RIKON Power Tools 10-320 User Manual

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To adjust the cutting height, release the wing nut (A)
and move the upper blade guide and guard
assembly (B) so that it provides approximately 3/
16" clearance above the workpiece. (See Fig.23)

When set correctly, re-tighten the wing nut (A).

Note: The maximum cutting height is 6".

Changing the Blade Speed

This bandsaw has two blade speeds: 1445 feet/
min for hardwoods, some plastics and certain non-
ferrous metals, 2950 feet/min for all other timber.

Before changing the speed always make sure the
machine has been unplugged from the electrical
supply.

The lower bandwheel (C) has two, integral, multi-
vee pulleys and the motor shaft has a twin multi-vee
pulley (D). (See Fig.24)

The multi-vee belt (E) passes around the
bandwheel pulley, the motor pulley and the tension
roller (F). The belt tension is released and applied
by using the crank handle (G). This moves the
tension roller and allows the speed to be changed.
(See Fig.24)

For the high speed (2950 ft/min), the belt should be
installed on the rear pulley of both the motor and
bandwheel, as shown. (See Fig.25)

For the low speed (1445 ft/min), the belt should be
installed on the front pulley of both the motor and
bandwheel, as shown. (See Fig.26)

Note: To install a new multi-vee belt, the lower
bandwheel must be removed. See “Changing the
Motor Drive Belt” shown on page 16.

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

Adjusting the Cutting Height