Troubleshooting - RIDGID R6790 Operator's Manual

TROUbLESHOOTING

PRObLEM
Motor starts slowly or fails to come
to full speed.
Tool does not drive screw into
material
Tool does not complete drive
Screws do not advance
Screws fall out during application
Bit does not install correctly
Bit slides or jumps off screw. Screw
is driven at an angle
Screw jams
Slide mechanism sticks or "returns"
slowy.
Motor overheats
Pushing force becomes difficult
CAUSE
Starting switch not operating
Voltage too low to permit motor to
reach operating speed
Fuses or circuit breakers do not have
sufficient capacity
Bit is worn
Overloaded motor
Depth of drive improperly set
Bit is clogged or worn
Screw length not set correctly
Screw length not set correctly
Bit track is damaged or worn
Bit not properly seated into bit
housing
Tool is pushed forward during drive
Tool is out of alignment
Bit track is damaged or worn
Screw length not set properly
"Nosepiece" screw loosened
Bit track is damaged or worn
Bit is damaged or worn.
Nosepiece is bent or damaged
Build up of debris in mechanism
Weak return spring
Overloaded motor
Slide body assembly is worn
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SOLUTION
Have switch replaced.
Request voltage check from the power
company.
Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers
Replace the bit.
Check applications section for proper
uses
Adjust depth of drive
Clean or replace bit
Adjust according to "Setting Fastener
Length" section
Adjust according to "Setting Fastener
Length" section.
Replace slide body assembly
Refer to "Install Bits" section
Hold tool firmly while working
Return to authorized service center
Replace slide body assembly
Adjust according to "Setting Fastener
Length" section
Tighten nosepiece screw
Replace slide body assembly
Replace bit
Replace nosepiece
Clean return mechanism
Replace spring
Check applications section for proper
uses
Replace slide body assembly