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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw does not make accurate 90 or Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops.
45 degree cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gage is misaligned Adjust the miter gage.
(Miter Cuts).
Blade adjusting handle is hard to Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post.
turn. are clogged with sawdust.
Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown. Replace circuit fuse.
Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker.
Cord or switch is damaged. Have the cord or switch replaced at
a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER.
Blade makes poor cuts Blade is dull or dirty. Clean, sharpen or replace blade.
Blade is wrong type for cut being
made. Replace with correct type.
Blade is mounted backwards. Remount blade.
Blade does not lower when turning Back side of riving knife has come Realign and adjust the riving knife.
blade adjusting handle. in contact with saw table.
Locking lever is not at full left Move locking lever to left.
position.
Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically
has fewer teeth such as Ryobi
4650324, 24 tooth, carbide rip
blade.
TROUBLE SHOOTING