Ryobi Comprehensive Band Saw Operators Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW

BS902

Your band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction WarrantyRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesLatch Blade Guard SAW Blade Miter Gauge SAW Table LatchScale and Scale Indicator Angle Adjustment KnobSwitch and Switch KEY Know Your Band SAWTools Needed Loose Parts ListCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver WasherUnpacking AssemblyMounting Band SAW to Workbench Clamping Band SAW to WorkbenchSee Figures 6 Mounting the SAW TableScrew SAW SAW Table Bracket Lock Knob BoltSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade Adjusting Blade TensionSee Figures 9 Tracking the Blade To AdjustAttaching the Worklight If the blade has moved left or right of centerOperation Cutting ProceduresApplications Basic Operation of the Band SAWScroll Cutting Locking the SwitchRemoving Jammed Material Avoiding InjuryUsing the RIP Fence Using the Miter GaugeTilting the Table See Figures 13Installing and Adjusting the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 16 BladeBlade Guide Knob Assembly Lock Unlock Lock Adjusting Blade Guide AssemblySee Figures 18 Blade Guard Removed For Clarification only See Figures 20Blade Guide Screws Support Screw Thrust Bearing Lower Blade General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication MOTOR/ELECTRICALBrushes TiresDrive Belt See Figures 24Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage Service Model NO. and Serial no