Troubleshooting - Ryobi RTS21 Manual Del Operador

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.
Riving knife is out of alignment.
Blade not properly sharpened or set.
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Solution
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs
of optional stand.
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 Heeling (Paralleling) the Blade to
the Miter Gauge Groove.
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 Riving
Knife and Saw Blade in the Assembly
section.
Resharpen or set blade.