Ryobi BAND SAW manual Adjusting Blade Guide Assembly, See Figures 18

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ADJUSTMENTS

￿Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise by hand to center the blade on the rubber tires.

￿Adjust the blade tension; check or adjust the blade track- ing and re-engage the RapidSet™blade tension lever.

￿Adjust both upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings.

￿Reattach the aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut. Tighten securely.

￿Reattach the blade guard.

￿Close front cover.

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 recom- mend that you check and adjust blade guide settings be- fore first use of your saw. Refer to “Adjusting thrust bear- ings, 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 Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionRules for Safe Operation Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Do not expose to rain or use in damp locationsRead ALL Instructions Blade Coasts After Turn OFFBefore Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Do not Remove Jammed Cutoff Pieces until blade has stoppedElectrical Connection ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms for Woodworking FeaturesProduct Specifications SfpmWorklight Unpacking Know Your Band SAWLoose Parts List Tools NeededClamping Band SAW to Workbench AssemblyMounting Band SAW to Workbench Mounting the SAW TableSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade See Figures 9 Adjusting Blade TensionTracking the Blade Blade Tension Knob Blade on Wheel Tracking View WindowAttaching the Worklight Cutting ProceduresOperation Basic Operation of the Band SAWScroll Cutting Locking the SwitchRelief Cuts Before Leaving the SAWTilting the Table Using the Miter GaugeUsing the RIP Fence See Figures 13See Figures 16 AdjustmentsInstalling and Adjusting the Blade BladeAdjusting Blade Guide Assembly Blade Guide Knob Assembly Lock UnlockSee Figures 18 Blade Guard Removed For Clarification only Blade Guide AssemblyThrust Bearing Screw Blade Guide Screws Support Screw Thrust Bearing Lower BladeTires MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance MOTOR/ELECTRICALLubrication BrushesDrive Belt Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionPage Operators Manual 9 in mm Band Saw BS902