Ryobi BS902 Operator's Manual

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. Thank you for your purchase. OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9 in. (229 mm) BAND SAW BS902 ...

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WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. Nev- er operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards ar ...

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate the miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.  ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center.  WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts. Use o ...

interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Time Type of current Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed, at no load Double-insulated construction Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before ...

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. CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qua ...

The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,000 sfpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of el ...

Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator's hands well away from the cutterhead. Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws) Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block) should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade. Pilot Hole (drill presses) A small hole drille ...

Blade Length .........................................59-1/4 - 59-1/2 in. Frame to Blade Capacity ............................................. 9 in. Cutting Thickness Capacity ..................................3-5/8 in. SCALE INDICATOR LOCK KNOB SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB DUST EXHAUST PORT TRACKING KNOB ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER WORKLIGHT Table Size ................................ 11-13/16 in. x 11-13/16 in. Input ............................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 2.5 Amps No Load Speed ........................... ...

SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE Your band saw has a square 11-13/16 in. (30 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. SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool. TABLE LOCK KNOB Loo ...

Fig. 5 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE LOOSE PARTS LIST MITER GAUGE 4 mm HEX KEY SAW TABLE Fig. 4 FLAT HEAD SCREW TABLE ALIGNING BOLT WASHER WING NUT RIP FENCE WING SCREW WORKLIGHT Hex Key, 4 mm .............................................................. 1 Rip Fence ...................................................................... 1 Miter Gauge ................................................................... 1 Saw Table ...................................................................... 1 Wing Screw ....................... ...

 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800- 525-2579 for assistance. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the ...

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 and hex nuts. NOTE: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and washers on bottom side of mounting board. MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE See Figures 6 and 7.  Standing at the front of the band saw, slide the saw table pass the blade and through the slot moving from the right side of the saw table to the left.  Align the screw holes in the saw table with the holes in the saw table bracket.  Using the phillips sc ...

See Figure 8.  Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go. Turn the lock knob clockwise to retighten.  Place a small combination square on the saw table beside the blade.  Loosen the table lock knob 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 knob.  Using a hex key, adjust the zero stop set screw until the set screw just touches the saw housing.  Check squareness of the saw tab ...

See Figure 10. NOTE: Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking adjustments. Check that the blade guides are not interfering with the blade. To Adjust:  Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower latches. Watch the blade’s position on the upper tire through the tracking view window as, by hand, you slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise. If the blade moves away from the center of the tire, the tracking must be adjusted. Retighten hex nut. If the blade has moved left or right of center: NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the hex nut for a larger range of adjustments. Be sure to retighten after adj ...

less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: To avoid blade contact, adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpie ...

pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade. REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full and complete stop.  Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly.  Unplug the saw from the power source before removing jammed material. AVOIDING INJURY  Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with p ...

See Figure 13.  Loosen the table lock handle slightly.  Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilting the saw table toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle.  Using the scale indicator, check angle markings.  Retighten the table lock handle to hold saw table securely in place. USING THE MITER GAUGE See Figures 13 and 14. The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.  Loose the lock knob on the miter gauge.  With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the index scale.  Retighten the lock knob. NOTE: For convenie ...

See Figures 16 and 17.  Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table.  Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower latches.  Loosen the two set screws that hold the blade guard in place using the 4 mm hex key provided then remove the blade guard. Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob (clockwise raises the blade guide assembly; counterclockwise lowers it), position the blade guide assembly about halfway between the saw table and saw housing. Retighten the lock knob.  Release blade tension b ...

See Figures 18 and 19. 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 thrust bearings, blade guide support, and blade guides” procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this operator’s manual. To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) above the workpiece.  Turn the lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly.  ...