Troubleshooting - Ryobi RTS10 Operator's Manual

PRObLEM
Excess vibration.
Rip fence does not move
smoothly.
Rip fence does not lock at
rear.
Cutting binds or burns work.
Wood edges away from rip
fence when ripping.

TROUbLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Blade is out of balance.
Blade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted securely.
Work surface is uneven.
Blade is warped.
Rip fence not mounted correctly.
Rails are dirty or sticky.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Blade is dull.
Blade is heeling.
Work is fed too fast.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Wood is warped.
Spreader is out of alignment.
Blade not properly sharpened or set.
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface.
Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if
necessary.
Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Replace or sharpen blade.
See page 31 on "Heeling the Blade".
Slow the feed rate.
Align the rip fence.
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.
See "To check and align the spreader/riving
knife and saw blade" in the Assembly section.
Resharpen or set blade.
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SOLUTION