Ryobi RBS250G User manual

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RBS250G

Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and
operating the product.
Attention! Il est essentiel que vous lisiez les instructions contenues dans ce manuel avant d’assembler,
d’entretenir et d’utiliser le produit.
Achtung! Es ist wichtig, dass Sie vor Zusammenbau, Wartung und Benutzung des Produktes die Anweisungen
in dieser Anleitung lesen.
¡Atención! Resulta fundamental que lea este manual de instrucciones antes de realizar el montaje, el
mantenimiento y de utilizar este producto
Attenzione! E’ importante leggere le istruzioni contenute nel presente manuale prima di montare il prodotto,
svolgere le operazioni di manutenzione sullo stesso e metterlo in funzione.
Let op! Het is van essentieel belang dat u de instructies in deze gebruiksaanwijzing leest voor u het product
monteert, onderhoudt en gebruikt.
Atenção! É fundamental que leia as instruções deste manual antes da montagem, manutenção e operação
do aparelho.
OBS! Det er vigtigt, at man læser instrukserne i denne brugsanvisning, inden man samler, vedligeholder
og betjener produktet.
Observera! Det är viktigt att du läser instruktionerna i manualen före montering, användning och underhåll av
produkten.
Huomio! On tärkeää, että luet tämän käsikirjan ohjeet ennen tuotteen kokoamista, huoltoa ja käyttöä.
Advarsel! Det er viktig at du leser instruksjonene i denne manualen før sammensetning, vedlikehold og bruk
av produktet
Внимание! Необходимо прочитать инструкции в данном руководстве перед сборкой, обслуживанием и
эксплуатацией этого изделия.
Uwaga! Koniecznie należy przeczytać instrukcje zawarte w tym podręczniku przed montażem, obsługą oraz
konserwacją produktu.
Důležité
upozornění! Neinstalujte, neprovádějte údržbu ani nepoužívejte tento výrobek dříve, než si přečtete pokyny uvedené v tomto návodu.
Figyelem! Fontos, hogy a termék összeszerelése, karbantartása és használata előtt elolvassa a kézikönyvben
található utasításokat.
Atenţie! Este esențial să citiți instrucțiunile din acest manual înainte de asamblare, efectuarea întreținerii și
operarea produsului.
Uzmanību! Ir svarīgi izlasīt šīs rokasgrāmatas instrukcijas pirms uzstādīšanas, apkopes un preces darbināšanas.
Dėmesio! Prieš surenkant, prižiūrint ir naudojant gaminį, būtina perskaityti šiame vadove pateiktus nurodymus.
Tähtis! Enne masina kokkupanekut, hooldamist ja kasutama hakkamist tuleb käesolevas juhendis esitatud
juhised kindlasti läbi lugeda.
Upozorenje! Vrlo je važno da ste prije sklapanja, održavanja i rada s ovim proizvodom pročitali upute u ovom priručniku.
Pomembno! Pomembno je da pred montažo vzdrževanjem in uporabo tega izdelka preberete navodila v tem priročniku.
Upzornenie! Je dôležité, aby ste si pred montážou, údržbou a obsluhou produktu prečítali pokyny v tomto návode.
Важно! Изключително важно е да прочетете инструкциите в настоящото ръководство, преди да
преминете към сглобяване, поддръжка или работа с продукта.
Важливо! Дуже важливо, щоб ви прочитали інструкції в цьому керівництві перед складанням,
обслуговуванням та експлуатацією цієї машини.
Dikkat! Ürünün montajını, bakımını yapmadan ve ürünü çalıştırmadan önce bu kılavuzda yer alan talimatları
okumanız önemlidir.
Προσοχή! Είναι πολύ σημαντικό να διαβάσετε τις οδηγίες στο παρόν εγχειρίδιο πριν συναρμολογήσετε,
συντηρήσετε ή λειτουργήσετε το προϊόν.
Subject to technical modication | Sous réserve de modications techniques | Technische Änderungen vorbehalten | Bajo
reserva de modicaciones técnicas | Con riserva di eventuali modiche tecniche | Technische wijzigingen voorbehouden
| Com reserva de modicações técnicas | Med forbehold for tekniske ændringer | Med förbehåll för tekniska ändringar |
Tekniset muutokset varataan | Med forbehold om tekniske endringer | могут быть внесены технические изменения |
Z zastrzeżeniem modykacji technicznych | Změny technických údajů vyhrazeny | A műszaki módosítás jogát
fenntartjuk | Sub rezerva modicaţiilor tehnice | Paturam tiesības mainīt tehniskos raksturlielumus | Pasiliekant teisę
daryti techninius pakeitimus | Tehnilised muudatused võimalikud | Podloæno tehniëkim promjenama | Tehnične
spremembe dopuščene | Právo na technické zmeny je vyhradené | Подлежи на технически модификации | Є
об’єктом для технічних змін | Teknik değişiklik hakkı saklıdır | Υπό την επιφύλαξη τεχνικών τροποποιήσεων

3
Original Instructions
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your band saw.
INTENDED USE
The band saw is intended for straight line cutting, Scroll
cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood-made products.
The product is intended to be used only by adult operators
who have read the instruction manual and understand the
risks and hazards.
The product is to be used in dry conditions, with excellent
ambient lighting and adequate ventilation.
The product is intended for consumer use and should only
be used as described above and is not intended for any
other purpose.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the
following. Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
■Keep work area clear. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
■Consider work area environment. Do not expose tools
to rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Do not use tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
■Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g., pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerators).
■Keep other persons away. Do not let persons,
especially children, be involved in the work, touch the
tool or the extension cord, and keep them away from
the work area.
■Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of children.
■Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was intended.
■Use the right tool. Do not force small tools to do the job
of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not
intended, for example, do not use circular saws to cut
tree limbs or logs.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
they can be caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
■Use protective equipment. Use safety glasses. Use
face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
■Connect dust extraction equipment. If the tool is
provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collecting equipment, ensure these are connected and
properly used.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never yank the cord to
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
■Secure work. Where possible, use clamps or a vice to
hold the work. It is safer than using your hand.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
■Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have
them repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
■Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing
and when changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters, disconnect tools from the power supply.
■Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before turning it on.
■Avoid unintentional starting. Ensure switch is in “off”
position when plugging in.
■Use outdoor extension leads. When the tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor
use and so marked.
■Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common
sense and do not operate the tool when you are tired.
■Check damaged parts. Before further use of tool,
it should be carefully checked to determine 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. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service centre unless
otherwise indicated in this instruction manual. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
centre. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off.
■Warning. The use of any accessory or attachment other
than the one recommended in this instruction manual
may present a risk of personal injury.
■Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. This
electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules.
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons
using original spare parts otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
BAND SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
■Firmly clamp or bolt the product to a work bench or leg
stand at approximately hip height.
■Never operate the product on the floor.
■Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the
blade. Always make sure you have good balance.
■Allow the motor to come up to full speed before starting
a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
■Do not use the product if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorised service centre.
■All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be
made by a qualified service technician at an authorised
service centre.
■When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
■Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not hand hold
pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade
guard. Do not reach underneath work or in the blade
cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
■Never cut more than one piece at a time or stack more
than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.
■Do not feed the material too quickly. Do not force the
workpiece against the blade.
■Use only correct blades. Use the right blade size and
style for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth
should point down toward the table.
■Always support large workpieces while cutting to
minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. The
product may slip or slide while cutting large or heavy
boards.
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4Original Instructions
■Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has
stopped.
■Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.
■Before changing the setup and removing covers, guards
or blades, unplug the product from the power source.
■Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
■To avoid accidental blade contact, minimise blade
breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always
adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the workpiece.
■Keep blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Sharp
blades minimise stalling and kickbacks.
■Always turn off saw before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source.
■Make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the
work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe
operation before performing any work using the product.
■The blade guides have been preset at the factory.
These settings are functional for some applications.
We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide
settings before first use of the product. Refer to adjusting
the thrust bearing, blade guide and blade guide support
procedures explained in this operator’s manual.
■Do not use the product to cut metal.
■If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
only by the manufacturer or by an authorised service
centre to avoid risk.
■Do not use saw bands which are damaged or deformed.
■Replace the table insert when worn.
■Connect the product to a dust collecting device when
sawing wood.
■Do not operate the product when the guard protecting
the saw band is open.
■Select the saw band and the speed depending on the
material to be cut.
■Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion.
■Wear gloves when handling the saw band and rough material.
■Use a push stick when straight cutting small work pieces
using the fence.
■Transport the product with the band guard fully down
and close to the table.
■Place the fence on the lower side of the table when
bevel-cutting with the table inclined.
■Use a suitable holding device when cutting round or
irregular shaped timber to prevent twisting of the work
piece.
■Do not use guards for handling or transportation.
■Adjust the adjustable guard as close to the work piece
as practicable.
■Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
when cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces.
■Even when the product is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise and the operator should pay
special attention to avoid them:
●Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not
worn.
●Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is
not worn.
●Damages to health resulting from vibration emission
if the product is used over longer periods of time, and
is not adequately managed or properly maintained.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 133.
1. Blade tension adjustment lever
2. Upper front cover
3. Upper front cover lock knob
4. Tracking view window
5. Work light
6. Blade guard adjustment knob
7. Power cord
8. On/off switch
9. Rip fence
10. Work table
11. Lower front cover
12. Lower front cover lock knob
13. Push stick
14. Blade tracking adjustment knob
15. Blade tracking lock knob
16. Blade guide assembly lock knob
17. Saw blade
18. Bevel angle lock knob
19. Bevel angle adjustment knob
20. Dust port
21. Motor housing
22. Blade tension adjustment wrench
23. Upper wheel
24. Blade guard
25. Thrust bearing (upper)
26. Thrust bearing lock screw (upper)
27. Blade guide support screw (upper)
28. Blade guide support (upper)
29. Blade guide (upper)
30. Blade guide set screw (upper)
31. Blade guide support (lower)
32. Blade guide support screw (lower)
33. Thrust bearing lock screw (lower)
34. Thrust bearing (lower)
35. Blade guide (lower)
36. Blade guide set screw (lower)
37. Push stick storage
38. Work light switch
OPERATION
WARNING! Before performing any adjustment, make
sure the product is unplugged from the power source and
the switch is in the offposition. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE TENSION
See page 136.
1. Disconnect the product from the power outlet.
2. Loosen the upper front cover lock knob. Open the upper
front cover.
3. Insert the flat end of the blade tension adjustment
wrench in the frame that houses the spring behind the
upper wheel.
4. Rotate the blade tension adjustment lever. The correct
blade tension is set when the frame is in contact with
both edges of the flat end of the wrench.
5. Close the upper front cover. Tighten the upper front
cover lock knob.
Sound becomes higher pitched as tension increases. Never
increase blade tension so tight as to completely compress
the spring. When completely compressed, the spring can no
longer act as a shock absorber.
Too much tension may cause the blade to break. Thicker
workpieces require higher tension; maximum tension is not
needed for all cuts. Too little tension may cause the blade
to slip on the wheels.

5
Original Instructions
TRACKING THE BLADE
See page 137.
NOTE: Adjust blade tension properly before making tracking
adjustments.
To adjust:
1. Disconnect the product from the power outlet.
2. Loosen the upper and lower front cover lock knobs.
Open the upper and lower front cover.
3. Watch the blade’s position on the upper tire as, by hand,
you slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise. If the blade
moves away from the centre of the tire, the tracking must
be adjusted.
If the blade has moved left or right of centre:
1. Turn the blade tracking adjustment knob (clockwise
if blade has moved left; counterclockwise if blade has
moved right) while turning the wheel by hand until the
blade moves back and rides in the centre of the tire.
2. Check the position of the blade on the lower tire. The
blade should be completely on the tire (gullet of the
blade teeth in the centre). If not, adjust the tracking until
the blade is on both tires.
3. Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwise direction
for a few more turns. Make sure the blade stays in the
same location on the tires. Readjust, if necessary, until
blade is tracking properly.
4. Close the upper and lower front covers. Tighten the front
cover lock knobs.
5. Switch on the product.
Verify that the saw blade is centred on the tire (through the
tracking view window). If not centred, repeat above steps.
ADJUSTING THE THRUST BEARINGS
See page 138-139.
The thrust bearings support the back edge of the blade
during cutting. The blade should not contact the thrust
bearings when you stop cutting. It is important that both
upper and lower thrust bearings be adjusted equally.
1. Disconnect the product from power outlet.
2. Using a hex key, loosen the thrust bearing lock screw.
3. Adjust the position of the thrust bearing. The thrust
bearing should be 0.5 mm from the back of the saw
blade. Use a feeler gauge to check the distance.
4. Tighten the thrust bearing lock screw.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES
See page 138-139.
1. Disconnect the product from power outlet.
2. Using a hex key, loosen both blade guide lock screws.
3. Adjust the positions of the blade guides. The blade
guides should be 0.25 mm from the saw blade. Use a
feeler gauge to check the distance.
4. Tighten both blade guide lock screws.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDE SUPPORTS
See page 138-139.
1. Disconnect the product from power outlet.
2. Using a hex key, loosen the blade guide support lock screw.
3. Adjust the position of the blade guide support. The front
edge of the blade guide support should be 6.5 mm from
the blade teeth gullet.
4. Tighten the blade guide support lock screw.
SETTING BEVEL TO 45°
See page 143.
When setting the table to an angle near 45°, follow the
instruction below to remove the angle plate from the work table.
1. Using a hex key, loosen the screws fixing the angle plate.
2. Remove the metal plate from the work table. Always
keep the screws on the plate.
3. Replace the metal plate and tighten the screws after the
bevel cutting operation.
REPLACING THE BLADE
See page 144-145.
Replace the blade after 4 hours of cutting softwood, or 2
hours of cutting hardwood.
1. Disconnect the product from power outlet.
2. Loosen the front cover lock knobs. Open the upper and
lower front covers.
3. Remove the bolt, washers and wing nut on the work table.
4. Loosen the blade guide assembly lock knob. Rotate
the blade guard adjustment knob clockwise to lower the
blade guard.
5. Open the flap on the blade guard. Lift the blade tension
adjustment lever.
6. Carefully remove the blade. Wear safety gloves.
7. Observe the correct teeth direction of the new blade.
Insert the blade through the table opening and blade
guides, and place it around the wheels.
NOTE: The blade may need to be turned inside out if the
teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the blade with
both hands and rotate it inward.
8. Close the flap on the blade guard. Lock the blade
tension adjustment lever.
9. Track the blade, adjust both upper and lower blade
guides, blade guide supports and thrust bearings as
instructed in this manual.
10. Reinstall the bolt, washers and wing nut on the work table.
11. Close the upper and lower front covers. Tighten the front
cover lock knobs.
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT TENSION
See page 146.
1. Disconnect the product from power outlet.
2. Loosen the lower front cover lock knob. Open the lower
front cover.
3. Loosen the hex screw above the motor housing. Do not
remove it.
4. Move the motor housing to the left or right to decrease or
increase drive belt tension respectively.
5. The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger
pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes a
12-13 mm deflection.
6. Tighten the hex screw above the motor housing.
CUTTING TIPS
Scroll cutting and circle cutting
For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not
try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without
pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is determined
by blade width. A 6.35 mm (1/4”) wide blade will cut a
minimum diameter of 38 mm (1-1/2”).
HANDLING JAMMED MATERIAL
In case of a jam, following the instructions below:
1. Turn off the product. Wait until the product has come to
a complete stop.
2. Disconnect the product from the power outlet.
3. Carefully remove the workpiece from the blade along the cut.
WARNING! Never remove jammed cutoffpieces until
the blade has come to a full and complete stop.
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