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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW
BS902

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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.

WARNING:

o reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using

this product.

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Page 1: ... 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a Ryobi tool ...

Page 2: ...ly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation ...

Page 3: ...avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator s man...

Page 4: ... NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use bef...

Page 5: ... switch key HOLD THE WORKPIECE firmly against the saw table TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE CONTACT minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFI CIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick backs ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnec...

Page 6: ...pment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connecttheequipment groundingconductortoaliveterminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is inten...

Page 7: ... 90 to the blade Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Freehand for band saw Performing a cut without the workpiece properly supported on the saw table Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Kerf The material removed by the blade in a thr...

Page 8: ...ABLE 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 ...

Page 9: ...thers not qualified to use the tool Table Lock Knob Loosening the table lock knob allows the saw table to be tilted at different angles Tightening the table lock knob locks the saw table in place Tracking Knob Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels Tracking View Window The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments easier to see TrackLock Blade Guides Upper and lower TrackLock ...

Page 10: ...parts from the box with the list below Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages LOOSE PARTS LIST MITER GAUGE 4 mm HEX KEY SAW TABLE Fig 4 FLAT HEAD SCREW TABLE ALIGNING BOLT WASHER WING NUT RIP FENCE WING SCREW WORKLIGHT Hex Key 4 mm 1 Rip Fence 1 Miter Gauge 1 Saw Table 1 Wing Screw 1 Wing Nut 1 Table Aligning Bolt 1 Flat Head Screw 3 Worklight 1 Washer 1 Switch Key 1 Operato...

Page 11: ...rt surface before beginning cutting operation CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5 If the band saw is to be used as a portable tool it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supportingsurface Themountingboardshouldbeofsufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3...

Page 12: ...the blade guide knob clockwise raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go Turn the lock knob clockwise to retighten Place a small combination square on the saw table beside the blade Loosen the table lock knob and rotate the angle adjustment knob to tilt the saw table up or down to align table 90 to blade 0 position Retighten the table lock knob Using a hex key adjust the zero stop set sc...

Page 13: ...accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury NOTE Adjust blade tension properly before making track ing adjustments Check that the blade guides are not inter fering with the blade To Adjust Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower latches Watch the blade s position on the upper tire through the tracking view window as by hand you slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise I...

Page 14: ...compound cutting and resawing It is not capable of making inside or non through cuts This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only Before starting a cut watch the saw run If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise stop immediately Turn the saw off remove the switch key and unplug the saw Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem CUTTING PROCEDU...

Page 15: ...urface to prevent slipping walking or sliding during operations like cutting long heavy boards Turn saw off remove switch key and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do Make sure that the blade teeth point down to...

Page 16: ...he lock knob on the miter gauge With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the index scale Retighten the lock knob NOTE For convenience store the miter gauge in the slot provide on the back of the band saw See figure 13 USING THE RIP FENCE See Figure 15 From either side of the saw table slide the rip fence onto the saw table Check for a smoo...

Page 17: ...ckwise raises the blade guide assembly counterclockwise lowers it position the blade guide assembly about halfway between the saw table and saw housing Retighten the lock knob Release blade tension by pushing the RapidSet blade tension lever to the left See Figure 17 Carefully remove the old blade Wearing gloves carefully uncoil the blade at arms length If the new blade was oiled to prevent rustin...

Page 18: ...ained in the adjustments section of this operator s manual To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1 8 in 3 mm above the workpiece Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly As a guide use a scrap piece of the same wood you are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly Adjust the blade g...

Page 19: ...Adjust the thrust bearings first Using the 4 mm hex key loosen the thrust bearing screw Move the thrust bearing to within 1 64 in 0 4 mm of the blade Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely Repeat this procedure on the lower thrust bearing located below the saw table Replace the blade guard if no additional adjustments are to be made To Adjust Blade Guide Support Remove the blade guard by loosen...

Page 20: ...mulates on tires and needs to be removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent Replacing tires Open front cover and remove saw blade See section on Installing and Adjusting the Blade page 17 Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully Stretch the new tire around the wheel Replace the saw blade and close the front cover BLADE GUIDES See Figure...

Page 21: ...Figures 24 and 25 WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw remove the switch key and unplug the saw before working on the band saw Due to wear or breakage the drive belt may need to be replaced The drive belt is located behind the lower wheel of the band saw Remove the saw blade and set it aside See section on Installing and Adjustin...

Page 22: ...Operation material too fast when cutting 3 Thrust bearings scarred or not 3 Replace the thrust bearings rotating Saw is noisy when running 1 Too much blade tension 1 Adjust tension See Adjustments section Adjusting Blade Tension 2 Blade guides and bearings 2 Adjust upper and lower blade are in contact with the blade guides and bearings See Adjust ments sections Adjusting Thrust Bearings Blade Guid...

Page 23: ...Page 23 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 24: ...TOR S MANUAL 9 in 229 mm Band Saw BS902 Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 CAUTION Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on work piece tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool ...

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