OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

9 in. BAND SAW

SCIE À RUBAN de 229 mm (9 po)
SIERRA SIN FIN de 229 mm (9 pulg.)
BS904/BS904G

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.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Cette scie à ruban a été conçue et fabriquée conformément à Su sierra sin fin ha sido diseñada y fabricada de conformidad
nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité con las estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de uso
d’utilisation. Correctement entretenue, elle vous donnera des années y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le brindará
de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème. muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit. de usar este producto.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA

FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE FUTURAS CONSULTAS
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
 Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
 Symbols............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
 Electrical........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
 Features............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
 Assembly..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
 Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 11-13
 Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 13-14
 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 15
 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
 Illlustrations............................................................................................................................................................... 17-22
 Parts Ordering / Service.................................................................................................................................... Back page

INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARRANTY
RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions:
90-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 90 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or
materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool
or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the
original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the three 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
tool for a period of three years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are
warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for three years.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service
Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One
World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to www.
ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which
includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time,
but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.
WHAT’S NOT COVERED: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This
warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools
other than those specifically stated in this warranty.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: Any implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to three years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
WARNING: and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,  DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
fire and/or serious personal injury. servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS source.
 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual  AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well when plugging in any tool.
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, use of improper accessories may result in injury.
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form  CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
are removed from tool before turning it on. carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. DO NOT leave tools or and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain.
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Keep the work area well lit.
 USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
a blade or cutter against the direction or rotation of the
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
blade or cutter only.
distance from work area.
 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,  NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
master switches, or by removing starter keys. THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
 DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.  DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a the cutting operation is dusty.
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product  PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line during extended periods of operation.
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire  BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an  NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-
the heavier the cord.
aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at
 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
into moving parts. Also wear protective hair covering to stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
contain long hair. or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work keep it well away from the rotating blade.
when practical. It’s is safer than using your hand and frees  INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
both hands to operate the tool. replace if damaged.
 DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance  GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
at all times. prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electri-
cal receptacle.
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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service  BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
grounded. use.
 USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.  DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
 DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified MEDICATION.
electrician.
 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
 KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never product damage.
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
any solvents to clean tool.
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
tool when you are tired. Do not rush. with the accessory.
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
authorized service center. before connecting to power supply.
 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK  DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not
BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height. force the workpiece against the blade.
 NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.  USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size
 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND and style for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand should point down toward the table.
to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have  ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cutting
good balance. to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may
 ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.
before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.  DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT blade has stopped.
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
authorized service center. use.
 REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical  BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADES, unplug the saw and
technician at an authorized service center. remove the switch key.
 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.  HOLD THE WORKPIECE firmly against the saw table.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE CONTACT, minimize
product damage. blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support,
 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the
hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the workpiece.
blade guard. Do not reach underneath work or in blade  KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT
cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks.
 NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE AT A TIME or  ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to
stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power
time. source.

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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to c) Do not remove jammed or cutoff pieces until the
see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with blade has stopped.
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your d) Be sure blade is installed with teeth pointing down.
saw. e) Maintain proper adjustment of the blade tension,
 THE BLADE GUIDES HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE blade guides, and thrust bearings.
FACTORY. These settings are functional for some f) Adjust the upper guide to just clear the workpiece.
applications. We recommend that you check and adjust g) Hold the workpiece firmly against the table when
blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer cutting.
to Adjusting thrust bearings and blade guide support
 IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
this operator’s manual.
service center to avoid risk.
 DO NOT USE TOOL TO CUT METAL.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
 THIS TOOL should have the following markings: and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
a) Wear eye protection. this tool, loan them these instructions also.
b) Keep fingers away from the blade.

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 SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
DANGER: serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
WARNING: serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
CAUTION: moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
NOTICE: not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
Read Operator’s Manual
tor’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply

Eye Protection
with ANSI Z87.1.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri-
No Hands Symbol
ous personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

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 ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding This product is powered by a precision-built electric motor. It
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the product’s plug. should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC only
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this
the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
carry the current that the product will draw. An undersized will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the double check the power supply.
chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size
required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords SPEED AND WIRING
listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) should be used. The no-load speed of this product is approximately 2,500
sfpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under
**Ampere rating (on product data plate) a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power
tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 support one power tool may not be able to support two
or three products.
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
This product must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
When working with the product outdoors, use an extension or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
letters “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket. This product is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a
power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
WARNING:
injury. Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock. When repair or replacement of the
cord is required, do not connect the grounding wire to
WARNING: either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation having
an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
stripes is the grounding wire.
replace immediately. Never use the product with a
damaged cord since touching the damaged area could
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit and has
a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in figure 1,
page 17. Only connect the product to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter with
this product.

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 FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Width.................................................1/8 in. to 3/8 in. Table Size.......................................... 11-3/4 in. x 11-3/4 in.
Blade Length............................................................... 62 in. Input............................................120 V~, 2.5 Amps, 60 Hz.
Frame to Blade Capacity............................................... 9 in. No Load Speed............................. 2,500 FPM (1,270 cm/s)
Cutting Thickness Capacity....................................3-5/8 in. Dust Port................................................................ 2-1/2 in.

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW RAPID SET BLADE TENSION LEVER

See Figure 2, page 17. Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of adjustments for various sawing applications.
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before SAW BLADE
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade.
features and safety rules.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Your band saw has a saw table with tilt control. The throat
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting. plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for
blade clearance.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade. SCALE AND SCALE INDICATOR
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
Use the blade guide adjustment knob to adjust the blade
guide assembly up and down, and to keep the blade from SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
twisting or breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in place before turning on the band saw. in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not
BLADE GUIDES qualified to use the tool.
Upper and lower blade guides helps keep the blade from
twisting during operation. TABLE LOCK LEVER
Loosening the table lock lever allows the saw table to be
DUST EXHAUST PORT tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock lever locks
A 2-1/2 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting the saw table in place.
possible. Attach a dust bag or a shop vac to the dust
exhaust port. TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
LATCH
Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for TRACKING VIEW WINDOW
making adjustments. The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
MITER GAUGE
This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read
indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut at 90° and 45°.

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 ASSEMBLY
LOOSE PARTS LIST
See Figure 4, page 18. WARNING:
The following items are included with the saw: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
Key complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
No. Description Qty. starting and possible serious personal injury.
A Saw Table.............................................................1
B Miter Gauge..........................................................1 MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH
C Hex key, 2 mm......................................................1 If the band saw is to be used in a permanent location, the
D Hex key, 4 mm......................................................1 band saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface
E Washer..................................................................1 such as a workbench. Four bolt holes have been provided in
F Table Lock Lever..................................................1 the saw’s base for this purpose. Bolts should be of sufficient
Operator’s Manual (not shown)............................1 length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex
nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four
UNPACKING bolts securely.
This product requires assembly. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make
 Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place on a level sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping,
work surface. sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the
floor before operating.
WARNING:  Place band saw on the workbench. Using the saw base
as a pattern, locate and mark the holes where the band
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts
saw is to be mounted.
List are already assembled to your product when you
unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the  Drill holes through the workbench.
product by the manufacturer and require customer instal-  Place band saw on the workbench aligning holes in the
lation. Use of a product that may have been improperly saw base with the holes drilled in the workbench.
assembled could result in serious personal injury.  Insert bolts (not included) and tighten securely with lock
washers and hex nuts (not included).
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install
damage occurred during shipping.
the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of the
NOTE: This saw has been shipped with no blade tension. bench.
Do not turn this saw on until blade tension has been
properly set. CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully See Figure 5, page 18.
inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. If the band saw is to be used as a portable tool, it is
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting
1-800-525-2579 for assistance. board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other
supporting surface. The mounting board should be of
sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any
WARNING: good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this is recommended.
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious go through holes in the saw base and material the saw is
personal injury. being mounted to. If machine bolts are being used, make
sure bolts are long enough to go through holes in the saw
base, the material being mounted to, and the lock washers
WARNING: and hex nuts.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories NOTE: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such washers on bottom side of mounting board.
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
 Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a template
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
for hole pattern. Locate and mark the holes where the
injury.
band saw is to be mounted.
 Follow the last three steps in the section Mounting Band
Saw to Workbench, shown above.

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 ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
See Figures 6 - 7, pages 18 - 19. See Figures 10 - 11, pages 19 - 20.
 Remove the D-nut, washers, and wing screw on the saw  Remove the switch key.
table.  Before using the band saw, turn the blade tension knob
 Standing at the front of the band saw, slide the saw table on the top of the saw clockwise to engage tension.
past the blade and through the slot moving from the right NOTE: Adjustments of blade tension can be made at
side of the saw table to the left. anytime.
 Holding the saw table with your left hand while pulling the
 Pluck the back straight edge of the saw blade like a guitar
angle adjustment knob away from the saw frame, align
string while turning the tension knob.
the teeth on the saw table bracket into the teeth on the
angle adjustment knob. Release the knob. Sound becomes higher pitched as tension increases. Never
increase blade tension so tight as to completely compress
 Fit the pins on the frame into the slots of the saw table
the spring. When completely compressed, the spring can
bracket.
no longer act as a shock absorber.
 Insert the washer on the threaded end of the table lock
Too much tension may cause the blade to break. Thicker
lever. Tighten the saw table to the saw frame by turning
workpieces require higher tension; maximum tension is not
the table lock lever clockwise.
needed for all cuts. Too little tension may cause the blade
 Attach the D-nut, washers, and wing screw to the saw to slip on the wheels.
table.
NOTE: The wing screw goes below the saw table. TRACKING THE BLADE
See Figure 11, page 20.
SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking
See Figures 8 - 9, page 19. adjustments. Check that blade guides do not interfer with
 Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade the blade. Blade gullet (the deepest part of the blade tooth)
guide assembly. Turning the blade guide adjustment knob should be in the center of the tire.
clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will To adjust:
go. Turn the lock knob clockwise to retighten.  Open front covers by releasing the upper and lower
 Place a small combination square on the saw table beside latches. Watch the blade’s position on the upper tire as,
the blade. by hand, you slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise. If
 Loosen the table lock lever and rotate the angle the blade moves away from the center of the tire, the
adjustment knob to tilt the saw table up or down to align tracking must be adjusted.
table 90° to blade (0° position). Retighten the table lock If the blade has moved left or right of center:
lever.  Turn the blade tracking knob (clockwise if blade has
 Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the jam nut. moved left; counterclockwise if blade has moved right)
 Turn the adjusting bolt until the bolt just touches the saw while turning the wheel by hand until the blade moves
housing. back and rides in the center of the tire.
 Check squareness of the saw table to the blade. Make  Check the position of the blade on the lower tire. The
readjustments if necessary. blade should be completely on the tire (gullet of the blade
 Once squareness is confirmed, retighten the jam nut. teeth in the center). If not, adjust the tracking until the
 Set scale indicator to zero and tighten screw with a blade is on both tires.
phillips screwdriver.  Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwise direction
NOTE: Always make a test cut to insure the squareness of for a few more turns. Make sure the blade stays in the
the blade prior to beginning any new project. If not square, same location on the tires. Readjust, if necessary, until
it may be necessary to loosen the screws under the saw blade is tracking properly.
table to make the adjustment (miter slot must be parallel to  Close front covers and relatch.
the saw blade). Once square, retighten screws.  Turn on saw.
 Verify saw blade is centered on the tire (through the
tracking view window). If not centered, repeat above
steps.

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 ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
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
Blade Guide Support and Thrust Bearings procedures
explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this opera-
tor’s manual.

OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
WARNING: You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.  Scroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is composition products
sufficient to inflict serious injury.  Various straight line cutting operations in wood and wood
composition products

WARNING: BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine that can
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in also be used for straight-line cutting operations like cross
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible cutting, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resaw-
serious injury. ing. When using the band saw for straight line cutting, the
user can install a fence using an appropriately sized piece of
wood clamped to the table with “C” clamps. It is not capable
WARNING: of making inside or non-through cuts.
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do
of attachments or accessories not recommended can not restart until locating and correcting the problem.
result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
 Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
WARNING:  Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the
To avoid blade contact, adjust the blade guide assembly work into the blade. Do not force the work; allow the
to just clear the workpiece. Failure to do so could result blade to cut.
in serious personal injury.  The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is determined
by blade width. A 1/4 in. wide blade will cut a minimum
diameter of 1-1/2 in.; a 1/8 in. wide blade will cut a
WARNING: minimum diameter of 1/2 in.
Never operate saw without the blade guard secured and  Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold
the front covers locked. To do so could result in possible pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard.
serious personal injury.  Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with
the blade. Never place hands in blade path.
 Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when
cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces.

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 OPERATION
 Never use a person as a substitute for a table extension AVOIDING INJURY
or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or  Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should
wider than the basic saw table.
always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for
 When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
work so it will not pinch the blade. For example, a piece
 Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping,
of molding must lay flat on the saw table. Workpieces
must not twist, rock, or slip while being cut. walking, or sliding during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards.
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind in the
kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf  Turn saw OFF, remove switch key, and unplug cord from
or when the blade comes out of the guides. If this happens: the power source before moving the saw.
 Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come
 Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw
to a full and complete stop.
has come to a full and complete stop, then remove the
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe  Choose the right size and style blade for the material and
place. type of cut you plan to do.
 Unplug the saw from the power source.  Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw
table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and blade
 Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden
tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide knob
wedge.
is tight, and that no parts have excessive play.
 Open front cover and turn the upper wheel by hand while
 To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
backing up the workpiece.
breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always
RELIEF CUTS adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the
workpiece.
Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small
a radius for the blade) is to be cut. Cut through a scrap  Use only recommended accessories.
section of the workpiece to curve in pattern line then carefully  With the exception of the workpiece and related support
back the blade out. Several relief cuts should be made for devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning
intricate curves before following the pattern line as sections the saw on.
are cut off of curve “relieving” blade pressure.  Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or
tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut
SCROLL CUTTING causing the blade to “bite”. To avoid this, always use a
For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by “V” block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge.
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not  Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn
try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
LOCKING THE SWITCH
REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL See Figure 12, page 20.
Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come  Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw
to a full and complete stop. has come to a full and complete stop, then remove the
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe
 Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw
place.
has come to a full and complete stop, then remove the
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
place. See Figure 12, page 20.
 Unplug the saw from the power source before removing  Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw
jammed material. has come to a full and complete stop, then remove the
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe
place.
 Unplug the saw from the power source.
 Make workshop childproof.
 Release the tension from the saw blade using the RAPID
SET blade tension lever to prolong the life of the blade.
 Lock the shop.

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 OPERATION
TILTING THE TABLE USING THE MITER GAUGE
See Figure 13, page 20. See Figures 14 - 15, page 20.
 Loosen the table lock knob slightly. The miter gauge can be turned 30° to the right or left.
 Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilting the saw table until  Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge.
it reaches the desired angle.  With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the
 Using the scale indicator, check angle markings. gauge until the desired angle is reached on the index
 Retighten the table lock knob to hold saw table securely scale.
in place.  Retighten the lock knob.

ADJUSTMENTS
 Release all blade tension from the blade.
WARNING:  Carefully remove the old blade.
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool  Wearing gloves, carefully uncoil the new blade at arms
is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in length. If the new blade was oiled to prevent rusting, it
the off position. Failure to heed this warning could result may need to be wiped to keep the oil from your workpiece.
in serious personal injury. Carefully wipe in the same direction the teeth are pointing
so the rag does not catch on the teeth of the saw blade.
NOTE: The blade may need to be turned inside out if the
WARNING: teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the blade
To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of with both hands and rotate it inward.
blade tension, blade tracking, blade guides, and thrust  With the teeth of the blade toward the left of the saw and
bearings. facing downward, place the blade through the lower blade
guides and around both wheels.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE  Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise by
See Figure 16, page 21.
hand to center the blade on the rubber tires.
 Loosen and remove the wing screw, washers, and D-nut  Re-engage the RAPID SET blade tension lever then adjust
from the saw table. the blade tension; check or adjust the blade tracking.
 Open the front covers by releasing the upper and lower  Adjust both upper and lower blade guides and thrust
latches. bearings as explained later in this Operator’s Manual.
 Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade  Reattach the wing screw, washers, and D-nut. Tighten
guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob (clockwise securely.
raises the blade guide assembly; counterclockwise lowers  Close the blade guard and front cover. Relatch.
it), position the blade guide assembly about halfway
between the saw table and saw housing. Retighten the
lock knob.
 Open the blade guard by pulling the left side of the guard
out and away from the wheel.

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 ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY To Adjust Thrust Bearings:
See Figures 17 - 18, page 21. The thrust bearings support the back edge of the blade
To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade during cutting. The blade should not contact the thrust
guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. bearings when you stop cutting. It is important that both
above the workpiece. upper and lower thrust bearings be adjusted equally.
 Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade  Open the front covers and blade guard.
guide assembly.  Using a hex key, loosen the upper and lower thrust
 As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are bearing screws and push thrust bearings to the back of
about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly. the saw.
Adjust the blade guide assembly by turning the blade  Verify that saw blade is tracking correctly, then slide the
guide knob. thrust bearing forward until the bearing is within 1/64 in.
 Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock of the blade. Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely.
knob clockwise.  Slide lower bearing forward until it has proper clearance.
Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely.
 Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before
turning on the band saw. To Adjust Blade Guide Support:
 Loosen the blade guide support and blade guide set
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT AND screws using hex keys.
THRUST BEARINGS  Slide the upper blade guide support on the shaft until the
See Figure 19, page 22. front edge of the guides contact the saw blade behind
the gullet. Tighten the screw securely.
NOTE: Tighten the lock knob and refer to Adjusting Blade
Tension and Tracking the Blade procedures explained in  Push the right guide to contact the blade and release.
the ASSEMBLY section of this operator’s manual prior to Slowly rotate wheel one full rotation. Tighten blade guide
making adjustments. set screws.
 Adjust left side guide to allow 1/64 in. clearance between
The upper and lower blade thrust bearings support and
the blade and guide (about the thickness of a dollar bill)
bearing guides the saw blade during cutting operations. The
by inserting dollar bill between left guide and blade.
adjustment of the bearings and guides should be checked
whenever a different blade is installed.  Apply pressure to left guide pin to hold dollar bill in place.
Tighten set screw and remove dollar bill.
 Rotate, by hand, a full three rotations to make sure blade
will not bind.
 Close the blade guard and front cover. Relatch.
Repeat this procedure for the lower blade guide support.

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 MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
WARNING: All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
product damage. is required.

MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
WARNING:
 Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the motor.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product operation. If TIRES
operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Cleaning tires:
 Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be
WARNING: removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood. Do
not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool
is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in
Replacing tires:
the off position. Failure to heed this warning could result  Open front cover and remove saw blade. See section on
in serious personal injury. Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 13.
 Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  Stretch the new tire around the wheel.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  Replace the saw blade and close the front cover.
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
BRUSH
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
See Figure 21, page 22.
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
There is a brush located inside the saw housing next to the
wheel. It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing off
WARNING: saw dust. As the brush becomes worn, it will need to be
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- adjusted or replaced.
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  Remove the screw and washer then pull the brush off.
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or  Place the new brush in the groove.
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
 Reinstall using the washer and screw.
 Keep your band saw clean.
 Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.
 Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch
remover.
 Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw
table’s top so the wood slides easily while cutting.

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 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.
3. Blade is binding. 3. Remove jammed material.

Blade does not run in the approxi- 1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking, See ADJUSTMENTS
mate center of the upper wheel. section, “Tracking the Blade”.
2. Have tool repaired by a qualified
service technician.

Band Saw slows down when 1. Cutting too small a radius. 1. Stop feeding and back up the cutting
material slightly until the band
saw speeds up.
2. Dull blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade breaking. 1. Too much blade tension. 1. Adjust tension. See ADJUSTMENTS
section, Adjusting Blade Tension.
2. Kink in blade caused by cutting 2. Use correct cutting technique.
too small radius or turning the See section, Operation.
material too fast when cutting.
3. Thrust bearings scarred or not 3. Replace the thrust bearings.
rotating.

Saw is noisy when running. 1. Too much blade tension. 1. Adjust tension. See ADJUSTMENTS
section, Adjusting Blade Tension.
2. Blade guides and bearings 2. Adjust upper and lower blade
are in contact with the blade. guides and bearings. See
ADJUSTMENTS sections, Adjusting
Thrust Bearings and Blade Guide
Support.

Blade will not cut straight. 1. Blade guides and bearings not 1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides
properly adjusted. and bearings. See ADJUSTMENTS
sections, Adjusting Thrust Bearings
and Blade Guide Support.
2. Worn or defective blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade guides will not stay in position. 1. Blade guide screws have 1. Tighten blade guide screws securely.
loosened.

Motor runs but blade does not turn 1. Tension not set properly. 1. Use RAPID SET Blade Tension Lever to
set tension.
2. Drive belt broken. 2. Have tool repaired by a qualified
service technician.

NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 17 AFTER

FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
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Fig. 1

A B
A - Grounding pin (broche de terre, punta de conexión a tierra)
B - 120 V grounded outlet (prise secteur 120 V mise à la terre,
toma de corriente con tierra, de 120 V)
Fig. 2
A
C

N R
B

H
O
I D
J
F
K L E
M P

R
B
G

A - Blade tension knob (bouton de réglage de la tension de la J - Scale (échelle, escala)

lame, perilla de ajuste de la tension de la hoja) K - Table lock lever (levier de verrouillage de table, palanca de
B - Latch (loquet, pestillo) bloqueo de la mesa)
C - Tracking view window (hublot de vérification du centrage, L - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage­, palanca de bloqueo)
mirilla de centrado) M - Blade guide adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de guide
D - Blade guard (protège-lame, protector de la hoja) lame, perilla de ajuste de la guia de la hoja)
E - Saw blade (lame de scie, hoja de la sierra) N - RAPID SET blade tension lever (levier de tension de lame
F - Miter gauge (guide d’onglet, guía de inglete) RAPID SET, palanca RAPID SET de tensión de la hoja)
G - Dust exhaust port (évacuation de sciure, orificio de escape del O - Tracking knob (bouton de réglage du centrage, boton de
polvo) centrado)
H - Scale indicator (indicateur d’échelle, indicador de la escala) P - Switch and switch key (interrupteur et clé d’interrupteur,
I - Angle adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de l’inclinaison, interruptor y llave del interruptor)
perilla de ajuste del angulo) Q - Saw table (table de la scie, mesa de la sierra)
R - Front cover (couvercle avant, cubierta delantero)

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Fig. 3 TOOLS NEEDED Fig. 5
OUTILS NÉCESSAIRES
HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS

The following tools (not included) are needed for making adjustments
or installing the blade: A - Holes in saw base (trous de la base de la scie, orificios de la
base de la sierra)
Les outils suivants (non fournis) sont nécessaires pour le réglage
et l’installation de la lame : Fig. 6
Se necesitan las siguientes herramientas (no vienen incluidas) para
efectuar ajustes o instalar la hoja:

A - Small combination square (petit équerre combinée, escuadra

combinada pequeña) A
B - Phillips screwdriver (tournevis cruciforme, destornillador B
phillips)
C - Adjustable wrench (clé a molette, llave ajustable) C
Fig. 4
D

C
E
B

A - Saw table (table de la scie, mesa de la sierra)

B - Miter gauge (guide d’onglet, guía de inglete)
C - Hex key, 2 mm (clé hexagonale de 2 mm, llave hex. de 2 mm)
D - Hex key, 4 mm (clé hexagonale de 4 mm, llave hex. de 4 mm)
E - Washer (rondelle, arandela)
F - Table lock lever (levier de verrouillage de table, palanca de A - D-nut (écrou en D, tuerca en D)
bloqueo de la mesa) B - Washer (rondelle, arandela)
C - Lock washer (rondelle de blocage, arandela de seguridad)
D - Wing screw (vis à oreilles, tornillo de mariposa)
E - Saw table (table de la scie, mesa de la sierra)

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Fig. 7 Fig. 9
B
C

B
A

C D

A - Small combination square (petite équerre à combinaisons,

escuadra combinada pequeña)
B - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage, perilla de bloqueo)
C - Adjusting Bolt (boulon de réglage, perno de ajuste)
D - Scale indicator (indicateur d’échelle, indicador de la escala)
E - Table lock lever (levier de verrouillage de table, palanca de
bloqueo de la mesa)

B Fig. 10
B
A D A C

C
A - Table lock lever (levier de verrouillage de table, palanca de
bloqueo de la mesa)
B - Washer (rondelle, arandela)
C - Angle adjustment knob (boulon de réglage, perno de ajuste)
D - Saw table bracket (support de la table, soporte de la mesa de
la sierra)
Fig. 8
A - To decrease tension (diminution, para disminuir la tension)
B - Blade tension knob (bouton de réglage de la tension, perilla de
A ajuste de la tension de la hoja)
C - To increase tension (augmentation, para aumentar la tension)
B
C

A - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage, perilla de bloqueo)

B - Blade guide adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de guide
lame, perilla de ajuste de la guia de la hoja)
C - Blade guide assembly (ensemble de guide-lame, conjunto de
la guía de la hoja)

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Fig. 11 Fig. 14
C

B
D

A
A - Tracking knob (bouton de réglage du centrage, boton de C
centrado)
B - Blade on wheel (lame sur le volant, hoja en la rueda)
C - Blade tension knob (bouton de réglage de la tension de la
lame, perilla de ajuste de la tension de la hoja) A - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage, perilla de bloqueo)
D - Tracking view window (hublot de vérification du centrage, B - Miter gauge slot (rainure de guide d’onglet, ranura de la guia
mirilla de centrado) de inglete)
Fig. 12 C - Miter gauge (guide d’onglet, guía de inglete)

A B Fig. 15

B
A - On (marche, marcha) A
D
B - Off (arrêt, apagado)
C - Switch key (clé de commutateur, llave del interruptor)

Fig. 13

D
E

A
B

C
A - Scale indicator (indicateur d’échelle, indicador de la escala)
B - Angle adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de l’inclinaison, A - Blade guard (protège-lame, protector de la hoja)
perilla de ajuste del angulo) B - Phillips screws (vis de cruiciforme, tornillos de phillips)
C - Table lock lever (levier de verrouillage de table, palanca de C - Saw table (table de la scie, mesa de la sierra)
bloqueo de la mesa) D - D-nut (écrou en D, tuerca en D)
D - Saw table (table de la scie, mesa de la sierra) E - Wing screw (vis à oreilles, tornillo de mariposa)

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Fig. 16 Fig. 17

A
A
B

C
B

A - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage, perilla de bloqueo)

B - Blade guide knob (bouton de guide-lame, perilla de la guia de
E
la hoja)
C - Blade guide assembly (ensemble de guide-lame, conjunto de
la guia de la hoja)
F
Fig. 18

A B

A - RAPID SET blade tension lever (levier de tension de lame

RAPID SET, palanca RAPID SET detensión de la hoja)
B - Tracking knob (bouton de réglage du centrage, boton de
centrado)
C - Blade tension knob (bouton de réglage de la tension de la
lame, perilla de ajuste de la tension de la hoja)
D - Upper wheel (volant supérieur, rueda superior)
E - Blade guide assembly (ensemble de guide-lame, conjunto de
la guia de la hoja)
F - Saw blade (lame de scie, hoja de la sierra)
G - Lower blade guides (guides-lame inférieur, guias inferiores de
la hoja)
H - Lower wheel (volant inférieur, rueda inferior)
A - Unlock (déverrouillage, desbloquear)
B - Lock (verrouillage, bloquear)

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Fig. 19 Fig. 20
BLADE GUARD REMOVED FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY B
D
LE PROTÈGE-LAME EST ENLEVÉ UNIQUEMENT POUR LA
COMPRÉHENSION DU SCHÉMA
PROTECTOR DE LA HOJA RETIRADO PARA MAYOR
CLARIDAD SOLAMENTE
A
E
C

A - Blade guide screw (vis de guide-lame, tornillo de la guia de la

hoja)
B B - Blade guide support screw (vis du support de guide-lame,
A tornillo del soporte de la guia de la hoja)
C - Thrust bearing (roulement d’appui, cojinete de empuje)
C F D - Lower blade guide support (support du guide-lame inférieur,
soporte inferior de la guia de la hoja)
E - Thrust bearing screw (vis de roulement d’appui, tornillo del
cojinete de empuje)
D
Fig. 21

G C

D B

E
A
B E
H

A - Lock knob (bouton de verrouillage, perilla de bloqueo)

B - Blade guide (guide-lame supérieur, la guia de la hoja)
C - Thrust bearing (roulement d’appui, cojinete de empuje)
D - Blade guide support screw (vis du support de guide-lame,
tornillo del soporte de la guia de la hoja)
E - Blade guide set screw (vis d’arrêt de guide-lame, tornillo
fijador de la guía de la hoja)
F - Thrust bearing screw (vis de roulement d’appui, tornillo del
cojinete de empuje) A - Brush (brosse, escobilla)
G - Upper blade guide support (support de guide-lame supérieur, B - Tire (bandage, bandaje)
soporte superior de la guia de la hoja) C - Screw (vis, tornillo)
H - Blade (lame,hoja) D - Lower wheel (volant inférieur, rueda inferior)
I - Gullet (creux, garganta) E - Washer (rondelle, arandela)
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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL / 9 in. BAND SAW
MANUEL D’UTILISATION / SCIE À RUBAN DE 229 mm (9 po)
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR / SIERRA SIN FIN DE 229 mm (9 pulg.)

BS904/BS904G

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ce produit au magasin. Appeler immédiatement au 1-800-525-2579 pour obtenir de l’aide.
Inscrire les numéros de modèle et de série inscrits sur la plaque d’identification du produit.
Ce produit est couvert par une garantie limitée de trois (3) ans. Une preuve d’achat est exigée.

NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE _______________ NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE ____________________________

RYOBI est une marque déposée de Ryobi Limited et est utilisée en vertu d’une licence accordée par Ryobi Limited.

Para obtener servicio, comprar piezas de repuesto, localizar un centro de servicio autorizado
y obtener Servicio o Asistencia Técnica al Consumidor:
Visite www.ryobitools.com o llame al 1-800-525-2579
Si hay alguna pieza ou accesorios dañada o faltante, no devuelva este producto a la tienda.
Llame al 1-800-525-2579 para servicio técnico inmediato.
Obtenga su modelo y número de serie de la placa de datos del producto.
Este producto está cubierto con una garantía limitada de 3 años. Se solicita prueba de la compra.

NÚMERO DE MODELO _______________ NÚMERO DE SERIE ____________________________

RYOBI es una marca registrada de Ryobi Limited y se utiliza conforme a una licencia otorgada por Ryobi Limited.

ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

P.O. Box 1288, Anderson, SC 29622 • Phone 1-800-525-2579
États-Unis, Téléphone 1-800-525-2579 • USA, Teléfono 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com
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