OPERATOR's MANUAL 9 In. (229 Mm) BAND SAW BS902
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW BS902 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi tool. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2 Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 3-5 Electrical...........................................................................................................................................................................6 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................7 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................................9 Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................10 Loose Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................10 Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................11-14 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 14-16 Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................. 17-20 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 20-21 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................22 Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................................24 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT WARNING: Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For Do not attempt to use the tool until you read thoroughly service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. Symbol Meaning DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. NO HANDS SYMBOL • Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to at all times. the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and alert, and knowing how your band saw works. clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool. source. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, Be sure switch is off when plugging in. radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. sure all guards are operating properly before each use. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted. habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and work benches invite accidents. and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be work area well lighted. properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors center to avoid risk of personal injury. should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter from work area. against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. master switches, or by removing starter keys. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and complete stop. safer at the rate for which it was designed. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. heat, oil, and sharp edges. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if extension cord is in good condition. When using an the cutting operation is dusty. extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection the current your product will draw. An undersized cord during extended periods of operation. will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF. is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never the gage number, the heavier the cord. use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, any solvents to clean tool. neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the tool’s INSPECT