upper arm hitsbrace at bellows have to over insert spiral blades to cure it.

[Dave w.]

Second saw with same problem. The blade holding arm (upper) hits the arm bracket when saw is running. I must over insert spiral pinless blade to use the saw. This is the second saw with this problem purchased in 2 weeks. Is there an adjustment in the rear of the saw that will cure this problem? Also the standard blade (with pins) has the same problem. I will NOT buy Ryobi products again. If this saw was checked after factory assembly it would have been noticed.

[dave m]

You need to over insert the blade so that the top arm will not hit. Also spiral blades will fit in blade holder if you flatten the ends out in a vice. The bellows will soon fail for you. The way I have over come this problem is to go to a store that sells fish. (Yes fish) They sell a air pump that blows air in the fish tank. They cost about $15 and 3/8" tubing. Hook that up to the air nozzle that came with the saw.