Troubleshooting - Ryobi C357 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Motor does not reach full speed or
power.
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
circuit breakers.
Motor overheats.
Machine is noisy when running.
Wheel hits table.
Wheel does not cut through workpiece. 1. Depth stop setting incorrect.
Machine vibrates or shakes excessively. 1. Wheel is out-of-round.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
1. Voltage from power source is low.
2. Circuit is overloaded.
3. Motor burned out.
4. Fuses or circuit breakers are
wrong size.
5. Extension cord is too long.
6. Switch is defective.
1. Switch is defective.
2. Voltage from source is low.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are
wrong size or defective.
1. Motor is overloaded.
2. Wheel is being fed into work too fast. 2. Feed wheel into work slower.
1. Motor needs attention.
1. Wheel not properly installed.
2. Depth stop setting incorrect.
2. Wheel worn too much.
3. Incorrect cutting operation.
2. Wheel is chipped
3. Wheel is loose.
4. Machine is not secure.
5. Work surface is uneven.
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SOLUTION
1. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
2. Test on a different circuit or without
anything else on circuit.
3. Have tool serviced and request
a voltage check from the power
company.
4. Have an electrician replace with a
15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
5. Use a shorter extension cord.
6. Have the switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
1. Have the switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
2. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
3. Have an electrician replace with a 15
amp fuse or circuit breaker.
1. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
1. Have the motor checked at your
nearest authorized service center.
1. See "Removal and Installation of
Wheel" section.
2. Adjust the depth stop. See "Depth
Stop" section.
1. Adjust the depth stop. See "Depth
Stop" section.
2. Replace with a new 14 inch abrasive
cut off wheel.
3. See "Cut-Off" section.
1. Replace wheel.
2. Replace wheel.
3. Tighten wheel bolt on arbor.
4. Check and tighten all hardware.
5. Relocate and secure on a flat
surface.