Ryobi BT3100-1 Operator's Manual page 41

PROBLEM
Saw does not make accurate 90 or
45 degree cuts.
Blade adjusting handle is hard to
turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts
Blade does not lower when turning
blade adjusting handle.
Motor labors in rip cut.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUSE
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gage 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.
Back side of riving knife has come
in contact with saw table.
Locking lever is not at full left
position.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
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SOLUTION
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gage.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at
a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
Clean, sharpen or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Realign and adjust the riving knife.
Move locking lever to left.
Change blade; rip blade typically
has fewer teeth such as Ryobi
4650324, 24 tooth, carbide rip
blade.