Ryobi CMS812 User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
210mm COMPOUND MITRE SAW
MODEL CMS812
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This Mitre Saw is designed for light consumer use. It is NOT designed for trade
or industrial use and is not covered by warranty for use in these applications.
THANKYOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI MITRE SAW
Your new Mitre Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability,
ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free
performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your drill.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Power Input .......................... 1200 watts
• No Load Speed...................... 4500 r.p.m.
• Blade Size .............................. 210mm
• Blade Bore Size .................... 16mm
• TCT Blade .............................. 24 tooth
• Cutting Capacities:
90° Cross Cut ........................50mm x 120mm
Bevel Cut................................25mm x 120mm
45° Compound Mitre Cut......25mm x 90mm
Mitre Cut ................................55mm x 85mm
• Weight .................................... 7kg
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
• Dust Bag

Ryobi CMS812 Specifications

General

Type	Compound Miter Saw
Motor Power	15 Amp
Voltage	120 V
Blade Size	12 inch
Blade Diameter	12 inch
Amperage	15 A
Arbor Size	1 in
Bevel Capacity	45°
Dust Port Size	1-1/4 in

Summary

Ryobi 210mm Compound Mitre Saw Overview

Important Usage Notice

Highlights the saw is for light consumer use and not for trade or industrial applications.

Rules for Safe Operation

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains the safety alert symbol and general warnings to prevent injury.

Double Insulation Explanation

Comprehensive Safety Guidelines

Numbered safety rules covering tool knowledge, environment, personal protection, and tool care.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Unpacking and Assembly Instructions

Operational Controls and Adjustments

Blade Replacement Procedure

Saw Alignment Procedures

Importance of Angle Realignment

Squaring Blade to Fence

Procedure for aligning the saw blade precisely with the rear fence.

Mitre Table Angle Calibration

Squaring Blade to Mitre Table (0°)

Detailed steps to align the blade with the mitre table at the 0-degree position.

Squaring Blade to Mitre Table (45°)

Detailed steps to align the blade with the mitre table at the 45-degree position.

Cutting Operations and Applications

General Cutting Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings before performing any cutting operations with the saw.

Crosscutting Techniques

Specific Cutting Techniques

Performing a Bevel Cut

Performing a Compound Mitre Cut

Explains how to execute a compound mitre cut by combining mitre and bevel angles.

Advanced Compound Mitre Cutting

Steps for Compound Mitre Cuts

Comprehensive guide on performing compound mitre cuts with angle adjustments.

Specialty Cutting Methods

Cutting Crown Molding

Laying Molding Flat on Mitre Table

Material Handling and Cutting

Crown Molding Angle Chart

Cutting Warped Material Safely