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Ryobi BAND SAW Operator's Manual

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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.
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WARNING:
o reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW
BS902

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  • Page 1 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. WARNING: o reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center. WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

  • Page 6: Electrical

    OUTLET BOX 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). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms

    As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
  • Page 8 SCALE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB SCALE INDICATOR FEATURES TRACKING KNOB DUST EXHAUST PORT TRACKLOCK ® BLADE GUIDE SWITCH SWITCH KEY FENCE Page 8 BLADE TENSION KNOB TRACKING VIEW WINDOW LATCH BLADE GUARD SAW BLADE MITER GAUGE SAW TABLE LATCH Fig. 2...

  • Page 9: Features

    Switch and Switch Key Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

  • Page 10: Tools Needed

    The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver COMBINATION SQUARE Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5. If the band saw is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface.

  • Page 12: Squaring The Saw Table To The Blade

    Align the screw holes in the saw table with the holes in the saw table bracket. Using the phillips screws, attach the saw table to the saw table bracket. Tighten phillips screws securely. Attach the table aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut to the saw table.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Blade Tension

    Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Before using the band saw, turn the blade tension knob on the top of the saw clockwise to engage tension. See Figure 9.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Open the cover of the saw housing. Slide the worklight bracket into the slot at the back of the band saw housing and into the slots on the inside of the band saw. Securely tighten the wing screw clockwise to hold the worklight firmly in place.
  • Page 15 If this happens: Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Place the switch in the OFF position then remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Retighten the lock knob. NOTE: For convenience, store the miter gauge in the slot provide on the back of the band saw. See figure 13. USING THE RIP FENCE See Figure 15. From either side of the saw table, slide the rip fence onto the saw table.

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling band saw blades. Failure to heed this warning could result in a serious eye injury. Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table.
  • Page 18 We recom- mend that you check and adjust blade guide settings be- fore first use of your saw. Refer to “Adjusting thrust bear- ings, blade guide support, and blade guides” procedures explained in the adjustments section of this operator’s manual.
  • Page 19 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 different blade is installed.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    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 21: Maintenance

    To 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. There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the lower wheel.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source before working on the band saw. PROBLEM Motor will not run. Blade does not run in the approxi- mate center of the upper wheel.
  • Page 23 NOTES NOTES Page 23...

  • Page 24: Extension Cord Caution

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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