Ryobi BS903 - Manual (Page 20)

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ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 19
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 18 and 19.
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.
 As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are
about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly.
Adjust the blade guide assembly by turning the blade
guide knob.
 Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock
knob clockwise.
 Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before
turning on the band saw.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of
blade tension, blade tracking, blade guides, and thrust
bearings.
Fig. 18
BLADE GUIDE
KNOB
LOCK
KNOB
LOCK UNLOCK
BLADE GUIDE
ASSEMBLY