Ryobi BTS16 - Manual (Page 38)

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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.
PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
TROUbLESHOOTING
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.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Blade not properly sharpened or set.
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 page 26 on "Heeling the Blade".
Slow the feed rate.
Align the rip fence.
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.
Check and adjust the rip fence.
Resharpen or set blade.