Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BS902 Ryobi
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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our band saw has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � W arranty ..............................................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KN OW YOU R PO WER T OOL. R ead t he ope rato r’ s ma nua l carefully .
4 A VOID AWKW ARD OPERA TIONS AND HAND POSITIONS wher e a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. AL WA YS make sure you have good b alance . NEVER oper ate th e miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
7 ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is appr oximately 3,000 sfpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating.
8 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation.
9 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Blade Width ............................................... 1/8 in. to 3/8 in. Blade Length ......................................... 59-1/4 - 59-1/2 in. Frame to Blade Capacity .....................................
10 FEA TURES SAW BLADE Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade. SAW T ABLE WITH THROA T PLA TE Y our 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.
11 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade: Fig. 5 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINA TION SQUARE LOOSE P AR TS LIST MITER GAUGE 4 mm HEX KEY SA W T ABLE Fig. 4 FLA T HEAD SCREW T ABLE ALIGNING BOL T WASHER WING NUT RIP FENCE WING SCREW WORKLIGHT Hex Key , 4 mm .
12 ASSEMBL Y HOLES IN SA W BASE Fig. 5 UNP ACKING This product r equires ass embly . Car efully r emove the tool and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy . T o avoid back injury , lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
13 ASSEMBL Y go through holes in the saw base and material the saw is being mounted to. If machine bolts are being used, make sure bolts are long enough to go thr ough holes in the saw base, the material being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.
14 ASSEMBL Y SQUARING THE SAW T ABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 8. T ur n the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly . T urning the blade guide knob clockw ise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go. T urn the lock knob clockwise to retighten.
15 ASSEMBL Y TRACKING THE BLADE See Figure 10. NOTE: Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking adjustments. Check that the blade guides are not interfering with the blade. T o Adjust: Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower latches.
16 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
17 OPERA TION SCROLL CUTTING For general type scroll cutting, follow the patter n lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
18 OPERA TION TIL TING THE T ABLE See Figure 13. Loosen the table lock handle slightly . T u rn the a ngle a djustme nt kno b, tilt ing th e saw table toward the fr ont of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle. Using the scale indicator , check angle markings.
19 ADJUSTMENTS INST ALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE See Figures 16 and 17. Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table. Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower latches. Loosen the two set screws that hold the blade guar d in place using the 4 mm hex key provided then r emove the blade guard.
20 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 19 ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y See Figures 18 and 19. WARNING: The blade guides have been preset at the factory . These settings are functional for some applications. W e recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings befor e first use of your saw .
21 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT , AND BLADE GUIDES See Figures 20 - 22. The upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings support the band saw blade during cutting operations. The adjustment of the guides and bearings should be checked whenever a differ ent blade is installed.
22 MAINTENANCE 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.
23 MAINTENANCE LOWER WHEEL PULLEY SHAFT MOTOR PULLEY Fig. 25 DRIVE BEL T Fig. 24 LOWER WHEEL BRUSH Fig. 23 TIRE SCREW Remove the nut and washer from the middle of the saw housing. See Figure 24. Pull the lower wheel away from the saw housing. Remove the worn drive belt.
24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Of f 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 repair ed by a qualified service technician.
25 NOTES.
• SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center .
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