Troubleshooting Guide; General - RIDGID MS1250 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

General

Problem
Blade hits table.
Angle of cut not
accurate.
Can't move miter
adjustment
Power head wob-
bles.
Power head won't
fully rise or blade
guard won't fully
close
Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
Rough cuts
Tool vibrates or
shakes
Power head hard to
pull/push down
Probable Cause
1. Misalignment
1. Misalignment
1. Sawdust under
table
1. Loose pivot points
1. Lubrication needed
2. Part failure
3. Pivot spring or
guard spring not
replaced properly
after service
4. Sawdust sticking to
stops
1. Improper operation
2. Dull blade
3. Improper blade
4. Bent blade - check
flatness across
expansion slots on
blade
1. Sawblade not round
2. Sawblade damaged
3. Sawblade loose
4. Other
1. Lube needed
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Suggested Corrective Action
1. Get authorized Service.
1. See "Alignment" section.
1. Vacuum or blow out dust.
Wear Eye Protection.
1. See Bevel Pivot Adjustment in
"Alignment" section.
1. See "Lubrication" section.
2. Get authorized Service.
3. Get authorized Service.
4. Inspect/clean stops.
1. See "Basic Saw Operation"
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12" diameter
blade designed for the mate-
rial being cut.
4. Replace blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Replace blade.
3. Tighten arbor screw.
4. Get authorized Service.
1. See - "Lubrication" section.