Ryobi CSB135L Troubleshooting

Blade Depth Adjuster is not Locked into Place

Locate the black metal switch on the rear of the saw between the handle of the saw that contains the trigger and the saw’s blade. Ensure that the switch is in the downward position and is firmly in place.

Locate the gray knob at the front of the saw. Ensure that the blade is set to the desired angle and the gray knob is tightened firmly.

If the blade angle adjuster and the blade depth adjuster are firmly in place and the blade still wobbles, consider replacing the blade depth adjuster.

The blade’s cuts appear to be in a different spot than the laser indicates, or the laser doesn’t appear

If the laser powers on and clearly appears to be misaligned, consider following the instructions contained in our guide on how to re-calibrate the laser.

If the laser does not turn on regardless of any user interaction, consider replacing the laser using the directions in our guide.

When the saw is connected to a power outlet the blade will not spin when the trigger is pulled.

The Ryobi CSB135L is equipped with an electric motor that allows the blade of the saw to spin. The motor is located within the saw. If the saw is connected to a powered outlet and the saw does not spin the blade when the trigger is pulled, or the blade spins slowly, the motor is most likely bad. The signs of a bad motor include the location of the motor being abnormally hot, and abnormal noises coming from the motor’s location. Instructions to replace the motor can be found in our guide.

The power cord must be plugged into a powered outlet for the saw to successfully operate. If the saw is plugged in and the saw does not operate when the trigger is pressed the power cord could potentially be damaged and not supply power to the motor. Instructions to replace a damaged cord can be found here.

If the saw is not working when the cord is plugged into an outlet, another potential issue may be that the outlet is not being powered. To test this, a multimeter can be used to measure the voltage and current of the outlet. If there is no power the wiring of the outlet could be damaged or set up incorrectly, be sure to also check the circuit panel for a tripped breaker.

When the saw is used the plastic blade guard is stuck in one position or does not move.

If the blade guard of the saw is not moving or is stuck in one position the guard could be filled with debris or rust. To solve this issue the blade can be removed to allow easy access to the inside of the guard for cleaning. If there is no debris within the guard we recommend looking for rust on the bearings where the guard is attached. If this is the case, clean and lubricate the area.

If cleaning the guard does not solve this issue the guard is most likely broken. You can use our guide here to replace the guard.

The blade seems to have trouble cutting or it gets stuck while cutting

If the blade seems like it isn’t cutting as easily or as smoothly as it had in the past, one possible cause is that the blade is dull. Another side effect of the blade being dull is the saw binds, meaning that it gets stuck in the wood mid-cut. Binding is dangerous and can cause serious user injury. Consider replacing the blade using the instructions in our guide.

If the blade seems like it isn’t cutting as easily or as smoothly as had in the past, one possible cause is that the blade isn’t spinning fast enough. This could be caused by multiple things such as the motor isn’t functioning properly, the outlet being used to power the saw doesn’t provide enough power, or the saw’s power cord is faulty. If it is suspected that the power cord is the issue, consider following our replacement guide. If it is suspected that the motor is the issue, instructions to replace the motor can be found in our guide.

If the saw continues to bind after replacing the blade, check the depth of the blade. If the depth of the blade is too deep this most likely is causing the saw to bind due to the saw requiring more blade teeth and more power to successfully cut.