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Rikon Power Tools 10-325 Owner's Manual

14” deluxe woodworking bandsaw
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14" Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw
Model: 10-325
Record the serial number and date of purchase
in your manual for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
For more information:
www.rikontools.com
info@rikontools.com
or
For Parts or Questions:
techsupport@rikontools.com
877-884-5167
or
Part #10-325M2

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  • Page 1 14” Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw Model: 10-325 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial number: Date of purchase: For more information: www.rikontools.com info@rikontools.com For Parts or Questions: techsupport@rikontools.com 877-884-5167 Part #10-325M2...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Operator Safety: Required Reading IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and/ or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed.

  • Page 3: Bandsaw Safety Rules

    ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS. Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters. ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord. NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Warnings..........................2 -3 Bandsaw Safety Rules ..........................3 Specifications ............................4 Contents of Package ..........................5-6 Getting To Know Your Bandsaw ......................7 Stand Assembly ..............................8 Assembly ..............................9 Assembly the Working Table.........................9 Rip Fence Assembly ..........................9 Installing the Tool Holder............................10 Hand-Wheel Assembly .........................10 Setting the Table Square to the Blade........................10 Tilting the Table .............................11 Tracking the Saw Blade ............................11...

  • Page 5: Contents Of Package

    Contents of Package Model 10-325 14” Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw is shipped complete in one box. 1. Unpacking and Checking Contents a. Separate all “loose parts” from packaging materials, the following components are included for the initial assemble and make sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any packaging material.

  • Page 6: Contents Of Package

    Contents of Package Cont. Table assembly: A. Table B. Table leveling nut and bolt C. Table stop safety bolt D. Table mounting bolts and washers Rip fence assembly: A. Scale B. Fence bar C. Fence D. Resaw bar E. Fence carrier F.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    Getting to Know Your Bandsaw A. Light I. Blade Tracking Window B. Tension Indicator Window J. Quick Release Lever C. Blade Tension Hand-wheel K. Guide Post Lock Knob D. Switch L. 4” Dust Port E. Rip Fence M. Motor F. Speed Hand-wheel N.

  • Page 8: Stand Assembly

    Stand Assembly Item# Description Item# Description 10-325-1S End panel (L.H.S.) 10-325-10S Hex socket screw 10-325-2S Front brace 10-325-11S Star knob 10-325-3S Back panel 10-325-12S Hex socket screw 10-325-4S End panel (R.H.S.) 10-325-13S Washer M8 10-325-5S Shelf panel 10-325-14S Hex bolt M8x12...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly The bandsaw is supplied partly assembled. Prior to use, the following items have to be assembled: working table, rip fence, hand-wheels, tool holder. To ensure sufficient upright stability WARNING! and safety of this Bandsaw, you need to bolt the Bandsaw to the floor with M10 screws (not supplied).

  • Page 10: Installing The Tool Holder

    Installing the Tool Holder Assemble the tool holder to the column of the bandsaw with two pan head screws. Locate the two pan head screws from the bag of loose parts. Mount the tool holder to the column and install a pan head screw in each hole, then tighten with a Phillips screw driver.

  • Page 11: Tilting The Table

    Tilting the Table Loosen the lock handle (A-Fig. 9) on the table trunnion. Turn the table tilting knob (B-Fig. 9) to adjust the table to the desired angle. Use the angle indicator scale on the trunnion bracket to find the desired angle. Retighten the lock handle to secure the table.

  • Page 12: Lower Blade Guide Adjustment

    Adjustment Cont. b. Set both bearing guides to within 1/32” of the saw blade by releasing the guide adjusting screws (B-Fig.12) on each side of the saw blade, then by turning the micro-adjusting knobs(C- Fig.12). Do not set the bearing guides too close as this will adversely affect the life of the saw blade.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Rip Fence/Drift

    Adjustment Cont. Adjusting the Rip Fence/Drift Align the fence assembly in or out until parallel with the side of the blade by turning the adjustment collars and the fence bolts accordingly(A-Fig.15). If the mounting bolts have been tightened, these will need loosened off before this adjustment can be made.

  • Page 14: Changing Blade Speed/Belt Tension

    Changing the Blade Speed / Belt Tension Before changing the speed, always WARNING! WARNING! make sure the machine has been unplugged from the electrical supply. This Bandsaw has two blade speeds, low speed (1445 ft/min) and high speed (2950 ft/min). The lower wheel has two integral “multi-vee”...

  • Page 15: Resawing

    Replacing the Bandsaw Blade Cont. f) Re-tension the new blade by moving the quick release lever (A-Fig.21 on page 14) right to left and check the blade tracking. The blade should run in the center of the wheel. Refer to “Tracking the Saw Blade” on page 11 for more details.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Caution! BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE WORK, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE (WALL SOCKET). NEVER USE WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE. USE A BRUSH. REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE WILL PREVENT UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. Keep the table clean to ensure accurate cutting.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. TROUBLE REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE The machine does not 1. No power supply. Check the cable for breakage. work when switched on. 2. Defective switch. Contact your local dealer for repair parts.

  • Page 18: Changing Bandsaw Tire

    Troubleshooting Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide Bearings Parallel to the Blade (Refer to page 19 parts diagram) This step may not be necessary, it is factory preset. If adjustment is needed follow the steps below. First slightly loosen part #137 (4 each) cap screw on rear of upper Bandsaw housing (see page 19 in parts diagram).

  • Page 19: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram...
  • Page 20 Parts Diagram Cont.
  • Page 21 Parts Diagram Cont.

  • Page 22: Parts List

    Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description 1-JL28010001B-049W Upper wheel cover 1-JL20020002 Multi-vee belt 1-M6GB889Z Nylon nut M6-1.0 1-BRG180203GB278 Bearing 80203 1-JL26010015 Quick stopper 1-CLP17GB894D1B Retaining ring 17 1-JL26010007 Bushing 1-RK28081001 Logo label 1-M6X16GB70Z 1-CLP40GB893D1B Retaining ring 40 Hex socket screw M6x16 1-JL26010001 1-JL21022002A-008S Tire...
  • Page 23 Part No. Description Part No. Description Fence seat 1-JL28060009 1-WSH4GB97D1Z Washer Hex. Nut M8 1-M8GB6172Z 1-JL27040003 Bushing Hex. Bolt M8x50 1-M8X50GB5781Z 1-JL22042004 Bearing mount cylinder Lock knob body 1-JL20024002-001S 1-JL22043002 Lower guide shaft Lock knob cap 1-JL20024001-001S 1-M8X16GB70Z Hex screw M8x16 Blade tracking handle 1-JL26040015A-001S 1-JL21043001C...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools/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. This warranty may not be transferred.

  • Page 26: Notes

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  • Page 28 For more information: 110 Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 877-884-5167/781-933-8400 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com Copyright Richen Enterprise, Inc. 2006 Printed in China 9/07...

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