Troubleshooting - Ryobi ESW1240 Owner's Operating Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING:
!
Turn switch "OFF" and always remove power cord
from the power source before trouble shooting.
TROUBLE
Breaking Blades
Motor Will Not Run
Vibration
NOTE: There will
always be some
vibration present
when the saw is
running because of
motor operation.
Blade runout-
Blade not in-line
with arm motion.
PROBLEM
1. Wrong Tension.
2. Over working blade.
3. Wrong blade application.
4. Twisting blade in wood.
5. Incorrect teeth per inch.
1. Defective cord or plug.
2. Defective motor.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Blade holders not aligned.
1. Adjust blade tension. See "REMOVING
& INSTALLING BLADES".
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin
wood, wide blades for thicker wood.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
5. Blade should have minimum 3 teeth in
contact with workpiece.
1. Replace defective parts before using
saw again.
2. Consult local serviceagent. Any
attempt to repair this motor may cre-
ate a hazard unless repair is done by
a qualified service technician.
1. See "MOUNTING YOUR SCROLL SAW
TO A BENCH "
2. The heavier your workbench is, the less
vibration will occur.A plywood
workbench will not be as good a work
surface as the same size solid timber.
Use common sense in choosing a
mounting surface.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mounting screws.
1. Loose cap screws holding blade to
upper and lower arms.Adjust position of
blade holders-retighten holders.
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