Ryobi RTS31 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Solution
Cutting binds or burns work.	Blade is dull.	Replace or sharpen blade.
	Work is fed too fast.	Slow the feed rate.
	Wood is warped.	Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
		side to table surface.
	Rip fence is misaligned.	Check and adjust the rip fence.
		Align the rip fence.

Wood edges away from rip	Blade not properly sharpened or	Resharpen or set blade.
fence when ripping.	set.

Sliding miter table assembly	Miter base or slides improperly	See page 27 for adjustments to sliding
does not move smoothly.	adjusted.	miter table assembly.

Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (bevel cuts).

Miter fence is misaligned (miter cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter fence.

	Height/bevel adjusting hand-	Gears or screw post inside
		cabinet are clogged with saw
	wheel is hard to turn.
		dust.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Saw does not start.	Motor cord or wall cord is not
	plugged in.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Circuit fuse is blown. Circuit breaker is tripped. Cord or switch is damaged.

Replace circuit fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center.

Blade makes poor cuts.	Blade is dull or dirty.	Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
	Blade is wrong type for cut being	Replace with correct type.
	made.
	Blade is mounted backwards.	Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

Locking lever is not at full down	Move locking lever down.
position.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsPonent is in Contact with the Workpiece Specific Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG COM  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Signal MeaningExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureOperating Components Switch assemblySwitch KEY Switch in Locked Position To Turn Your SAW onFraming Square Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Tools NeededBlades Clamps hex key 3 mmLoose Parts Following items are included with your table sawUnpacking AssemblyTo attach the wheel assembly Mounting HolesTo install the Handle To attach the LegTo secure/level the saw SET-UP To open/close set-up/tear downLEG Stand To open set-up the leg standTo remove/replace the Throat Plate To Install miter FenceTo move the LEG Stand Throat PlateUnlocked To check SAW Blade installationTo Change riving knife Positions LockedLarge To Install the ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls and Blade GuardSee Figures 15 WrenchVertical Adjustment To Check and Align the riving knife Saw BladeTo Store the table saw Accessories To store push stickSee Figures 20 Basic Operation of the Table Saw OperationApplications Causes of KickbackAuxiliary Fence How to Make a jig for rip cutting narrow workpieceCutting aids Push Sticks Push BlocksTypes of cuts Cutting TipsHOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Change Blade Angle bevel To Adjust the Bevel indicatorTo Change Blade Depth To position the Sliding Miter TableTo Check Miter Base Parallelism See Figures 32To Adjust the Miter table To Check Miter Fence AlignmentEccentric Screw Nylock NUT SAW To Set the rip fence Scale indicator to the BladeTo use the Rip Fence Rear LIPTo extend To use Outfeed SupportTo use the table extension To closeSee Figures 40 Adjusting Bolts Adjusting bolts 4Heeling paralleling the blade Framing SquareSee Figures 42 Switch On Switch OFF Switch KEY Switch in Locked PositionMaking a cross cut Cross CUT Place Left Hand on WorkpieceMaking a RIP cut Making a miter cutRIP CUT Bladefence Scale Miter CUT Straight See Figures 46 Making a bevel cross cutMaking a bevel rip cut BevelMaking a compound bevel miter cut Making a NON-THROUGH cut Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Large Panel cut Large Panel CUT RIP FenceMaking a Dado cut NON-THROUGH CUT Blade Guard Removed Push Stick Dado CUTOnce all dado cuts are completed Adjustments To REPLACe the BladeSee Figures 53 See Figures 56 Combination Adjustment Square Blade BoltTo SET the blade at 0 If the blade is not perfectly verticalTo adjust Quick-Stop To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the BladeBlade Rip fence Screws Locking Lever Framing Square General Maintenance MaintenanceAccessories LubricationTroubleshooting Troubleshooting RTS31