Troubleshooting - Ryobi RTS30 Operator's Manual

PRObLEM
Excess vibration.
Rip fence does not move
smoothly.
Rip fence does not lock at
rear.
Cutting binds or burns work.
Wood edges away from rip
fence when ripping.
Sliding miter table assembly
does not move smoothly.

TROUbLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Blade is out of balance.
Blade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted securely.
Work surface is uneven.
Blade is warped.
Rip fence not mounted correctly.
Rails are dirty or sticky.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Blade is dull.
Work is fed too fast.
Wood is warped.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Blade not properly sharpened or set.
Miter base or slides improperly
adjusted.
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface.
Adjust legs of leg stand.
Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if
necessary.
Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Replace or sharpen blade.
Slow the feed rate.
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.
Check and adjust the rip fence.
Align the rip fence.
Resharpen or set blade.
See page 23 for adjustments to sliding
miter table assembly.
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SOLUTION