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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Ryobi BS902 manual Adjusting Blade Guide Assembly, See Figures 18, Blade Guide Knob Assembly Lock Unlock Lock