Troubleshooting - RIDGID R4512 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or
45˚ cuts.
Height and/or bevel adjusting hand-
wheel is hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Blade does not lower when turning
height 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 saw dust.
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.
Locking lever is not at full left position.
Blade cover is dirty.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
53 - English
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 the cord or switch replaced by
qualified service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Move locking lever to left.
See cleaning instructions in the
Maintenance section.
Change blade; rip blade typically has
fewer teeth.