damaged.

#2 PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

ADJUSTABLE

WRENCH

FRAMING SQUARE

SOCKET WRENCH

WITH 7/16 in.

SOCKET

COMBINATION

SQUARE

3/4 in.

WRENCH

Fig. 2

3/8 in. NUT DRIVER

FLAT BLADE

SCREWDRIVER

UNPACKING

TOOLS NEEDED

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the

missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result

in possible serious personal injury.

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15 11

Fig. 3

Key

No. Description Quan.

1 Rip Scale Indicator .......................................... 1

2 Screw .............................................................. 1

3 Hex Nut ........................................................... 1

4 End Plug ......................................................... 4

5 Rip Fence........................................................ 1

6 Sliding Miter Table .......................................... 1

7 Accessory Table ............................................. 1

8 Blade Guard With Riving Knife

and Anti-Kickback Pawls................................. 1

9 Large Wrench ................................................. 1

10 Small Wrench.................................................. 1

11 Rear Rail ......................................................... 1

12 Front Rail ........................................................ 1

13 Screw .............................................................. 1

14 Washer............................................................ 1

15 Knob................................................................ 1

16 Adjusting Clamp .............................................. 1

17 Miter Fence With Miter Indicator and Locator

Pin Pivot ...................................................... 1

18 3/32 in. Hex Key (Included)............................. 1

19 1/8 in. Hex Key (Included)............................... 1

20 5/32 in. Hex Key (Included)............................. 1

21 3/16 in. Hex Key (Included)............................. 1

22 Instructional Video (Not Shown)

23 Operator's Manual (Not Shown)

24 Warranty Registration Card (Not Shown)

Key

No. Description Quan.

LOOSE PARTS LIST

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The following items are included with your table saw leg stand.

LOOSE PARTS LIST

Fig. 4

EDK

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 .........................................................................4

H. 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 HANDLE

FRONT RAIL

SCALE

SLIDING

MITER TABLE THROAT

PLATE

ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

BLADE GUARD

ASSEMBLY RIVING KNIFE

SAW BLADE

REAR RAIL

RIP FENCE

ACCESSORY

TABLE

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

MITER FENCE

MITER

FENCE HOLDER

SWITCH WITH

LOCKABLE COVER

BEVEL

INDICATOR

BEVEL SCALE

MITER

SLIDE LOCK

MITER

TABLE BASE

FEATURES

LEG STAND

LEVELING FOOT

STORAGE

BRACKETS

SCALE

INDICATOR

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Fig. 6

START

STOP (A)

STOP (B)

SWITCH

COVER

SWITCH

BUTTON

PADLOCK

(NOT PROVIDED)

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 0º 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 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 main power switch to operate the

accessory.

POWER SWITCH

See Figure 6.

Your BT3100 is equipped with a switch that utilizes a

lockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use. With the

saw turned OFF, a padlock can be used to secure the switch

cover over the switch. This prevents anyone from starting

your saw without removing the padlock, lifting the switch

cover, and pressing the switch button.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

1. Lift switch cover.

2. Press switch button.

3. Lower switch cover.

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

1. Press or push outside of switch cover, or

2. Lift switch cover and press switch button.

TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH:

1. Raise switch cover.

2. Align metal loop through slot in switch cover while

lowering switch cover.

3. Place shackle of padlock (not provided) through the

metal loop and close padlock.

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 .

TO LOCK IN

OFF 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 TEETH

LASER-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

motor's 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 BRACE

STORAGE

BRACKET(S)

HEX NUT

LEG

SCREW

WASHER

HEX

NUT

WASHER

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

LEG

LOWER BRACE

UPPER BRACE

STORAGE BRACKET(S)

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

HEX BOLT

HEX NUT

FLAT

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 PLUG FRONT RAIL

HANDWHEEL BLADE

ADJUSTING

HANDLE

FRONT

RAIL CLAMP

LOCATOR

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

SCREW FRONT

BLOCK

MOUNTING

HOLE

RIP FENCE

HEX NUT

SCALE

INDICATOR FRONT LIP

REAR LIP

REAR RAIL

ACCESSORY

TABLE

REAR RAIL

FIT LIP OF TABLE

INTO REAR RAIL

LEVER

THROAT

PLATE

SCREW

Fig. 16

LOCK

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. 18

Fig. 17

LARGE HEX

WRENCH

SMALL

SPACER

SMALL

HEX WRENCH

OUTER

BLADE WASHER

LARGE

SPACER

INNER

BLADE WASHER

TIGHTEN

ARBOR NUT

LOOSEN

NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN

INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER

LARGE

HEX WRENCH THROAT PLATE

ARBOR

Fig. 19

ASSEMBLY

SMALL HEX

WRENCH

SHIMS

MOUNTING PLATE

RIVING

KNIFE

DO NOT REMOVE HEX NUTS

HEX 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

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OPERATION

Fig. 21

PUSHBLOCKS

PUSHSTICKS

■Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.

■Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts.

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 21.

Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece

through the blade instead of using your hands. They can be

made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in

a specific project. The stick must be narrower than the

workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for a grip

on the other end.

A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed screws from

the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.

CAUTION:

Be sure the screw is recessed to avoid damaging the saw

or workpiece.

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations

such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and com-

pound cutting. It can make dado or molding cuts with optional

accessories.

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that

is properly installed and grounded according to all local

codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equip-

ment can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or

service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding.

Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the

correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the

Electrical

page of this manual.

Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood

composition products only.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking

the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed.

If your hands are near the sawblade, they may be jerked

loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Obvi-

ously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth

using precautions to avoid the risks.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade

in the wood, such as the following:

■Making a cut with incorrect blade depth

■Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece

■Twisting the wood while making a cut

■Failing to support work

■Forcing a cut

■Cutting warped or wet lumber

■Using the wrong blade for the type of cut

■Not following correct operating procedures

■Misusing the saw

■Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls

■Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

■Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of

the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to

1/4 in.

■Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut.

Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never saw into

a loose knot or nail.

■Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter

gage when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting the

wood in the cut.

■Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never

make cuts with dull blades.

■To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly

before beginning a cut.

■When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never

force cuts.

■Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

■Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with

pushsticks. Keep your body in a balanced position to be

ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand

directly in line with the blade.

WARNING:

Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands

to come closer than 3 inches to the blade. Do not reach

over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

CUTTING TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be

either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand

all sections of this owner’s manual before attempting any

operation.

WARNING:

All blades and dado sets must be rated for at least 5,500

RPM to prevent possible injury.

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OPERATION

Fig. 22

Bevel Rip Cut

Rip Cut

Cross Cut

Miter Cut

Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut

Bevel Cross Cut

■The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be

wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.

Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.

■Make sure the kerf is made on the waste side of the

measuring line.

■Cut the wood with the finish side up.

■Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making

the cut.

■Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes

out of the saw.

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 22.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the

miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6)

the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combina-

tions of these basic six. Operating procedures for making

each kind of cut are given later in this section.

WARNING:

Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback

pawls are in place and working properly when making

these cuts to avoid possible injury.

Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of the

workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle to the

blade, and the blade is vertical.

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid

kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of the

wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade

other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend to

“creep” away from the miter fence during cutting. This can be

controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the

miter fence.

WARNING:

Always use a pushstick with small pieces of wood, and

also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of

wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the

blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross cuts

are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with the

grain. The rip fence must always be on the left side of the

blade for bevel rip cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled

blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly

familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and miter

cuts before trying a compound miter cut.

WARNING:

All blades and cutting accessories must be rated for at

least 5,500 rpm to prevent possible injury.

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OPERATION

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece

by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards

are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for

completing non-through cuts. The end is angled, with a

number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece.

Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that it could

resist kickback.

WARNING:

Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the

workpiece, to avoid kickback that could cause serious

personal injury.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 24.

The featherboard is an excellent project for your BT3100.

Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in.

wide and 18 inches long. Mark the center of the width on one

end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter

the other half of the same end to 45°. See page 28 for

information on miter cuts. Mark the board from the point at 6

in., 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in., 10

in., and 12 in. marks as indicated in figure 24. Prepare the

saw for ripping as discussed on page 28. Set the rip fence to

allow approximately a 1/4 in. "finger" to be cut in the stock.

Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 inches.

Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop

rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and

cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately

1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

Remove the adjusting clamp knob, bolt and washer from the

Miter Fence Holder. Place the bolt through one of the holes

in the featherboard. Positioning the featherboard will depend

on the placement of the bolt and the position of the sliding

miter table on the rails. Place the washer on the bolt and

attach the adjusting clamp knob, loosely. Position the

featherboard with the hex head of the bolt in the miter table

slot but do not tighten. Completely lower the saw blade.

Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to

be performed and lock. Place the workpiece against the

fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard

to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade.

Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the

featherboard in place. Attach a C-clamp to further secure the

featherboard to the edge of the Sliding Miter Table.

WARNING:

DO NOT locate the featherboard to the rear of the

workpiece. Kickback can result from the featherboard

pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw

kerf if positioned improperly. Failure to heed this warning

can result in serious personal injury.

Fig. 24

3/8 INCH DIAMETER

1/8 in.

1/4 in.

3/4 in.

3-5/8 in.

1-13/16 in.

30°

45°

6 in.

8 in.

10 in.

12 in.

18 in.

PUSH BLOCK Fig. 23

“C” CLAMP

FEATHERBOARD

PUSH STICK

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

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OPERATION

Fig. 26

SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE THE BLADE

See Figures 25 - 27.

Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw in this proce-

dure to replace the blade.

WARNING:

Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal

injury.

■Raise the blade guard.

■Remove the screw from the throat plate and lift the throat

plate out of the slot.

■Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode.

■Raise the blade to its full height by turning the blade

adjusting handle clockwise.

■Place the open end of the small hex wrench into the slot

beside the blade. The wrench will fit over two flats on the

arbor (blade shaft).

See Figure 26.

■Fit the large hex wrench onto the arbor nut. Turn clockwise

and remove the nut, taking care not to drag your knuckles

across the blade.

Note: The arbor nut has left-hand threads.

■Remove the outer blade washer from the arbor and then

remove the blade. Make sure that inner blade washer and

both spacers are tight against arbor shoulder.

■Replace with a new blade. Make sure the blade teeth are

pointing forward, toward incoming work.

■Put the outer blade washer and arbor nut back on,

aligning with the flats on the arbor. Tighten the nut with a

counterclockwise turn.

Note: Use care not to cross thread arbor nut. Do not

overtighten.

■Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it is turning freely.

■Check the riving knife and adjust if needed (See next

procedure).

■Insert the throat plate, lower the blade, then secure the

throat plate with the throat plate screw. Tighten the screw

firmly.

BLADE

GUARD

THROAT

PLATE

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

Fig. 25

LARGE HEX

WRENCH

SMALL

SPACER

SMALL HEX

WRENCH

OUTER

BLADE WASHER

LARGE

SPACER

INNER

BLADE WASHER

ARBOR NUT

LOOSEN

NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEEN

INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER

TO ANGLE BLADE,

PUSH BEVEL LOCKING

LEVER RIGHT.

TO LOWER BLADE, PUSH BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND

ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING

HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE

TO RAISE BLADE, PUSH BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND

ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING

HANDLE CLOCKWISE.

TO LOCK BLADE ANGLE,

PUSH BEVEL LOCKING

LEVER LEFT.

ARBOR

Fig. 27

TIGHTEN

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OPERATION

TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE RIVING

KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can

be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade.

It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base. The

bolts are set in slots that permit front-to-back adjustment.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw before working on it. If the saw is not

unplugged, accidental start-up can occur, resulting in

possible serious injury.

■Remove the throat plate.

■With blade guard up, make sure the riving knife is placed

at least 1/8 in. from the outer points of the blade.

See

Figure 29.

Then make sure it is centered within the width

of the blade.

See Figure 30.

If either placement is wrong,

adjust with the following steps.

■Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking lever to

the left and rotating the blade adjustment handle clockwise.

■Put the saw in angle mode by moving the bevel locking

lever to the right. Slowly turn the blade adjusting handle

until the bevel indicator is at a 30˚ angle. Lock the angle

by holding the blade adjusting handle with one hand and

returning the bevel locking lever to the left with the other.

■With the box end of the small hex key, remove the two

nuts at the base of the riving knife. Remove the riving

knife/guard assembly.

■Rearrange the riving knife between the shims to achieve

the correct centering.

WARNING:

Properly align riving knife. Improperly aligned riving knife

can cause blade to bind which will increase risk of

kickback.

■Adjust the bolts front-to-back as needed to place the

riving knife approximately 1/8 in. from the blade’s outer

points. Put the nuts back on and tighten.

■Bring the blade back to the desired angle and height.

Insert the throat plate, lower the blade, and secure the

throat plate with the throat plate screw. Tighten the screw

firmly.

Fig. 30

BLADE

GUARD

Fig. 29

Fig. 28

RIVING KNIFE BLADE THROAT PLATE

RIVING KNIFE

BLADE

1/8 INCH

MOUNTING

PLATE

HEX NUTS

SHIMS

RIVING

KNIFE

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13 11

18 67586931

021

111

GULLET

Fig. 33

FRONT RAIL

Fig. 31

BEVEL

INDICATOR

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

RAIL

CLAMP

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

Fig. 32

2 in.

LOCKING

HANDLE

BLADE

RIP

FENCE

2 IN.

MARK SCALE

SCALE

INDICATOR

TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH

The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the

blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1/8 in.

to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top

surface.

See Figure 31.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal

injury.

■Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode.

■Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle

clockwise or lower it by turning the handle

counterclockwise.

TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE

See Figure 32.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal

injury.

■Push the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode.

■Angle the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle until

the bevel indicator shows the correct angle.

■Return the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock

the angle, while holding the blade adjusting handle in

place.

TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE

The scale is usable from 0-24 in. to the right side of the blade

and 0-21 in. on the left side of the blade. The operator can

select any desired dimension within those ranges. Use the

following steps to set the scale to the blade and scale

indicator. Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).

See Figure 33.

■Loosen the rip fence by raising the locking handle.

■Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the

blade tip edge.

■Loosen both front and rear rails by lifting the front and rear

rail clamps.

See Figure 32.

■Adjust the front rail until the 2 in. mark is placed at the

scale indicator. Align the rear rail to the front rail.

■Tighten the rails and check the dimension and the rip

fence in both directions.

WARNING:

Blades coast after turn off. Possible serious injury can

occur if hands come in contact with blade.

ANGLED BLADE

OPERATION

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OPERATION

Fig. 36

Fig. 34

MITER

FENCE

Fig. 35

MITER

TABLE BASE

ADJUSTING

CLAMP

QUICK

STOP

SLOTS FOR LOCKING

MITER TABLE

MITER

SLIDE LOCK

TO LOCK MITER TABLE

See Figure 34.

The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpiece

across the saw. A miter slide lock is mounted on the front of

the miter table to lock it in place. The miter slide lock is placed

in a slot on the base to align the miter table with the front edge

of the saw table. The sliding miter table should be locked for

any cut in which the operator prefers a fixed table.

■To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the front,

place miter slide lock in the back slot on the base.

■To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the

back, place miter slide lock in the front slot on the base.

WARNING:

Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands

to come closer than 3 inches to the blade. Do not reach

over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with your saw is a high-quality combina-

tion blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations.

WARNING:

All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent

possible injury.

TO MAKE A STRAIGHT CROSS CUT

See Figure 35.

WARNING:

Never use rip fence as cutoff gauge when crosscutting.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

■Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

■Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

■Set the miter fence to 90˚ with the quick-stop or the miter

scale.

■Make sure the miter fence won't touch the blade while

feeding the wood. Make a trial pass of the miter table. The

miter fence should not contact the blade. Loosen the

adjusting clamp to move the fence if needed.

■Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the

saw for the cut work.

START

STOP (A)

STOP (B)

SWITCH

COVER

SWITCH

BUTTON

PADLOCK

(NOT PROVIDED)

TO LOCK IN

OFF POSITION

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OPERATION

■Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on

the saw.

See Figure 35.

■To turn saw ON, lift switch cover and press switch button.

Then lower switch cover.

■To turn saw OFF, (A) press or push outside of switch

cover, or (B) lift switch cover and press switch button.

See

Figure 36

Note: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your saw in the

Off position with a padlock as shown in figure 36.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade.

■Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both

hands and push the miter table to feed the work into the

blade.

TO MAKE A MITER CUT

See Figure 37.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

■Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

■Loosen the adjusting clamp to set the desired angle of the

miter fence. Place the miter indicator on the miter fence

to the desired angle on the miter table. Retighten the

clamp.

■Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the

saw for the cut work.

■Make sure the miter fence will not contact the blade while

feeding the wood. Make a trial pass of the miter table. The

miter fence should not contact the blade. Loosen the

adjusting clamp to move it away from the blade if needed.

■Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on

the saw.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade.

■Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both

hands, keeping well clear of the blade, and push the miter

table to feed the work into the blade.

TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT

See Figure 38.

It is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

■Remove the miter fence. Position accessory table and

sliding miter table to provide the support necessary for

the cut being performed. Securely lock the rip fence with

the locking handle.

■Don't leave one side of saw unsupported.

■Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade

for the cut and securely lock the handle. Adjust the scale

to zero at the cutting edge of the blade.

■Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

■Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through

the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of

wood into the blade with your hand, always use a

push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and

featherboards are necessary when making non-through

cuts.

■Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

■Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the

workpiece into the blade.

Fig. 38

RIP FENCE

BLADE

MITER TABLE

PUSH STICK

REAR RAIL

BASE

FRONT RAIL

LOCKING HANDLE

Fig. 37

MITER FENCE BLADE

GUARD ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTING CLAMP

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OPERATION

■Remove miter fence, sliding miter table, and accessory

table.

■Replace accessory table on the left side of blade. Do not

lock.

■Place the wooden insert between the accessory table and

the saw table to support the workpiece.

See Figure 40

Secure the wooden insert with screws as noted below.

Adjust the accessory table firmly against the wooden

insert and lock securely.

Note: The wooden insert should be attached with wood

screws from the bottom, through the two holes provided

in the casting. Securely trap the wooden insert between

the accessory table and the saw table.

■Place sliding miter table on the right side of blade and lock

securely.

■Attach the rip fence over the front and rear rails on the left

side and lock securely. Reset the scale to the blade if

needed.

TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figure 39.

It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on

the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on

scrap wood.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

■Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

■Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode.

Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator

is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever

securely to the left to lock the angle.

■Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

■Loosen the adjusting clamp on the miter fence. Set the

miter fence to 90° with either the quick-stop or the miter

scale.

■Make sure the miter fence will not contact the blade as

the wood feeds into the blade. Make a trial pass of the

miter table. The end of the miter fence should not contact

the blade. Loosen the adjusting clamp to move it away

from the blade if needed.

■Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

■Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade.

■Hold the work with both hands and push the miter table

to feed the work into the blade.

TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 40.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

WARNING:

The rip fence must be on the left side of the blade to avoid

trapping the wood and causing kickback. Placement of

the rip fence to the right of the blade will result in kickback

and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to reduce the risk of serious personal

injury.

Before making this cut, use scrap wood to make an insert

5 in. wide, 22 in. long, and 3/4 in. thick. You may want to

make others that are more than 5 in. wide.

Fig. 39

MITER FENCE

ADJUSTING CLAMP

Fig 40

RIP FENCE

MITER TABLE

WOODEN INSERT

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

QUICK STOP

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OPERATION

■Move the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode.

Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator

is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever

securely to the left to lock the angle.

■Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade

for the cut and lock securely.

■Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the

saw for the cut work.

■Use a push stick to move small pieces of wood past the

blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade

with your hand.

■Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to

reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never

stand directly in the line of cut.

■Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on

the saw.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the

workpiece into the blade.

TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT

This cut is made with both the miter fence and the blade

angled. Set the miter fence and the blade angle with the

procedures given earlier.

The miter fence must be on the left side of the blade. It is

highly recommended that you test the cut with a piece of

scrap wood. Become thoroughly familiar with bevel cross

cuts and miter cuts before attempting to perform a com-

pound miter cut.

TO MAKE A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 41.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface so

it will not tip over under the weight of a large panel.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

■Raise the locking handle on the rip fence to allow the rails

to move freely.

■Lift off the sliding miter table assembly by raising the miter

locking clamps to release the grippers.

■Remove the accessory table by swinging out the lever

and lifting the table up and out.

■Rotate the front rail clamps (under the front rail) to the left

and slide the front rail to the side where the panel will rest.

Lock the rail clamps after positioning the front rail.

■Rotate the rear rail clamps (under the rear rail) to the left

and position the rear rail to support the panel. Align the

rear rail with the front rail. Lock the rail clamps after

positioning the rear rail.

■Place the accessory table onto the rails far enough from

the blade to help support the panel and lock securely.

■Place the sliding miter table assembly onto the rails and

lock securely. The miter table can be rotated 180° so the

projecting base is at the back of the work surface so you

won't run into it as you feed the panel into the blade.

(Tables can be placed on either side of blade.)

■Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade

for the cut and securely lock the handle.

■Place a support behind the saw for the cut work.

■Make sure the panel is clear of the blade before turning on

the saw.

■Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the

workpiece into the blade.

Fig. 41

MITER

LOCKING CLAMPS

ACCESSORY

TABLE

ACCESSORY

TABLE

RAIL CLAMP

SLIDING MITER

TABLE ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS

Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or

across the grain (crosscut). The use of a non-through cut is

essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is the

only type cut that is made without the blade guard installed.

Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon

completion of this type of cut. Read the appropriate section

which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on

non-through or dado cuts. For example, if your non-through

cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the section

on straight cross cuts before proceeding.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.

■Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place.

Remove the throat plate.

■Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking lever to

the left and rotating the blade adjusting handle clockwise.

■Put the saw in angle mode by pushing the bevel locking

lever to the right. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the

blade indicator shows a 30° angle. Push the bevel

locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle.

■With the box end of the small hex wrench, loosen the

two hex nuts at the base of the riving knife. Do not

remove hex nuts. Remove the riving knife/guard

assembly. Retighten the two hex nuts on the base.

Insert the throat plate.

■Bring the blade back to 90°.

■Lower the blade to the correct height by turning the blade

adjusting handle counterclockwise. Secure throat plate

with the screw.

WARNING:

Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full

revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting

saw to power source.

■Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards

when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious

injury.

See Figure 42.

WARNING:

Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-

through cut such as rabbets or dadoes.

WARNING:

When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by

the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the

exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid

the risk of serious personal injury.

■When the cut is complete, unplug saw and raise the

blade.

■Remove the screw holding the throat plate in place.

Remove the throat plate.

■Push the bevel locking lever to the right. Rotate the blade

adjusting handle until the bevel indicator shows a 30°

angle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left

while holding the blade adjusting handle to lock the angle.

Reinstall the blade guard assembly.

■Retighten the nuts at the base of the riving knife. Check

riving knife alignment to the blade and adjust shims if

necessary.

See page 25.

■Move the bevel locking lever to the right and rotate the

blade back to 90°. Push the lever to the left to lock the

angle.

■Insert the throat plate, lower the blade and secure with

the screw. Tighten firmly.

PUSH BLOCK Fig. 42

“C” CLAMP

FEATHERBOARD

PUSH STICK

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

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OPERATION

TO MAKE DADO CUTS

A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channel

cut, both with the grain and across the grain. An optional

dado throat plate (part #4070330) is available for your saw.

Call 1-800-525-2579 for accessories.

■Unplug your saw.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.

■Remove the riving knife and guard assembly.

See page 25.

■Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly.

■Remove the blade.

■Remove the appropriate spacers on the blade arbor to get

the correct width for the dado blade.

■Mount the dado blade, using the instructions with the dado

set.

■Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor

extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened

arbor nut.

■When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner

blade washer and outer blade washer are used.

■Replace the throat plate with optional Dado Throat Plate.

WARNING:

Always put all spacers in proper location when changing

back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible

injury and damage to the tool.

■Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards

when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

WARNING:

All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent

possible injury or damage to the tool.

WARNING:

When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by

the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the

exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid

the risk of serious personal injury.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.

■Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and

belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat

plate is in good condition and in position.

■Check the blade guard assembly.

MAINTENANCE

■To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodically

apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth

functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting

operation, DO NOT wax the working face of the miter

fence.

■Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath

the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin solvent on the

blade teeth.

■Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO

NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.

LUBRICATION

This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment.

Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate

the following areas to assure smooth operation.

LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY

See Figure 43.

■Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup

washers and the locker bracket.

■Add dry lube between threaded hole in motor casting and

threaded elevating shaft.

Recommended Lubricants:

Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant

TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISM

See Figure 44.

■Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the

clamping bolt.

■Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the

face of the handle shaft.

■Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking

lever which contacts the cam. Fig. 43

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

HANDLE SHAFT

CLAMPING BOLT

CAM SURFACE

CAM

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

Fig. 44

SPRING

BACKUP WASHER

LOCKER BRACKET

BEVEL GEAR

THREADED HOLE

ELEVATING SHAFT

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BLADE

SCREWS

RIP

FENCE

LOCKING

HANDLE

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is

unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the

OFF position. Failure to head this warning could result in

serious personal injury.

TO SET BLADE AT 0° OR 45°

See Figure 45.

The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory

and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting

during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be

checked.

■Push the bevel locking lever to the right. Turn the blade

adjusting handle to angle the blade. Use a combination

square to check squareness between the blade and saw

table.

■If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°), loosen the lock

nut on the 0° stop bolt inside the cabinet, position the

blade, adjust the stop bolt, then retighten lock nut.

See

Figure 45, insert.

If the bevel indicator is not at zero,

adjust it with the two screws above the slot, beside the

blade adjusting handle.

■Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bottom of the

blade has moved completely to the left side of the slot.

Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever to the

left.

■If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the lock nut on the

45° stop bolt inside the cabinet, position the blade, adjust

the stop bolt, then retighten lock nut.

See Figure 45,

insert.

■Make a test cut.

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP

FENCE TO THE BLADE

See Figure 46.

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is

unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the

OFF position. Failure to head this warning could result in

serious personal injury.

■Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be

moved.

■Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip

fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the rip

scale.

■Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180° to

check the other side.

■If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two

screws on the fence and align it.

■Retighten the two screws.

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

0° BOLT

Fig. 46

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

BEVEL

INDICATOR

45° BOLT

MAINTENANCE

45° STOP BOLT

LOCK

LOCK NUT 0° STOP BOLT

SCREWS

Fig. 45

CLAMP SCREW

RIP FENCE

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Fig. 47

BLADE

ADJUSTING HANDLE

SOCKET

HEAD SCREW

■Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts are

not true, repeat the process.

WARNING:

Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts, make

sure the switch is in the OFF position and the blade guard

is in place. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

See Figure 47.

The bevel locking lever may work loose and require adjust-

ing. To adjust it, use the following steps.

■Push the lever full left to the locked position.

■Remove the screw on the blade adjusting handle. You will

need a 3/16 in. hex key for this procedure.

■Remove the blade adjusting handle and cam. Pull out the

cam.

■Remove the set screw on the bevel locking lever.

■Remove the bevel locking lever from hex nut.

■Relocate bevel locking lever on the hex nut.

■Replace set screw and tighten securely.

■Replace the cam so that the lobe is against the tab as

shown in Figure 47. Make sure the cam is seated in the

lever.

■Reassemble the handle to the shaft and cam. Check

whether the lever is now in the desired position. Tighten

screw securely.

TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS

See Figure 48.

WARNING:

Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is

unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the

OFF position. Failure to head this warning could result in

serious personal injury.

The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may

require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in

shipping. Adjust them with the following steps:

■Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp.

■Loosen the screw on top of each locking clamp.

■Lift the locking clamp to the Up position.

■Push the clamp forward tight against the front rail to bring

the clamp into alignment.

■When the clamps are correctly positioned, retighten the

screws and the set screws.

■Push both front and rear miter locking clamps down to

secure the sliding miter table.

SCREW

FRONT RAIL

MITER

LOCKING CLAMP

Fig. 48

SET

SCREW

SET SCREW

TAB

HEX NUT

CAM

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

LOBE

SPRING

MAINTENANCE

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TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAIL

CLAMPS

See Figure 49.

The rail clamps are located below the rails and ensure tight

attachment of the rail. Following extended use, the rail holder

nut inside the rails may need adjusting.

■Remove the miter table and accessory table.

■Remove the front and rear rails by loosening the rail

clamps and sliding the rails off.

■Rotate each rail clamp to the left until it hits or comes in

contact with the bottom of the saw table.

■Tighten rail holder nut until it is snug.

■Loosen rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn.

■Replace the rails and check the rail clamps.

TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE

See Figure 50.

After extended use, the accessory table may work loose

causing the accessory table to be loose on the rails. Follow

the steps below, when adjustments are required:

■Remove the hex nut on the lever using a 3/8 in. nut driver.

■Remove the backup plate and spring plate. Rotate the

spring plate 180° and reinstall on the handle shaft.

■Reassemble all parts and tighten hex nut securely.

Note: The spring plate offers two ends for use before

requiring replacement.

TO ADJUST THE SLIDING MITER TABLE

ASSEMBLY

The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the

factory to be parallel to the blade. However, misalignment

during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate

cuts may require realignment. The square relationship

between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire

distance from the front to the rear of the miter table base

during a cut is very important for making precise and accurate

cuts.

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, we suggest

that you check these setups carefully with a framing square

and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish

cuts in good workpieces.

Note: Follow the general rule of measuring twice and cutting

once.

Do not loosen any screws for the following adjustments until

you have made checks and are sure adjustments are needed.

Once screws have been loosened, these settings must be

reset.

Two basic checks should be made to determine if adjustments

are necessary:

■The miter base must be parallel to the blade as the table

slides from the front to the rear of the miter table assembly.

WASHER

RAIL

CLAMP

RAIL

HOLDER NUT

HEX

MOUNTING BOLT

Fig. 49

RETAINING

RING

ACCESSORY TABLE

CAP SCREW

LEVER

BACKUP

PLATE

HANDLE

SHAFT

Fig. 50

HEX NUT

SPRING PLATE

WASHER

■The miter fence must be square to the blade when set at

exactly zero (0°) on the miter table scale. This is necessary

in order to be able to use the scale on the miter table. The

miter table has adjustment screws for squaring miter

fence to blade and maintaining 0° scale settings when

miter base adjustments are required.

Note: These checks and adjustments are being explained

in step by step procedures, however, you should be

aware that they depend upon each other.

MAINTENANCE

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CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY

To Check Miter Base Parallelism:

WARNING:

Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw

could result in accidental starting causing possible serious

injury.

■Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut.

Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, adjusting clamp,

etc.

■Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as far as

it will go. Place a reference mark (C) near the end of the

miter table as shown in figure 51.

Note: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw.

■Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth (D) and

rotate the blade (E) so that the reference mark on the

blade is at the front of the throat plate (F).

■Place a framing square (G) against the blade and align

with reference mark on miter table. Measure the distance

between the blade and the edge of miter table.

Note: Place framing square between carbide teeth and

measure from blade. This step will insure framing square

is square against blade from the front to back of blade.

■Remove framing square and slide miter table to the rear

of miter base as far as it will go.

See Figure 52.

■Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade is at

the rear of the throat plate. Measuring from the same

mark on the blade at the rear will eliminate the effect of

blade wobble.

■Place framing square against the blade and align with the

same reference mark on the miter table. Measure the

distance between the blade and the edge of the miter

table at the rear.

■Compare whether the front and rear measurements are

the same. If they are the same, proceed with checking the

miter fence alignment. If not, this indicates the miter base

needs aligning. Miter base must then be adjusted before

checking miter fence alignment. See TO ADJUST THE

MITER BASE section that follows.

Fig. 51

Fig. 52

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To Check Miter Fence Alignment

See Figure 53.

The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set

at zero degrees.

WARNING:

Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw

could result in accidental starting causing possible serious

injury.

■Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 53. Miter

indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in

place with adjusting clamp (J).

Note: The quick-stop is not necessary for this checking

procedure. However, you may want to check and adjust

it to 0° at this time. See

Quick-Stop

section that follows.

■Place a framing square (G) firmly against the miter fence

(H) with the other side against the blade (E).

■Check whether the miter fence and blade are square with

each other. With the framing square against the miter

fence there should be no gap from the front to the rear of

the blade.

■If a gap exists, the miter fence may be out of square.

■Rotate the blade and recheck. If there is a consistent gap

between the front and rear of the blade, the miter table

needs aligning. Follow the adjustment procedures that

follow.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO SLIDING MITER

TABLE ASSEMBLY

To Adjust the Miter Base

See Figure 54.

REMEMBER: Check all settings before loosening screws for

the following procedures. Once screws have been loosened,

these settings must be reset.

Eight screws are visible on the miter base (B).

■Four screws (K) are on the holder plates and secure these

plates to the rails. It is not necessary to loosen or adjust

these screws for this adjustment procedure.

■Another pair of screws (L) is in the base, at the rear.

Loosen these two screws (L) and the rear miter locking

clamps (M).

■The last pair of screws is located on the infeed side of the

base. Loosen the left screw (N) only.

■The right screw (O) will be used as a pivot point.

Note: The front two miter locking clamps (P) and rail

clamps should remain locked.

■Follow the steps in TO CHECK MITER BASE

PARALLELISM, adjust the miter base so that it is parallel

to the blade.

■Retighten the left front screw (N).

■Clamp the rear miter locking clamps (M).

■Retighten the two rear screws (L).

Fig. 53

Fig. 54

MAINTENANCE

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WARNING:

Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw

could result in accidental starting causing possible serious

injury.

TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE

■Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 53. Miter

indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and secured in

place with adjusting clamp (J).

■There are four slides located under the sliding miter table.

These slides let the miter table move on the base. Three

slides are mounted on eccentric screws that can be

adjusted by loosening the hex nuts on top of the miter

table.

See Figure 55.

■Loosen the rear hex nuts (Q) on top of sliding miter table

for this adjustment procedure.

Note: The front screws (R) are only needed to remove

excessive play in the slides due to wear from extended

use. They are not needed for this procedure. The right

front hex nut is a non-eccentric pivot and should never be

loosened.

■Adjust the right rear eccentric screw from the lower side

of the miter table so that maximum play exists between

the slide and miter base.

■Push left rear of miter table snugly against miter base as

shown by the arrow (S) in figure 56 and secure.

■Place a framing square firmly against the miter fence, with

the other side against the blade.

■Adjust left rear screw from underneath miter table until

miter fence and blade are square with each other.

■Tighten hex nut securely.

■Adjust right rear screw from underneath miter table to

remove excessive play.

■Tighten hex nut securely.

■Recheck your setups carefully. Also make sure all screws,

hex nuts, etc. have been tightened securely.

■If sliding miter table assembly is still not square with the

blade, repeat the above procedures as needed.

■Make sure that slides remain square to miter base edge

to prevent “cocking” which will result in excessive play in

miter table.

TO ADJUST QUICK-STOP

The quick-stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter fence

at exactly 0°. However, when sliding miter table adjustments

are made, these adjustments may cause the quick stop to

need adjusting. Check quick-stop with miter scale set at 0°.

If adjustments are needed, proceed with the following steps:

■Loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick-stop.

■Place the quick-stop against the miter fence with miter

scale set at 0°.

See Figure 57.

■Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick-stop securely

against miter fence.

■Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw and quick-

stop.

■Check your work. If the quick-stop is not at 0°, repeat

above steps.

Fig. 55

SLIDE

LIP OF BASE

HEX NUT

ECCENTRIC

SCREW

Fig. 56

MITER FENCE

ADJUSTING

CLAMP

MITER INDICATOR

ZERO

DEGREES

MITER

FENCE

MITER TABLE

QUICK STOP AND

ECCENTRIC SCREW

Fig. 57

MAINTENANCE

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Replace blade.

Blade is damaged. Replace blade.

Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware.

Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface.

Adjust legs of table saw stand.

Blade is warped Check Saw Blade Installation on

page 20. Replace blade if neces-

sary.

Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence not mounted correctly. Remount the rip fence.

Rails are dirty or sticky. Clean and wax rails.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

See page 34.

Rip fence does not lock at rear. Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

See page 34.

Cutting binds or burns work. Blade is dull. Replace or sharpen blade

Blade is heeling. Align miter base.

Work is fed too fast. Slow the feed rate.

Rip fence is misaligned. Align the rip fence.

Riving knife is misaligned. Adjust the riving knife with shims

provided.

Wood is warped. Replace the wood. Always cut with

convex side to table surface.

Wood edges away from rip fence Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence.

when ripping.

Blade not properly sharpened or set. Sharpen or set blade.

Sliding miter table assembly does Miter base or slides improperly See page 36 for Adjustments to

not move smoothly. adjusted. Sliding Miter Table Assembly .

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not make accurate 90 or Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops.

45 degree cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gage is misaligned Adjust the miter gage.

(Miter Cuts).

Blade adjusting handle is hard to Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post.

turn. are clogged with sawdust.

Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown. Replace circuit fuse.

Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker.

Cord or switch is damaged. Have the cord or switch replaced at

a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE

CENTER.

Blade makes poor cuts Blade is dull or dirty. Clean, sharpen or replace blade.

Blade is wrong type for cut being

made. Replace with correct type.

Blade is mounted backwards. Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning Back side of riving knife has come Realign and adjust the riving knife.

blade adjusting handle. in contact with saw table.

Locking lever is not at full left Move locking lever to left.

position.

Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically

has fewer teeth such as Ryobi

4650324, 24 tooth, carbide rip

blade.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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NOTES

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RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

FIGURE 58: 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW

FOR MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY,

REFER TO FIGURE 59

FOR RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY,

REFER TO FIGURE 60

FOR BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY,

REFER TO FIGURE 62

FOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY,

REFER TO FIGURE 61

86 8283

28 26

109

113

64 107

108

102

110

122

29 51

16 17

96, 100

70 63

69 55

664

112

115 116

119 117

118

116

120

121

114

101

103

111

105

104

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The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the

saw's on board receptacle. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE

SAW or when ordering repair parts.

1Motor Assembly. ......................................... 1

2Off/On Switch Assembly............................. 1

3Spring Shim ................................................ 2

4Hex Nut (5/8-18) ......................................... 1

5Saw Table................................................... 1

6Front Cabinet Panel ................................... 1

7Rear Cabinet Panel .................................... 1

8Right Cabinet Panel ................................... 1

9Left Cabinet Panel ...................................... 1

10 Locker Bracket ........................................... 1

11 Clamper Bracket ......................................... 1

12 Dust Cover.................................................. 1

13 Miter Table Assembly. ................................ 1

14 Clamp Plate ................................................ 2

15 Needle Roller (1/4 in. x 3/4 in.)................... 2

16 Riving Clamp .............................................. 1

17 Shim ........................................................... 5

18 Hex Nut (5/16-18) ....................................... 2

19 Front Rail .................................................... 1

20 Rear Rail..................................................... 1

21 Rail Holder Nut (5/16)................................. 4

22 Rail Clamp .................................................. 4

23 Bevel Gear.................................................. 2

24 Shaft ........................................................... 1

25 Gear Shaft .................................................. 1

26 Handle Shaft ............................................... 1

27 Gear Rack .................................................. 1

28 Tilting Gear ................................................. 1

29 Clutch ......................................................... 1

30 Cam ............................................................ 1

31 Screw (8-32 x 1-3/16 in. Fil. Hd.) ............... 1

32 Hex Nut (3/4-16) ......................................... 1

33 Washer ....................................................... 1

34 Bevel Locking Lever ................................... 1

35 Blade Adjusting Handle .............................. 1

39 Spring ......................................................... 1

40 Spring ......................................................... 1

41 Washer ....................................................... 1

42 Washer ....................................................... 2

43 Washer ....................................................... 4

44 Hex Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/8 in.) ..................... 2

45 Hex Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ........................ 4

46 Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 8

Key

No. Description Quan.

47 Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 3

48 Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 4

49 Nylon Hex Nut (3/8-16)............................... 1

50 Set Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ........................ 1

51 Roll Pin ....................................................... 1

52 Roll Pin ....................................................... 2

53 Name Plate ................................................. 1

54 Scale Label ................................................. 1

55 Outlet (15 Amp Single Pole) ....................... 1

56 Cord ............................................................ 1

57 Cable Clamp ............................................... 1

58 Bevel Indicator ............................................ 1

59 Wire Nut...................................................... 1

60 Lock Nut (8-32 Hex) ................................... 3

61 Cone Disc Spring ....................................... 1

63 Data Plate ................................................... 1

64 Bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in. Hex) ............................. 2

65 Bolt (1/4-20 x 2 in. Hex) ............................. 1

66 Hex Nut (1/4-20) ......................................... 4

67 Screw (10-24 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ............... 2

68 Plug Socket Box (A) ................................... 1

69 Plug Socket Box (B) ................................... 1

70 Screw (8-16 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 4

71 Locker Support ........................................... 2

72 Rivet ........................................................... 4

73 Set Screw (10-24 x 3/8 in.) ......................... 4

74 Cap Screw .................................................. 1

75 Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ............... 11

76 Throat Plate ................................................ 1

77 Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in.) ............................... 4

78 Cap Screw .................................................. 2

79 Label ........................................................... 1

80 Guide Holder .............................................. 1

81 V Belt .......................................................... 2

82 1/4 in. Spacer ............................................. 1

83 1/2 in. Spacer ............................................. 1

84 Blade Washer ............................................. 2

85 Screw (8-32 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 1

86 Shim ........................................................... 2

89 Screw (10-24 x 1 in. Pan Hd. ..................... 4

90 End Plug F1 (front left) ............................... 1

91 End Plug F2 (front right) ............................. 1

92 End Plug R1 (right rear) ............................. 1

SEE BACK PAGE FOR ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Key

No. Description Quan.

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

PARTS LIST - FIGURE 58

Page 45

Key

No. Description Quan.

Key

No. Description Quan.

* Item 96 includes parts 42, 78, 100 through 106, and 111.

108 Spacer ........................................................ 1

109 Screws ...................................................... 12

110 Hang Tag .................................................... 1

111 Back-Up Plate ............................................ 1

112 Screw (10-24 x 3/4 in. Flat Hd.) ................. 2

113 Bolt Holder .................................................. 1

114 Rear Switch Cover ...................................... 1

115 Needle Roller .............................................. 1

116 Screw (8-16 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 4

117 Switch Cover............................................... 1

118 Switch Cover Label ..................................... 1

119 Switch ......................................................... 1

120 Switch Base ................................................ 1

121 Latch ........................................................... 1

122 Ground Screw ............................................. 1

93 End Plug R2 (left rear) ............................... 1

94 Rip Fence Assembly .................................. 1

95 Blade Guard Assembly............................... 1

96 *Accessory Table Assembly ........................ 1

97 Grounding Label ......................................... 1

98 Throat Plate ................................................ 1

99 Screw .......................................................... 1

100 Accessory Table ......................................... 1

101 Handle Shaft ............................................... 1

102 Handle ........................................................ 1

103 Spring Plate ................................................ 1

104 Retaining Ring ............................................ 1

105 Hex Nut (1/4-20) ......................................... 1

106 Washer ....................................................... 1

107 Washer ....................................................... 1

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

PARTS LIST - FIGURE 58 (CONT'D)

WARNING:

Improper electrical repair of the table saw can result in damage to the drive system possibly causing electrical shock or

electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool require safety testing and should only be performed by a

Ryobi Authorized Service Center.

Page 46

19 Washer ....................................................... 1

20 Eccentric Screw (10-24) ............................. 3

21 Quick Stop .................................................. 1

22 Eccentric Screw (8-32) ............................... 1

23 Washer ....................................................... 1

24 Hex Nut (Elastic Stop) ................................ 1

25 Slide (A) ...................................................... 4

26 Hex Nut (Elastic Stop) ................................ 4

27 Lock Washer............................................. 12

28 Slide (B) ...................................................... 4

29 Set Screw

(10-24 x 1/4 in. Hex Socket) ....................... 4

30 Miter Locking Clamp................................... 4

31 Roll Pin ....................................................... 4

32 Guide Plate ................................................. 2

33 Non-Eccentric Screw (10-24) ..................... 1

34 Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 1

Key

No. Description Quan.

Key

No. Description Quan.

1Miter Table Top .......................................... 1

2Miter Fence................................................. 1

3Pivot ............................................................ 1

4Saw Gage ................................................... 2

5Miter Indicator ............................................. 1

6Miter Fence Holder ..................................... 1

7Bolt (5/16-18 x 3-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) .............. 1

9Washer ....................................................... 1

10 Adjusting Knob ........................................... 1

11 Screw (8-16 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 2

12 Spring Plate ................................................ 1

13 Miter Slide Lock .......................................... 1

14 Miter Base .................................................. 1

15 Guide Bar ................................................... 2

16 Holder Plate ................................................ 4

17 Screw (10-24 x 15/32 in. Pan Hd.) ............. 8

18 O-Ring ........................................................ 4

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

FIGURE 59: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY

17 14

23 24

2527

27 6

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Key

No. Description Quan.

Key

No. Description Quan.

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

FIGURE 60: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY

1Rip Fence ................................................... 1

2Screw (10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2

3Fence Roller................................................1

4Roll Pin ....................................................... 1

5Screw (10-24 x 1 in. Pan Hd.) .................... 1

6Clamper - B ................................................ 1

7Roller Holder .............................................. 1

8Dowel Pin (1/4 in. x 3/4 in.) ........................ 1

9Compression Spring ................................... 1

10 Roll Pin ....................................................... 1

11 Rod ............................................................. 1

12 Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in. Button Hd.) ............ 2

13 Washer ....................................................... 2

14 Hex Nut (8-32) ............................................ 1

15 Scale Indicator ............................................ 1

16 Slide ............................................................ 2

17 Screw (8-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 2

18 Screw .......................................................... 1

19 Eccentric Roller .......................................... 1

20 Locking Handle ........................................... 1

21 Rubber Plug................................................ 1

22 Clamper - A ................................................ 1

23 Pin .............................................................. 1

24 Screw and Washer ..................................... 2

25 Plate ........................................................... 1

26 Front Block ................................................. 1

10 11

21 19

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RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

FIGURE 61: MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Key

No. Description Quan.

1Arbor ........................................................... 1

2Woodruff Key (3/16 in.) .............................. 1

3Ball Bearing (6003)..................................... 1

4Bearing Plate .............................................. 1

5Arbor Pulley ................................................ 1

6Retaining Ring ............................................ 1

7Ball Bearing (6002)..................................... 1

8Ball Bearing (6200ZZ) ................................ 1

9Motor Bracket ............................................. 1

10 Motor Pulley ............................................... 1

11 Armature Assembly .................................... 1

12 Bearing Bushing ......................................... 1

Key

No. Description Quan.

13 Screw and Washer (Field Pan Hd.) ............ 2

14 Field Assembly ......................................... 1

15 Motor Housing .......................................... 1

16 Brush Cover .............................................. 2

17 Brush Assembly ........................................ 2

18 Brush Holder Assembly ............................ 2

19 Screw and Washer (Pan Hd.) ................... 4

20 Set Screw (Hex) ........................................ 2

21 Strain Relief Bushing ................................ 1

22 Cable Clamp ............................................. 1

23 Power Cord ............................................... 1

24 Connector ................................................. 2

18 19

20 19

18 19

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504

7 Arm ............................................................. 1

8 Cover .......................................................... 1

9Dowel Pin.................................................... 1

10 Riving Knife Assembly ................................ 1

11 Warning Label ............................................ 1

12 Hand Warning Label ................................... 1

Key

No. Description Quan.

Key

No. Description Quan.

500 3/32 in. Hex Key ......................................... 1

501 1/8 in. Hex Key ........................................... 1

502 5/32 in. Hex Key ......................................... 1

503 3/16 in. Hex Key ......................................... 1

504 Large Wrench ............................................. 1

505 Small Wrench ............................................. 1

506 Saw Blade .................................................. 1

Key

No. Description Quan.

Key

No. Description Quan.

FIGURE 63: REPLACEMENT PARTS

500 506

502

503

505

501

1Screw and Washer ..................................... 2

2Anti-Kickback Fingers ................................. 2

3Spacer Cap ................................................. 2

4Torsion Spring ............................................ 1

5Push Nut ..................................................... 4

6Dowel Pin.................................................... 1

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. BT3100

FIGURE 62: BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

Page 50

The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw’s on board receptacle. Always

mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts.

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW – MODEL NO. BT3100

110

FIG. 64

5812

Page 51

The model number will be found on the data plate attached to the right side panel of the cabinet, next to the saw’s on board receptacle. Always

mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts.

RYOBI 10 in. (254 mm) TABLE SAW – MODEL NO. BT3100

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE 64

KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1Leveling Foot ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

2Hex Nut .................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

3Washer .................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

4Carriage Bolt............................................................................................................................................................................ 24

5Leg ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

6Upper Brace .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

7Screw ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

8Hex Nut ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

9Upper Side Brace ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

10 Lower Leg Brace ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

11 Storage Bracket ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

12 Washer .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

13 Bolt ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Stand Fastener Package ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Operator’s Manual

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983000-132

3-28-06 (REV:01)

ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-525-2579

www.ryobitools.com

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

10 in. (254 mm) Table Saw

Model BT3100

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or

service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all

pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest

Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for

a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

• MODEL NO.

The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on the data plate attached to the

tool. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

• MODEL NUMBER BT3100

• SERIAL NUMBER

**Ampere rating

(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

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 —

CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working

area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece,

tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power

tool.

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

EXTENSION CORD CAUTION

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power

source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to

handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause

a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power.

Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an

extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.

When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is

designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on

the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed

wires and cut or worn insulation.

Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.

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