Rikon Power Tools 10-324, 10-325 Installation & User Manual

10-900

Tool-less Blade Guide System *

Retrot Kit

For RIKON 14” Bandsaws 10-324 & 10-325

Installation & User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................2

Contents of Package .....................................................................................................2 & 3

Assembly ...................................................................................................3 - 6

Adjustments...........................................................................................................7 - 9

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

Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists ..................................................................................10 - 11

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The machine must not be plugged in and the power switch must be in the OFF position until assembly is
complete.

2. Do not install the Tool-less Blade Guide Retrot System until you have read all of the instructions.

3. Installation of this Retrot System must be done according to the following directions to correctly install

the parts, and to insure that the future operation of the machine is proper and safe.

4. Any other bandsaw use not as specified, including further modification of the machine or use of parts not
tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer, can cause unforeseen damage and invalidate the
warranty.

5. Refer to your Bandsaw’s Operation Manual for complete details on your bandsaw’s Safety Instructions,
Assembly, Adjustments and Operation.

6. If you are not familiar with the operation of the machine, obtain assistance from a qualied person.

7. Work in a clean, well lit area to keep tools and machine parts organized and safe.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Store them with your Bandsaw’s Operator’s Manual for future reference.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

Model 10-900 Tool-less Blade Guide System Retrot Kit is shipped complete in one box.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

1. Carefully remove all contents from the shipping carton. Compare the contents with the list of contents to

make sure that all of the items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. Place parts on a

protected surface for easy identication and assembly.

2. If any parts are missing or broken, please call RIKON Customer Service (877- 884-5167) as soon as
possible for replacements. DO NOT start assembling the Retrot Kit onto your machine, or use the bandsaw if

any of these items are missing. You may cause injury to yourself or damage to the machine.

3. Set packing material and shipping carton aside. Do not discard until the machine has been set up and is
running properly, in case a product return is necessary.

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and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

A

B

C

Tools and Tool Holder:

A. Upper Blade Guide Assembly

B. Lower Blade Guide Assembly

C. Upper Blade Guard

D. Scale for Blade Guard

D

Additional Tools Required - not supplied

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

10mm Wrench or an Adjustable Wrench

NOTE: Parts referenced throughout the

instructions refer to the key numbers of

the Parts Diagrams and Parts Lists on

pages 10 and 11.

ASSEMBLY

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN

THE OFF POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.

REMOVE THE BANDSAW BLADE

1. Remove the bandsaw blade that is mounted on your machine. NOTE: Refer to your bandsaw’s original
Operator’s Manual for instructions on the proper steps to safely perform this operation on your particular
machine model.

INSTALLING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES

Remove the original, upper blade guard that
surrounds the blade above the table.

1. Lower the upper blade guides until they touch

the table. This will give the best access to the blade
guard, and make it easier to remove it from the saw

frame.

2. Remove the blade guard from the guide post by
unscrewing the two Hex Socket Cap Screws that hold

it in place. Figure 1. Save these screws as they will
be needed to install the new guard that is included

with the Retrot Kit.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

REMOVE
GUARD’S
2 SCREWS
ON POST

FIGURE 1

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES - continued

3. Once the blade guard is unscrewed, remove the

guard from the saw frame. This original guard will not

be used with the new tool-less blade guides in the Kit.

PLUGGED IN AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE
OFF POSITION UNTIL ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE COMPLETE.

THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE

Remove the original, ball bearing blade guides
that were supplied on your machine.

A

4. Raise the guide post up above the table about 4

inches.

5. Remove the rear, Hex Socket Cap Screw that

holds the upper blade guide assembly to the guide

post. Figure 2, A. Save this screw as it will be used to

install the new Tool-less Guide Assembly to the guide
post.

6. Remove the originally supplied blade guide assem­bly from the guide post.

Install the new, Tool-less Blade Guide Assembly.

7. The new Guide Assembly comes pre-assembled and ready for installing onto your machine. Insert the new
assembly’s guide block Seat into the guide post.

ORIGINAL
BLADE
GUIDE
ASSEMBLY

SCREWS
FOR
GUARD

FIGURE 2

NOTE: The inside cavity of the post may have metal burrs left over from the original boring and threading

operations. These may require ling o󰀨 in order to install the new guide block seat into the interior of the guide
post. The use of small metal les, like needle les, are recommended for removing any burrs.

8. Fasten the new Blade Guide Assembly to the guide post with the same screw (A) removed in step 5. Fig. 3A.

Install the new upper Blade Guard.

9. Lower the blade guides down to the table.

A

10. Install the new Blade Guard that is supplied with
the kit, onto the guide post. Use the same screws that

were removed in step 2, page 3. Do not fully tighten

the screws at this time. Figure 3B.

11. Before nal tightening of the screws, make sure

that the blade guard is positioned parallel, in-line with
the blade guide post. Also make sure that it will not
come in contact with the upper wheel and the door
when it is closed. Close the upper door and raise &
lower the guide post a few times to insure that the
blade guard will not rub against these saw parts.

A FIGURE 3 B

12. When positioned correctly, tighten the screws to
secure the blade guard to the guide post. Figure 3B.

Never operate the bandsaw with­out the blade guards in place, as serious injury may
result.

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