Kuhn Rikon 10-300 User Manual

10” Woodworking Bandsaw

Model: 10-300

Part # 10-300M1

Owner’s Manual

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in your manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................................................3-4

Carton Contents.....................................................................................................................................................5

Hardware Package Contents.................................................................................................................................5

Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................6

Installing the Table..........................................................................................................................................................6

Centering the Table..................................................................................................................................................6

Setting the Table Square with the Blade........................................................................................................................6

Mounting the Bandsaw....................................................................................................................................................7

Dust Collection...............................................................................................................................................................7

Installing/Changing the Blade...............................................................................................................................7-8

Tracking the Bandsaw Blade..........................................................................................................................................8

Adjusting the Blade Guides..............................................................................................................................................8

Setting the Cutting Height............................................................................................................................................8

Tilting the Bandsaw Table............................................................................................................................................8

Operation................................................................................................................................................................9

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................9

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................10

Electrical Schematic.............................................................................................................................................11

Electrical Requirements.........................................................................................................................12

Parts List..............................................................................................................................................................13

Parts Explosion....................................................................................................................................................14

Notes.....................................................................................................................................................................15

Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................16

SPECIFICATIONS

Throat width
Max. cutting depth
Blade length
Blade width
Table size
Table tilt
Blade speed
Motor
Amps
Volts
Net weight

9-5/8” (244 mm)
3-3/8” (86 mm)
67-1/2” (1714 mm)
1/8” – 1/2”(3-13 mm)
11-13/16” x 11-13/16”
Left-1o Right-45

o

2,780 ft/min
1/3 HP

4.5
110V
55 lbs

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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.

Always Ground All Tools.

If your tool is equipped with a three-pronged plug, you must plug it into a three-hole electric receptacle. If you
use an adapter to accommodate a two-pronged receptacle, you must attach the adapter plug to a known ground.
Never remove the third prong of the plug.

Always Avoid Dangerous Environments.

Never use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep your work area well lighted and clear of clutter.

Always Remove the Adjusting Keys and Wrenches from Tools after Use.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it
on.

Always Keep Your Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

Always Keep Visitors Away from Running Machines.

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.

Always make the Workshop Childproof.

Childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications, work capabilities, and its

Never operate a tool while under the influence of drugs, medication, or alcohol.

Always Wear Proper Apparel.

Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts. Rubber-soled footwear is
recommended for the best footing.

Always Use Safety Glasses and Wear Hearing Protection.

Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

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Never Overreach.

Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.

Never Stand on Tools.

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Always Disconnect Tools.

Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.

Always Avoid Accidental Staring.

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. 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
damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.

Special Safety Rules For Bandsaws

1. Always stop the Bandsaw before removing scrap pieces from table.

2. Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade.

3. Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

4. Always hold material firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed.

5. Always turn off the machine if the material is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

6. Adjust the upper guide about 1/8” to 1/4” above the material being cut.

7. Check for proper blade size and type for thickness and type of material being cut.

8. Make sure that the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted.

9. Make “relief” cuts before cutting long curves.

10. Release blade tension when the saw will not be used for a long period of time.

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CARTON CONTENTS

The model 10-300 10” Bandsaw is shipped complete in one
box.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

a. Separate all parts from carton and check each item with
“Table of Carton Contents” to make sure all items are
accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

b. Remove the protective oil that is applied to the table. Use
any ordinary house hold type grease and spot remover.

c. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust.
Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth.

CARTON CONTENTS

Item Description Q’ty.

A Main Machine..................................................................1

B Table.......................................................................... .................1

C Owner’s Manual.............................................................1

D Upper Table Trunnion Assembly.....................................1

E Bag of Loose Parts........................................................1

B

A

C

D

E

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Separate all parts from loose bags and check each item with “Table of hardware package contents” to make sure all items
are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG
Item Description Qty

Blade Tension Knob............................................1

Miter Gauge...........................................................1

Hex. Socket Head Cap Screw M6x30...............1

Washer 6...............................................................1

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG
Item Description Qty

Hex. Bolt M6x12....................................................4

Lock Washer 6....................................................4

M3 Hex “L” Wrench..............................................1

M5 Hex “L” Wrench..............................................1

Wing Nut M6..........................................................1

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ASSEMBLY

Initial Assembly

The machine is supplied partly assembled. Prior to use, the
following items have to be installed: bandsaw table, star
knob (blade tensioning) and rip fence.

WARNING:

To avoid injury, do not attempt to run or use

this machine until all parts are assembled and working
properly.

Installing the Table

a. Place table on to the upper table trunnion, taking care
when passing the saw blade through the slot in the table
(See Fig. 1). Mount the working table to the upper trunnion
with four hex bolts and four lock washers. (A--Fig. 2)
b. Use the hex socket screw, bushing, washer and wing nut
for correcting the working table flatness. (B--Fig. 2)
c. Place star knob on to tension rod (See Fig. 3).

Star Knob

Fig.1

Fig.3

Centering the Table

a. Loosen the four bolts mounting the table to the upper
trunnion. (A-Fig. 4)

b. Move table sideways as required, until saw blade runs
through the center of table insert.

c. If the adjustment of “b” is not enough to center the table,
loosen the bolts holding the lower table trunnion and move
the table sideways to place the table in the center. (B-Fig. 4)

d. Re-tighten trunnion bolts, recheck blade position.

Setting the Table Square with the Saw Blade

Loosen the wing nut and place a suitably sized square
against the saw blade. If table requires adjustment, proceed
as follows:

a. Using a 10mm wrench, release lock nut on the table stop.

b. Place wrench on bolt and adjust until table is set square
to blade.

Mounting Bolts

Fig.2

A

B

Fig.4

Square

Hex. bolt

c. Tighten M10 lock nut and recheck blade and table for
squareness.

d. Lock table into position and check that pointer reads zero
degrees on side of trunnion. Loosen then screw securing
pointer and reset if necessary to give zero degree reading
(See Fig. 5).

Hex. nut

Fig.5

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