OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAWRTS21/RTS21GSAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high stan

10KNOW YOUR TABLE SAWSee Figure 2.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual

11FEATURESOPERATING COMPONENTSThe upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The

12The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:TOOLS NEEDEDFEATURESBLADESFor maximum performanc

13The following items are included with your table saw:Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ... 1 B. Blade Guar

14ASSEMBLYUNPACKINGThis product requires assembly. Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heav

15ASSEMBLYMOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE TO THE QUICKSTAND® See Figure 8. Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Position the locking knob over th

16ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATESee Figure 10. Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel counterclockwise. To re

17ASSEMBLYBLADE WRENCHBLADE WRENCHANTI-KICKBACK PAWLSPAWL HANDLEBUTTONBLADE GUARDGUARD LEVERFig. 14TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATIONSee Figure 12.NOTICE

18ASSEMBLYTo install anti-kickback pawls: Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti-kickback pawls.  Align the slot in the pawls ove

19ASSEMBLYTO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING TABLE ASSEMBLYSee Figures 17 - 18.To install sliding table assembly: Locate the sliding table assembly. Unlock

2TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...

20ASSEMBLYMITER GAUGEBLADE WRENCHESSTORAGE HOOKTO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES AND LEG STANDSee Figures 19 - 20.The table saw has two convenient st

21Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as: Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or na

22OPERATIONCUTTING AIDSSee Figure 21.Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making no

23Fig. 242-1/2 in.3/4 in.1/4 in.1/8 in.1-1/16 in.12 in.70°OPERATIONFEATHERBOARDA featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holdin

24OPERATIONBEVEL RIP CUT RIP CUTCROSS CUTMITER CUTCOMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT1TYPES OF CUTSSee Figure 26.There are six basic cuts: 1) t

25OPERATIONTO CHANGE BLADE DEPTHSee Figure 27.The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by app

26OPERATIONFRONT RAILFig. 30REAR LIPRIP FENCELOCKING LEVERWARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blad

27OPERATIONTO USE THE MITER GAUGESee Figure 31.The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are reco

28OPERATIONHEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVESee Figures 34 - 35.WARNING:The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove s

29OPERATIONMAKING CUTSThis table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not cove

3WARNING:Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious pers

30MAKING A RIP CUTSee Figure 38.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.WARNING:

31MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUTSee Figures 40 - 41.WARNING:Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious i

32 Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workp

33WARNING:Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. To avoid personal injury, always use push blocks,

34OPERATIONFig. 45Fig. 46MAKING A DADO CUTSee Figure 46.An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of t

35ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. F

36ADJUSTMENTSTO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45°See Figures 50 - 51.The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipp

37ADJUSTMENTSBLADERIP FENCELOCKING LEVERBOLTSTO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADESee Figure 52. Unplug the saw. Raise the locking

38TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONExcess vibration.Rip fence does not move smoothly.Rip fence does not lock at rear.Cutting binds or burns w

39TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONAdjust positive stops.Adjust the miter gauge.Clean the gears or screw post.Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

4GENERAL SAFETY RULES BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

988000-93012-6-13 (REV:04)OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAW RTS21/RTS21GWARNING:Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and ot

5SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either

6SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols wil

7ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

8GLOSSARY OF TERMSPush Blocks (for jointer planers)Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid

9FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor ................ 5/8 in.Blade Diameter ......