RIDGID MS1250 - Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide
General
Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment 1. Get authorized Service.
Angle of cut not
accurate.
1. Misalignment 1. See “Alignment” section.
Can’t move miter
adjustment
1. Sawdust under
table
1. Vacuum or blow out dust.
Wear Eye Protection.
Power head wob-
bles.
1. Loose pivot points 1. See Bevel Pivot Adjustment in
“Alignment” section.
Power head won’t
fully rise or blade
guard won’t fully
close
1. Lubrication needed
2. Part failure
3. Pivot spring or
guard spring not
replaced properly
after service
4. Sawdust sticking to
stops
1. See “Lubrication” section.
2. Get authorized Service.
3. Get authorized Service.
4. Inspect/clean stops.
Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
Rough cuts
1. Improper operation
2. Dull blade
3. Improper blade
4. Bent blade - check
flatness across
expansion slots on
blade
1. See “Basic Saw Operation”
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12” diameter
blade designed for the mate-
rial being cut.
4. Replace blade.
Tool vibrates or
shakes
1. Sawblade not round
2. Sawblade damaged
3. Sawblade loose
4. Other
1. Replace blade.
2. Replace blade.
3. Tighten arbor screw.
4. Get authorized Service.
Power head hard to
pull/push down
1. Lube needed 1. See - “Lubrication” section.