I need a replacement blade adjusting ringRY-A181014002 for Ryobi table saw BT3100K or a substitute as this part seems to be no longer available.

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There may be a push button type blade lock, and on many of these saws the retaining bolt for the blade is backwards threads, e.i., looking at the top of blade retaining bolt, turn it clockwise to loosen. This would normally tighten, but in the case of many of these saws, it loosens it.

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The BT3000 actually has TWO v-belts! Here's a link at the end of this solution to an exploded diagram. Basically you have a major disassembly, but it really isnt that complicated.

More great info on the BT3000 is available from the web site http://bt3000.com/

I have a BT3100 saw, and it is a good tool, but does require attention in maintenance procedures, but Ryobi did outline the necessary steps in their manuals. The above website also has the owner manual if you need one.

1. Unplug saw
2. Remove the blade
3. Lower mechanism all the way to the bottom
4. Flip over saw and lay on it's top
5. Remove the blade guard panel opposite the motor
6. Unbolt the motor assembly and remove the belt cover
7. Replace the broken belts
8. Re-assemble (be careful not to cross-thread the bolts in the aluminum housings!)

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The manual is posted on line. Changing the blade does not require turning the saw over, blocks of wood or vice grips. The advice listed above is potentially damaging to your equipment.


http://www.raygirling.com/ryobi/ryobi.htm#settadj

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Clean the area where the guard attaches to the hub assy. It is a snap ring that is holding the guard on. You will need to either use a pick or a small flathead screw driver in order to remove it. There should be a little tab that you will be able to work out. Look around the entire perimeter of the hub to locate it. You may need some extra light to see it. Stick the pick or small flathead behind the tab from the right. Work the tab out and above the hub. Now you can work your pick or scredriver around the perimeter to remove the ring. Install it in a similar fashion but use the flathead to guide the ring back into the groove, working it around the opposite way.

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Hi, I have got a Ryobi ETS-1525SC Table Saw. Suddently it stop and as far as I can see the machine is ok but the blad is not moving. Could some one help please