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OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 9 in. (229 mm) BAND SA W BS902 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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. W ARNING: T o reduce the ri[...]
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Page 2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Rules for Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... ........................[...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 ac[...]
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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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER T OOL. Read the operator's manual careful[...]
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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 T O FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF . Have defective switch[...]
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Page 6 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. If the machine does not[...]
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Page 7 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING 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. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade. Set The dista[...]
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Page 8 Fig. 2 FEA TURES SCALE INDICATOR LOCK KNOB SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB DUST EXHAUST PORT TRACKING KNOB ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER WORKLIGHT TRACKING VIEW WINDOW SAW BLADE SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY LATCH BLADE TENSION KNOB LATCH RIP FENCE MITER GAUGE SAW TABLE BLADE GUARD TRACKLOCK ® BLADE GUIDE[...]
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Page 9 UNP ACKING W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Carefully remove al[...]
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Page 10 Fig. 3 The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver T OOLS NEEDED PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. LOOSE P AR[...]
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Page 11 ASSEMBL Y HOLES IN SAW BASE Fig. 5 MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH If the band saw is to be used in a permanent location, we recommend that you secure it to a workbench or other stable surface. When mounting the saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench. Each hole in the saw base should b[...]
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Page 12 ASSEMBL Y 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. T ighten phillips screws securely . Attach the table aligning bolt, washer , and wing nut to the saw table. NOTE: The wing nut goes below the saw table. SQUARING THE [...]
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Page 13 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 9 BLADE TENSION KNOB TO INCREASE TENSION TO DECREASE TENSION ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figures 9 and 10. T urn off and unplug the saw . Remove the switch key . 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 . [...]
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Page 14 ASSEMBL Y ATTACHING THE WORKLIGHT See Figure 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 . Open the cover of the saw housing. Slide the worklight bracket into the slot at the back of the band saw housing and into th[...]
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Page 15 OPERA TION kerf or when the blade comes out of the guides. If this happens: W ait 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. Unplug the saw from the power source. Wedge the kerf open with a flat scre[...]
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Page 16 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 . TIL TING THE T ABLE See Figure 13. Loosen the table lock handle slightly . T urn the angle adjustment knob, tilting the saw table toward the front of the saw housing [...]
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Page 17 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 16 and 17. W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causi[...]
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Page 18 Fig. 19 ADJUSTMENTS Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise by hand to center the blade on the rubber tires. Adjust the blade tension; check or adjust the blade track- ing and re-engage the RapidSet™blade tension lever. Adjust both upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings. Reattach the aligning bolt, [...]
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Page 19 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 different blade is installed. W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw o[...]
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Page 20 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T o ensure safety and reliability , all repairs should be performed by an 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. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon d[...]
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Page 21 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore no further lubrication is required. BRUSHES See Figure 23. W ARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury , [...]
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Page 22 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. Blade does not run in the approxi- 1. Not tracking properly . 1. Adjust trac[...]
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Page 23 NOTES NOTES[...]
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Page 24 983000-267 07-04 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.com EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current th[...]