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When I try to cut through, the blade sticks to and/or gets stuck in the wood and will not move.
If the saw binds when attempting to saw through wood, it may be because the blade is old and needs replacing. Please see the Ifixit Blade Replacement Guide on the Ryobi P501G Ifixit page for instructions on how to replace an old blade on the saw.
Ryobi P501G Blade Replacement
The saw won’t turn on
You may have an old/dead battery that needs replacing. See the ifixit battery replacement guide to swap the old one out with a new one.
Ryobi P501G Battery Replacement
The trigger may be dislodged, not letting you actually turn it on. See the trigger replacement guide to see how to take out the trigger. Once it’s out, set it so that it is snug and fits into the encasement perfectly. This way it will actually connect correctly and allow you to turn it on.
Ryobi P501G Trigger Replacement
The green battery lights are flashing or won’t light up.
The motor/engine is humming, whirring, or clicking and won’t start.
If your motor is making funny noises or not working, this probably means you need to replace it with a new one. Check the ifixit replacement guide on how to take out the motor and replace it with a new one.
Ryobi P501G Motor Replacement
The saw kicks back when I intend to cut through the wood in the opposite direction.
Sometimes if the blade was set too deep during saw assembly (too much of the blade is exposed), it will cause the saw to kick back or retract. To set the blade properly, it must be removed (see blade repair guide) and put back so that less of the blade is exposed to the side that is cutting the wood.
