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WARNING:  

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by a Ryobi authorized service center.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

WARNING:

Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

Keep your band saw clean.

Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.

Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and
pitch remover.

Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw
table’s top so the wood slides easily while cutting.

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.

TIRES

Cleaning tires:

Pitch and sawdust accumulates 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 12.

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 15.

Blade guides may become rounded and worn during
use. Remove the blade guides and file or grind flat.

Replace blade guides when filing or grinding has worn
them down and they can no longer be properly secured
in place.

MOTOR/ELECTRICAL

Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the motor.

WARNING:

If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately by a qualified service
technician. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid fire or electrocution, reassemble electric parts
with only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Reassemble
exactly as originally assembled.

BRUSHES

See Figure 19.

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.

There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the
lower wheel. It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing
off saw dust. As the brush becomes worn, it will need to be
adjusted or replaced.

Remove the screw and washer then pull the brush off.

Place the new brush in the groove with the plastic tabs
under the saw housing.

Retighten using the washer and screw.

MAINTENANCE

LOWER

WHEEL

BRUSH

Fig. 19

TIRE

SCREW

WASHER

Summary of Contents for BS901

Page 1: ...e CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you Thank you again for buying Ryobi ...

Page 2: ...S Input 2 3 Amperes Rating 120 Volt 60Hz AC Only No Load Speed 2900 SFPM Overall Dimensions 19 1 2 in x 12 1 2 in x 28 in 49 5 cm x 31 8 cm x 71 17 cm Net Weight 37 lbs 17 8 kg Dust Port 1 3 4 in 44 5 mm Blade Width 1 8 in to 3 8 in 3 mm to 10 mm Blade Length 59 1 2 in 151 cm Frame to Blade Capacity 9 in 229 mm Cutting Thickness Capacity 3 1 8 in 80 0 mm Table Size 11 3 8 in x 11 3 8 in 28 9 cm x ...

Page 3: ...fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool...

Page 4: ... 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 before ...

Page 5: ...during use BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COV ERS GUARDS OR BLADES unplug the saw and remove the switch key 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 reconnecting to a power source DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATIO...

Page 6: ...is the equipment 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 to...

Page 7: ...ate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Carefully remove all parts from the carton and place the saw on a level work surface Separate and check against the list of loose parts Do not discard the packing materials until you have care fully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfac torily operated your new saw Not...

Page 8: ...1 Washer 1 Operator s Manual not shown 1 LOOSE PARTS LIST Fig 2 5 mm HEX KEY MITER GAUGE 4 mm HEX KEY The following tools not included are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade Adjustable Wrench Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver TOOLS NEEDED PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE ADJUSTABLE WRENCH 3 mm HEX KEY SAW TABLE TABLE LOCK HANDLE WASHER 30 45 60 75 ...

Page 9: ... and safety requirements of your saw Angle Adjustment Knob Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting Blade Guard Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade Blade Guide Support Helps keep the blade from twisting during operation Blade Guide Knob with Lock Lever Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting or breaking Always ...

Page 10: ...and saw is to be used in a permanent location we recommend that you secure it to a workbench or other stable surface When mounting the saw to a workbench holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench Each hole in the saw base should be bolted securely using bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Place band saw on the workbench Using the saw base as a pattern locate ...

Page 11: ...holes in saw base as a template for hole pattern Locate and mark the holes where the band saw is to be mounted Follow the last three steps in the section Mounting Band Saw to Workbench page 10 If lag bolts are used make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base and material the saw is being mounted to If machine bolts are being used make sure bolts are long enough to go through...

Page 12: ...te The spring on the upper wheel allows the wheel to be pulled down for easier removal of the blade Wearing gloves carefully uncoil the blade at arms length If the new blade was oiled to prevent rusting it may need to be wiped to keep the oil from your workpiece Carefully wipe in the same direction the teeth are pointing so the rag does not catch on the teeth of the saw blade Note The blade may ne...

Page 13: ... Note Too much tension may cause the blade to break Too little tension may cause the blade to slip on the wheels TRACKING THE BLADE See Figure 11 Note Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking adjustments Check that the blade guides are not interfering 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 thro...

Page 14: ...Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set screws with the 4 mm hex key Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly Turning the blade guide knob clockwise 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 lever ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS BLADE GUIDE SUPP...

Page 15: ...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 loosening the two set screws with the 4 mm hex key Adjust the position of the blade guide assembly Loosen the bottom screw on the right side of the blade guide assembly...

Page 16: ...e a V block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge Before removing loose pieces from the saw table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop WARNING To avoid blade contact adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW A band saw is basically a curve cutting machine that can also be used for...

Page 17: ...e Figure 17 Loosen the table lock handle slightly Turn the angle adjustment knob tilting the saw table toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle Using the scale indicator check angle markings Retighten the table lock handle to hold saw table securely in place USING THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 18 The miter gauge can be turned 45 to the right or left Loose the lock knob o...

Page 18: ...on on Installing and Adjusting the Blade page 12 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 15 Blade guides may become rounded and worn during use Remove the blade guides and file or grind flat Replace blade guides when filing or grinding has worn them down and they can no longer be p...

Page 19: ...from the middle of the saw housing See Figure 20 Pull the lower wheel away from the saw housing Remove the worn drive belt Place new drive belt on the pulley As you slide the pulley shaft back into the hole in the saw housing place the drive belt over the motor pulley Replace the nut and washer on the pulley shaft and retighten Replace saw blade Check thrust bearings and blade guides LUBRICATION A...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...Page 21 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 22: ...AL 9 in 229 mm Band Saw Model BS901 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 workpiece tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Used ...

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