hi minerva , you not speak spanish?

Have you tried hooking the front end on then lowering the back end? That's how they go on. If this does not work you have a problem

I bought this saw for the price and configuration to fit in my work truck. The wheels and stand are a great plus for me on the job site and yes, the adjustments do get stiff.

Hard up and down adjustments are always a problem when the saw is built up with dust. You need to clean the shaft with a soft wire brush to remove the wood dust and lube all of the parts. I do this every month. I use this saw almost every day on the job with two others (my empolyees) and the one thing I cannot stand is when I see them forcing equipment. There is always a reason for trouble, (bad bearings, dust build up, wood knot in track, screw wear-ready to strip, etc. Etc.).
Just a little awareness and TLC takes care of 90 percent of the problems. I also use a leaf blower on the job to clean saw dust from side walks and grass and I always blow out the saw when we are finished to reduce the build up of dust on the working parts.
Another problem this creates is that the rear of the adjustment shaft will wear into the threads (this happened to my saw). The fix here is a new shaft. I think it would be nice for Ryobi to have a bearing at the rear attachment point of the screw shaft. I think this would help the shaft from wearing away and most importantly make it much easier to raise and lower the blade. There is quite a bit of pressure all the time at this point. Good luck clean,clean,clean.....
3-27-2010.

Interesting, my bts20r saw switch recently stopped working. Won't turn off. Mine is still attached .I could look at it and tell you about the wiring set up.

Hi dodger,

I would say that the switch is plain worn out. Something inside of it is broken so that the contacts won't return to the off position. It should be a very easy repair to make. You will need the new switch which is part #984406001. Make note of the position of the wires on the old switch before you remove them. Then install the new switch using the wiring notes you made.

That should have you up and cutting in no time!

-UtahAV
-Mark

[QUOTE=UtahAV;4714]Hi dodger,

I would say that the switch is plain worn out. Something inside of it is broken so that the contacts won't return to the off position. It should be a very easy repair to make. You will need the new switch which is part #984406001. Make note of the position of the wires on the old switch before you remove them. Then install the new switch using the wiring notes you made.

That should have you up and cutting in no time!

-UtahAV
-Mark"

Thanks a lot, Mark. I really appreciate your response. I am waiting on the new switch to arrive in a few days.

Dodger

Armature bearings are pressed onto the shaft and the fit is very tight. The proper way to remove the bearings is to use a tool called a bearing puller which has two or three jaws to grip the bearing and a threaded press which will slowly force the bearing off the shaft. Here's a picture of a good bearing puller:


3 Jaw Bearing Puller

If the puller's are the thick at the end you might need a bearing separator. part# 4331 Tools for Tool Repair : eReplacementparts.com
Some times its just to close to the fan.

Take your brushes out. You should be able to remove the motor housing with the field still inside . Then pull the armature out by rocking it back and forth while pulling.

Found this on e-Bay-------DADO THROAT PLATE RYOBI BT3100 BT3000 SEARS 22811 21829. Hope it helps, Steven.

Hello! I checked on that part number and you're right, it does fit the BTS20R. It's available for purchase here as well:

Ryobi BTS20R Dado Table Insert

I hope this helps!

I know that you are looking for an exact replacement, but you could always order a new phenolic plate that fits your saw and cut the slot into it your self. Just a suggestion.......

The important thing on these small saws is a sharp blade, and a fence that is true to the blade. I cut 2" oak - 3/4"maple - 6/4" popular and a ton of 2x4's etc., on my ryobi and when the blade is not sharp or the wood starts to bind or pinch the blade the power breaker trips well before the saw ever stops This saw has power and it has limits too!! It's not a 3 or 5 horse power cabinet saw that will throw an oak plank through the wall (like the two I have in the shop) also if your ripping a 2x4's do not use an 80 tooth blade or even a 50 tooth for that matter!!