Ryobi BS1001SV manual Features, Know Your Band Saw

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

See Figure 2.

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

BLADE GUIDE BEARINGS

Upper and lower blade guides bearings help keep the blade from twisting during operation.

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

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

BLADE GUIDE KNOB WITH BLADE GUIDE LOCK KNOB

Use the blade guide knob and blade guide lock knob 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.

BLADE GUARD

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.

BLADE TENSION KNOB

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

DUST EXHAUST PORT

A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless cut- ting possible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach the dust bag or a shop vac to the dust exhaust port.

LATCH

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

LED LIGHTING

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

MITER GAUGE

This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut.

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 and a 3/8 in. (10 mm) blade.

SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE

Your band saw has an 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.

TRACKING KNOB

Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.

TRACKING VIEW WINDOW

The tracking view window is equipped with a light that makes tracking adjustments easier to see.

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