KUHN RIKON 10-300 User Manual

                       To avoid injury due to unexpected starting,
before cleaning or carring out maintenance work, switch off
and disconnect the bandsaw from the power source.

Never use water or other liquids to clean the bandsaw. Use a
dry brush.

Regular maintenance of the bandsaw will prevent unneces-
sary problems.

1. Keep the table clean to ensure accurate cutting.

2. Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate
operation of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear.

3. Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it
from overheating.

4. Keep the inside (near the saw blade, etc.) clean to prevent
accumulation of dust. Use dust collection if possible.

5. To prolong the life of the blade, when the bandsaw is not in
use for extended periods, release the blade tension. Before
reusing the bandsaw ensure that the blade is re-tensioned
and tracking is checked.

1. Release saw blade tension by turning star knob on the top
of upper bandsaw cabinet counter-clockwise.

2. Using a 6mm hexagonal wrench to release socket head
cap screw on motor mounting flange. (See Fig. 17)

3. Using c-clip pliers (not provided) remove c-clip from center
of lower bandsaw wheel.

4. Carefully slide bandsaw wheel forward and at the same
time release saw blade from wheel.(See Fig. 18)

5. Remove old drive belt and fit new belt. Make sure ribs in
drive belt are seated correctly before reassembly and
tensioning belt.

6. Follow procedure for Changing and Setting Blade /
Tracking the Bandsaw Blade Guide, before restoring power
to the saw and setting up for use.

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Hex. socket head cap screw

Fig.17

Fig.18