Ryobi BS902 manual Adjusting Blade Guide Assembly, See Figures 18

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ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 18 and 19.

WARNING:

The blade guides have been preset at the factory. These settings are functional for some applications. We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer to “Adjusting thrust bearings, blade guide support, and blade guides” procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this operator’s manual.

To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) above the workpiece.

Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly.

As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly. Adjust the blade guide assembly by turning the blade guide knob.

Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock knob clockwise.

Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw.

WARNING:

To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.

To check tension, raise the blade guide assembly all the way up to expose the blade.

Push the blade to the side with moderate force; the blade should flex approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm).

BLADE GUIDE

KNOB

BLADE GUIDE

ASSEMBLY

LOCK

KNOB

Fig. 18

UNLOCK LOCK

Fig. 19

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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 MeaningSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsLatch Blade Guard SAW Blade Miter Gauge SAW Table LatchAngle Adjustment Knob Scale and Scale IndicatorSwitch and Switch KEY Know Your Band SAWLoose Parts List Tools NeededCombination Square Phillips Screwdriver WasherAssembly UnpackingMounting Band SAW to Workbench Clamping Band SAW to WorkbenchMounting the SAW Table See Figures 6Screw SAW SAW Table Bracket Lock Knob BoltSee Figures 9 Adjusting Blade TensionSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade To Adjust Tracking the BladeAttaching the Worklight If the blade has moved left or right of centerCutting Procedures OperationApplications Basic Operation of the Band SAWLocking the Switch Scroll CuttingRemoving Jammed Material Avoiding InjuryUsing the Miter Gauge Using the RIP FenceTilting the Table See Figures 13Adjustments Installing and Adjusting the BladeSee Figures 16 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 Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication MOTOR/ELECTRICALTires BrushesDrive Belt See Figures 24Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionPage Service Model NO. and Serial no