Ryobi BAND SAW manual Unpacking, Know Your Band SAW

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements of your saw.

Angle Adjustment Knob

Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.

Blade Guard

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.

Blade Guide Knob with Lock Lever

Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting or breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw.

Dust Exhaust Port

A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection system or shop vac.

Latch

Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for making adjustments.

Miter Gauge

This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°.

RapidSet™ Blade Tension Lever

Controls blade tension when changing blades and making adjustments for various sawing applications.

Rip Fence

A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle.

Saw Blade

Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade.

Saw Table with Throat Plate

Your band saw has a square 11-13/16 in. (30 cm) aluminum saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for blade clearance.

Scale and Scale Indicator

The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.

Switch and Switch Key

Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

Table Lock Knob

Loosening the table lock knob allows the saw table to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knob locks the saw table in place.

Tracking Knob

Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.

Tracking View Window

The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments easier to see.

TrackLock® Blade Guides

Upper and lower TrackLock® blade guides helps keep the blade from twisting during operation.

Worklight

Your band saw comes equipped with a worklight that lights the work area for safer, more accurate cuts.

UNPACKING

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.

￿Carefully remove all parts from the carton and place the saw on a level work surface. Separate and check against the list of loose parts.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

￿Do not discard the packing materials until you have care- fully inspected the saw, identified all parts, and satisfac- torily operated your new saw.

NOTE: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsSymbol Meaning Safety and International SymbolsRules for Safe Operation Do not expose to rain or use in damp locationsBlade 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 SecureExtension Cords ElectricalElectrical Connection Grounding InstructionsProduct Specifications FeaturesGlossary of Terms for Woodworking SfpmWorklight Know Your Band SAW UnpackingTools Needed Loose Parts ListMounting Band SAW to Workbench AssemblyClamping Band SAW to Workbench Mounting the SAW TableSquaring the SAW Table to the Blade Tracking the Blade Adjusting Blade TensionSee Figures 9 Blade Tension Knob Blade on Wheel Tracking View WindowOperation Cutting ProceduresAttaching the Worklight Basic Operation of the Band SAWRelief Cuts Locking the SwitchScroll Cutting Before Leaving the SAWUsing the RIP Fence Using the Miter GaugeTilting the Table See Figures 13Installing and Adjusting the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 16 BladeAdjusting Blade Guide Assembly Blade Guide Knob Assembly Lock UnlockSee Figures 18 Thrust Bearing Screw Blade Guide AssemblyBlade Guard Removed For Clarification only Blade Guide Screws Support Screw Thrust Bearing Lower BladeGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceTires MOTOR/ELECTRICALLubrication BrushesDrive Belt Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage Operators Manual 9 in mm Band Saw BS902