Troubleshooting – Ryobi RTS30 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTION
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse. 
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your 
nearest authorized service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Move locking lever to left.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer 
teeth.
Saw does not make accurate 
90º or 45º cuts.
Height/bevel adjusting hand- 
wheel is hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Blade does not lower when 
turning height/bevel adjusting 
handwheel.
Motor labors in rip cut.
Positive stops inside cabinet need 
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter 
Cuts).
Gears or screw post inside 
cabinet are clogged with saw 
dust.
Motor cord or wall cord is not 
plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being 
made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Locking lever is not at full left 
position. 
Blade not proper for rip cut.
