Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 10" WOODWORKING BANDSAW Kuhn Rikon
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Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................................................3-4 Carton Contents......................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Warnings KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully . Learn the tool’s applications, work capabilities, and it s Always Keep V isitors A way from Running Machines. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
Never Overreach. Keep your proper footing and balance at all times. Never St and on T ools. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
CARTON CONTENTS The model 10-300 10 ” Bandsaw is shipped complete in one box. Unpacking and Checking Contents a. Separate all parts from carton and check each item with “Table of Carton Contents” to make sure all items are accounted for , before discarding any packing material.
ASSEMBL Y Initial Assembly The machine is supplied partly assembled. Prior to use, the following items have to be installed: bandsaw table, star knob (blade tensioning) and rip fence. T o avoid injury , do not attempt to run or use this machine until all parts are assembled and working properly .
Mounting the Bandsaw For maximun stability during use, it is strongly recommended that the bandsaw be mounted on a sturdy bench or worktable. It should be bolted down utilizing the 1/4” holes in the bandsaw base plate. (See Fig. 6) Dust Collection The bandsaw has a 2-1/2” dust extraction port (See Fig.
Installing/Changing and Setting the Saw Blade Cont. h. Replace leveling wing nut and screw to table. i. Close and lock both bandsaw wheel doors before recon- necting the power supply . T racking the Bandsaw Blade Set the tracking of the blade before setting the blade guides.
OPERA TION 1. The blade cuts on a continuous down-stroke. 2. Check all the necessary settings and adjustments, and ensure that all the recommended safety procedures are in place. 3. S tart the bandsaw by placing the switch towards the ‘on’ position.
MAINTENANCE T o avoid injury due to unexpected starting, before cleaning or carring out maintenance work, switch off and disconnect the bandsaw from the power source. Never use water or other liquids to clean the bandsaw . Use a dry brush. Regular maintenance of the bandsaw will prevent unneces- sary problems.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Diagnosis Remedy The machine does not work when switched on. 1. No power supply . 2. Defective switch. 1. Check the cable for breakage. 2. Check the fuse or breaker . 3. Contact you local dealer for repair parts. The blade does not move with the motor running.
12 Eletrical Requirement s In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Parts List 13 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 6.
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Notes 15.
W arranty 2-Y ear Limited W arranty RIKON Power T ools/Richen Enterprise, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/ purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date the product was purchased at retail.
For more information: 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1000 Woburn, MA 01801 877-884-5167/781-933-8400 techsupport@rikontools.com www .rikontools.com Copyright Richen Enterprise, Inc.
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