Ryobi BT3100 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Solution

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
Excess vibration.	Blade is out of balance.	Replace blade.
	Blade is damaged.	Replace blade.
	Saw is not mounted securely.	Tighten all hardware.
	Work surface is uneven.	Reposition on flat surface.
		Adjust legs of table saw stand.
	Blade is warped	Check Saw Blade Installation on
		page 20. Replace blade if neces-
		sary.

Rip fence does not move smoothly.	Rip fence not mounted correctly.	Remount the rip fence.
	Rails are dirty or sticky.	Clean and wax rails.
	Clamp screw is out of adjustment.	Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
	See page 34.

Rip fence does not lock at rear.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.	Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
See page 34.

Cutting binds or burns work.		Blade is dull.	Replace or sharpen blade
		Blade is heeling.	Align miter base.
		Work is fed too fast.	Slow the feed rate.
		Rip fence is misaligned.	Align the rip fence.
		Riving knife is misaligned.	Adjust the riving knife with shims
			provided.
		Wood is warped.	Replace the wood. Always cut with
			convex side to table surface.

Wood edges away from rip fence		Rip fence is misaligned.	Check and adjust the rip fence.
when ripping.
		Blade not properly sharpened or set. Sharpen or set blade.

Sliding miter table assembly does not move smoothly.

Miter base or slides improperly adjusted.

See page 36 for Adjustments to Sliding Miter Table Assembly .

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents Product SpecificationsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol Rules for Safe OperationRead ALL Instructions Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Blades Coast After Turn OFFSafety and International Symbols No Hands SymbolElectrical Extension CordsElectrical Connection Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Unpacking Tools NeededIn. NUT Driver Socket WrenchLoose Parts List Key Description QuanFollowing items are included with your table saw leg stand E JFeatures Getting to Know Your SAWSliding ScalePower Switch Operating ComponentsSpeed and Wiring BladesPrecision Ground MICRO-GRAIN Carbide Teeth LASER-CUT Body Expansion Slots Blade RotationAssembly Assembling LEG StandAssembling Storage Brackets To Install Front and Back RailsMounting the LEG Stand on the Table SAW Base To Install Miter Table and Fence Rear Rail END Plug Holder NUT MiterHandwheel Hole BTo Install Accessory Table and RIP Fence REMOVING/REPLACING the Throat PlateLever FIT LIP of Table Into Rear RailTo Check SAW Blade Installation To Install Blade Guard AssemblySmall HEX Wrench Throat PlateReplacing the Throat Plate Screws Operation Types of Cuts HOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard To Remove the Blade Blade Guard Riving Knife Riving Knife BladeInch Riving Knife Mounting Plate HEX Nuts ShimsTo Adjust the Blade Angle To Adjust the Blade DepthTo SET the Scale to the Blade Adjustingmiter Clampfence Quick Stop To Lock Miter TableTo Make a Straight Cross CUT Miter Slide Lock Slots for Locking Miter TableAdjusting Clamp To Make a Miter CUTTo Make a Straight RIP CUT Miter Table Blade Rear Rail RIP FenceTo Make a Bevel Cross CUT To Make a Bevel RIP CUTTo Make a Compound Miter CUT Accessory Miter Locking Clamps Rail ClampTo Make a Large Panel CUT Featherboard To Make NON-THROUGH CutsClamp Push Block Bevel To Make Dado Cuts Maintenance General MaintenanceBackup Washer LubricationTo SET Blade AT 0 or To Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the BladeScrews Lock NUT Stop Bolt LockTo Adjust the Bevel Locking Lever To Align the Miter Locking ClampsSET Screw Lobe Socket Head Screw HEX NUT TAB CAM Spring Screw SET Front Rail Miter Locking ClampTo Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps To Adjust the Accessory TableTo Adjust the Sliding Miter Table Assembly Spring Plate Backup HEX NUTChecking Sliding Miter Table Assembly To Check Miter Base ParallelismMaking Adjustments to Sliding Miter Table Assembly Eight screws are visible on the miter base BTo Adjust the Miter Fence To Adjust QUICK-STOPMiter Indicator LIP of BaseTrouble Shooting Problem Cause SolutionRyobi Authorized Service CenterPage 7672 112 101 110 104 122 103 111 102 105 107 108 113 Refer to Figure115 116 117 119 118 121 120 109 Parts List Figure See Back page for Ordering InstructionsParts List Contd Sliding Miter Table Assembly RIP Fence Assembly Motor Assembly Blade Guard Assembly 506 500 501 504 502 503 505 Key Description QuanRyobi 10 in mm Table SAW Model NO. BT3100 Parts List for Figure KEY Description QuanOperators Manual 10 in mm Table Saw Model BT3100 Ryobi TECHNOLOGIES, INC