Ryobi BS902, Operator'S Manual

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FEATURES
SAW BLADE
Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your band saw has a square 11-13/16 in. (30 cm) aluminum
saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat
plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for
blade clearance.
SCALE AND SCALE INDICATOR
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the
saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the
OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others 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
®
blade guides helps keep the
blade from twisting during operation.
WORKLIGHT
Your band saw comes equipped with a worklight that lights
the work area for safer, more accurate cuts.
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.
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 break-
ing. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before
turning on the band saw.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless
cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user.
Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection
system or shop vac.
LATCH
Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for mak-
ing adjustments.
MITER GAUGE
This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read
indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive
stops at 90° and 45°.
RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.
RIP FENCE
A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured
with the rip fence handle.