RIDGID R45171NS Operator's Manual page 39

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or
45˚ cuts.
Height/bevel adjusting handwheel is
hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Blade does not lower when turning
height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
Motor labors in rip cut.
Cause
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).
Gears or screw post inside cabinet
are clogged with sawdust.
Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged
in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being
made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Blade cover is dirty.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
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Solution
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have replaced by qualified service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
See cleaning instructions in the Mainte-
nance section.
Change blade; rip blade typically has
fewer teeth.