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Specifications.....................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................3 - 6
Getting To Know Your Machine .........................................................................................7
Contents of Package ............................................................................................................8 - 9
Installation ................................................................................................................9
Assembly .........................................................................................................................10 - 12
Adjustments...............................................................................................................12 - 19
Operation ..................................................................................................................20
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................20
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................21 - 23
Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists ..................................................................................24 - 27
Notes ...............................................................................................................................28
Accessories .............................................................................................................................29
‘How To’ Guide for all Band Saw Blades ................................................................................30
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current model when the
manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon
Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in
this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
Motor ............................................................................................... 1/2 HP, TEFC
Motor Speed (no load)......................................................................... 1,720 RPM
Volts ............................................................................................................ 115 V
Amps, Hertz, Phase .................................................................. 5.5 A, 60 Hz, 1Ph
Blade Length .......................................................................... 70-1/2” (1,791 mm)
Blade Width ............................................................. 1/8”
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- 1/2” (3.18
*
- 12.7 mm
Blade Speed ........................................... 1,515 / 3,280 ft/min (462 / 1,000 m/min)
Table Size (W x D) ............................................ 13-3/4” x 12-1/2” (350 x 320 mm)
Table Tilt ................................................................................... Left -5
0
, Right 45
°
Miter Gauge Slots (1) ..................................................... 5/8” x 1/4” (16 x 6.5 mm)
Maximum Cutting Width (throat) ............................................... 9-5/8” (244.5 mm)
Maximum Cutting Depth (height) ....................................................... 5” (127 mm)
Table Height to Base ................................................................. 14-1/2” (368 mm)
Fence Height ................................................................................. 2-3/8” (60 mm)
Fence Length ............................................................................ 12-1/4’” (310 mm)
Dust Ports (1) ............................................... 2-1/2” O.D. / 2-1/4” I.D (64 / 57 mm)
Base Size (WxD) ................................................ 15-7/8” x 9-3/8” (403 x 238 mm)
Overall Height ............................................................................ 34-1/4” (870 mm)
Overall Width x Depth.............................................. 21” x 16-1/4” (534 x 413 mm)
Net Weight .............................................................................. 77.5 lbs. (35.14 kg)
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1/8” (3.18mm) bandsaw blades should be 0.018” to 0.020” gauge to reduce tracking issues common with this width.
