Ryobi BS903 Operator'S Manual Download

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Width ................................................1/8 in. to 3/8 in.
Blade Length ..........................................59-1/4 - 59-1/2 in.
Frame to Blade Capacity .............................................. 9 in.
Cutting Thickness Capacity ...................................3-1/2 in.

Table Size (with extension) ............... 11-3/4 in. x 14-3/4 in.
Input ...........................................120 V~, 2.5 Amps, 60 Hz.
No Load Speed ............................ 3,000 FPM (1,524 cm/s)
Dust Port ............................................................... 2-1/2 in.

SAW BLADE

Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade.

SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE

Your band saw has a 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

Loosening the table lock knob allows the saw table to be
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knob locks
the saw table in place.

TRACKING KNOB

Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.

TRACKING VIEW WINDOW

The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.

TRACKLOCK

BLADE GUIDES

Upper and lower TrackLock

blade guides helps keep the

blade from twisting during operation.

WORKLIGHT

This band saw comes equipped with a worklight that lights
the work area for safer, more accurate cuts.

KNOW yOUR BAND SAW

see Figure 2, page 17.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.

BLADE GUARD

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.

BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB WITH
LOCK KNOB

Use the blade guide adjustment knob and lock knob to adjust
the blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting
or breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place
before turning on the band saw.

DUST EXHAUST PORT

A 2-1/2 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting possible.
Attach a dust bag or a shop vac to the dust exhaust port.

LATCH

Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for mak-
ing adjustments.

MITER GAUGE

This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read
indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive
stops at 90° and 45°.

RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER

Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.