TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Saw does not make accurate 90 or | Positive stops inside cabinet need | Adjust positive stops. |
45 degree cuts. | adjusting (Bevel Cuts). |
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| Miter gage is misaligned | Adjust the miter gage. |
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Blade adjusting handle is hard to turn.
Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post. are clogged with sawdust.
Saw does not start. | Motor cord or wall cord is not | Plug in motor cord or wall cord. | |
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| plugged in. |
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| Circuit fuse is blown. | Replace circuit fuse. |
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| Circuit breaker is tripped. | Reset circuit breaker. |
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| Cord or switch is damaged. | Have the cord or switch replaced at |
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| a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE |
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| CENTER. |
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Blade makes poor cuts | Blade is dull or dirty. | Clean, sharpen or replace blade. | |
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| Blade is wrong type for cut being |
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| made. | Replace with correct type. |
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| Blade is mounted backwards. | Remount blade. |
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Blade does not lower when turning blade adjusting handle.
Back side of riving knife has come in contact with saw table.
Locking lever is not at full left position.
Realign and adjust the riving knife.
Move locking lever to left.
Motor labors in rip cut. | Blade not proper for rip cut. |
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth such as Ryobi 4650324, 24 tooth, carbide rip blade.
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