I have a Ryobi BT3000 Table Saw and lately it has become increasing difficult to raise the blade. its to the point where I have to use two hands and take 1/2 turn hard wrenches. any ideas whats causing it to act this way?

I'm assuming there is no lock on the handle Butch.  Probably the lift assembly is packed with sawdust.  A good lowing out with ye ole air hose should help the situation.  I also read that that model has a lever that you have to disengage to switch back and forth between tilt and lift.  Make sure that lever is fully shifted to the lift position.

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Ron Dudelston
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Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Is it also difficult to tilt the blade?

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Lew Kauffman-
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Butch

Do you have the manual for this machine? If you do look on page 35. It shows the elevating screw assembly. I am assuming you have to release a cam and swing the lift handle to set it for a miter cut going by the drawing. I'm going to try and attach the manual in here. I have high lighted the areas on page 35 for you. I think Ron hit it on the head with needing a good cleaning and some lube. Hope this works for you.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Good job Wayne!

And thanks to the guys for a great answer to Butches issues!

Wayne Mahler said:

Butch

Do you have the manual for this machine? If you do look on page 35. It shows the elevating screw assembly. I am assuming you have to release a cam and swing the lift handle to set it for a miter cut going by the drawing. I'm going to try and attach the manual in here. I have high lighted the areas on page 35 for you. I think Ron hit it on the head with needing a good cleaning and some lube. Hope this works for you.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Thanks everyone (especially Wayne) for your help. I will get into it today or tomorrow and report back.