Troubleshooting - RIDGID R4510 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts.
Height Adjusting Knob is hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Motor overheats.
Motor labors in rip cut.
Cause
Bevel stops not properly adjusted.
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).
Gears or screw post inside cabinet
are clogged with sawdust.
Handwheel is locked.
Power cord not plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord, switch, or motor is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being
made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Work is fed too fast; motor
overloaded.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
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Solution
See To Set the Bevel Indicator and
Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring the
Blade) in the Adjustments section.
See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the
Adjustments section.
Clean the gears or screw posts.
Unlock the blade height lock knob
by pushing the bevel lock lever to the
right.
Plug in power cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have replaced by qualified service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Feed work slower into the blade.
Change blade; rip blade typically has
fewer teeth.