RIKON Power Tools 10-346 - Manual (Page 15)

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When the correct adjustment is reached, lock the
guides in position by re-tightening the lock knob
(B-Fig.20). Adjust the thrust guide to be just clear of the
back of the blade by unlocking the wing nut (C-Fig.20),
and turning adjusting knob on rear of the trunnion.
Finally, re-tighten the wing nut (C-Fig.20).
Make sure the doors are closed, turn the bandsaw on
and inspect that the upper, lower and thrust guides are
not turning. All guides should not turn unless pressure
from workpiece is applied to the blade. If guides are
turning under no pressure, repeat the steps above to
correctly adjust the blade guides.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Loosen the guidepost lock knob (A-Fig.21) and turn the
guidepost handwheel (B-Fig.21) 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 guides should be
approximately 1/4” above the top surface of the work
piece. (Fig.22)
SETTING THE DRIVE BELT TENSION
The drive belt should be set between 3/8” and 1/2”
deflection. See “Changing the Motor Drive Belt” on page
21 for complete instructions.
Figure 23
Figure 22
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE FOR DRIFT
Align the fence assembly, in or out, until it is parallel
with the side of the blade by turning the adjustment
collars and the fence bolts accordingly (A-Fig.24). 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 nuts that secure the fence rail (bar).
If an adjustment is required, raise or lower either side of
the fence rail until the fence body is 90 degrees to the
table. Once set at 90 degrees, fully tighten the fence rail
(bar) nuts.
End View
Figure 24
A
Movement
Adjustment
Top View of Table and Fence Rail
Approximately
1/4”
Figure 21
A
B
Motor Pulley
Deflection Point
Bandwheel
Pulley