Troubleshooting Guide
Motor
Problem
Motor does not
1. Fuse.
start.
2. Brushes worn.
3. Other.
4. Low voltage
Brush sparking
1. Normal automatic
when switch
released.
Motor stalls
1. Low voltage
easily
2. Excessive wheel
General
Problem
Cut-off wheel
1. Misalignment
hits base or
2. Downstop out of
work surface.
Cut is not
1. Defective wheel
square.
2. Work not positioned
3. Excessive wheel
Power head
1. Lubrication needed
won't fully rise
2. Part failure
or lower guard
3. Pivot spring or guard
won't fully close
4. Dirt sticking to stops
Cut-off wheel
1. Improper operation
binds, jams,
2. Dull cut-off wheel
burns work-
3. Improper cut-off
piece.
Rough cuts
Tool vibrates or
1. Wheel not round
shakes
2. Wheel damaged
3. Wheel loose
4. Other
Power head
1. Lube needed
hard to pull/
push down
Probable Cause
brake working
properly.
pressure when cutting
Probable Cause
adjustment
properly
pressure
spring not replaced
properly after service
wheel
Suggested Corrective Action
- 15 amp time delay fuse, or circuit breaker.
- See "Maintenance" section.
- Get authorized RIDGID service.
- Check power supply for proper voltage
and correct as needed
- None
- Check power supply for proper voltage
and correct as needed
- Pull wheel through work at a slower pace
Suggested Corrective Action
- Get Authorized Service.
- See "Alignment" section
- Replace immediately
- Position work properly
- Lessen wheel pressure
- (Don't push down on handle so hard)
- See "Lubrication" section.
- Get Authorized Service.
- Get Authorized Service.
- Inspect/clean stops.
- See "Basic Operation" section.
- Replace wheel.
- Replace with 14" diameter wheel
designed for the material being cut.
- Replace wheel.
- Replace wheel.
- Tighten arbor screw.
- Get Authorized Service.
See - "Lubrication" section.
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