Ryobi BAND SAW manual Relief Cuts, Scroll Cutting, Locking the Switch, Before Leaving the SAW

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OPERATION

kerf or when the blade comes out of the guides. If this happens:

￿Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.

￿Place the switch in the OFF position then remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

￿Unplug the saw from the power source.

￿Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge.

￿Open front cover and turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece.

RELIEF CUTS

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small a radius for the blade) is to be cut. Cut through a scrap section of the workpiece to curve in pattern line then carefully back the blade out. Several relief cuts should be made for intricate curves before following the pattern line as sections are cutoff of curve “relieving” blade pressure.

SCROLL CUTTING

For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.

￿With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on.

￿Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to “bite”. To avoid this, always use a “V” block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge

￿Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.

LOCKING THE SWITCH

See Figure 12.

￿Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.

￿Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW

See Figure 12.

￿Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.

￿Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

￿Unplug the saw from the power source.

￿Make workshop childproof.

￿Lock the shop.

REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL

Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full and complete stop.

￿Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly.

￿Unplug the saw from the power source before removing jammed material.

AVOIDING INJURY

￿Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

￿Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping, walking or sliding during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.

￿Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw.

￿Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop.

￿Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do.

￿Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and blade tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide knob is tight, and that no parts have excessive play.

￿To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece.

￿Use only recommended accessories.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsDo not expose to rain or use in damp locations Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Rules for Safe OperationBlade Coasts After Turn OFF Read ALL InstructionsDo not Remove Jammed Cutoff Pieces until blade has stopped Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are SecureGrounding Instructions ElectricalExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionSfpm FeaturesProduct Specifications Glossary of Terms for WoodworkingWorklight Know Your Band SAW UnpackingTools Needed Loose Parts ListMounting the SAW Table AssemblyMounting Band SAW to Workbench Clamping Band SAW to WorkbenchSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade Blade Tension Knob Blade on Wheel Tracking View Window Adjusting Blade TensionTracking the Blade See Figures 9Basic Operation of the Band SAW Cutting ProceduresOperation Attaching the WorklightBefore Leaving the SAW Locking the SwitchRelief Cuts Scroll CuttingSee Figures 13 Using the Miter GaugeUsing the RIP Fence Tilting the TableBlade AdjustmentsInstalling and Adjusting the Blade See Figures 16Adjusting Blade Guide Assembly Blade Guide Knob Assembly Lock UnlockSee Figures 18 Blade Guide Screws Support Screw Thrust Bearing Lower Blade Blade Guide AssemblyThrust Bearing Screw Blade Guard Removed For Clarification onlyMOTOR/ELECTRICAL MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance TiresLubrication BrushesDrive Belt Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage Operators Manual 9 in mm Band Saw BS902