RIKON Power Tools 10-350BAL User Manual

14” Professional Bandsaw

Models: 10-350/10-350BAL

Part #10-350M1

Owner’s Manual

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 [e-mail]

For Parts or Questions:

[e-mail] or 877-884-5167

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 modied 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 specic 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

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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 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.

California Proposition 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 Proposition 65 log onto rikontools.com.

Note: This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid. Use of this owner’s manual is intended to

show assembly, adjustments, and general use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often.

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................2 -3

Bandsaw Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................3

Specications ........................................................................................................................................4

Contents of Package ............................................................................................................................5

Loose Parts ...........................................................................................................................................6

Getting To Know Your Bandsaw ............................................................................................................7

Table Assembly .....................................................................................................................................8

Rip Fence Assembly .............................................................................................................................8

Hand-Wheel Assembly .........................................................................................................................8

Setting 90o Table Stop ...........................................................................................................................9

Tilting the Table .....................................................................................................................................9

Tracking Blade ......................................................................................................................................10

Adjusting Blade Tension .......................................................................................................................10

Blade Tension Indicator Adjustment.......................................................................................................10

Changing the Bandsaw Blade........................................................................................................11

Upper Blade Guide Adjustment ..........................................................................................................12

Lower Blade Guide Adjustment ..........................................................................................................12

Adjusting the Cutting Height ..................................................................................................................12

Changing Blade Speed .......................................................................................................................13

Setting Drive Belt Tension.......................................................................................................................13

Operation ............................................................................................................................................13-15

Electrical Requirements ..................................................................................................................................16

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... ..... 17

Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................18-19

Changing Bandsaw Tire ..................................................................................................................................19

Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees to the Table..................................................................................................................19

Parts Diagrams/Lists ................................................................................................................................20-29

How To Guide .....................................................................................................................................30

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................31

Throat Width
Max. Cutting Depth
Blade Length
Blade Width

Table Size

Table Tilt
Blade Speeds
Motor

Amps/Speed

Volts
Net weight

Specications

10-350 10-350BAL

Throat width

13-9/16” (345 mm)

Max. cutting depth

13-15/16” (356 mm)

Blade length

124” (3150 mm)

Blade width

1/4” – 1”(6-25 mm)

Table size

21-1/16” x 19-1/16” (535 mm x 485 mm)

Table tilt

Left-10o Right-45

Blade speeds

2132 ft/min or 4101 ft/min

Motor

2.5 HP (RIKON)

Amps

10A / 1700 RPM

Volts

220V

Net weight

308 lbs

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13-9/16” (345 mm)
13-15/16” (356 mm)
124” (3150 mm)
1/4” – 1”(6-25 mm)

21-1/16” x 19-1/16” (535 mm x 485 mm)

Left-10o Right-45

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2163 ft/min or 4162 ft/min
3 HP (Baldor)

12.5A / 1725 RPM

230V
315 lbs

Contents of Package

14” Professional Bandsaw

Owner’s Manual

For more information:

www.rikontools.com

or

[e-mail]

For Parts or Questions:

[e-mail] or 877-884-5167

Record the serial number and date of purchase

in your manual for future reference.

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

Part #10-350M1

Models: 10-350/10-350BAL

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. This allows the user to connect

a properly secured hoist mechanism to lift the Bandsaw.

c. With the help of another person or by installing hoist ring, unbolt the Bandsaw from the packing

pallet. Properly lift the Bandsaw off the packing pallet and place on level oor.

d. Remove protective oil that is applied to the table. Use any ordinary house hold type grease or

spot remover.

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

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

A

Item Part Name Qty

A Bandsaw Assembly 1

B Table w/insert 1

C Owner’s manual 1
D Parts Package 1 1
E Parts Package 2 1

D

B

C

E

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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

Loose Parts List

A

D

C

B

Rip fence assembly:

A. Fence bar
B. Fence
C. Fence carrier
D. Resaw bar

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.13mm wrench

A

D

B

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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A

B

Getting to Know Your Bandsaw

F

G

P

H

Q

C

D

E

J

K

L

M

N

O

I

R

S

T

U

V

A. Hoist Ring
B. Tension Indicator Window
C. Blade Tension Hand-Wheel
D. Switch
E. Rip Fence
F. Guide Post Cap
G. Blade Tracking Window

H. Guide Post Rise/Fall Handle

I. Guide Post Lock Knob
J. Hinged Blade Guard
K. 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. Power Control Box
V. Motor

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Assembly

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.

Rip Fence Assembly

With a 13mm wrench, remove one 13mm hex nut and

one washer from each stud on the fence bar (A-Fig.2).

Leave one each of 13mm hex nut and washer on each
stud on the fence bar. The remaining nut and washer
will be used for drift adjustments that will be described
later in this manual.

Blade Slot

Table Leveling Bar

B

Underside of Table

A

Figure 1

A

Figure 2

Next, install the fence bar studs into the table as

shown (Fig.3). Locate the 13mm hex nuts and washers

removed in Fig.10 and install on the opposite ends of
each fence bar stud. NOTE: It may be necessary to
open the table leveling bar to gain access to the right
side fence bar stud.

Hand Wheel Installation

There are two hand wheels used on the 10-350

bandsaw. The rst controls the height of the upper guide
post, the second adds/removes tension on the drive

belt.

Attach the rst hand wheel (Fig.4) to the rack and pinion

shaft on the upper part of the bandsaw, using the 5mm
“L” wrench provided.

Attach the second crank handle to the belt and speed
control rod located below the 4” dust port, using the
5mm “L” wrench provided.

A

Figure 3

Figure 4

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Assembly

Adjustments

Storage for the “L” wrenches is provided for quick
access when adjustments are needed.

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 rst loosening the locking nut
(A-Fig.6) and then adjusting the screw (B-Fig.6), the

table can be set correctly. Retighten the locking nut

(A-Fig.6) making sure that the setting is maintained.

The table may also be set at 90° to the back of the saw
blade by adjusting the four trunnion micro adjustment

screws (A-Fig.7). First, slightly loosen part #98 (refer to
parts explosion on page 18 of this manual). Using the

3mm “L” wrench, turn the rear trunnion micro adjusting
screws part #125. Turning the screws clockwise will
raise the trunnion; counterclockwise will lower. Check

table for 90° and tighten part #98.

(Trunnion has been removed from bandsaw for clarity. Micro

adjusting screws are raised to exaggerate location. Only two of the

four micro adjusting screws shown.)

Tool Holder

Figure 5

A

B

Figure 6

A

Tilting the Table

Loosen the lock handle (A-Fig.8) on the table trunnion.
Turn the table tilting knob (B-Fig.8) to adjust the table to

the desired angle. Use the angle indicator scale on the

trunnion bracket to nd the desired angle. Retighten the

lock handle to secure the table.

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Figure 7

B

A

Figure 8

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.

Note: The blade tension scale may read differently due to cut

specications 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.

Open both doors. Loosen the lock lever (A-Fig.9) by

turning it counter clockwise and turn the blade tracking

knob (B-Fig.9) clockwise/counterclockwise while turning

the upper wheel by hand at least three rotations until the
blade tracks centered on the wheel. Finally, tighten the lock
lever and close the doors.

Adjusting the Blade Tension

The 10-350 has a quick release blade function which
allows for fast blade changing and tensioning. The quick

release lever is shown in gure 10.

B

A

Figure 9

Figure 10

Quick Release

Quick Release

OnOff

OnOff

To loosen the tension of the blade, turn the blade tension

handwheel (A-Fig.11) counter clockwise. To tighten the

tension of the blade, turn the blade tension handwheel
clockwise.

Tension the blade until the tension readings correspond
to the width of blade you are using by viewing through the

tension indicator window (B-Fig.11).

Note: The blade tension scale may read differently due to cut

specications 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.

Caution!

Always tension the blade with the quick
release lever in the “On” position. Failure to do so could
result in lack of blade tension or tension failure.

Blade Tension Indicator Adjustment

The blade tension indicator can be adjusted for

blades known to be cut over/under length by different

manufacturers. With moderate tension on the blade loosen
the two adjusting screws with a Phillips-head screw driver

(A-Fig.12). Adjust the blade indicator bracket up/down as
needed (B-Fig.12) and re-tighten the two adjusting screws.

B

A

Figure 11

A

B

Figure 12

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