RIDGID SP6263 manual Motor Problem Possible Causes What to Do

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Troubleshooting

Motor Problem	Possible Cause(s)	What to Do
Motor overheats or stalls	Overloaded power line	Reduce line load by removing
		other lights, appliances
	Feeding rate too fast	Slow down rate of feed
	Improper motor cooling	Vacuum sawdust from motor to
		allow normal air circulation
	Saw blade has heel	Check alignment
	Saw blade is dull	Sharpen or replace blade
While motor is running, fuses	Motor Overloaded	Slow down rate of feed
blow	Need 15 amp circuit	Call your electrician
	Need 15 amp slow-blow	Install correct fuses
	fuse
	Low voltage	Check voltage. Normal loads can
		be safely handled at 10% above
		or below nameplate voltage;
		heavy loads need same voltage
		at motor terminal as on name-
		plate
Motor starts slowly or fails to	Incorrect gauge extension	Refer to table in Electrical Con-
come to full power	cord	nections
	Overloaded power line	Reduce line load by removing
		other lights, appliances
	Undersize wires or circuit	Increase wire size or shorten
	too long	length of wiring
Motor will not run	Protector circuit open	Push re-set button; listen and feel
		for click
	Low voltage	Check power line for correct volt-
		age
	Sawdust build-up	Vacuum motor
	Bent or bound-up arbor	Check that shaft turns freely by
	shaft	hand; if it doesn't, contact RIDGID
Fuses blow when motor is	Internal damage	Take saw to RIDGID service cen-
turned on		ter

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Read and follow all safety information and instructions SafetySafety Symbol and Signal Words Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Work Area Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Instructions Arsenic and chromium from chemi- cally-treated lumberSaw Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels On the clear plastic guard is this Osha required label Introduction AssemblyIdentify Parts This model includes16-18 x 3/4 Long Diam. Hex Nut Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment Assembling steel legs Mounting Saw Attach Elevation CrankElevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unplugged Attaching Carriage Motor to ArmLock miter/arm lock before proceeding Remove saw blade Attach Table SupportsAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Arm to Column Adjustment Adjusting Column Tube in Column SupportAlignment Checks Alignment Adjustments Adjusting Carriage Bearings Lock Lnstalling Front Table Five Counterbored Holes Top Bottom Channel ClipMake Front Table Flat To lower center, tighten center 1-3/4 long pan head screwSquare Crosscut Travel Alignment and Adjustment StepsAlignment Squaring cross cut travelAlignment Front Table Fence Square Blade to Table for Crosscutting Square Blade to Fence Make Blade Parallel to Table Lnstalling and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica- tors Install Guard Align Riving Knife to Blade Raise riving knife and tighten pawls/riving knife knobControls Bevel index lever must be unindexed before moving motorYoke Index Lever Table Clamp Elevation Crank Always Lock before ripping Controls Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Guard Tab Motor Specifications Electrical ConnectionsMotor Protection & Reset Button Extension CordsTo Change Motor Voltage to 240 Volt A.C Crosscutting Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting Defined Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through stepMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions RippingRipping Defined Infeed and Outfeed DirectionsRipping Kickback To reduce risk of kickback Tial barrier to outfeed sideHold Down Function Pawls and Riving Knife FunctionRipping Set-up Procedure Follow these steps before rippingMaking Rip Cuts Keep Hand Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Molding/Sanding FeatherboardCutting Aids H.A. RequirementsAccessories Accessories SafetyInformation for Edging Maintenance General InformationLubrication Replacing Pawls Lubricating Blade Guard AssemblyAdjusting the Trigger Blade ChangingTroubleshooting Motor Problem Possible Causes What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Causes What to Do Saw Problem Possible Causes What to DoPage Repair Repair Parts Always order by Part Number Not by Key NumberRepair Yoke Assembly Parts44 45 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Location of Lower Guard Guard Parts List for Ridgid 10 Radial SAW Leg Set Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number What we will do to correct problems What is coveredHow can you get service What is not covered