OPERATOR'S MANUAL9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAWBS902SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEYour new Band Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi
Page 10Fig. 3The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:Combination SquarePhillips
Page 11ASSEMBLYHOLES INSAW BASEFig. 5MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCHIf the band saw is to be used in a permanent location, werecommend that you secure
Page 12ASSEMBLY Align the screw holes in the saw table with the holes inthe saw table bracket. Using the phillips screws, attach the saw table to th
Page 13ASSEMBLYFig. 9BLADE TENSION KNOBTO INCREASETENSIONTO DECREASETENSIONADJUSTING BLADE TENSIONSee Figures 9 and 10. Turn off and unplug the saw.
Page 14ASSEMBLYATTACHING THE WORKLIGHTSee Figure 11.WARNING:Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, andunplug the saw could result in acci
Page 15OPERATIONkerf or when the blade comes out of the guides. If thishappens: Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Place the s
Page 16OPERATIONWARNING:Do not allow familiarity with your saw make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second issufficient to infli
Page 17WARNING:Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, andunplug the saw could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious perso
Page 18Fig. 19ADJUSTMENTS Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise byhand to center the blade on the rubber tires. Adjust the blade ten
Page 19ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADEGUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDESSee Figures 20 - 22.The upper and lower blade guides and thrust beari
Page 2 Introduction ...
Page 20MAINTENANCEWARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should beperformed by an authorized service center.GENERAL MAINTENANCEAvoid
Page 21MAINTENANCELUBRICATIONAll the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficientamount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit und
Page 22TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONMotor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. Have worn parts replaced before power cord.
Page 23NOTESNOTES
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Page 3RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations
Page 4RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSafe operation of this power tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels affixe
Page 5 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI-TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand tomove into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have goodba
Page 6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONYour band saw is powered by a precision built electric motor.It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts,60
Page 7GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKINGResinA sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.RippingA cutting operation along the length of the workpie
Page 8Fig. 2FEATURESSCALEINDICATORLOCK KNOBSCALETABLE LOCKKNOBDUST EXHAUSTPORTTRACKINGKNOBANGLEADJUSTMENTKNOBRAPIDSET™ BLADETENSION LEVERWORKLIGHTTRAC
Page 9UNPACKINGWARNING:To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, assemble all parts to your sawbefore connectin
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