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18” Woodworking Bandsaw

Model: 10-345

  Owner

’s Manual

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 or

 

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or

 877-884-5167

Record  the serial number and date of purchase

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Part #10-345M3

Summary of Contents for 10-345

Page 1: ...r more information www rikontools com or info rikontools com For Parts or Questions techsupport rikontools com or 877 884 5167 Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future r...

Page 2: ...OR ALCOHOL ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts Rubber soled footwear is recommended for the best footing ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AN...

Page 3: ...p before removing scrap pieces from table 2 Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade 3 Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface unless a suitable support is used 4 Always...

Page 4: ...r Bandsaw 7 Assembly 8 Table Assembly 8 Rip Fence Assembly 8 Hand Wheel Assembly 8 Setting 90o Table Stop 9 Tilting the Table 9 Tracking Blade 9 Adjusting Blade Tension 9 Upper Blade Guide Adjustment...

Page 5: ...e Bandsaw c With the help of another person or by installing hoist ring unbolt the Bandsaw from the packing pallet Properly lift the Bandsaw off the packing pallet and place on level floor d Remove pr...

Page 6: ...6 List of loose parts in the box marked G Loose Parts List...

Page 7: ...Wheel D Switch E Rip Fence F Speed Hand Wheel G Blade Guide H Guide Post Hand Wheel I Blade Tracking Window J Quick Release Lever K Guide Post Lock Knob L 4 Dust Ports M Motor N Table Tilting Knob O...

Page 8: ...ock washers and 4 washers A Fig 2 Installing Table Leveling Screw Insert the hex socket screw and washer through top of table Place bushing and wing nut from under the table and tighten B Fig 2 Rip Fe...

Page 9: ...osen the lock handle A Fig 6 on the table trunnion Turn the table tilting knob B Fig 6 to adjust the table to the desired angle Use the angle indicator scale on the trunnion bracket to find the desire...

Page 10: ...ghten the hex nut A Fig 10 Next set the roller guides to within 1 32 of the blade by releasing the screw B Fig 10 on each side of the blade Adjust the thrust bearing to be just clear of the back of th...

Page 11: ...o properly adjust belt tension turn hand wheel D Fig 13 until there is 1 2 deflection in the V belt Replacing the Bandsaw Blade WARNING Unplug the machine from the electrical supply This ensures that...

Page 12: ...5 k Close and lock both the wheel doors before reconnecting the power supply Replacing the Bandsaw Blade Cont Figure 15 Operation The blade cuts on a continuous down stroke With both hands firmly hold...

Page 13: ...r without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Che...

Page 14: ...rate cutting Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate operation of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from overheat...

Page 15: ...the workpiece 1 The wheels are not in alignment Defective bearing 2 The blade tracking knob hasn t been properly adjusted 3 Inferior blade REMEDY Check the cable for breakage Contact your local dealer...

Page 16: ...adjustment First slightly loosen parts 162 4 on the back of the upper Bandsaw cabinet Next slide the upper guide post right or left until bearings are properly spaced on each side of blade Tighten par...

Page 17: ...17 Parts Diagram...

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Page 21: ...ate Gear Fixed Bolt Cover Hex Bolt M8 1 25x16 Phlp M4 0 7x8 Hex socket head screw Bushing 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 23...

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Page 23: ...or commercial industrial or educational purposes This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs or belts and other related items Seller shall in no eve...

Page 24: ...For more information 16 Progress Rd Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com www rikontools com Copyright RIKON Power Tools Inc 2010 Printed in China 6 10...

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