RIDGID R4518 Manuel D'utilisation page 51

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Saw does not make 0˚ or 45˚ cuts.
Height/bevel adjusting handwheel 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.
Blade coasts for longer than a few
seconds after the saw is turned off.
Cause
Bevel stops not properly adjusted.
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).
Gears or screw post behind the front
panel are clogged with sawdust.
Power cord not plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord, switch, or motor is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Dust chute is dirty.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
Electric brake may not be working
properly.
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Solution
See To Set the Bevel Indicator and
Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ (Squaring
the Blade) in the Adjustments section.
See To Adjust the Miter Gauge in the
Adjustments section.
Clean the gears or screw posts.
Plug in power cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have replaced by qualified service
center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
See cleaning instructions in the Mainte-
nance section.
Change blade; rip blade typically has
fewer teeth.
Contact customer service.