RIKON Power Tools 10-350BAL - Manual (Page 13)

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Changing Blade Speed Pulley Setting
Before changing the speed, always
make sure the machine has been unplugged from the
electrical supply.
The 10-350 has two pulley speed ranges, low speed
(2132 ft/min) and high speed (4101 ft/min).
The 10-350BAL has two pulley speed ranges, low
speed (2163 ft/min) and high speed (4162 ft/min).
The lower wheel (A-Fig.21) and the motor shaft have
twin multi-vee pulleys (B-Fig.21). A flat ribbed “J” belt
(C-Fig.21) passes around the wheel pulley, motor pulley
and belt tension pulley. The belt tension is released and
applied by using the handwheel (D-Fig.21).
For the high speed the belt should be fitted to the rear
pulley on both the motor and the wheel (A-Fig.22) .
For the low speed the belt should be fitted to the front
pulley on both the motor and wheel (B-Fig.22) .
Setting Drive Belt Tension
To properly adjust belt tension, turn hand-wheel
(D-Fig.21) until there is 1/2” deflection in the flat ribbed
“J” belt.
Switch Control Station
The 10-350 has a key-on safety feature that will lock
out unauthorized users such as students, coworkers or
employees not trained or qualified to use the bandsaw.
To operate the saw turn the key (A-Fig.23) to the right to
activate the control station. A green light will illuminate
(B-Fig.23) showing that the saw is ready for use. Press
the green “START” button (C-Fig.23) to turn the saw on.
Once the cut is finished press the “STOP” button to turn
the saw off.
Note: If working with large pieces and not able to reach the “STOP”
button simply press the foot brake. There is a switch built into the
foot break assembly that will turn the saw off.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Warning!
A
B
C
Tension Pulley
Figure 21
D
A
B
Operation
A B
C D