OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. Compound Miter Saw

TS1343L - Double Insulated

Your miter saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
 Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
 Symbols............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
 Electrical........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
 Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................. 8
 Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
 Tools Needed.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
 Loose Parts.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
 Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 13-19
 Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 20-26
 Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 27-28
 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 29
 Parts Ordering / Service.................................................................................................................................... Back page

INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARRANTY
RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions:
30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or
materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool
or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the
original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period
from the date of the original purchase.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI® power
tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are
warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service
Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One
World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www.
ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which
includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time,
but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.
WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This
warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools
other than those specifically stated in this warranty.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
WARNING: when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the tool.
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,  DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
fire, and/or serious personal injury. balance at all times.
 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well  DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENT- cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power
ING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. source.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-  AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
sures. when plugging in any tool.
 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches use of improper accessories may result in injury.
are removed from tool before turning it on.  NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood contacted.
on the tool while it is in operation.  CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
to rain. Keep the work area well lit. and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
tool or extension cord while operating. center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,  USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
master switches, or by removing starter keys. a blade or cutter against the direction or rotation of the
 DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and blade or cutter.
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.  NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach- THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
ment to do a job for which it was not designed. complete stop.
 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your  PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy the cutting operation is dusty.
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An  PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result- during extended periods of operation.
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension  DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier heat, oil, and sharp edges.
the cord.  USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into approved ground connection that are intended for use
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are outdoors and so marked.
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear  KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
protective hair covering to contain long hair. SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE and kickback.
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
an authorized service facility. Repair or replace a damaged capacity of your saw is 10 in.
or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord  BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
location and keep it well away from the rotating blade. MENTS ARE SECURE.
 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and  BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
replace if damaged. and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
 POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock,  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than use.
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
 DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
way.
MEDICATION.
 KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
any solvents to clean tool. product damage.
 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT with the accessory.
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
authorized service center. tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
 USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with before connecting to power supply.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or  MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
table at approximately hip height. (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION
 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your table by securely tightening the miter lock levers. Lock
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the
off. bevel lock knob.
 ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting  NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto
slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards. or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any opera-
tion. If a work clamp and length stop are used together,
 ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when
they must both be installed on the same side of the saw
possible.
table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and
 BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE. kicking up.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the
 NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table
before starting cut.
and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
 NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT Always use the fence.
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
 NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
time.
clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.

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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the  MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
blade and its cutting path with hands and fingers for any to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
reason. safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the
 NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, saw.
or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the  ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it
blade. to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
 NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is to a power source.
rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade  TURN OFF TOOL and wait for saw blade to come to
causing serious personal injury. a complete stop before moving workpiece or changing
 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND settings.
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your  THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you a) Wear eye protection.
have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
on the floor or in a crouched position.
c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.
 NEVER stand or have any part of the body in line with d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
the path of the saw blade.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
 ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece. moving workpiece or changing settings.
 DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen before changing blade or servicing.
and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, h) No load speed.
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power  ALWAYS carry the tool only by the “D” handle.
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.  AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
 IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or  THIS SAW CAN TIP OVER if the saw head is released
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work sur-
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off face. ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work sur-
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the face before any use to avoid serious personal injury.
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
replaced before resuming operation. frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
 ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
from frequent use of the saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless frac-
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.

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 SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result

DANGER: in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result

WARNING: in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

CAUTION: minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
CAUTION: damage.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
Read Operator’s Manual
tor’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply

Eye Protection with ANSI Z87.1.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
No Hands Symbol
serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

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 ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
to be grounded. the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
WARNING: (UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
The double insulated system is ­ intended to protect
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s
designated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock. Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires **Ampere rating (on tool data plate)
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
we suggest you return the tool to the nearest authorized

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
service center for repair. Always use original factory replace-
ment parts when servicing.
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause WARNING:
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
power supply. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools or other obstructions while you are working with a
power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury.

WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Push Blocks (for jointer planers)
A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.
Arbor Push Blocks (for table saws)
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera-
Bevel Cut tions. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other from the blade.
than 90° to the table surface. Push Sticks (for table saws)
Compound Cut Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations.
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle. A push stick should be used for narrow ripping operations.
The aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from
Cross Cut
the blade.
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece. Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers)
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The to make thinner pieces.
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece. Resin
Dado Cut A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade). The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
Featherboard minute.
A device used to help control the workpiece by holding Ripping or Rip Cut
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
operation. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)
FPM or SPM A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
to blade movement. Saw Blade Path
Freehand The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been
fence, miter gauge, or other aids. cut by the blade.
Gum Set
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
Heel set) outward from the face of the blade.
Alignment of the blade to the fence. Snipe (planers)
Kerf Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut. Through Sawing
Kickback Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, through the thickness of the workpiece.
throwing the workpiece back toward operator. Throw-Back
Miter Cut The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
to the blade other than 90°. inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Non-Through Cuts Workpiece or Material
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend The item on which the operation is being done.
completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Worktable
Pilot Hole (drill presses) Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
drilling large holes accurately.

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 FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Arbor.............................................................. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Blade Diameter...........................................................10 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.................. 2 x 6, 4 x 4
No Load Speed.................................... 5,500 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 4
Input............................................ 120 V~, 60 Hz, 14 Amps
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Net Weight................................................................31 lbs.
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 6
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................2 x 4

UPPER “D” HANDLE/

BLADE GUARD CARRYING HANDLE

DUST SWITCH
BAG TRIGGER

LOWER
BLADE GUARD

THROAT “NO HANDS ZONE”

PLATE BOUNDARY LINE

BEVEL “NO HANDS ZONE”

BLADE LOCK KNOB LABEL
WRENCH
MITER
FENCE
MITER
SCALE

MITER
TABLE

CONTROL MITER
BASE WORK ARM LOCK HANDLE
CLAMP

Fig. 1

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 FEATURES
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
14 AMP MOTOR
LOCK
The saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient power PIN
to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
10 in. BLADE “D” HANDLE/
CARRYING HANDLE
A 10 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It
will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6 in. wide, depending
upon the angle at which the cut is being made.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks the compound miter
saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws
have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These ad- MITER LOCK
justment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and 45°. HANDLE
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig. 2
See Figure 1.
A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the
wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex SPINDLE
key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade LOCK
and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A BUTTON
storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw’s base. SWITCH
TRIGGER
“D” HANDLE/CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw
from one place to another, a “D” handle/carrying handle has
been provided. To transport, turn off and unplug the saw,
then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position.
Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade Fig. 3
rotation after the switch is released.
SWITCH
LASER GUIDE TRIGGER
For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your
miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes
accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.
PADLOCK
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been
provided to hold the workpiece securely against when
making all cuts. The left side is also larger providing ad-
ditional support.

Fig. 4

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 FEATURES
MITER LOCK HANDLE SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 2. See Figure 3.
The miter lock handle securely locks the saw at desired The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade
miter angles. from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while install-
ing, changing, or removing blade.
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.6°, SWITCH TRIGGER
and 45°. The 22-1/2° and 45° positive stops have been See Figure 4.
provided on both the left and right side of the miter table. To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw,
disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with
through plastic that provides protection from each side of a long shackle up to 5/16 in. diameter may be used. When
the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
is lowered into the workpiece. Store the padlock key in another location.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:

COMBINATION SQUARE
FRAMING SQUARE

Fig. 5

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 LOOSE PARTS

The following items are included with the tool:

 Miter Lock Handle  Blade Wrench
 Dust Bag  AAA Batteries
 Work Clamp  Operator’s Manual

AAA
BATTERIES

DUST BAG

BLADE
WRENCH

WORK MITER
CLAMP LOCK HANDLE

Fig. 6

WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.

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 ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly. WARNING:
 Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental start-
ing and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List WARNING:
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for
manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a interference between the blade and the miter fence. Damage
product that may have been improperly assembled could could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during
result in serious personal injury. operation of the saw.

 This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the
down position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top WARNING:
of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the lock pin. This saw can tip over if the saw head is released suddenly
 Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should and the saw is not secured to a work surface. ALWAYS
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use to
release of the tie wrap. avoid serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or dam-
age occurred during shipping. MOUNTING HOLES
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully See Figure 7.
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has WARNING:
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely
explained in this manual. mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
1-800-525-2579 for assistance. personal injury.

The compound miter saw should be mounted to a firm

WARNING: supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool have been provided in the saw base for this purpose. Each
until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using
could result in serious personal injury. 3/8 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not
included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate
the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the
WARNING: workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in fig-
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or ure 7. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make
modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condi- sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping,
sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.
before operating.

TRACE HOLES TRACE HOLES

AT THESE LOCATIONS AT THESE LOCATIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERN FOR HOLE PATTERN

MOUNTING
SURFACE
BASE Fig. 7

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 ASSEMBLY
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 8.
To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud on
the end of the miter lock handle into the threaded hole in TO
TIGHTEN
the control arm. Turn clockwise to tighten.
DUST BAG
See Figure 9.
A dust bag is provided for use on the miter saw. It fits over MITER
the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install it, LOCK HANDLE TO
remove dust guide from exhaust port. Then, squeeze the LOOSEN
two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it Fig. 8
on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in
the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust
port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse
DUST
the above procedure. BAG EXHAUST
WORK CLAMP PORT
See Figure 10.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the miter table. It also prevents
the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is
very helpful when cutting compound miters.
Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the
workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead
of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making
the cut.

WARNING:
In some operations, the work clamp assembly may Fig. 9
interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly.
Always make sure there is no interference with the blade
guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.

To install the work clamp:

 Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
miter table base.
 Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed.

BASE
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 10

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 ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN LASER BATTERIES
See Figure 11. COMPARTMENT
 Remove screw from battery compartment cover using COVER
the Phillips end of the supplied blade wrench. Remove
cover and set aside.
 Install two AAA batteries according to polarity indicators
inside the battery compartment.
 Replace the battery compartment cover. Reinstall screw SCREW
and tighten securely.

DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

Fig. 11

WARNING:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of pro-
cedures other than those specified here may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure 12.
Unplug the saw. Draw a line on the workpiece. When the
laser guide switch is turned on it will generate a red line on
the work surface. This line will let you see your mark and the
laser guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining
up the mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.
Align the laser line and the mark with the blade at the up-
permost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not
move the workpiece.
Remove the padlock then plug the saw into the power source.
Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness
of material. Repeat the steps above as necessary.
Removing Your Mark: LASER
LINE
Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the
work surface in order to remove the mark.
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work
surface in order to cut the mark.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for
aligning the laser line with your mark.
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Fig. 12

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 ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL / REPLACE THE BLADE

See Figures 13 - 14.
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
WARNING:
A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw.
Never use a blade that is too thick to allow laser guide
washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger
blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while
thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from secur-
ing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations
could result in a serious accident and can cause serious
personal injury.

 Unplug the saw.

 Raise saw arm.
 Rotate lower blade guard up and remove blade bolt cover
screw. Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose
the blade bolt.
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt Fig. 13
until the spindle locks.
NOTE: BEFORE USE,
 Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade REPLACE SCREW AND
bolt. BLADE BOLT
TIGHTEN SECURELY COVER SCREW
NOTE: The blade bolt has left-hand threads. Turn blade TO PREVENT GUARD
bolt clockwise to loosen. MOVEMENT
 Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade LOWER
washer. BLADE
 Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer BLADE GUARD
blade washer where they contact the blade. BOLT
COVER
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before BLADE
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an OUTER BLADE
accident since blade will not tighten properly. WASHER WITH
DOUBLE “D”
 Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. FLATS
The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 14. TO
LOOSEN
 Replace outer blade washer. The double “D” flats on the
blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.
 Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left-hand threads. Turn blade bolt FLAT(S)
TO ON SPINDLE
counterclockwise to tighten. TIGHTEN

CAUTION:
BLADE BOLT
Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the (HEX. HD)
arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at
the front of the saw. The direction of blade rotation is
also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.

 Tighten blade bolt securely. INNER BLADE

WASHER WITH
 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover. DOUBLE “D” FLATS
 Replace blade bolt cover screw and tighten securely.
Fig. 14

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WARNING: FRAMING MITER

FENCE MITER
SQUARE TABLE
Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged
before reconnecting saw into power source. Never
engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.

NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only

portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the illustra-
tions. Never operate the saw without all guards securely
in place and in good operating condition.
THROAT PLATE
SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE SCALE
See Figures 15 - 18. INDICATOR MITER
LOCK HANDLE
 Unplug the saw.
 Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE
release the saw arm. Fig. 15
 Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. FRAMING MITER
MITER
SQUARE FENCE
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table TABLE
until the scale indicator on the control arm is positioned
at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg
of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table.
The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter
THROAT PLATE
table should be parallel as shown in figure 15. SCALE
 If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate in INDICATOR MITER
the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 16 and LOCK HANDLE
17, adjustments are needed.
VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
 Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head screws ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right until the Fig. 16
framing square and throat plate are parallel.
 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to- MITER
FRAMING MITER
table alignment. SQUARE FENCE
TABLE

THROAT PLATE
SCALE
INDICATOR MITER
LOCK HANDLE

VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 17

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 ASSEMBLY

SOCKET HEAD
SCREW(S)

MITER BLADE
FENCE

FRAMING
FENCE SQUARE
MITER
TABLE MITER
LOCK HANDLE
VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE
Fig. 19
Fig. 18

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 18 - 22
 Unplug the saw.
 Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock MITER BLADE
FENCE
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the scale indicator on the control arm is positioned
at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle.
 Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one MITER FRAMING
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg TABLE SQUARE
MITER
of the square against the flat part of saw blade. LOCK HANDLE
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth. ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig. 20
 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 19.
 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away MITER BLADE
from the square as shown in figures 20 and 21, adjust- FENCE
ments are needed.
 Loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter
fence to the miter table.
 Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is
parallel with the square.
 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-to-
fence alignment. FRAMING
MITER
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale TABLE SQUARE
MITER
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have LOCK HANDLE
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero. VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,
ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 21

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 ASSEMBLY

BLADE

MITER
SCALE
INDICATOR
SCREW
SCALE
INDICATOR BEVEL
SCALE
Fig. 22 COMBINATION MITER
SQUARE TABLE MITER
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE LOCK HANDLE
See Figures 22 - 25.
 Unplug the saw. BEVEL
LOCK
 Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock KNOB
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.
 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn. CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE
SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig. 23
 Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the scale indicator on the control arm is positioned
at 0°.
 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter
lock handle. BLADE
 Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel
(blade set 90° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
 Place a combination square against the miter table and
the flat part of saw blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.
 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table COMBINATION MITER
alignment at several points. SQUARE TABLE MITER
 The edge of the square and the saw blade should be LOCK HANDLE
parallel as shown in figure 23. VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER
 If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 24
the square as shown in figures 24 and 25, adjustments
are needed.
 Loosen bevel lock knob. BLADE
 Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade
into alignment with the square. See “Positive Stop Adjust-
ment” in the Adjustment section.
 Retighten bevel lock knob. Recheck blade-to-table align-
ment.
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45° angles. COMBINATION MITER
The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale SQUARE TABLE MITER
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have LOCK HANDLE
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,
screws and reset them to zero. ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
Fig. 25

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CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND

WARNING:
MITER SAW
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp to secure the
workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade
WARNING: only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting
serious injury. in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:
WARNING:
NEVER move the workpiece or make adjustment to any
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
cutting angle while the saw is running and the blade is
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
rotating. Any slip can result in contact with the blade
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
causing serious personal injury.
result in serious personal injury.
TO CROSS CUT
APPLICATIONS See Figure 26.
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
A cross cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
 Cross cutting wood and plastic workpiece. A straight cross cut is made with the miter
 Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames mold- table set at the 0° position. Miter cross cuts are made
ings, door casings, and fine joinery with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
 Bevel cutting and compound cutting  Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting  Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
one of the accessory blades available from the Ryobi dealer.  Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.

WARNING: CROSS CUT

Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the
compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate the
miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter
lock handle securely before making a cut. Failure to do
so could result in movement of the control arm or miter
table while making a cut.

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands outside
the no hands zone, at least 3 in. from blade. Never per-
form any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the
workpiece if it slips or twists. WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 26

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 OPERATION
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the  Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
desired angle on the miter scale. the left to the desired bevel angle.
 Release the miter lock plate.  Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.6°, and  Align the indicator point for the desired angle.
45° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate
 Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
 Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
of a board is placed against the fence, the board could
the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of
collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the
a board is placed against the fence, the board could col-
blade. See Figures 33 - 34.
lapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support  When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with
a work surface level with the miter table. See Figure 31. a work surface level with the miter table. See Figure 31.
 Align cutting line on workpiece with edge of saw blade.  Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure saw blade.
it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
INDICATOR
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting SCALE SCREW
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur INDICATOR
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Depress the switch lock
with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several
seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
BEVEL
removing the workpiece from the miter table. SCALE INDICATOR
POINT Fig. 27
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figures 27 - 28.
BEVEL CUT
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight
bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree
position and the blade set at an angle between 0° and 45°.
 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.
 Press the miter lock plate down with thumb and hold.
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
 Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: Quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as
you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself
in one of the built-in positive stop notches, located in the
miter table frame.
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
 The 45° triangle on the miter fence provides for the
maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw’s WORK
CLAMP Fig. 28
angle when making a bevel or compound cut.
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 OPERATION
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to COMPOUND MITER CUT
secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 26.
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Depress the switch lock
with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several
seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
TO COMPOUND MITER CUT
See Figures 29 - 30.
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to
make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes with sloping
WORK
sides, and for certain roof framing cuts. CLAMP
To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must Fig. 29
be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always
be taken when making compound miter setups due to the
interaction of the two angle settings.  Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to
the left to the desired bevel angle.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent
with one another. Each time you adjust the miter setting you  Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you  Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
setting.  Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The material.
first angle setting should be checked after setting the second  Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge
angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first. securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge
obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the
making a finish cut in good material. cut, jamming the blade.
 Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.  When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support
 Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with
approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen. a work surface level with the miter table. See Figure 31.
 Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and  Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
hold. saw blade.
 Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
 Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.6°, and
45° left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate
the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself in one
of the positive stop notches, located in miter table frame.
 Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

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 OPERATION
 Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against
the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
 Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation just to make sure that no problems will occur
when the cut is made.
 Grasp the saw handle firmly. Depress the switch lock
with thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several
seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
 Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop
rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from miter table.
TO SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 31.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional
work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
Fig. 30

LONG WORKPIECE

WORKPIECE SUPPORTS
Fig. 31

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CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts
are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning
made, prior to making the required cut.

NUMBER OF SIDES
PITCH
OF SIDE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M- 45.00° M- 36.00° M- 30.00° M- 22.50°
M- 25.71° M- 20.00° M- 18.00°
0°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
B- 0.00° B- 0.00° B- 0.00°
M- 44.89° M- 35.90° M- 29.91° M- 25.63° M- 22.42° M- 19.93° M- 17.94°
5°
B- 3.53° B- 2.94° B- 2.50° B- 2.17° B- 1.91° B- 1.71° B- 1.54°
M- 44.56° M- 35.58° M- 29.62° M- 25.37° M- 22.19° M- 19.72° M- 17.74°
10°
B- 7.05° B- 5.86° B- 4.98° B- 4.32° B- 3.81° B- 3.40° B- 3.08°
M- 44.01° M- 35.06° M- 29.15° M- 24.95° M- 21.81° M- 19.37° M- 17.42°
15°
B- 10.55° B- 8.75° B- 7.44° B- 6.45° B- 5.68° B- 5.08° B- 4.59°
M- 43.22° M- 34.32° M- 28.48° M- 24.35° M- 21.27° M- 18.88° M- 16.98°
20°
B- 14.00° B- 11.60° B- 9.85° B- 8.53° B- 7.52° B- 6.72° B- 6.07°
M- 42.19° M- 33.36° M- 27.62° M- 23.56° M- 20.58° M- 18.26° M- 16.41°
25°
B- 17.39° B- 14.38° B- 12.20° B- 10.57° B- 9.31° B- 8.31° B- 7.50°
30° M- 40.89° M- 32.18° M- 26.57° M- 22.64° M- 19.73° M- 17.50° M- 15.72°
B- 20.70° B- 17.09° B- 14.48° B- 12.53° B- 11.03° B- 9.85° B- 8.89°
M- 39.32° M- 30.76° M- 25.31° M- 21.53° M- 18.74° M- 16.60° M- 14.90°
35°
B- 23.93° B- 19.70° B- 16.67° B- 14.41° B- 12.68° B- 11.31° B- 10.21°
M- 37.45° M- 29.10° M- 23.86° M- 20.25° M- 17.60° M- 15.58° M- 13.98°
40°
B- 27.03° B- 22.20° B- 18.75° B- 16.19° B- 14.24° B- 12.70° B- 11.46°
M- 35.26° M- 27.19° M- 22.21° M- 18.80° M- 16.32° M- 14.43° M- 12.94°
45°
B- 30.00° B- 24.56° B- 20.70° B- 17.87° B- 15.70° B- 14.00° B- 12.62°
M- 32.73° M- 25.03° M- 20.36° M- 17.20° M- 14.91° M- 13.17° M- 11.80°
50°
B- 32.80° B- 26.76° B- 22.52° B- 19.41° B- 17.05° B- 15.19° B- 13.69°
M- 29.84° M- 22.62° M- 18.32° M- 15.44° M- 13.36° M- 11.79° M- 10.56°
55°
B- 35.40° B- 28.78° B- 24.18° B- 20.82° B- 18.27° B- 16.27° B- 14.66°
M- 26.57° M- 19.96° M- 16.10° M- 13.54° M- 11.70° M- 10.31° M- 9.23°
60°
B- 37.76° B- 30.60° B- 25.66° B- 22.07° B- 19.35° B- 17.23° B- 15.52°
M- 22.91° M- 17.07° M- 13.71° M- 11.50° M- 9.93° M- 8.74° M- 7.82°
65°
B- 39.86° B- 32.19° B- 26.95° B- 23.16° B- 20.29° B- 18.06° B -16.26°
M- 18.88° M- 13.95° M- 11.17° M- 9.35° M- 8.06° M- 7.10° M- 6.34°
70°
B- 41.64° B- 33.53° B- 28.02° B- 24.06° B- 21.08° B- 18.75° B- 16.88°

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

B- 43.08° B- 34.59° B- 28.88° B- 24.78° B- 21.69° B- 19.29° B- 17.37°
M- 9.85° M- 7.19° M- 5.73° M- 4.78° M- 4.11° M- 3.62° M- 3.23°
80°
B- 44.14° B- 35.37° B- 29.50° B- 25.30° B- 22.14° B- 19.68° B- 17.72°
M- 4.98° M- 3.62° M- 2.88° M- 2.40° M- 2.07° M- 1.82° M- 1.62°
85° B- 44.78° B- 35.84° B- 29.87° B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92° B- 17.93°
M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00°
90°
B- 45.00° B- 36.00° B- 30.00° B- 25.71° B- 22.50° B- 20.00° B- 18.00°

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

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

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 OPERATION
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters,
The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting remember that the settings are interdependent; changing
crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a bet- one angle changes the other angle as well.
ter job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
mitered with extreme accuracy. angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90°,
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles
that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most crown When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle
molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against should be set at 33.85°. The miter angle should be set at
the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the section that 31.62° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for
fits flat against the wall) of 38°. the application. See the chart below for correct angle settings
and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.
LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER The settings in the chart on page 25 can be used for cutting
TABLE All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
See Figure 32. The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using
To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for the compound features of your miter saw.
a 90° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.

52°
CEILING

38°

W
A
L INSIDE
L FENCE CORNER

FENCE OUTSIDE
TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE = CORNER
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE =
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
MITER TABLE
MITER TABLE

CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE

Fig. 32

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 OPERATION

Bevel
Angle Type of Cut
Setting
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
33.85 °
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
33.85° 2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
33.85° 2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner WRONG Fig. 34
1. Top edge of molding against fence
33.85 °
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury,
CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL
never position the concave edge of bowed or warped
See Figures 33 - 34.
material against the fence.
When cutting warped material, always make sure it is posi-
tioned on the miter table with the convex side against the
fence as shown in figure 33.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 35.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown
When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 6 in., boards
in figure 34, it will pinch the blade near the completion of
should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 35.
the cut.

WIDE
BOARD

RIGHT Fig. 33

Fig. 35

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 ADJUSTMENTS
POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: See Figure 36.
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is NOTE: This procedure can be used to check blade squareness
unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0° and 45° angles.
warning could result in serious personal injury. These adjustments were made at the factory and normally
do not require readjustment.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the To adjust:
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of  Unplug the saw.
the components might have been jarred out of alignment
 Using the blade wrench, loosen the positive stop adjust-
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
ment screw.
will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin  Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob coun-
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and terclockwise.
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the  Square the blade to the miter table as described in the
saw is cutting accurately. Assembly section of this manual.
 Retighten bevel lock knob. Recheck blade-to-table align-
CAUTION: ment.
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale
for interference between the blade and the throat plate. and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
plate during operation of the saw. screws and reset them to zero.

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL LOCK

KNOB
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
 The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
 If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
the pivot joints, have saw repaired at your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
POSITIVE STOP POSITIVE STOP
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
 The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening SCREW FOR SCREW FOR
the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left. 0° ANGLES 45° ANGLES
 If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw Fig. 36
repaired at your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
DEPTH STOP
The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting
capacity for the 10 in. blade provided with the saw. Therefore,
the saw with blade provided should never need adjustments.

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 ADJUSTMENTS

DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

WARNING:
LASER
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro- ADJUSTMENT
cedures other than those specified herein may result in SCREW
hazardous radiation exposure.

TO ADJUST THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 37.
 Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of
scrap wood.
 Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight
cut to score the wood.
 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade. Fig. 37
 Raise the saw arm.
 Unplug the saw.
 To adjust the laser, loosen the laser adjustment screw
using the Phillips end of the supplied blade wrench.
NOTE: When properly aligned, the laser should be on the
left edge of the kerf.
 Once aligned, tighten the screw then remove the blade
wrench.

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 MAINTENANCE

WARNING: BRUSH
CAP
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. BRUSH
CAP
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most Fig. 38
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use BRUSH REPLACEMENT
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. See Figure 38.
The saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
WARNING: should be periodically checked for wear.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  Unplug the saw.
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start-
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and ing causing serious injury.
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commuta-  Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is
tors, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush
tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, cap.
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
 Remove brush assembly.
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
 Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
LUBRICATION less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient replace one side without replacing the other.
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
tion is required. brush moves freely in brush tube.
 Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.
 Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.

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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. Compound Miter Saw
TS1343L - Double Insulated

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 chemi-
cals 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.

• 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. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

• MODEL NUMBER TS1343L

• SERIAL NUMBER

Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Ryobi® Limited used under license.

ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Phone 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com

987000-845
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