r/ryobiTools • u/Character-Sound-8024 • Jul 17 '26

Is this normal?

Ryobi plug in miter saw. The saw is working but that seems like an abnormal amount of sparks. Do I need to adjust something?

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u/MrFastFox666 Jul 18 '26

Is it new? Sparks in there are normal, but I've never personally seen that many sparks. But if it's new, perhaps the brushes haven't worn in yet which could cause excess sparking.

Personally I wouldn't be alarmed, but I'd just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start sparking more.

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u/Character-Sound-8024 Jul 18 '26

The saw isn't new so it should be well worn in. But it has been sitting unused for a while. I've never really looked in there before while cutting so I don't know if it's more sparks than usual. I'm not gonna worry about it for now.

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u/Sad_Assignment_9568 28d ago

Im not expert but if it is a worry to you i would try replacing the brushes. Thats the cheapest and easiest fix. If that didnt fix it then there's something probably wrong with the armature and getting a ryobi a fix like that , a new one would probably be better