Ryobi RTS20 English Manual - Page 38

Troubleshooting Problem 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. Cause 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. Solution 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. Blade is dull. Blade is heeling. Work is fed too fast. Rip fence is misaligned. Wood is warped. Rip fence is misaligned. 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. Blade not properly sharpened or set. Resharpen or set blade. 38