Rikon 14" Deluxe Bandsaw User Manual
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1. Wrong i Increase tension AT Improper width selection check chart for correct width for radius cutting 1 Premature and Excessive Tooth Wear Adjust quides closer to workpiece ER Reduce band velocity Feed pressure too light increase it Teeth too fine use a coarse pitch Lower band velocity Decrease feed fore Teeth dull 13 Band Develops Positive Cambe U Decrease force NAWN Improper tooth selection use a finer pitch ann 1 Tooth ar ppa ge Usa coarser pitch to increase tooth penetration Improper break in with new band Velocity and i feeding should be reduced the first few cuts qr gg Adjust saw guides doser to work Teeth ar running the wrong direction re Too much feed pressure reduce for good chip curl 14 Band Develops Twist Be sure teeth are pointing in proper direction cnd pre gr Lando Incorrect saw guide insert size for the band allowing them to strike teeth orde ft ne pak p r i Li Choose a narrower blade do Wihrati 8 B a Negative Binding in cut decrease feed pressure pr cr ED alloc nd vek Band is riding on saw guide backup bearing too Decrease band tension Sar ran AL Increase tension of band heavily Adjust band for alignment on top mei j i Teeth too coarse for workpiece Increase feed pressure and Me jr Adjust saw guides further from workpiece Material not securely held Check band wheel alignme2. Before initial or continual use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to assure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation guard or other damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced Special Safety Rules For Bandsaws 1 Always allow the Bandaw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from table 2 Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade 3 Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface unless a suitable support is used 4 Always hold material firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed 5 Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut 6 Adjust the upper guide about 1 8 above the material being cut 7 Check for proper blade size and type for thickness and material being cut 8 Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted 9 Make relief cuts before cutting long curves 10 Release blade tension when the saw will not be used for a long period of time California Propsition 65 Warning WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive h
3. Phillips screw driver Fig 6 Assemble Hand Wheels Attach the crank handle Fig 7 to the rack and pinion shaft on the upper part of the bandsaw using the 5mm L wrench provided Attach the second crank handle to the belt and speed control rod on the lower right side of the bandsaw using the 5mm L wrench provided Place the 4 L wrenches 3mm 4mm 5mm and 6mm in the tool holder on the rear column Installing the Guide Post Cap Place Guide Post Cap on top of the upper wheel cabinet to the right of the Blade Tension Hand wheel Adjustment Setting the Table Square to Saw Blade The table may be set at 90 to the saw blade sides by adjusting the table stop screw under the table The table stop screw rests on the top of the quick release adjustment stop By first loosening the locking nut A Fig 8 and then adjusting the screw B Fig 8 the table can be set correctly Retighten the locking nut A Fig 8 making sure that the setting is maintained The angle indicator under the table can be adjusted by loosening the Phillips head screw and moving the pointer into position C Fig 8 Figure 7 The table may also be set at 90 to the back of the saw blade by adjusting the trunnion micro adjustment screws A Fig 8A First slightly loosen two hex bolts part 184 Using the 3mm L wrench turn the rear trunnion micro adjusting screws Clockwise will raise the trunnion coun te
4. Faster feeding can be achieved s 38 Mic a For Contour Sawing the blade should be as wide as the machine allows but still Will harrow enough so that it can cut the desired shape radius Minimum dimensions for different cutting radii are shown on the chart at right How To Choose The Correct Number Of Teeth Per Inch TPI trinntus intes pars The number of teeth per inch TPI is important in obtaining the Minimum a ig EU E in finish desired and th d proper id i rat si EA cih oL Material It is important to know the SFM for the various speed settings of your band saw so that you can select 2 3 TPI should be usel for resawing wood and cutting thicker TPI Thickness the proper speed for cutting wood or other materials Check the operator s manual of your band saw to stock up to 8 A fine toothed blade 18 to 32 TPI should be used 3292 determine the SFM or use the following procedure for thinner metals and plastics under 147 For general cutting of 24 1 9 l l l l i 3 4 wood 4 TPI will provide a fast cut and 14 TPI will cut slow SET 5 39 1 Determine the RPM check the operators manual or clock the revolutions per minute of the but leave a smoother finish 14 TU Wheels with a tachometer or revolution counter de i A 10 5016702 Measure the diameter of the drive wheel in inche
5. 03 187 1 JL27030011 188 1 BRG80101GB278 189 1 CLP12GB894D1B 190 1 CLP28GB893D1B 141 1 JL28030007 142 1 JL26040007 143 1 JL27040006 144 1 JL27040004 145 1 M6X40GB77B 146 1 M8X25GB5781Z 147 1 JL20072102 148 1 WSH10GB97D1Z 149 1 JL21043002 Washer Fixed plate Guide bracket Worm cylinder Special screw Hex Bolt M8x25 Strain relief nut Washer Micro adjusting knob bracket rear 23 191 1 JL28020004 192 1 JL28010005 001S 193 1 JL28030003 Gear Set screw M6x12 Lower table trunnion Tube Nylon nut M8 Spring washer Hex Bolt M8x25 Hex Bolt M8X30 Micro adjusting knob bracket right Spring Bearing 80101 Retaining spring Retaining ring Tube Rubber cover Special Hex nut 194 1 PIN5X35GB879D1B Pin roll 5x35 196 1 JL28030009 197 1 JL28070008A 198 1 M6X8GB918Z 199 1 M5X4GB80B 200 1 JL27050009 VVasher Guide shaft Pan head screw M6x8 Set Screw Mounting plate 9 Hovv lo S for all Band Saw Blades WN Choosing the Correct Blade Width on Chat d i Blade width is measured from the tips of the teeth to the back edge IF no such instructions are provided blade width should be determined with the following guidelines H gje of the blade as shown above The instructions for the particular For Cut Off Sawing the blade should be as wide as the machine will allow fy T machine being used should be followed when selecting blade width The wider the band is the straighter the cut will be
6. 1 Motor pulley 48 1 M6X8GB80B Hex socket screw M6x8 49 1 JL28010002 049W Lower bandwheel cover 50 1 M8X80GB70B Hex Socket screw M8x80 22 No 51 92 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 TA 12 73 74 75 76 TI 78 79 80 81 82 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 1 JL20020002 1 BRG180203GB278 1 CLP17GB894D1B 1 RK28081001 1 CLP40GB893D1B 1 JL21022002A 008S 1 JL28023001 001G 1 JL28020001B 1 JL28022001 001G 1 JL28030004 1 JL28030007 1 WSH6GB5287Z 1 JL28030008 1 WSH12GB97D1Z 1 JL28030001 1 JL28032000A 1 PIN2X16GB879D2B 1 JL28030006 1 BRG51104GB301 1 JL28034000 1 JL28031000 1 JL20014002A 1 JL20014001 1 JL26010003 1 JL20020004 1 M4X20GB818Z 1 HY56 1 M4X8GB918Z 1 WSH4GB862D2Z 1 JL26010010 1 JL27010004 002A 1 JL27010005 1 JL20061003 001S 1 JL20043006B 1 M8X45GB70Z 1 JL28060004 1 JL28060002A 1 M6X35GB12Z 1 JL26050008A 001S 1 JL28070007 001G 1 M8GB6170Z 1 WSH8GB97D1Z 1 PIN3X18GB879B 1 JL28060005 1 JL28060003A Description Multi vee belt Bearing 80203 Retaining ring 17 Logo label Retaining ring 40 Tire Lower bandwheel Blade Upper bandwheel Upper wheel shaft Upper wheel shaft hinge Washer Upper shaft Washer Tube Blade tensioner Pin roll 2x16 Tube Thrust bearing Block Slide bracket Tension wheel Sliding shaft Brush Special Hex nut Pan head screw M4x20 Switch Pan head screw M4x8 Lock washer Special scre
7. 14 Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw Model 10 325 POVER TOOLS 5 U o gt O Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial number Date of purchase For more information www rikontools com or info rikontools com For Parts or Questions Part 10 325M3 techsupport rikontools com or 877 884 5167 Operator Safety Required Reading IMPORTANTI Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment The follovving instructions must be follovved at all times There are certain applications for which this tool was designed We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed If you have any questions about its application do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you General Safety Warnings KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the tool s applications work capabilities and its specific potential hazards 4 DANGER Ee 4 DANGER A a DANGER N ALWAYS GROUND ALL TOOLS If your tool is equipped with a three pronged plug you must plug it into a three hole electric receptacle If you use an adapter to accommodate a two pronged receptacle you must attach the adapter plug to a known ground Never remove the third prong of the plug ALWAYS AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
8. 21043004 159 1 JL21043003 160 1 JL21040001 161 1 M5X10GB80Z 162 1 M6X35GB5781Z 163 164 1 JL22010008 165 1 JL46084000 001S 166 2 JL28071000 167 1 M6X12GB5781B 168 1 M5X10GB818Z 169 1 M6X12GB70Z 170 1 JL28030010 171 1 JL26061003 172 1 M8X20GB70B 173 1 JL27050002A 174 1 M12X80GB801Z 175 1 JL26050005A Description VVasher Bushing Bearing mount cylinder Lower guide shaft Hex screw M8x16 Lower guide mount Hex Nut M6 Set screw M6x35 Lower guide body Micro adjusting knob bracket rear Lower guide seat Set screw M5x10 Hex Bolt M6x35 Leaf spring Lock handle Lock handle Hex bolt Pan head screw M5x10 Hex socket screw M6x12 Sliding Rail Guide screw Hex socket screw M8x20 Upper table trunnion Carriage bolt M12x80 Pointer 176 1 ST2D9X6D5GB845Z Tapping screw 177 1 JL26050006 001S Table tilting knob 178 1 JL28070003 179 1 M6X12GB77Z 180 1 JL27050004B 181 1 JL93010018 182 1 M8GB889Z 183 1 WSH8GB93Z 184 1 M8X25GB70D2B 185 1 M8X30GB70Z 127 1 JL28040009 Adjust bar 128 1 JL28040005 Upper guide support block 129 1 JL28040002A Guide post 130 1 M5X8GB819B Screw M5x8 131 1 JL28040001A Rack 132 1 JL28041100 Hinged door 133 1 JL28041004 Clear window 134 1 JL26040006 Fixed bolt 135 1 M5x16GB70Z Hex Socket screw M5x16 136 1 WSH5GB97D1Z Washer 137 1 M6X16GB5783Z 138 1 WSH6GB97D1Z 139 1 JL27040002A 140 1 1501006 Gear Washer Hex bolt M6x16 Guide Bracket Cover 186 1 JL210420
9. 4S onto the base panel 6S using the M8x12 hex bolts 14S 8MM spring washer 18S and 8MM washers 13S Make sure that the hinges in the left panel and the oval holes on both left and right panels are pointing upward 4 Fasten the side panels to the back panel using the M8x12 hex bolts 14S 8MM spring washer 18S and 8MM washers 13S 5 Add three M8x12 hex bolts and washers to the front edge of each side panel leave loose Fasten the front bracing members 2S on to the front of the left and right side panels Next install the shelf on the side panels 6 Install the door 7S on to the left end panel and add the hex socket screw bushing and nylon nut 7 With assistance lift bandsaw and carefully position in place on top of stand Caution To avoid back injury get help lifting the bandsavv Bend your knees lift with your legs not your back 8 Mount bandsaw on the stand using four M6x40mm screws 17S M6 washers 16S and 6mm hex nuts 15S Tighten stand bolts Assembly The bandsaw is supplied partly assembled Prior to use the following items have to be assembled working table rip fence hand wheels tool holder MUJI To ensure sufficient upright stability and safety of this Bandsaw you need to bolt the Bandsaw to the floor with M10 screws not supplied Fig 1 Assemble Working Table Installing 90 stop Thread screw M8x25 and nut M8 to the bottom of the table A Fig 2 With the help of anoth
10. A Band aj IIE ee 18 FE DN 19 21 PIE 22 23 NOW TO GLE rina 24 Specifications Throat width 13 518 346mm Max cutting depth 13 330 mm Blade length 111 2819 mm Blade vvidth 1 8 3 4 3 19 mm Table size 16 x 20 112 406 mm X521 mm Table tilt Left 10 Right 45 Blade speeds 1445 ft min or 2950 ft min Motor 1 5 HP Amps 14 7 Volts 115 230 Net weight 251 Ibs Contents of Package Model 10 325 14 Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw is shipped complete in one box 1 Unpacking and Checking Contents a Separate all loose parts from packaging materials the following components are included for the initial assemble and make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packaging material b With the help of another person take the Bandsaw from the packing carton Properly lift the Bandsaw off the packing carton and place on level floor c Remove protective oil that is applied to the table Use any ordinary house hold type grease or spot remover d Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth A Guide Post Cap B Bandsaw Body C Cabinet Stand Box D Crank Handwheels E Blade Tension Wheel F Manual Contents of Package Cont Table assembly A Table B Table leveling bar and hardyvare C 90 table stop bolt D Table mounting bolts and vvashers Rip fence assembly A Scale B Fence bar C Fence D R
11. Key Part No Description No 1 1 JL28010001B 049Ww Upper wheel cover 2 1 M6GB889Z Nylon nut M6 1 0 3 1 JL26010015 Quick stopper 4 1 JL26010007 Bushing 5 1 M6X16GB70Z Hex socket screw M6x16 6 1 JL26010001 Clear window 7 1 RVT3X7GB12618A Rivet 8 1 JL21025001A001S Blade tension handwheel 9 1 JL28010003 001S Guide post cap 11 1 JL28060010 Lock shoe 12 1 JL26010011 050W Strain relief plate 13 1 M8X35GB77B Set screw M8x35 14 1 JL20010016A 001S Wing nut 15 1 JL21072101 Strain relief 16 1 M8X30GB5781Z Hex Bolt M8x30 17 1 U22182000 Plug 18 1 WSH4GB97D1Z Washer 20 1 1904011 Quick release rod 21 1 4L28033000 Quick release handle 22 2 U13141200 747 Motor cable 23 1 H8036604 Motor 24 1 WSH6GB96Z Washer 25 1 M6X15GB T17880D3Z Special nut M6x15 26 1 JL26010006 001S Star knob 27 1 JL20061003 001S Special bolt 28 1 L350 Light 29 1 M6X20GB5783Z Hex Bolt M6x20 30 1 M6GB6170Z Hex Nut M6 31 1 JL28020002A Lower bandwheel shaft 32 1 JL20010007 001S Dust port 4 33 1 M16X1 5GB6173Z Hex Nut M16x1 5 34 1 WSH10GB861D1B Lock washer 35 1 WSH6GB95Z Washer 36 1 JL26090001 Tool holder 37 1 JL28020003A Crank 38 1 JL26020012A 001G Crank handwheel 39 1 M6X25GB5783Z Carriage bolt M6x25 40 1 JL26020014 001S Handwheel handle 41 1 M6X20GB70Z Hex Socket screw M6x20 42 1 JL20010015 Set collar 43 1 M5X8GB71Z Set screw M5x8 44 1 JL28011000D 050W Frame 45 1 WSH6GB93Z Spring washer 46 1 M10GB6170B Hex Nut M10 47 1 JL2007000
12. S Never use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep your work area well lighted and clear of clutter ALWAYS REMOVE THE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES FROM TOOLS AFTER USE Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents ALWAYS KEEP VISITORS AWAY FROM RUNNING MACHINES All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area ALWAYS MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Childproof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys NEVER OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS MEDICATION OR ALCOHOL ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts Rubber soled footwear is recommended for the best footing ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AND WEAR HEARING PROTECTION Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty NEVER OVERREACH Keep your proper footing and balance at all times NEVER STAND ON TOOLS Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted A DANGER ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in cord NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
13. aring guides in position with the guide adjusting screws B amp C Fig 14 Adjustment Cont Adjusting the Rip Fence Drift Align the fence assembly in or out until parallel with the side of the blade by turning the adjustment collars and the fence bolts accordingly A Fig 15 If the mounting bolts have been tightened these will need loosened off before this adjustment can be made The same adjustment can be made to compensate for blade drift Check that the fence is 90 degrees to the table using a suitable square If no adjustments are needed fully tighten the fence bar nuts If adjustment is required raise or lower either side of the fence rail until the fence body is 90 degree to the table Once set at 90 degrees fully tighten the fence bar nuts Adjusting the Rip Fence Guide Scale Slide the rip fence against the blade along the rail and and mark a zero position on the fence bar Align the zero on the scale with the mark on the fence bar Fig 16 Cutting Height Adjustment Loosen the guidepost lock knob A Fig 17 and turn the guidepost handwheel B Fig 17 to raise or lower the guide post upper blade guide assembly to the desired height Then tighten the guidepost lock knob Note The bottom edge of the guide bearings should be approximately 1 4 above the top surface of the work piece Movement Adjustment Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Changing the Blade Speed Belt Tension Before changing th
14. arm Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure work in a well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles For more detailed information about California Propostion 65 log onto rikontools com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often Table of Contents ye LS AVA GE PAN RUGS ee eee ee eee ENN Ke E I A ESS Gola LE g 9 0 EEE EE Getting To Know Your Bandsaw iii and AS SY EEE EE ENE PENN ee ee ee FN ee ee eee FEN NE RID FONC ASSEMDIY crea installing NE FO OMT 91 0 gt EE EE 10 Hand Wheel Assembly EEE EEE 10 Setting the Table Square to the Blade 10 ne Eve 11 TETTE Saw Blade kne 11 AUS BEE TENSION csrl pn 11 Upper Blade Guide AJ US IME Ne GT 11 12 LOWEerBIESGUIOCAGSIMENRE FERF EE NN 12 eli 12 13 Rip Fence Scale Adjustment aaa ne ehe kene epe AAG ees LL LL ee teke LLY eee ALL LL LL ER e eee eee rea epe LLA LLA eee eee 13 TN STE ret 13 Changing Blade Speed Belt TENSION aaa aaa aaa anen nn nane e eee t n ee zere deve eee eee e eee eee ELLA eee eee eee ee tete tete eee eee v eee eee ee eee eti 14 KOPIACIT ON r 14 15 KES EEE ee ONE NR HNNAN 15 EN 15 MILES LL ao EE CNC nt 16 VA DAT na 16 TFOUDIESROOINO Sa YY Ol RR ee ee YNN EN FRWNT HN NF HN 17 19 NAN
15. e speed always make sure the machine has been unplugged from the electrical supply This Bandsaw has two blade speeds low speed 1445 ft min and high speed 2950 ft min The lower wheel has two integral multi vee form pulleys and the motor shaft has a twin multi vee form pulley The multi vee belt passes around the wheel pulley and the motor pulley The belt tension is released and applied by using the handwheel A Fig 18 For the high speed 2950 ft min the belt should be installed on the rear pulley of both the motor and the wheel as shown in Fig 19 For the low speed 1445 ft min the belt should be installed on the front pulley of both the motor and wheel as shown in Fig 20 To properly adjust belt tension turn hand wheel A Fig 18 until there is 1 2 deflection in the multi vee belt Replacing the Bandsaw Blade RU Unplug the machine from the electrical supply This ensures that the Bandsaw will not accidentally turn on if the ON OFF switch is bumped a Open the top and bottom wheel doors by turning the door locking Knobs b Release the blade tension by moving the quick release lever A Fig 21 from right to left Open the hinged door on the blade guard by loosening the hex screw A Fig 22 on page 15 c Remove the saw blade by feeding it through the slot in the table upper and lower blade guides and the slot in the spine of the machine being careful not to cut yourself Wear glov
16. er person lift the working table onto the trunnion Mount the working table to the trunnion using the supplied 4 hex bolts 4 lock washers and 4 washers B Fig 2 Install the two bolts to the right of the blade hand tight then tip the table to 45 degrees and install the two bolts to the left of the blade Adjust table parallel to blade and tighten bolts Table Leveling Bar The table leveling bar is preinstalled from the factory and must be removed before installing the table The table leveling bar keeps the two sides of the blade slot level C Fig 2 Fence Support Bolt Install the fence support bolt in the left rear corner of the table D Fig 2 Rip Fence Assembly Mount the fence bar onto the table with the two fence bar nuts A Fig 3 Do not fully tighten yet as they may need to be adjusted later The bar should be installed so that the longest amount of bar is on the left hand side allowing the fence to be attached Place the brass lock shoe into the fence seat A Fig 4 Position the fence assembly onto the fence bar B Fig 4 Lay the fence on to the table and lock by tightening the fence lock knob B Fig 5 Underside of Table Figure 4 Figure 5 Installing the Tool Holder Assemble the tool holder to the column of the bandsaw with two pan head screws Locate the two pan head screws from the bag of loose parts Mount the tool holder to the column and install a pan head screw in each hole then tighten with a
17. es for protection d When installing the new blade ensure the blade teeth are pointing downwards and towards you at the position where the blade passes through the table e Center the blade on both wheels Figure 21 Replacing the Bandsavv Blade Cont f Re tension the new blade by moving the quick release lever A Fig 21 on page 14 right to left and check the blade tracking The blade should run in the center of the wheel Refer to Tracking the Saw Blade on page 11 for more details g Reset the blade guides as described in the section Adjusting the Blade Guides on pages 11 and 12 h Reset the blade tension as described in the section Adjusting the Blade Tension on page 11 i Close the hinged door on the blade guard and tighten the hex screw A Fig 22 j Close and lock both the wheel doors before reconnecting the power supply Figure 22 Re sawing For re sawing attach the 3 4 x 3 post A Fig 23 to the slot on the fence Position the re saw bar so that it is aligned with the front of the blade The re saw bar helps to correct any blade wandering during re sawing operations To adjust for blade drift refer to the section Adjusting the Fence on Page 13 Figure 23 Operation The blade cuts on a continuous down stroke With both hands firmly hold the workpiece down on the table and feed it towards the blade slowly keeping your hands away from the blade For best
18. esaw bar E Fence carrier F Fence support on left side of the table G Lock shoe Tool holder assembly A Lwrench 3MM B Lwrench 4MM C L wrench 5MM D L wrench 6MM E Tool holder F Tool Holder mounting screws ronmguowe Getting to Know Your Bandsavv Light Tension Indicator VVindovv Blade Tension Hand wheel Switch Rip Fence Speed Hand wheel Blade Guide Guide Post Hand Wheel QVOZEZETR T Blade Tracking Window Quick Release Lever Guide Post Lock Knob 4 Dust Port Motor Table Tilting Knob Blade Tracking Knob Tool holder Guide post cap Stand Assembly 2 Q DDO Item Description Qty Item Description Qty 10 325 1S End panel L H S 1 10 325 10S Hex socket screw 1 10 325 2S Front brace 2 10 325 11S Star knob 1 10 325 3S Back panel 1 10 325 12S Hex socket screw 1 10 325 4S End panel R H S 1 10 325 13S Washer M8 18 10 325 5S Shelf panel 1 10 325 14S Hex bolt M8x12 16 10 325 6S Base panel 1 10 325 15S Hex nut M6 8 10 325 7S Door 1 10 325 16S Washer 6mm 12 10 325 8S Nylon nut M6 1 0 2 10 325 17S Hex bolt M6x40mm 4 10 325 9S Bushing 1 10 325 18S Spring washer 8mm 16 Check contents against parts list Leave all bolts finger tight until savv is placed on stand 2 Install the star knob 11S to the right end panel with the 6MM hex socket screw 12S and nylon nut M6 1 0 8S as shown 3 Install the left panel 1S back panel 3S and right panel
19. he insert level with the table Caution Having the insert below the top of the table could cause the workpiece to get stuck on the lip of the table seat Changing Bandsaw Tire Use a putty knife to get underneath the tire and pull it up and away from the wheel Work the putty knife all the way around the wheel to loosen the tire Then use the putty knife as leverage to flip the tire over and off of the wheel Clean the inside of the groove removing any dirt debris or cement with lacquer thinner Soak the replacement tire in warm water to make it more flexible Let tire dry and lay on top of wheel Start by setting the tire into the wheel groove at the top of the wheel Using a putty knife work the new tire around the wheel making sure not to slice the tire If rubber cement is to be used make sure to distribute evenly Having high spots between the wheel and the tire will cause a vibration and effect blade tracking Parts Diagram BS a 65 d gyn E as al oo r P ii fa at ger nji E Lo pa UD gm i T i ui E kn Lt ge sii lel AEA d c E u k yn G A oz t pis ya aii nn u F TN si Mn ga SE Gh hia col a gt MS i POL 3 TT L Ty i an 19 Parts Diagram Cont F n F Pl i Ap Ee n ae cr ne i mn m 35 kl p la 20 Parts Diagram Cont 21 Parts List Key Part No
20. ing the guide carrier until both bearing guides are approximately 1116 behind the gullets of the saw blade Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Adjustment Cont b Set both bearing guides to within 1 32 of the saw blade by releasing the guide adjusting screws B Fig 12 on each side of the saw blade then by turning the micro adjusting knobs C Fig 12 Do not set the bearing guides too close as this will adversely affect the life of the saw blade c Adjust the rear bearing guide to be just clear of the back of the saw blade releasing the guide adjusting screw A Fig 13 and by turning the micro adjusting knob B Fig 13 d When the correct adjustment is reached lock the bearing guide in position with the guide adjusting screw A Fig 13 Lower Guides a To adjust the lower blade guides first loosen the lock nut A Fig 14 then move the guide carrier by the micro adjusting knob E Fig 14 until both bearing guides are approximately 1116 behind the gullets of the Bandsaw blade and tighten the lock nut A Fig 14 Figure 13 b Next set the bearing guides to within 1 32 of the blade by releasing the guide adjusting screw B Fig 14 c Adjust the thrust bearing to be just clear of the back of the blade by unlocking the guide adjusting screw C Fig 14 and turning the micro adjusting knob D Fig 14 Da Figure 14 d When the correct adjustments are reached lock the be
21. nt Vin 15 Finished Cut Surface Too Rough 3 Gullets Loadin da Not Dunnina Tri ina Improper tooth selection choose a finer pitch Teeth too fine for workpiece use a coarser pitch 4 Saw Guide Backug ain Increase band velocity Decrease band velocity P MU ene Decrease feed rate i If clicking noise against saw guide backup bearing et 4 Band Stalls in Work ua a a i BORE 16 Band Scoring side wear or grooving II co gan i Check band wheel alignment Check for wear on saw guide inserts de ed DDI Cheek saw guide backup bearing for wear replace if necessary Too much pressure on saw guide inserts 5 Premature Blade Breakage Weld not in proper alignment Reweld blade straight and true Check alignment of saw guides be sure they are IEEE D r ad RR 10 Cutting Rate Too Slow square to front vise Replace or clean guides Increase or decrease velocity Increase band velocity Increase feed pressure 17 Burring or Mushrooming of Blade Back Edge Check wheels for defects Use a coarser pitch Increase tension and adjust guides Teeth too coarse for workpiece use a finer pitch 11 Blade Leading In Cut Check contact between blade and back edge rollers Decrease blade tension Decrease feeding force Reduce feed presare ar rate Reduce feed pressure Brittle weld increase annealing period decreasing heat gadualy T y i DOTE of band guides saw guides saw guide inserts Tark of hand tensi
22. on Tooth set damage Reprinted with permission from The Olson Saw Company Bethel CT C 001 Check adjustments and wear of saw guides or rollers Use coarser pitch blade Usa finishing stone 24 VVarranty POWER TOOLS 2 Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools Richen Enterprise Inc Seller warrants to only the original retail consumer purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date the product was purchased at retail This vvarranty may not be transferred This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents repairs alterations lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear Under no circumstances will Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products All other warranties expressed or implied whether of merchantability fitness for purpose or otherwise are expressly disclaimed by Seller This warranty does not cover products used for commercial industrial or educational purposes This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades drill bits sanding discs or belts and other related items Seller shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty p
23. ower supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician As received from the factory your bandsaw is ready to run at 115V operation It can be switch to 230V according to below schematic Motor fees H ite p ss i 115V Electrical Schematic Switch Lamp Plug J 115V Lamp Electrical Schematic Troubleshooting FOR YOUR OVVN SAFETY ALVVAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The machine does not 1 No power supply Check the cable for breakage ork when switched on 2 Defective switch Contact your local dealer for repair parts The quick release lever or Switch off the motor tighten the quick release blade tension handwheel has lever or blade tension handwheel not been tightened The blade has come off one of Open the hinged door and check the wheels The saw blade has broken Replace the blade The drive belt has snapped Replace the belt Fence for cutting not used Use a fence 2 Too fast feed rate Put light pressure on the workpiece amp make sure the blade does not bend The blade teeth are dull or Use a new blade damaged Blade guides not suitably Adjust the blade guides see the section on adjusted page 10 The teeth are dull caused by Replace the blade use a 6 T P I blade for The blade does not cut cutting hard material or long wood and soft materials Use a 14 T P I or cuts ve
24. rclockwise will lower the trunnion Check table for 90 and tighten part 184 Tilting the Table Loosen the lock handle A Fig 9 on the table trunnion Turn the table tilting knob B Fig 9 to adjust the table to the desired angle Use the angle indicator scale on the trunnion bracket to find the desired angle Retighten the lock handle to secure the table Tracking the Saw Blade EZONE Unplug the Bandsaw First make sure the upper and lower blade guides are adjusted away from the blade and the tension scale is set to correspond to the width of the blade you are using Then loosen the lock lever A Fig 10 by turning it counter clockwise and turn the blade tracking knob B Fig 10 clockwise counterclockwise while turning the upper wheel by hand at least three rotations until the blade tracks centered on the wheel Finally tighten the lock lever and close the doors Adjusting the Blade Tension To loosen the tension of the blade turn the blade tension handwheel A Fig 11 counter clockwise To tighten the tension of the blade turn the blade tension handwheel clockwise Tension the blade until the tension reading corresponds to the width of blade you are using by viewing through the tension indicator window B Fig 11 Adjusting the Blade Guides Upper Guides a To adjust the upper blade guides first position the right and left roller guides relatively close to the blade by loosening the lock nut A Fig 12 and mov
25. results the blade must be sharp A dull blade will not cut correctly especially when straight cutting and causes excess pressure to be applied on the rear guide bearings Select the right blade for the job depending on the thickness of the wood and the cut to be made The thinner and harder the wood the finer the teeth of the blade should be Use a fine tooth blade for cutting sharp curves The machine is especially suited for cutting curves but will also make straight cuts When cutting follow the design marked out by pushing and turning the workpiece evenly Do not attempt to turn workpiece without pushing it as this may cause the workpiece to get stuck or the blade to bend For straight cuts use the fence provided to feed the workpiece along the blade slowly and in a straight line 15 Maintenance BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE VVORK DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POVVER SOURCE VVALL SOCKET NEVER USE VVATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE USE A BRUSH REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE WILL PREVENT UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS Keep the table clean to ensure accurate cutting Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate operation of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from overheating Keep the inside near the saw blade etc clean to prevent accumulation of dust Wiring Diagram This machine must be grounded Replacement of the p
26. roof of purchase documentation which includes date of purchase and an explanation of the complaint must be provided The Seller reserves the right to effect at any time without prior notice those alterations to parts fittings and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever To take advantage of this warranty please fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to RIKON Warranty 110 Cummings Park Woburn MA 01801 The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid If you have any questions please contact us at 877 884 5167 or warranty rikontools com 25 26 27 POVVER TOOLS For more information 110 Cummings Park Woburn MA 01801 877 884 5167 781 933 8400 techsupport rikontools com www rikontools com Copyright Richen Enterprise Inc 2008 Printed in China 9 08
27. ry slowly use blade for harder materials A 14 T P I blade always cuts slower due to the finer teeth The blade was mounted in the Install the blade correctly wrong direction 1 This is normal Clean the machine regularly Open the Sawdust builds up hinged door and remove the sawdust with inside the machine a vacuum cleaner Attach a dust collection system 1 Excessive dust build up Clean the ventilating slots of the motor with Sawdust inside the on the machine exterior a vacuum cleaner From time to time remove motor housing components the sawdust to prevent it from being drawn into the housing The table is not at right Adjust the table The machine does not angles to the blade cut at 45 or 90 angles 2 The blade is dull or too much Replace the blade or put less pressure on pressure was put on the the workpiece workpiece The wheels are not aligned Contact Technical Support 877 884 5167 The blade cannot be or techsupport Orikontools com properly positioned on The blade tracking knob Adjust the knob see the section on page 11 hasn t been properly adjusted Inferior blade Replace the blade For parts or technical questions contact techsupport rikontools com or 877 884 5167 17 Troubleshooting Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide Bearings Parallel to the Blade Refer to page 19 parts diagram This step may not be necessary it is factory preset If adjustment is needed follow the steps below Fir
28. s and multiply by 262 to obtain the wheel More TPI give smoother but slower cut 318 circumference The RPM times circumference equals the surface speed of the blade Fewer TPI allow a faster cut with a slightly 6 V2 RPM x diameter in inches x 262 SEM rougher finish 4 7 4 ga VM Note Spring Steel Wood Cutting Band Saw Blades should never be operated at surface speeds above AL least three teeth must be inthe werkpiace 3000 SFM Carbon Hard Edge Flexible Back Band Saw Blades may be run up to 8000 SFM the chart to the right will help you decide 1 12 Installing your Band Saw Blade 1 Unplug the saw then locesn the tension on the upper wheel With all the blade guides backed off slip the new blade around the wheels and then tension it 2 When you have tensioned the blade enough to keep it on the wheels track it by turning the upper wheel with one hand while adjusting the tilt of the wheel s axis with the other hand The blade should ride in the middle of the rim Never track the blade with the motor running and the cover open 3 Next adjust the blade quides first the thrust bearings upper and lower then the left had side guides JI 4 Use a square to make sure you are not pushing the blade out of line and place a piece of white paper between the blade guide and the blade to allow for clearance Right Wron g Right Diag nosing Problems 6 Blade Making Belly Shaped Cuts Sun VARRET 12 Premature Loss of Set
29. st slightly loosen part 137 4 each cap screw on rear of upper Bandsaw housing see page 19 in parts diagram This will allow you to adjust the micro adjustment screws on part 143 Guide Bracket Next place a 3mm L wrench through one of the holes in part 139 Guide Bracket Cover Turning clockwise on the left two holes will adjust the left bearings to the right Turning clockwise on the right two holes will adjust the right bearings to the left Check bearings for parallel Lastly tighten parts 137 4 on back of Bandsaw Repeat steps if the bearings are still not parallel Adjust Upper Bearings Which Will Not Track Close to the Blade Refer to page 19 parts diagram If the right or left upper bearings do not adjust to within 1 32 of the blade the guide post part 129 may need adjustment First slightly loosen parts 137 4 on the back of the upper Bandsaw cabinet Next slide the upper guide post right or left until bearings are properly spaced on each side of blade Tighten part 137 4 on the back of the upper Bandsaw cabinet Leveling the Table Insert The table insert has an innovative built in micro adjustment feature This adjustment can be used if the table insert sits too high or too low in the table seat If the insert is resting above the table turn the micro screws with the 2 5mm L wrench counter clockwise to lower the insert If the insert is sitting below the table turn the micro screws clockwise to raise t
30. w Blade tension indicator Indicator adjustment plate Knob Lower blade guard Hex Socket screw M8x45 Fence bracket Fence Carriage bolt M6x35 Table insert Table Hex Nut M8 Washer Pin roll 3x18 Fence bar bolt Fence bar Key Part No No 100 1 JL28060009 101 1 M8GB6172Z Description Fence seat Hex Nut M8 102 1 M8X50GB5781Z Hex Bolt M8x50 103 1 JL20024002 001S Lock knob body 104 1 JL20024001 001S Lock knob cap 105 1 JL26040015A 001SBlade tracking handle 106 1 M5X20GB70Z 107 1 JL21042005 Hex Socket screw M5x20 Micro adjusting knob 108 1 WSH5GB97D1Z Washer 109 1 BRG608 2RGSB276 Bearing 80018 110 1 JL20042002 111 1 M6x10GB80B 112 1 JL21042001C 113 1 JL28061101 114 1 M8X40GB77B 115 1 JL20072101 Tube Set screw M6x10 Upper guide body Re saw bar Set screw M8x40 Strain relief 116 1 RVT4X8GB12618A Rivet 117 1 JL21042002 118 1 JL21042008 119 1 JL22043002A 120 1 JL21042007 121 1 M4X5GB823Z 122 1 JL21042004 123 1 JL21043006 124 1 M5X6GB818Z 125 1 JL28040011 126 1 M5X12GB70Z Upper guide mount Bearing mount cylinder w thread Upper guide shaft Micro adjusting knob bracket left Pan head screw M4x5 Micro adjusting knob bracket rear Bearing mount cylinder w thread Screw M5x6 Sliding bracket Hex Socket screw M5x12 Key Part No No 150 1 WSH4GB97D1Z 151 1 JL27040003 152 1 JL22043004 153 1 JL22043002 154 1 M8X16GB70Z 155 1 JL21043001C 156 1 M6GB6170Z 157 1 M6X35GB77Z 158 1 JL
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