4” Professional Bandsaw Owner’s Manual Models: 10-350/10-350BAL 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 #10-350M1 techsupport@rikontools.
Operator Safety: Required Reading IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed 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.
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. 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.
Table of Contents Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................2 -3 Bandsaw Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................3 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................4 Contents of Package ..........
Contents of Package Model 10-350 14” Professional Bandsaw is shipped complete in one crate. Model 10-350BAL is shipped in two cartons unless otherwise noted. Unpacking and Checking Contents a. Separate all “loose parts” from packaging materials and check each item with “Table of Loose Parts” to make sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any packaging material. b. Thread hoist ring into threading hole on top of Bandsaw frame.
Loose Parts List LIST OF LOOSE PARTS Table assembly: A. Table B. Table leveling bar and hardware C. 90° table stop bolt D. Table mounting bolts and washers D C A B A Rip fence assembly: A. Fence bar B. Fence C. Fence carrier D. Resaw bar D B C A Tool holder assembly: A. L wrench 2.5MM B. L wrench 3MM C. L wrench 4MM D. L wrench 5MM E. L wrench 6MM F. 10mm wrench G.
Getting to Know Your Bandsaw A F G P B H Q C I J D R K S E T L M U N V O A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Hoist Ring Tension Indicator Window Blade Tension Hand-Wheel Switch Rip Fence Guide Post Cap Blade Tracking Window Guide Post Rise/Fall Handle Guide Post Lock Knob Hinged Blade Guard Blade Guides L. Work Table M. Drive Belt Tension Wheel N. 4” Dust Ports O. Foot Break P. Blade Tracking Knob Q. Quick Release Lever R. Tool Holder S. LED Light T. Table Tilt & Lock Knobs U.
Assembly Blade Slot Work Table Assembly Installing Table Leveling Bar: Locate the table leveling bar, two hex socket screws and two washers (A-Fig.1 Inset). Insert a hex socket screw and washer through the left hole of the table leveling bar and into the threaded hole on the left side of the blade slot (B-Fig.1). Make sure that the opening of the slot on the right side of the table leveling bar faces toward the table trunnion. This will allow the table leveling bar to open outward from the bandsaw.
Assembly Adjustments Storage for the “L” wrenches is provided for quick access when adjustments are needed. Tool Holder Place the (4) “L” wrenches (3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm) in the tool holder on the rear column support (Fig.5). 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.
Adjustments Tracking the Saw Blade Warning! Unplug the bandsaw. 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. B A Note: The blade tension scale may read differently due to cut specifications of the blade manufacturer. It might be necessary to increase/decrease tension up/down one size on blade tension scale to achieve proper blade tension. Figure 9 Open both doors.
Adjustments Changing the Bandsaw Blade A Warning! 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. (A-Fig.13) b) Release the blade tension by moving the quick release lever (Fig.14) from right to left. Open the hinged door on the blade guard by loosening the wing screw (A-Fig.15). Loosen then open the table leveling bar (A-Fig.16).
Adjusting the Blade Guides A Upper Guides: To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the roller guides relative to the blade by loosening the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17) and sliding the guide assembly until the side roller guides are approximately 1/16” behind the gullet of the blade then tighten the Allen cap head screw (A-Fig.17). Next set the roller guides to within 1/32” of the blade by releasing the lock knob (B-Fig.17) and turning the micro-adjusting knob (C-Fig.17).
Changing Blade Speed Pulley Setting Warning! Before changing the speed, always make sure the machine has been unplugged from the electrical supply. A The 10-350 has two pulley speed ranges, low speed (2132 ft/min) and high speed (4101 ft/min). The 10-350BAL has two pulley speed ranges, low speed (2163 ft/min) and high speed (4162 ft/min). The lower wheel (A-Fig.21) and the motor shaft have twin multi-vee pulleys (B-Fig.21). A flat ribbed “J” belt (C-Fig.
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.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. A 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.
Features and Safety The 10-350 14” Professional Bandsaw has many builtin safety and feature items shown below. LED Work Light The LED work light is built onto a long flexible goose neck giving it the ability to illuminate the work surface on both sides of the blade. To operate the LED work light depress the round button (A-Fig.26). LED lights are very bright and can wash out reference lines on a workpiece.
Electrical Requirements In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided.
Maintenance Caution! BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE WORK, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE (WALL SOCKET). NEVER USE WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO CLEAN THE MACHINE. USE A BENCH BRUSH. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR NEAR BEARINGS. 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.
Troubleshooting WARNING! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The machine does not 1. No power supply. work when switched on. 2. Defective switch. Check the cable for breakage. Contact your local dealer for repair. The blade does not move with the motor running. 1. The quick release lever or blade tension handwheel has not been tightened. 2. The blade has come off one of the wheels. 3.
Troubleshooting Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide Bearings Parallel to the Blade (Refer to “Guide Post Assembly” parts diagram on page 28) This step may not be necessary, it is factory preset. If adjustment is needed follow the steps below. First slightly loosen part #226 Hex Bolt M8X20 (4 each) on rear of upper bandsaw housing. This will allow you to adjust the micro adjustment screws #227 in part #224 Gear Bracket. Next place a 3mm “L” wrench through the sight holes in part #198 Cover.
Parts Diagram Frame Assembly 20
Parts List Frame Assembly Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Part No.
Parts Diagram Wheel Assembly 22
Parts List Wheel Assembly Key No. 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 Part No. WSH8GB96Z M8X16GB70Z JMBS1402020001 JMBS1402022100 JL28020004 JL21022002A CLP40GB893D1B BRG180203GB278 JL28022001 Description Washer Hex socket screw M8X16 Blade Lower wheel assm.
Parts Diagram Table & Fence Assembly 24
Parts List Table & Fence Assembly Key No. 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 Part No.
Parts Diagram Blade Tension/Tracking 26
Parts List Blade Tension/Tracking Key No. 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 Part No.
Parts Diagram Guide Post Assembly 28
Parts List Guide Post Assembly Key No. 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 Part No.
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