RIKON Power Tools 10-315 User Manual
12” Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw
Model: 10-315
Part #10-315M1
Owner’s Manual
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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 modied 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.
General Safety Warnings
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications, work
capabilities, and its specic potential hazards.
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.
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.
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.
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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. 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 allow the Bandaw blade to stop before removing scrap pieces from table.
2. Always keep hands and ngers away from the blade.
3. Never attempt to saw stock that does not have a at surface, unless a suitable support is used.
4. Always hold material rmly 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” above the material being cut.
7. Check for proper blade size and type for thickness and 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.
California Propsition 65 Warning
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
For more detailed information about California Propostion 65 log onto rikontools.com.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often.
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................2 -3
Bandsaw Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................3
Specications ........................................................................................................................................4
Contents of Package ............................................................................................................................5-6
Getting To Know Your Bandsaw ............................................................................................................7
Stand Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................8
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................9
Assembly the Working Table.........................................................................................................................9
Rip Fence Assembly .............................................................................................................................9
Installing the Tool Holder.......................................................................................................................................10
Hand-Wheel Assembly .........................................................................................................................10
Setting the Table Square to the Blade................................................................................................................10
Tilting the Table .....................................................................................................................................11
Tracking the Saw Blade ......................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting Blade Tension .......................................................................................................................11
Upper Blade Guide Adjustment .....................................................................................................................11-12
Lower Blade Guide Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Rip Fence/Drift................................................................................................................................12-13
Rip Fence Scale Adjustment ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment ..................................................................................................................13
Changing Blade Speed/Belt Tension..............................................................................................................14
Replacing Blades ................................................................................................................................14-15
Resawing .............................................................................................................................15
Operation ............................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... ..... 16
Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................17-18
Changing Bandsaw Tire ...................................................................................................................................18
Parts Diagram ................................................................................................................................19-21
Parts List ........................................................................................................................................22-23
How To Guide .....................................................................................................................................24
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................25
Notes......................................................................................................................................26-27
Specications
Throat width
Max. cutting depth
Blade length
Blade width
Table size
Table tilt
Blade speeds
Motor
Amps
Volts
Net weight
12”
7”
93-1/2”
1/8” – 3/4”
18-7/8””x 15-3/4”
Left-10o Right-45
1496 ft/min or 3230 ft/min
1 HP
10/5
110/220
176 lbs
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Contents of Package
Model 10-315 12” Deluxe Woodworking Bandsaw is shipped complete in one box.
1. Unpacking and Checking Contents
a. Separate all “loose parts” from packaging materials, the following components are included
for the initial assemble and make sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any
packaging material.
b. With the help of another person, take the Bandsaw from the packing carton. Properly lift the
Bandsaw off the packing carton and place on level oor.
c. Remove protective oil that is applied to the table. Use any ordinary house hold type grease or
spot remover.
d. Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean
dry cloth.
A. Bandsaw Body
B. Cabinet Stand Box
C. Crank Handwheel
D. Blade Tension Wheel
E. Manual
A
B
C
D
E
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Contents of Package Cont.
Table assembly:
A. Table
B. Table leveling bar and hardware
C. 90° table stop bolt
D. Table mounting bolts and washers
Rip fence assembly:
A. Scale
B. Fence bar
C. Fence
D. Resaw bar
E. Fence carrier
F. Fence support on left side of the table
G.Lock shoe
A B
C
A
B
D
E
D
C
F
G
Tool holder assembly:
A. L wrench 3MM
B. L wrench 4MM
C. L wrench 5MM
D. L wrench 6MM
E. Tool holder
F. Tool Holder mounting screws
A
B
C
D
F
E
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Getting to Know Your Bandsaw
A
B
C
F
G
I
D
E
H
J
L
N
P
K
M
Q
A Blade Tensioning Knob
B Rise & Fall Hand Wheel
C Blade
D Upper Blade Guide
E Table
F Rip Fence
G Rip Fence Rail
H Table Tilt Lock Handle
I Stand (Model#10-315 doesn’t include wheel kit)
J Belt Tension & Speed Change Handle
K Blade Tension Release Cam Handle
L Rise & Fall Lock Knob
M Blade Tracking Knob
N Table Tilting Knob
P 4” Dust Extraction Port
Q Motor
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Stand Assembly
Note: When assembling this
legstand do not fully tighten
the nuts and bolts until the
assembly is complete.
1. Locate the first leg and
secure it to one of the long top
brace supports using the nuts,
bolts and washers supplied
Fig.1S.
2. In the same way, attach the
second leg to the brace support
Fig.2S.
3. Locate the short top brace
supports and install to the legs
as shown Fig.3.S.
4. Continue in this way until
all of the legs and top brace
supports have been installed
Fig.4S.
Fig.1S
Fig.2S
Fig.5S
LON G MID BR AC E
SUPPORT
Fig.6S
FRONT
LONG TOP B RA CE
SUPPORT
5. Holes a third of the way down
each leg are for securing the
mid brace supports. Attach the
long mid brace supports to the
frame using the nuts, bolts and
washers Fig.5S.
6. Finally, install the short mid
brace support to one of the
shorter sides Fig.6S.
Note
The side with the short mid
brace support installed will
referred to as the front of the
stand. This leaves the back
area free for the optional wheel
kit operation.
Fig.3.S
SHORT TOP BRACE
SUPPORTS
Fig.4.S
Caution: To avoid back injury, get help lifting the bandsaw. Bend your knees, lift with your legs, not
your back.
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Assembly
Mounting Top to Stand
Feed the long mounting bolts up through the stand
and secure the four corners using the washers and
bolts provided (A-Fig.1). Lift the bandsaw over the
stand and place the long mounting bolts through the
four location holes in the bandsaw base.
Assemble Working Table
Installing 90°stop: Thread screw (M8x25) and nut
(M8) to the bottom of the table. (A-Fig.2) With
the help of another person, lift the working table
onto the trunnion. Mount the working table to the
trunnion using the supplied (4) hex bolts, (4) lock
washers and (4) washers (B-Fig.2). Install the two
bolts to the right of the blade hand tight, then tip the
table to 45 degrees and install the two bolts to the
left of the blade. Adjust table parallel to blade and
tighten bolts.
Table Leveling Bar: The table leveling bar is
preinstalled from the factory and must be removed
before installing the table. The table leveling bar
keeps the two sides of the blade slot level.
(C-Fig. 2)
Fence Support Bolt: Install the fence support bolt in
the left rear corner of the table. (D-Fig. 2)
C
A
B
D
Figure 1
A
Underside of Table
Figure 2
Rip Fence Assembly
Mount the fence bar onto the table with the two
fence bar nuts.(A-Fig 3) Do not fully tighten yet as
they may need to be adjusted later. The bar should
be installed so that the longest amount of bar is on
the left hand side allowing the fence to be attached.
Place the brass lock shoe into the fence seat.(AFig 4) Position the fence assembly onto the fence
bar(B-Fig 4). Lay the fence on to the table and lock
by tightening the fence lock knob. (B-Fig 5)
B
Figure 5
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A
Figure 3
A
B
Figure 4
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