Ryobi table saw switch

[Donald Cook]

Hi all,

New to the forum but I have a question I hope to get some help with: My Ryobi BT3100 (3500? been so long I forgot, and the saw's` graphics don't show a number) table saw, beloved for fifteen years, finally has an issue: the switch no longer will turn off the saw.

NOT the best situation. Managed to finish my project by setting up a portable switch, but really, not good. So.

Is this a known issue? Has anyone any luck with repairing/replacing the switch? Where? The Ryobi "service centers" are not their finest hour but if I have to, I will.

Thanks.

Don.

[Phil Thien]

I believe Ryobi will offer you a free replacement switch if you contact them. There is a thread or two on Ryobi power switch failures over at bt3central.com, with a contact at Ryobi that will fix you up.

[Donald Cook]

Thank you Phil, I have been trying to get onto that forum. I used to visit it regularly under the old name. Now, if I try to get in, nobody seems to be home. Can't get a new password, can't register as a new user with a new email. Most frustrating.

But I bet your suggestion will get me in touch with Ryobi. Very grateful.

Don.

[Roger Pozzi]

Thank you Phil, I have been trying to get onto that forum. I used to visit it regularly under the old name. Now, if I try to get in, nobody seems to be home. Can't get a new password, can't register as a new user with a new email. Most frustrating.

But I bet your suggestion will get me in touch with Ryobi. Very grateful.

Don.

The forum name has changed. Try this (http://www.sawdustzone.org/index.php).

[David Dryden]

I recently contacted Wayne Hill at Ryobi via his email as posted on BT3 Central (now SawDustZone.com). I sent him pics of my saw serial number plate and switch, and received my updated switch within a few days! Wayne's email is wayne.hill@ttigroupna.com. Hope this helps.

David

[Lee Schierer]

Sometimes you can blow out the switch with compressed air while flipping it on and off. This is usually a short term fix.

[Jim Dwight]

If you have to buy a switch, Sears still carries parts for their version of the BT3100. I've replaced my switch once. I don't remember if I paid or Ryobi just gave it to me. It is also a pretty generic looking switch (what you see is a cover, take it off and it's just a rocker switch).