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Ryobi BS901 Operator's Manual

Ryobi BS901 Operator's Manual

9 in.(229 mm) band saw
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BAND SAW.
Your 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.
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 tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW
Model BS901

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  • Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BAND SAW. Your 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents and Product Specifications ... 2 Rules for Safe Operation ... 3-5 Electrical ... 6 Glossary of Terms and Unpacking ... 7 Loose Parts List and Tools Needed ... 8 Features ... 9 Assembly ... 10-11 Adjustments ... 11-15 Operation ...

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
  • Page 4 Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your band saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.
  • Page 5 The blade guides have been preset at the factory. These settings are functional for some applications. We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer to “ADJUSTING THRUST BEAR- INGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES” procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this operator’s manual.

  • Page 6: Electrical

    OUTLET BOX ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your band saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not oper- ate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms And Unpacking

    As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

  • Page 8: Loose Parts List And Tools Needed

    Operator’s Manual (not shown) ... 1 3 mm HEX KEY 4 mm HEX KEY 5 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...

  • Page 9: Features

    Saw Table with Throat Plate Your band saw has a square 11-3/8 in. (28.9 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.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Note: The wing nut goes below the saw table. MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH If the band 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.

  • Page 11: Adjustments

    CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 6. 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 supporting surface.
  • Page 12 Hold the blade with both hands and rotate it inward. With the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw and facing downward, place the blade through the lower blade guides and around the lower wheel. Pull down on the upper wheel to place the saw blade on the wheel.
  • Page 13 See Figures 10 and 11. Turn off and unplug the saw. Remove the switch key. WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
  • Page 14 Place a small combination square on the saw table beside the blade. Loosen the table lock handle 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 handle.
  • Page 15 Replace the blade guard if no additional adjustments are to be made. Note: The lower blade guide support screw is the top screw located on the right of the saw housing under the table. See Figure 14. WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guard secured in place.

  • Page 16: Operation

    If this happens: Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Place the switch in the OFF position then remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

  • Page 17: Operation

    BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW See Figure 16. Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source before working on the band saw. PROBLEM Motor will not run. Blade does not run in the approxi- mate center of the upper wheel.
  • Page 21 NOTES NOTES Page 21...

  • Page 22: Parts Ordering / Service

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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