Rikon Power Tools 10-325, Owner'S Manual

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Assemble Hand-Wheels
Attach the crank handle (Fig. 7) to the rack and
pinion shaft on the upper part of the bandsaw,
using the 5mm “L” wrench provided.
Attach the second crank handle to the belt and
speed control rod on the lower right side of the
bandsaw, using the 5mm “L” wrench provided.
Place the (4) “L” wrenches (3mm, 4mm, 5mm
and 6mm) in the to ol holder on the rear column
Installing the Tool Holder
Assemble the tool holder to the column of the
bandsaw with two pan head screws. Locate the
two pan head screws from the bag of loose parts.
Mount the tool holder to the column and install a
pan head screw in each hole, then tighten with a
Phillips screw driver. (Fig. 6)
Adjustment
Setting the Table Square to Saw Blade
The table may be set at 90° to the saw blade
sides by adjusting the table stop screw under the
table. The table stop screw rests on the top of the
quick release adjustment stop. By first loosening
the locking nut (A-Fig. 8) and then adjusting the
screw (B-Fig. 8), the table can be set correctly.
Retighten the locking nut (A-Fig. 8) making sure
that the setting is maintained. The angle indicator
under the table can be adjusted by loosening the
Phillips head screw and moving the pointer into
position. (C-Fig. 8)
The table may also be set at 90° to the back of
the saw blade by adjusting the trunnion micro
adjust ment screws. (A-Fig. 8A) First, slightly
loosen two hex. bolts part 184. Using the 3mm
“L” wrench, turn the rear trunnion micro adjusting
screws. (Clockwise will raise the trunnion; coun -
terclockwise will lower the trunnion). Check table
for 90° and tighten part 184.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
A
B
C
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Installing the Guide Post Cap
Place Guide Post Cap on top of the upper wheel
cabinet to the right of the Blade Tension Hand-
wheel.
Figure 8A
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