Blade Guard - Ryobi RBS904 Operator's Manual

BLADE GUARD

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Use the blade guide adjustment knob to adjust the blade
guide assembly up and down, and to keep the blade
from twisting or breaking. Always lock the blade guide
assembly in place before turning on the band saw.
BLADE GUIDES
Upper and lower blade guides helps keep the blade from
twisting during operation.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 53 mm (2-1/8") dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting
possible. Attach a dust bag (not included) or a shop vac to
the dust exhaust port.
COVER LOCKING SCREW
Allows front cover to be opened for making adjustments.
MITRE GAUGE
This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-
read indicator shows the exact angle for a mitre cut at 90°
and 45°.
RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.
SAW BLADE
Saw comes with a standard 6.35 mm (1/4") blade.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your band saw has a saw table with tilt control. 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.
TABLE LOCK LEVER
Loosening the table lock lever allows the saw table to be
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock lever
locks the saw table in place.
TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centred on the wheels.
TRACKING VIEW WINDOW
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
PUSH STICK
Always use the push stick to feed the workpiece until it is
clear of the table.
LOOSE PART LIST
Item Description
1 Washers
2 Table lock lever
3 Hex key, 3 mm
4 Hex key, 4 mm
5 Hex key, 5 mm
6 Mitre gauge
7 Acorn nuts
8 Feets
9 Saw table
10 Locking bolts
11 Hex nuts
12 Extension support
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place on a
level work surface.
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Part
List are already assembled to your product when you
unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the
product by the manufacturer and require customer
installation. Use of a product that may have been
improperly assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
■ Inspect the tool
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
NOTE: This saw has been shipped with no blade
tension. Do not turn this saw on until blade tension has
been properly set.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
service centre for assistance.
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WARNING
carefully to make sure no