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Ricon 10-305 Operator's Manual

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10-305
10" Woodworking Bandsaw
4001824
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Serial Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _________________________
For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167
www.rikontools.com
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  • Page 1 10-305 10” Woodworking Bandsaw 4001824 Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: _________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167 www.rikontools.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications........................2 Safety Instructions ......................3 - 6 Contents of Package ....................7 Assembly .........................7 - 8 Getting To Know Your Bandsaw ..................8 Adjustments.......................9 - 11 Operation ........................11 Maintenance ........................11 Wiring Diagram ........................12 Troubleshooting ......................12 - 15 Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists ..................16 - 19 Notes ..........................20 Accessories ..........................21 How To Guide for all Band Saw Blades ................22...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT WORKING ORDER. INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust 13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that the and asbestos dust.

  • Page 5: Electrical Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY EXTENSION CORDS Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get THIS TOOL REQUIRES A 3-PRONG 110V RECEPTICAL, caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while AND MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO you are working with a power tool.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAND SAWS 1. Always allow the bandsaw blade to stop 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.

  • Page 7: Contents Of Package

    Square ...........1 Washer 6............1 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS The 10-305 10” Bandsaw is shipped complete in one box. Wing Nut M6............1 a. Separate all parts from carton and check each item with “Table of Carton Contents” to make sure all items are accounted for, before Hex.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    d. Place the blade tension knob on to the blade tensioner located at the top of the frame (See Fig. 4). Blade Tension Knob FIG. 1 FIG. 4 b. Fasten the guide rail with two each star knob screw and washer to the table.

  • Page 9: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENT 1. CENTERING THE TABLE 3. TILTING THE TABLE For bevel cuts, the table tilts 0 through 45 degrees. a. Loosen the four hex. bolts mounting the table to the upper table trunnion. (See Fig. 7) a. To tilt the table, loosen the wing nut on the table trunnion, set the table to the required angle and tighten the wing nut again (Fig.
  • Page 10 a. Remove the rip fence, the guide rail, the wing nut and screw from c. Set the blade guide to the required height by turning the guide the table. post adjusting knob. b. Open the upper and lower doors by turning the door locking d.

  • Page 11: Operation

    d. When the correct adjustment is reached, lock the rear roller guide in position with the guide adjusting screw. (D) Fig.16 Hex. socket head cap screw Guide adjusting Lock nut screw (C) FIG. 17 Tension the drive belt until there is 3/8” to 1/2” of deflection. Guide adjusting screw (D) FIG.

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC WARNING: This machine must be grounded. To avoid electrocution or fire, any repairs to electrical system should be done only by a qualified electrician, using genuine replacement parts. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Diagnosis Remedy The machine does not work when 1.
  • Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING CHANGING THE MOTOR DRIVE BELT (Refer to parts diagram on page 16) Before changing the belt, make sure that the bandsaw is unplugged from the power source. Release the saw blade tension from the drive belt by turning the tension knob (Part #16) counter clockwise on top of the saw.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING LOWER WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS The following instructions will correct common blade issues related to the lower wheel’s alignment in relation to the upper wheel. These adjustments will correct the blade position on the lower wheel and blade oscillation (wobble). These are critical adjustments which affect the performance and accuracy of the bandsaw.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If a blade is tracking on the rear of the lower wheel, away from the door, follow these steps: De-tension the saw blade. Loosen 9 o’clock shaft bolt to take pressure off the shaft. Loosen 6 o’clock shaft bolt one half rotation. Tighten the 12 o’clock shaft bolt until the shaft touches the 6 o’clock adjusting bolt.

  • Page 16: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists

    PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 17 PARTS LIST KEY NO. DESCRIPTION MFG. PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION MFG. PART NO. Rivet 4x8 T-nut M6 P10-305-9 P10-305-48 Leaf Spring P10-305-10 Washer 6 P10-305-49 Blade Tension Knob Cap P10-305-15 Hex. Socket Set Screw M6x25 P10-305-50 Blade Tension Knob Body Ratchet handle P10-305-16 P10-305-51...
  • Page 18 PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19 PARTS LIST KEY NO. DESCRIPTION MFG. PART NO. KEY NO. DESCRIPTION MFG. PART NO. Flat Countersunk Scr M6x10 Drive Belt P10-305-83 P10-305-135 Rod Guide P10-305-84 Ball Bearing 12mm P10-305-136 Guide Rail P10-305-85 Retaining Ring 28 P10-305-137 Fence Carrier Lower Wheel P10-305-86 P10-305-138 Special Screw...

  • Page 20: Notes

    NOTES Use this section to record maintenance, service and any calls to Technical Support.

  • Page 21: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 13-913 10” Bandsaw Stand 13-920 Miter Gauge C10-393 Table Insert (4pk) Bandsaw Blades Where to buy: Contact RIKON at 877-884-5167 or info@rikontools.com.
  • Page 24 10-305 For more information: 16 Progress Rd Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 10-305M4...

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