Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BS901 Ryobi
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OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 9 in. (229 mm) BAND SA W Model BS901 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BAND SA W . Y our new Band Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ T able of Contents and Product Specifications ................................................................................... ......... 2 ■ Rules for Safe Operation ...................................................
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION IMPORT ANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest R YOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair .
Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your band saw works.
Page 5 ■ A VOID A WKW ARD OPERA TIONS AND HAND POSI- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. AL W A YS make sure you have good balance. ■ ALLOW THE MOTOR T O COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
Page 6 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your band saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not oper- ate this tool on direct current (DC).
Page 7 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING UNP ACKING Resin A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened. Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Saw Blade Path The area directly in line — over, under, behind or in front of the blade.
Page 8 Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. 3 mm Hex Key .............................................. 1 4 mm Hex Key .............................................. 1 5 mm Hex Key .
Page 9 FEA TURES Saw Blade Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade. Saw Table with Throat Plate Your band saw has a square 11-3/8 in. (28.9 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.
Page 10 ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE See Figures 4 and 5. ■ Remove the angle adjustment knob from the side of the saw housing. See Figure 5. Note : T ake care when removing the nut and washer from the center of the angle adjustment knob. There is a spring in the center that is released after the nut and washer are removed.
Page 11 W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury . ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y See Figure 7. T o prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in.
Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury . INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE See Figures 8 and 9. ■ Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table.
Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury . W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury .
Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS ■ Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set screws with the 4 mm hex key . ■ T urn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly . T urning the blade guide knob clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go.
Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS T o Adjust Blade Guides: The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and binding. The blade will be ruined if the blade teeth hit the blade guides while using the band saw . The set of teeth and the sharpened edge of teeth will be damaged by hitting the blade guides.
Page 16 OPERA TION ■ Open front cover and turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece. RELIEF CUTS Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small a radius for the blade) is to be cut. Cut through a scrap section of the workpiece to curve in pattern line then carefully back the blade out.
Page 17 OPERA TION W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury . BEFORE LEA VING THE SA W See Figure 16. ■ W ait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.
Page 18 W ARNING: T o ensure safety and reliability , all repairs should be performed by a Ryobi authorized service center . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Page 19 MAINTENANCE DRIVE BEL T See Figures 20 and 21. W ARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury , turn off the saw , remove the switch key , and unplug the saw before working on the band saw . Due to wear or breakage, the drive belt may need to be replaced.
Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. Have worn parts replaced before power cord. using band saw again. 2. Motor defective. 2. Do not attempt any repair . Have tool repaired by a qualified service technician.
Page 21 NOTES NOTES.
972000-883 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.
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