RIDGID MS255SR Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 34)

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

Brake does not stop blade

within 5 seconds.

1. Motor brushes not seated or

lightly sticking.

1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See

MAINTENANCE section.

2. Motor brake overheated from

use of defective or wrong size

blade or rapid On/Off cycling.

2. Use a recommended blade.

3. Arbor bolt is loose. 3. Retighten.

Motor does not start.

1. Fuse problem. 1. Check time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

2. Brush worn. 2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.

Brush sparks excessively

when switch is released.

1. Brush worn/damaged. 1. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.

Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT section.

Angle of cut is inaccurate.

1. Miter table is unlocked.

1. Use miter-lock lever. See ADJUSTMENT

section.

2. Too much sawdust under table.

2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE

PROTECTION!

Cutting arm cannot fully

raise or blade guard

cannot fully close.

1. Parts failure. 1. Contact authorized service center.

2. Pivot spring not replaced

properly after service.

2. Contact authorized service center.

3. Sawdust buildup. 3. Clean and lubricate moving parts.

Blade binds, jams, or

burns wood.

1. Improper operation. 1. See OPERATION section.

2. Dull blade. 2. Replace or sharpen blade.

3. Improper blade. 3. Replace blade.

4. Warped blade. 4. Replace blade.

Saw vibrates or shakes. 1. Saw blade is damaged. 1. Replace blade.

2. Saw blade is loosened. 2. Tighten arbor bolt.

Laser line projection is

hard to see.

1. Light in work area is too bright.

1. Move the Miter Saw to the work area with

proper light.

2. Sawdust on the laser lens. 2. Clean laser lens with a soft, dry brush.

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