RIDGID SP6263 manual Saw Problem, Possible Causes What to Do

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Troubleshooting

Cutting Problem	Possible Cause(s)	What to Do
Workpiece strikes riving knife	Riving knife not in line with	Align riving knife to blade
during ripping	blade
Workpiece binds, smokes,	Saw blade out of alignment	Re-align
and motor slows or stops	Warped workpiece	Do not cut severely warped
when ripping		pieces
	Feed rate too fast	Slow feed rate
	Carriage assembly loose	Adjust carriage bearings, then
		realign saw
	Fence not straight	Replace fence
	Dull or incorrect blade	Sharpen or replace blade

Board pulls away from fence during ripping

Saw blade out of alignment	Re-align
May occur as normal result of	Use featherboard on infeed
applying feed pressure	side

Saw Problem

Radial arm moves when locked in a non-indexed miter position

Motor moves when bevel lock is locked

Yoke moves when rip lock is locked

Blade carriage does not travel smoothly on arm

Possible Cause(s)	What to Do
Miter not locked firmly	Adjust miter lock for wear
Bevel not locked firmly	Adjust bevel lock for wear
Rip lock not locked firmly	Adjust rip lock for wear
Dirty track	Clean and lubricate track
Carriage bearings set too tight	Adjust carriage bearings, then
	realign saw
Rip lock rubbing track	Loosen Rip Lock
Worn steel track	Replace track
Bad carriage bearing	Replace carriage bearing

Blade does not stop spinning	Blade nut loose	Tighten blade nut
within 15 seconds after saw is	Internal damage	Contact RIDGID service cen-
turned off		ter

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Contents RS1000 Table of Contents Safety Safety Symbol and Signal WordsRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Hazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area 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 Assembly Identify PartsIntroduction This model includes16-18 x 3/4 Long Diam. Hex Nut Tools Needed for Assembly and Alignment Assembling steel legs Elevate arm approximately 3 to 4 Inches Mounting SawAttach Elevation Crank Lock miter/arm lock before proceeding Install arm cap Make certain power cord is unpluggedAttaching Carriage Motor to Arm Remove saw blade Attach Table SupportsAdjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Bevel Lock Lever Alignment Checks Arm to Column AdjustmentAdjusting Column Tube in Column Support 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 screwAlignment and Adjustment Steps AlignmentSquare Crosscut Travel 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 Defined Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through stepMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Ripping DefinedIn-Rip and Out-Rip Positions 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 Ripping Hints Dado Blades, Molding HeadsEdging Cutting Aides Auxiliary Fence Making the HandlePutting it together Molding/Sanding FeatherboardCutting Aids H.A. RequirementsInformation for Edging AccessoriesAccessories Safety Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Information Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly Adjusting the TriggerReplacing Pawls 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 is covered How can you get serviceWhat we will do to correct problems What is not covered