Troubleshooting - Ryobi RMS254DB Original Instructions Manual

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Mitre saw will not start.
Wood burns at ends of cut.
Workpiece frays or chips out
Blade binds, slowing or stopping saw.
Blade does not cut through workpiece.
Saw is not cutting straight.
45° bevel is not accurate
Laser is not aligned with the blade
cutline.
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No power to the saw.
Dirty blade.
Worn blade.
Workpiece is binding.
Finished side is down.
Dull or chipped blade.
Blade unsuitable for material.
Workpiece is not supported.
Workpiece is misaligned on the table or
ends are not supported
Depth stop setting in use.
Bevel lock knob / lock pin is loose.
Bevel angle not calibrated.
Laser head is misaligned
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Check that the power cord is connected to a live
power source.
Clean blade.
Replace worn blade.
Check position of the workpiece on table. Material
must be flat, flush against fence and supported at
both ends.
Keep finished side of workpiece up or facing
operator.
Check for damaged blade teeth. Replace damaged
blade.
Check blade's information for material that can be
cut.
Support the edges of the workpiece during cut.
Workpiece must be flat on the table, flush against
the fence and supported at both ends.
Push depth stop in to disengage.
Tighten bevel lock knob / lock pin.
Follow the instructions in this manual to calibrate
45° bevel.
Follow the instructions in this manual to adjust the
laser alignment.