Ryobi Comprehensive Guide for Saw Assembly and Adjustments - BS902 Model

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ASSEMBLY

SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE

See Figure 8.

Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go. Turn the lock knob clockwise to retighten.

Place a small combination square on the saw table beside the blade.

Loosen the table lock knob and rotate the angle adjustment knob to tilt the saw table up or down to align table 90° to blade (0° position). Retighten the table lock knob.

Using a hex key, adjust the zero stop set screw until the set screw just touches the saw housing.

Check squareness of the saw table to the blade. Make readjustments if necessary.

Loosen screw on scale indicator with a phillips screwdriver and align scale indicator to zero.

Tighten all screws securely.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

See Figures 9 and 10.

Turn off and unplug the saw. Remove the switch key.

Before using the band saw, turn the blade tension knob on the top of the saw clockwise to engage tension.

NOTE: Adjustments of blade tension can be made at anytime.

Another method of checking blade tension has to do with the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string.

Pluck the back straight edge on the coasting side opposite the blade guides while turning the tension knob. Sound should be a musical note. Sound becomes higher pitched as tension increases.

Using either method to check blade tension can be devel- oped with practice.

Never increase blade tension so tight as to completely compress the spring. When completely compressed, the spring can no longer act as a shock absorber.

NOTE: Too much tension may cause the blade to break. Too little tension may cause the blade to slip on the wheels.

ZERO STOP

BLADE

GUARD

SET SCREW

 

SAW

BLADESMALL COMBINATION

SQUARE

 

Fig. 8

TO DECREASE

TO INCREASE

TENSION

TENSION

BLADE TENSION KNOB

Fig. 9

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceWarranty Introduction Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF General Safety RulesRead ALL Instructions Specific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Latch FeaturesProduct Specifications Blade Guard SAW Blade Miter Gauge SAW Table LatchSwitch and Switch KEY Angle Adjustment KnobScale and Scale Indicator Know Your Band SAWCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver Loose Parts ListTools Needed WasherMounting Band SAW to Workbench AssemblyUnpacking Clamping Band SAW to WorkbenchScrew SAW SAW Table Bracket Lock Knob Mounting the SAW TableSee Figures 6 BoltSee Figures 9 Adjusting Blade TensionSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade Attaching the Worklight To AdjustTracking the Blade If the blade has moved left or right of centerApplications Cutting ProceduresOperation Basic Operation of the Band SAWRemoving Jammed Material Locking the SwitchScroll Cutting Avoiding InjuryTilting the Table Using the Miter GaugeUsing the RIP Fence See Figures 13See Figures 16 AdjustmentsInstalling and Adjusting the Blade BladeSee Figures 18 Adjusting Blade Guide AssemblyBlade Guide Knob Assembly Lock Unlock Lock Blade Guide Screws Support Screw Thrust Bearing Lower Blade See Figures 20Blade Guard Removed For Clarification only Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance MOTOR/ELECTRICALDrive Belt TiresBrushes See Figures 24Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionPage Service Model NO. and Serial no