Troubleshooting - Ryobi TS230 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Saw will not start.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts.
Blade does not come up to speed.
Saw vibrates excessively.
Does not make accurate 45 and
90 cuts.
Material pinches blade.
Saw blade does not return to UP
position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Faulty switch.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
4. Cord damaged.
5. Worn, broken brushes.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being
done.
1. Extension cord too light or too
long.
2. Low supply voltage.
1. Blade screw not tight.
2. Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
3. Workbench on uneven floor.
4. Blade or blade flanges not clean.
1. Damaged saw blade.
2. Positive stop not adjusted
correctly.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to
table.
1. Cutting bowed material in wrong
position.
1. No spring tension.
2. Spring broken.
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SOLUTION
1. Plug in saw.
2. Have switch replaced by Ryobi
Factory or Authorized Service
Center.
3. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
4. Have cord replaced by Ryobi
Factory or Authorized Service
Center.
5. Replace brushes.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
4. Change the blade.
1. Replace with the adequate size
extension cord.
2. Contact the electric company.
1. Tighten blade screw.
2. Tighten all mounting hardware.
3. Reposition workbench on flat
surface. Fasten workbench to
floor if necessary.
4. Clean blade and blade flanges.
1. Replace blade.
2. Check and adjust positive stop.
3. Check and adjust table.
1. Position bowed material correctly
(convex side to the back fence).
1. Return to a RYOBI Factory or
Authorized Service Center for
adjustment.
2. Replace spring.