Ryobi BT3KIT English Manual - Page 21

Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Motor will not run. CAUSE 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, power cord, or outlet. 2. Motor defective. Blades breaking. 1. Too much tension. 2. Feeding too quickly. 3. Wrong blade. 4. Blade twisting in wood. Vibration (there is always some vibration when the saw is running). 1. Improper mounting of saw. 2. Mounting surface. 3. Loose table or table resting against motor. 4. Loose motor mounting. Blade runout (blade not properly 1. Blade holders out of line. aligned with arm motion). SOLUTION 1. Have worn parts replaced before using scroll saw again. Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 2. Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired by a qualified service technician. 1. Adjust tension. 2. Reduce feed rate. 3. Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or tight corners and turns, wide blades for thicker wood or wide turns. 4. Reduce side pressure on blade; check blade tension. 1. Check mounting. 2. Check mounting in manual. 3. Tighten table lock knob. 4. Tighten mounting screws. 1. Realign blade. 21

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Motor will not run.
Blades breaking.
Vibration
(there is always some vibration
when the saw is running).
Blade runout (blade not properly
aligned with arm motion).
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Problem with ON-OFF switch,
power cord, or outlet.
2. Motor defective.
1. Too much tension.
2. Feeding too quickly.
3. Wrong blade.
4. Blade twisting in wood.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Blade holders out of line.
1. Have worn parts replaced before using
scroll saw again. Have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired
by a qualified service
technician.
1. Adjust tension.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or
tight corners and turns, wide blades for
thicker wood or wide turns.
4. Reduce side pressure on blade; check
blade tension.
1. Check mounting.
2. Check mounting in manual.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten mounting screws.
1. Realign blade.