TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts.

Bevel stops not properly adjusted.

See To Set the Bevel Indicator and

 

 

Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring the

 

 

Blade) in the Adjustments section.

 

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter

See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the

 

Cuts).

Adjustments section.

 

 

 

Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel is hard to turn.

Saw does not start.

Gears or screw post inside cabinet

Clean the gears or screw posts.

are clogged with sawdust.

 

Handwheel is locked.

Unlock the height/bevel adjusting

 

handwheel by pushing the bevel lock

 

lever to the right.

Power cord not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Replace circuit fuse.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

Cord, switch, or motor is damaged.

Have replaced by qualified service center.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Blade is dull or dirty.

 

Blade is wrong type for cut being

 

made.

 

Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade. Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Motor overheats.

Work is fed too fast; motor

 

overloaded.

Feed work slower into the blade.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.

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RIDGID TS2410LS manual See To Set the Bevel Indicator, Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ Squaring, See To Adjust the Miter Gauge