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Ryobi BS902 Operator's Manual

9 in. (229 mm) band saw
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Your band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When 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 your purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW
BS902

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW BS902 Your band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and WARNING: balance at all times.  MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow and clean for better and safer performance. Follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND  NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your with the workpiece. hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you ...

  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 6: Symbols

    If you do not understand ing, use only identical replacement parts. the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 7: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,000 ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. sfpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the a load or with lower voltage.

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, completely through the thickness of the workpiece. is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Table Size ........ 11-13/16 in. x 11-13/16 in. Input ....... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 2.5 Amps Blade Width ..........1/8 in. to 3/8 in. No Load Speed ......3,000 FPM (1,524 cm/s) Blade Length .........59-1/4 - 59-1/2 in. Dust Port ...............2-1/4 in.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES SAW BLADE KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

  • Page 11: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade: COMBINATION SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER Fig. 5 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the tool: Table Aligning Bolt ............1 Hex Key, 4 mm .............. 1 Rip Fence ..............

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY washers and hex nuts (not included). UNPACKING NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install This product requires assembly. the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of the  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the bench.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY 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 holes in the saw SCREW base, the material being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Blade Tension

    ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 8.  Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go. Turn the lock knob clockwise to retighten.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TRACKING THE BLADE See Figure 10. BLADE TENSION NOTE: Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking KNOB 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.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION CUTTING PROCEDURES WARNING:  Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-  Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is work into the blade.
  • Page 17 OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 12. For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by  Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without stop.
  • Page 18 OPERATION TILTING THE TABLE See Figure 13.  Loosen the table lock handle slightly.  Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilting the saw table TABLE toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle.  Using the scale indicator, check angle markings. ...

  • Page 19: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE See Figures 16 and 17.  Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table. SET SCREWS BLADE  Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower GUARD latches.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY BLADE GUIDE See Figures 18 and 19. KNOB WARNING: The blade guides have been preset at the factory. BLADE GUIDE These settings are functional for some applications. We ASSEMBLY recommend that you check and adjust blade guide LOCK settings before first use of your saw.
  • Page 21 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE NOTE: The lower blade guide support screw is the top screw located on the right of the saw housing under the table. See GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES Figure 21. See Figures 20 - 22. The upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings WARNING: support the band saw blade during cutting operations.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust Blade Guides: BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and binding. The blade will be ruined if the blade teeth hit the blade guides while using the band saw. The set of teeth and the sharpened edge of teeth will be damaged by hitting the UPPER BLADE THRUST...
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE TIRES  Remove the nut and washer from the middle of the saw housing. See Figure 24. Cleaning tires:  Pull the lower wheel away from the saw housing.  Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be ...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. Have worn parts replaced before power cord. using band saw again. 2. Motor defective. 2. Do not attempt any repair. Have tool repaired by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 25 NOTES...

  • Page 26: Parts Ordering / Service

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: BS902 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ® ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com...

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