Ryobi JM82G - Manual (Page 16)

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1. Biscuits do not fit the slots. Biscuits not
fitting slots may also cause misalign-
ment of the boards being joined.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
A. Biscuit slots are too deep or too shallow. Make fine adjustments to depth
setting. See Making Fine Adjustments.
B. Biscuit thickness may be out of tolerance. Compress biscuits in a vise
if they are too thick.
C. Check to see if biscuits are the correct size for the size slots that have
been cut: #0, #10, or #20.
D. Check to see if biscuits have gotten wet and have swelled.
A. The dust collection system is not functioning properly. The dust bag
may be full. Empty the dust bag often. See Installing/Removing Dust
Bag.
B. The dust port may be clogged, preventing wood particles from being
drawn into the dust bag. Remove the front and rear base assemblies
and clean blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots, and surrounding
areas. See
Cleaning the Base Assembly and Dust Path.
A. Wood particles and resin have built up on base assembly slots and
surrounding areas. Remove front and rear base assemblies and clean
blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots and surrounding areas. Apply
a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or on bearing plate where
base slides. See
Cleaning the Base Assembly and Dust Path.
A. Blade is dull. Replace the blade. See Replacing the Blade.
B. Resin has built up on the blade. Remove the blade and clean blade with
gum and pitch remover. See Replacing the Blade.
2. Wood particles begin to back up on the
front of the unit.
3. Blade becomes difficult to push in when
cutting slots. Blade does not retract
properly when cutting slots.
4. Cutting performance is poor and there
is a loss of power or stalling of motor
when cutting slots.