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RIKON #10-900 TOOL-LESS BLADE GUIDE SYSTEM RETROFIT KIT
INSTRUCTIONS ADDENDUM
Addendum Notes to page 5 of the #10-900 Instructions – INSTALLING THE LOWER BLADE GUIDES
Reference Instruction’s Step 7 and Figures 4 & 5.
On older models of the 10-325 Bandsaws, the pre-bored mounting hole in the frame (Figure 4) may
not be an oval shape to accept both connecting Hex Socket Cap Screw and Alignment Pin that are
on the underside of the Retrofit Guide’s Connecting Plate (Parts List #26). If this is the case, the new
lower Tool-less Guides cannot be assembled onto the frame.
To solve this, there are 2 options;
1. Remove the small Alignment Pin. This welded bolt can be sawn or ground off of the Connect
ing Plate. When removed, make sure that the bottom of the plate is smooth/flat where the pin
was removed.
2. With a metal twist drill, rotary burr or file, enlarge the mounting hole to accept both the screw
and pin. Make sure that any metal burrs from the drilling are removed from the frame.
NOTE:
When installed, the new Tool-less Blade Guides and Guard should be positioned with the
bandsaw blade centered in the assembly. See Instruction’s Figure 5. If adjustments are needed,
enlarging or widening the mounting hole in the frame (step 2 above) may be necessary.
PRE-BORED
MOUNTING
HOLE IN
FRAME
LOWER
GUIDE
ALIGNMENT
PIN IS
BEHIND
SCREW
Return to page 5 of the instructions to continue the installation process
of your lower tool-less blade guides, and to read further about the adjustments
and operation of these innovative blade guides.
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