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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
1. Switch is defective.
1. Have the switch replaced at your
circuit breakers.
nearest authorised Ryobi service agent.
2. Voltage from source is low.
2. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are
3. Have an electrician replace with a
wrong size or defective.
circuit breaker.
Motor overheats.
1. Motor is overloaded.
1. Request a voltage check from the
power company.
2. Wheel is being fed into work too fast. 2. Feed wheel into work slower.
Machine is noisy when running.
1. Motor needs attention.
1. Have the motor replaced at your nearest
authorised Ryobi service agent.
Wheel hits table.
1. Wheel not properly installed.
1. See “Removal and Installation of
Wheel” section.
2. Depth stop setting incorrect.
2. Adjust the depth stop. See “Depth
Stop” section.
Wheel does not cut through workpiece. 1. Depth stop setting incorrect.
1. Adjust the depth stop. See “Depth
Stop” section.
2. Wheel worn too much.
2. Replace with a new 356mm (14”)
abrasive cut off wheel.
3. Incorrect cutting operation.
3. See “Cut-Off” section.
Machine vibrates or shakes excessively. 1. Wheel is out-of-round.
1. Replace wheel.
2. Wheel is chipped
2. Replace wheel.
3. Wheel is loose.
3. Tighten wheel bolt on arbor.
4. Machine is not secure.
4. Check and tighten all hardware.
5. Work surface is uneven.
5. Relocate and secure on a flat
surface.