RIDGID BS1400 Saw User Manual
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1. 8 Tools Needed ner 8 UNPACKING EA 8 List of Loose Parts 8 List of Loose Parts in Bag 9 ASSOIbly 10 Attaching Leveling Feet 10 Assembling Leg Set 10 Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set 11 Adjusting Leveling Feet 11 Mounting The Motor eeeennmm 12 Mounting Blade Hangers 13 Mounting the Pulley Cover 13 Mounting the Switch Box 13 Mounting the Dust Chute 14 Mounting the Table Trunnion Support 14 Mounting Bevel Scale 14 Mounting the Table 15 Section Page Installing Bevel Scale 15 Getting to Know Your Band Saw 16 Alignments and Adjustments 18 Tilting the Table ooo 18 Adjusting 90 Table Stop 18 Changing Blades2. Ad Part No Description Pd Part No Description 1 823592 1 Cover Pulley 16 8210632 Washer M8 2 826530 Hanger Blade 17 823593 1 Plate Support 3 1826632 Screw Pan Hd M4 x 0 7 10 18 823589 1 Stiffener Short 4 824026 4 Nut Hex M4 x 0 7 19 1828984 Stand Top 5 813314 5 Lockwasher 4mm 20 823747 Grommet Rubber 6 1813313 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 12 21 828848 Motor 7 820237 1 Washer M5 22 813310 9 Screw Hex Hd M8 x 1 25 35 8 1823773 1 Leg 23 819188 Key 5mm x 20mm 9 823590 1 Stiffener Long 24 817391 1 Screw Set M6 x 1 0 10 10 1823776 Bolt Carriage M8 x 1 25 16 25 828862 Pulley Motor 11 1118615 Nut Hex 3 8 16 26 823576 12 803835 1 Foot Leveling 27 823591 1 Cover Pulley Inner 13 813164 6 Nut Hex M5 28 817357 Screw Pan Hd M4 x 16 8 14 813364 8 Nut Hex M8 29 813317 6 Wrench Hex L 3mm 15 813303 7 Lockwasher M8 30 813317 8 Wrench Hex L 5mm Standard hardware item May be purchased locally 30 Notes 31 One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 Part No SP6412 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc under a trademark license from Ridgid Inc All warranty communi cations should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at toll free 1 866
3. em nT External M4 Nut Hex Lockwasher Screw Pan Head Washer Flat M5 x 0 8 12 5 x 10 Dia Pulley gover Screw Screw Pan Head Lockwasher M5 x 0 8 12 External M5 Lockwasher E o 9 Screw lt oo Lockwasher Nut Hex M4 4 Pulley Cover AA Nut Hex M5 Assembly continued Mounting the Dust Chute 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items 2 Screw Pan Head Lock M6 x 1 2 From the loose parts find the following items 1 Dust Chute 3 Open lower blade guard cover and install dust chute Use fasteners supplied Close lower blade guard cover Mounting the Table Trunnion Support To Saw Body 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items 2 M8x35 Hex Head Bolts approx 1 3 8 2 M8Lockwashers 1 M8 x 80 Hex Cap Bolt table stop bolt approx 3 1 8 long 1 M8 Nut For Table Stop Bolt 2 From the loose parts find the following items 1 Table Trunnion Support shown below 3 Attach trunnion support to saw body with two hex head bolts and two lockwashers as shown 4 Thread nut D onto table stop bolt C and attach to trunnion support Mounting Bevel Scale To Table 1 From the loose parts find the following items 2 Screw Flat Head 5 x 0 8 15 2 Washer M5 2 Nut Hex M5 x 0 8 1 Scale Bevel 2 Insert the screws through the table and bevel scale as shown 3 Install a washer and nut Tighten 14 Screw Pan Head Lock M6 x 1 Lockwash
4. 18 Adjusting Blade Tension 19 Adjusting Blade Tracking 19 Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly 19 Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing E 20 Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support 20 Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operation 21 Before Each Use 21 To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades 21 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face cti 21 Whenever Saw Is Running 22 Before Leaving The Saw 21 Basic Saw Operations 23 General Cutting 23 Circle Cutting iiio eerte d ced 23 Maintenance 24 24 Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel 24 General Maintenance 24 pese car RERRR 24 Lubrication 24 RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories 24 Troubleshooting escenico 25 orc 25 IE Tri 26 Wiring Diagram esee 26 Repair Parts tds 27
5. 2 Phillips Screwdriver gl Adjustable Wrench Combination Square Unpacking A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected starting or electrical shock do not plug the power cord in until all assembly and alignment steps are complete The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw 1 Separate saw and all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the List of Loose Parts to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material A WARNING If any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble the band saw plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly 2 Sometimes small parts get lost in packaging materials Do not throw away any packaging until your saw is put together Contact 1 866 539 1710 if any parts are damaged or missing Combination Square Must be True Straight Edge of Draw Light Board 3 4 Thick Line on Board This Edge Must be Along this Edge Perfectly Straight NOTE The square and straight edge are used to align the saw They must be accurate if the saw is to be aligned properly Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square is Flipped Over in Dotted Position List of Loose Parts Item Description Qty A Band Saw 1 B Motor w Switch 1 C Table ASW soit 1 D
6. any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the saw off and unplug the saw Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again Maintain tools with care Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubri cating Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning it on Safety Instructions For Band Saw continued To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades Inspect your blade Choose the right blade size style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are properly adjusted Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have excessive play To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact mini mize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece Inspect your work area Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the saw near flammable liquids vapors or gases Plan your work Use the right tool Don t force tool o
7. 51400 OPERATOR S MANUAL 14 INCH BAND SAW A WARNING To reduce the risk of SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR injury the user must read and FUTURE REFERENCE understand the operators manual before using this product Part No SP6412 Printed in China Table of Contents Section Page Safety Instructions For Band Saw 2 Safety Signal Words 2 Before Using The Saw 2 When Installing Or Moving The Saw 3 Before Each Use sse 3 To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades 4 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and ESSE EEEE TEA E 4 Whenever Saw Is Running 5 Before Leaving The Saw 5 Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking 5 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements 6 Power Supply and Motor Specifications 6 General Electrical Connections 6 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information 6 Changing Motor Voltage 7 Motor Safety Protection 7 Wire Sizes nennen 7 Unpacking and Checking Contents
8. Safety Instructions For Band Saw The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures Safety Symbols DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situa tion which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Before Using The Saw A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tices that may cause property damage NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment A WARNING Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper ator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious permanent injury do not plug the saw in until the following steps have been completed
9. being cut Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing They have a tendency to roll during a cut caus ing the blade to bite To reduce the risk of this always use a V block or clamp the work to the miter gage Cut only one workpiece at a time Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before turning the saw on Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Wear nonslip footwear Tie back long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using A WARNING saw for hours at a time Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard Use jigs or fixtures to hold the work and keep your hands away from the blade Secure work Use clamps to hold work when practical 5 often safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool Don t overreach Keep good footing and balance The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before begin
10. 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatis fied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the lim ited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WAR RANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase This warranty is specific to this tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight pre paid to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and sta tionary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When request ing warranty service you must present the proof of purchase docu mentation which includes a date of purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WHAT IS NOT COVERED This w
11. 823954 Screw Soc Set 8 x 1 25 40 62 823584 Shaft Lower Wheel 10 823573 Nut Micro Adjust 63 823753 Washer M8 11 820249 4 Screw hex Hd M6 x 1 0 16 64 823554 1 Base 12 823596 Guard Blade Upper 65 828864 Wheel Lower 13 820238 4 Washer M6 66 823762 Bearing Ball 14 813307 3 Screw Hex Hd M6 x 1 0 10 67 823761 Ring Retaining 15 823572 Block Guide 68 828864 1 Wheel Upper 16 823745 Bracket Support Upper 69 823763 Nut Hex M12 x 1 25 17 823744 2 Screw Thumb M6 12 70 823595 Tire 18 821750 1 Screw Soc Cup M10 x 1 5 10 71 823542 T Blade 3 8 x 93 1 2 19 823743 Spring 72 823753 Screw Hex Hd LH 8 x 1 25 25 20 823742 Ball Steel 73 823751 Bolt M10 x 1 5 15 Special 21 813249 76 Pin Spring 74 823583 Catch Door 22 823580 Insert Table 75 817357 Screw Pan Hd M4 x 16 8 23 823559 Table 76 823558 Chute Dust 24 823579 Pin table 77 826634 1 Cover Lower Wheel 25 823769 Screw Hex Hd M10 x 1 5 55 78 826536 Knob Catch 26 823565 Clamp Trunnion Shoe 79 823771 Screw Pan Hd Lock M6 x 1 8 27 823586 Trunnion 80 823552 1 Cover Upper Front 28 823768 Screw Hex Washer hd M6 x 1 12 81 816069 Screw Pan Hd Ty AB 6 x 5 8 29 813310 4 Screw Hex Hd M8 x 1 25 80 82 823760 Washer 30 813164 6 Nut Hex M8 83 823600 Guard Blade Rear 31 816755 10 Screw Pan Cross 5 x 0 8 9 84 823597 Hinge Upper 32 813314 8 Lockwasher M5 85 820237 7 Washer M5 33 823588 Guard Blade Lower 86 823758 9 Cover Upper Back 34 821388 2 Screw Hex Hd M6
12. Completely assemble and align saw see Assembly and Alignment and Adjustments section within earn the use and function of the ON OFF switch table tilt lock knobs blade guides backup bearings blade guard support adjustment knob and blade guard AWARNING ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual Review the maintenance methods for this saw Find and read all the warning labels found on the front of the saw shown below AWARNING 1 To reduce the risk of injury read and understand the operator s manual before using saw Wear safety goggles that meet ANSI 787 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 standards Be sure blade is installed with teeth pointing down Keep fingers away from the moving blade Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension blade guides and thrust bearings Adjust upper guide to just clear the wood Hold workpiece firmly against the table Turn power off and wait for blade to stop before adjusting or servicing Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Plug power cord into a properly grounded outlet protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse In Canada use time delay fuse marked D When servicing use only identical replacement parts Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones leea y comprenda el manual del ope
13. Hex Head Nut Hex M5 x 0 8 2 8 49 Rubber Grommet 4 EXT Knob Locking 2 Dust Chute 1 1 Blade Hanger 2 Key Switch 1 M3 L Wrench 1 9 Leveling Foot 4 M5 Hex L Wrench 1 Assembly Attaching Leveling Feet 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items 4 Leveling feet 8 Hex nut 3 8 16 2 From the loose parts find the following items 4 Leg Leveling Foot 3 Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet and screw it down towards the rubber foot 4 Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of each leg 5 Put another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and hand tighten until they are next to the bottom support of the leg Hex Nut 3 8 16 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected saw or work movement leveling feet must be Leveling Foot adjusted so that saw does not rock After the band saw oe i has been attached to the legset it will be necessary to adjust the leveling feet so the saw does not rock Assembling Leg Set From the loose parts bag find the following hardware 40 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1 25 16 Bolt Carriage Washer M8 Nut Hex 8 40 8 Washers M8 x 1 25 16 40 M8 Lockwashers 40 M8 Nuts 2 From the loose parts find the following items 4 Legs With Attached Leveling Feet 2 Stiffeners short 2 Stiffeners long 1 Stand top 3 Place stand top upside down on
14. a level surface Fas silifener Long ten four legs to top using carriage bolts washers lock washers and nuts as shown with nuts and washers AM M8 to the inside Note Legs fasten to outside of top Do Washer M8 Nut not tighten at this time Carriage FT 8 Bolt 4 Fasten two long stiffeners and two short stiffeners to stand legs using carriage bolts washers lockwashers Ec o 2 4 and nuts as shown Finger tighten only at this time 9x Stiffener Long y M8 Lockwasher Stiffener Short 10 5 Turn assembly over onto the legs sure all four feet sit flat on the ground Adjustment of the feet will be completed after the band saw is attached to the stand 6 Tighten all stand fasteners at this time 7 With the aid of a second person lift the saw body out of the shipping container and place onto the stand top Be sure front of saw faces stand front by aligning holes A CAUTION Saw body is heavy Use care when lift ing and stabilize until it is firmly attached to the stand Get help when lifting and mounting saw Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set 1 From the loose parts bag find the following hardware 4 M8x35 Hex Head Bolts approx 1 3 8 8 M8 Washers 4 M8Lockwashers 4 8 Nuts 2 From the loose parts find the following Washer M8 Lockwasher M8 Nut Hex M8 1 Support Plate 3 While one person continues to hold the saw from tip ping the other person s
15. fingers to touch the termi nals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding con ductor and a grounding plug as shown The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding con ductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conduc tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment ground ing conductor to a live terminal If the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel A WARNING If not properly grounded th
16. indoor place protected from rain Keep work area well lighted To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to slip walk or slide during operations like cutting long tous les protecteurs y compris le heavy boards Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw To reduce the risk of back injury Get help when you need to move the saw Always get help if you need to lift the saw Never stand on tool Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool Do not store any items above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them Before Each Use Inspect your saw To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the saw and remove the switch key before changing the setup removing cov ers guards or blade Check for alignment of moving parts binding of mov ing parts breakage of parts saw stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works If any part is missing bent or broken
17. of the bearing shaft until the overlap is approximately 1 8 Step 9 upper and lower Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing 1 Disconnect machine from the power source 2 Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly 3 Loosen thumb screws and move guide blocks as close to blade as possible without pinching it The thickness of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of thumb 4 Tighten thumb screw 5 Loosen thumb screw and move the guide block sup port in or out until the front edge of the guide blocks are just behind the gullets of the saw teeth 6 Tighten thumb screw 7 Loosen thumb screw and move the support bearing in or out until it is 1 64 behind the sawblade 8 Tighten thumb screw 9 The blade support bearing should be adjusted so that the back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the ball bearing approximately 1 8 To change position of the bearing remove screw and bearing Loosen thumb screw and remove the bearing shaft Notice the bearing holder on the shaft is eccentric Re install the A WARNING Table has been removed for clarity bearing shaft the bearing and the screw Examine the purposes Never operate saw without all components in overlap between the bearing face and the blade place and in working order Change the position of the bearing shaft until the over lap is approximately 1 8 20 Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation Be
18. the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece Inspect your work area Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the saw near flammable liquids vapors or gases Plan your work Use the right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use this band saw to cut only wood wood like prod ucts and plastics A WARNING To reduce the risk of blade breakage personal injury fire or other damage to the saw NEVER use this band saw to cut metals Know your saw Read and understand the operator s manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its applica tion and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with moving parts don t do layout assembly or set up work on the saw while any parts are moving Reduce the risk of accidental starting Make sure switch is OFF before plugging saw into a power outlet Inspect your workpiece Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top NEVER use anot
19. x 1 0 20 87 824283 Shaft Hinge Upper Wheel Asm 35 826538 Bracket Lower Support Post 88 823570 Nut Wing 36 823750 1 Guard Lower Wheel Blade 89 826535 Knob Lock 37 823779 Bracket Support Lower 90 826534 Knob Blade Adjusting 38 826532 Knob Locking 91 826627 Spring Coil 39 826626 Pointer 92 826630 Indicator 40 813313 5 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 6 93 823755 Nut Square 41 823587 Bracket Trunnion Support 94 AC1000 TKey Switch 42 813163 12 Lockwasher M8 95 826123 Switch Locking 43 813310 9 Screw Hex Hd 8 x 1 25 35 96 813313 Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 12 44 818470 5 Screw Flat Hd Cross M5 x 0 8 15 97 826394 Box Switch 45 826664 Scale Bevel 98 813314 8 Lockwasher M5 46 813164 6 Nut Hex 5 x 0 8 99 823546 Plate Switch Backing 47 817393 5 Belt V A40 100 823563 1 Cord w Plug 48 828863 Pulley 101 823543 1 Cord Power 49 817391 1 Screw Soc Set M6 x 1 0 10 102 827589 Stud Latch 50 816782 Ring Retaining 103 SP6412 Operator s Manual 51 817530 Bearing Ball 52 823741 Pin T Stock Item May be secured through the Hardware 53 821732 1 Screw Hex Hd M16 x 2 0 55 Standard hardware item May be purchased locally 28 Department of most Home Depot Stores Repair Parts 4 c00t L S8 ON IPPON SMES pueg You 7 GIOGIY 104 ISI SHed 29 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 14 Inch Band Saw Model No BS14002 Figure 2 Base Components Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number
20. 7 when using 1 8 blade Circle Cutting 1 Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the workpiece 2 Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly against the table Use gentle pressure and do not force the work but allow the Recommended Blade Width Inches Cross Cutting 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 Ripping 3 4 Mitering 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 Beveling 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 Compound Cutting 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 Circle Cutting See Chart Below Resawing 3 4 Curve Cutting 1 8 1 4 NOTE Blade length is 93 1 2 Operation blade to cut 3 The smallest diameter that can be cut out is deter mined by the width of the blade For example a 1 4 inch wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approx imately 1 1 2 inch see chart Blade Selection Guide for Minimum Circle Cutting Circle Dia Blade Size 23 Maintenance A WARNING For your own safety turn switch Off and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your band saw Tires Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrape off with a piece of wood Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel If the upper guide bar will not move up and down easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened the following adjustment should be performed 1 Remove the guide bar lock knob 2 Using a 5mm hex L wrench tighten or loosen the screw which is located bel
21. G Use only accessories recommended for this saw Using other accessories may be dangerous Item SKU No Band Saw Fence AC5001 Riser AC5005 Cool Blocks M AC5007 Miter Gauge ssssseeeeeeneenenene AC1021 Key SWIC iiie teorie ts AC1000 24 Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instructions for its use Troubleshooting Motor NOTE Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation and proper operation of the centrifugally operated starting switch Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive noise 1 Motor Have motor checked by qualified service tech nician Repair service is available your nearest Authorized Service Center store Motor fails to develop full power Note Low Voltage decreases rapidly with motor terminals For example a reduction of 10 in voltage causes a reduction of 1996 in maxi mum power output of which the motor is capa ble and a reduction of 20 in voltage causes a reduction of 3696 in maxi mum power output Power output of motor 2 decrease in voltage at 3 Circuit overloaded with light appliances and other motors
22. Loosen blade tension by turning blade tension knob counterclockwise until it stops 3 Remove the table insert and the table pin 4 Open upper and lower cover Remove screws and washers from guard blade rear Then remove guard 5 Insert screwdriver through table insert hole to loosen pivot screw one turn for guard under the table Rotate guard out of the way 6 Remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides Remove blade from upper and lower wheels Turn blade so it will fit through slot in table Remove blade 7 Guide new blade through table slot Place blade in upper and lower blade guides NOTE Make sure blade teeth point down toward table 8 Place blade in the middle of the upper and lower wheel 9 Replace guard blade rear and tighten screws 10 Rotate guard under table to a closed position and tighten screw 11 Replace table insert and table pin 12 Tension and track blade before operating saw Find instructions for tensioning and tracking the blade under Agjusting Blade Tension and Adjusting Blade Tracking 18 Adjusting Blade Tension 1 Disconnect machine from the power source 2 Turn blade tension knob clockwise to tension blade A gauge on the upper wheel slide bracket indicates the approximate tension according to the width of the blade Initially set the blade tension gauge to corre spond with the blade width 3 As you become familiar with the saw you may find it necessary to change
23. Of Terms For Woodworking Beveling An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece Compound Cutting A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation Crosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the work piece FPM Feet per minute Used in reference to surface speed of blade Freehand as used for band saw Performing a cut without the workpiece properly sup ported on the work table Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut Leading End The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cut ting tool first Mitering An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work piece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has dried Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Sawblade Path The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in line with the saw blade Set The distance the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent out ward from the face of the blade Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade Workpiece The item on which the cutting o
24. Plate SUPPO cisini recente 1 E Pulley Cover sese 1 Support ssese 1 1 Stand Top ada 1 J peni teni Ue 4 Stiffener Long 2 Stiffener Short ssssssssssss 2 M BagLoose 7 N Operators 1 Number varies bags can contain other smaller bags NOTE To make assembly easier keep contents of each bag together and separate from contents of other bags NOTE To reduce the risk of damage to the band saw leave it laying on its side in the shipping box until you are ready to mount it to the leg set List of Loose Parts in Bag Screw Pan Head Screw Pan Head M4 x 0 7 10 4 M5 x 0 8 12 5 Washer External M4 4 ie Nut Hex MA A 5 2 Screw Flat Hd M5 x 0 8 15 2 Washer 5 2 Washer Flat M5 x 10 Dia Washer External Nut Hex M5 3 uc Hex Head X 1 25 35 10 Bolt Carriage M8 x 1 25 16 40 6 Screw Hex Head 8 x 1 25 80 1 Y S Nut 3 8 16 8 Washer Lock Screw Pan Head 8 50 Lock M6 x 1 2 Washer Flat i 8 16 56 Bolt Hex Head Washer Flat M6 x 1 10 1 M6 x 12 1 Y AY Screw Pan Head 5 0 8 6 1 Nut
25. Undersize wires or circuit too long General overloading of power company facilities Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit when using the saw Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wiring See Motor specifications and Electrical Requirements section Request a voltage check from the power com pany wk Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed Low voltage Windings burned out or open Starting switch not operating Request voltage check from the power com pany Check size of circuit wiring Have motor repair or replaced Blow out sawdust from motor Have motor repaired Motor overheats Motor overloaded Improper cooling air circula tion restricted through motor due to sawdust accumulation Feed work slower into blade Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circu lation through motor See Maintenance sec tion Starting switch in motor will not operate Burned switch contacts due to extended hold in periods caused by low line voltage etc Shorted capacitor Loose or broken connections Have switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company Have capacitor tested and replace if defective Have wiring checked and repaired blown fuses or tripped cir cuit breakers Motor stalls resulting in 1 Starting switch not operating Vol
26. arranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur pose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Stock No BS1400 Model No BS14002 Serial No Model and serial numbers may be fo
27. cover 7 Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with a 3 blade 240 volt 15 amp U L Listed Assembled on Plug Cap suitable for 16 AWG Type SJT Cord See illustration of 240V plug amp receptacle Connect the power cord white and black leads respectively to the 9 hot plug blade terminals and connect the power cord green grounding wire to the plug ground prong termi nal Plug your band saw into a 220 240V 15 amp 3 blade receptacle Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt A C power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Junction Box Cover Grounding Grounded Outlet Box 220 240 Volt 60 Hz Tool Connections Motor Safety Protection 1 Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri ate voltage for your model and a 15 amp branch circuit with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor 2 If the motor won t start turn off the power switch imme diately and unplug the tool Check the saw blade to make sure it turns freely If the blade is free try to start the motor again If the motor still does not start refer to the Motor Troubleshooting Chart 3 If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood turn off the power switch unplug the tool and free the blade from the wood The motor may now be restarted a
28. de la lame en mouvement Ne pas d placer de pi ces coinc es avant que la lame se soit arr t e Assuier le r glage ad quat de la tension de la lame des guide lames et des paliers de pouss e R gler le guide sup rieur pour qu il d gage tout juste la pi ce Tenez la pi ce tailler solidement contre le plateau Avant d effectuer un r glage ou de r viser l outil toujours couper l alimentation et attendre que la lame s arr te pas exposer l outil la pluie et ne I utilisez pas dans un endroit humide Brancher le c ble lectrique dans une prise mise la terre et prot g e par un disjoncteur de 15 amp res ou par un fusible temporis marqu D Utiliser exclusivement des pi ces identiques celles d origine pour les r parations Allow tool to stop hefore adjusting Restore all guards to proper position hefore operating this includes the hlade guard under the tahle ADVERTENCIA Deje que la herramienta se detenga antes de realizar ajustes Ponga todos los protectores en la posici n adecuada antes de encender la unidad incluso el protector de la hoja bajo la mesa AVERTISSEMENT Attendre l arr t de l outil se soit arret avant de le r gler Avant de mettre l outil en marche remettre en place 43F1 LISTED 48467 STATIONARY TOOL When Installing Or Moving The Saw Reduce the risk of dangerous environment Use the saw in a dry
29. er M8 Dust Chute Bolt Hex Head M8 x 1 25 35 Bolt Hex Head M8 x 1 25 35 Lockwasher Screw Hex Head 8 x 1 25 80 Nut Hex M8 ew Screw Flat Hd M5 x 0 8 15 Washer 5 Dust Chute Nut Hex M8 Nut Hex M5 x 0 8 Mounting the Table To Saw Body 1 From the loose parts find the following items 1 Table 2 Knobs 2 To mount table remove table insert and table pin from the table Guide sawblade through slot in table and place table screws into trunnions Attach and lock with lock knobs Installing Bevel Scale Indicator 1 From the loose parts find the following items 1 Pointer 1 Screw Pan Head M5 x 0 8 6 2 Insert screw through the slot in the pointer and into the trunnion support bracket Tighten A WARNING Unit is shipped with blade installed Do not plug in or operate unit unless the blade is adjusted and aligned per section titled Changing Blades 3 Replace table insert and table pin 4 Transportation and handling may have caused some fasteners to loosen Before operating check all Screws bolts and nuts to make sure they are snug Operate machine only after reading the entire manual including blade tracking blade guide adjustments and safety rules 15 Screw Pan Head M5 x 0 8 6 Trunnion Support Bracket Getting to Know Your Band Saw 10 upper Cover 18 On Off Switch EM 1 Warning Label 6 Blade Guard Support Ad
30. etting to Know Your Band blade Saw 2 Kink in blade caused cut 2 Use correct cutting technique See Basic Saw Oper ting too small a radius or ation section turning the material too fast when cutting Blade dulls too quickly 1 Blade guides set too close 1 Adjust upper and lower blades guides See Assem to teeth bly section Installing the blade 2 Cutting incorrect material Band saw vibrates Too much tension on motor belt Adjust according to Mounting the Motor section Wiring Diagram Motor Junction Box White Black 120V Power Cord 120V Wiring 26 Motor Junction Box Wire Nut 120V Power Cord 240V Wiring Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 14 inch Band Saw Model No 14002 Figure 1 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID 14 Inch Band Saw Model No BS14002 Figure 1 Drive Assembly Parts Always Order By Part Number Not By Key Number Key Part No Description Part No Description 1 1823545 Frame Upper Arm 54 813512 1 Washer M16 2 826533 55 813164 12 Nut M16 3 1823746 Screw Pan Hd Lock M6 x 1 12 56 823756 Stud 4 820722 10 Bearing Ball 57 823598 Hinge Lower 5 1823574 Sleeve Upper Spacing 58 818470 3 Screw Flat Hd M5 x 0 8 10 6 823744 3 Screw Thumb M6 16 59 823555 Brush Wheel 7 823575 2 Post Guide 60 813313 Screw Pan Hd 5 x 0 8 12 8 823601 Bracket Support Post 61 1819188 Key 5 x 20mm 9
31. fe place In the event of a power failure all of your lights go out turn switch off remove the key and store it away from the band saw This will prevent the machine from starting up again when the power comes back on 17 Alignments and Adjustments Tilting the Table A WARNING Unplug the machine from the power source before making any repair or adjustment Failure to comply may cause serious injury 1 Loosen two lock knobs 2 Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right or up to 10 to the left 3 Tighten two lock knobs NOTE 90 table stop must be removed to tilt table 10 to the left Adjusting 90 Table Stop Rotating 1 Disconnect machine from the power source Blade Guard 2 Loosen lock knobs and tilt table left until it rests against table stop 3 Use a square placed on the table and against the blade to see if the table is 90 degrees to the blade 4 an adjustment is necessary loosen lock knobs Tilt table to the right and lock in place 5 Loosen jam nut and turn table top left or right to raise or lower the stop Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place 6 Unlock table tilt back onto table rest and confirm table is 90 degrees with the blade 7 f necessary adjust pointer to zero Table Pin pun Insert Changing Blades A WARNING Blade teeth are sharp Use care when handling the sawblade 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source Blade Tension Knob 2
32. footwear Tie back long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for hours at a time Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard Use jigs or fixtures to hold the work and keep your hands away from the blade Secure work Use clamps to hold work when practical 5 often safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool Don t overreach Keep good footing and balance Whenever Saw Is Running A WARNING Don t allow familiarity gained from fre quent use of your band saw to cause a careless mis take Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Before starting your cut watch the saw while it runs If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the saw off Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem Keep Children Away Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and workpiece Don t Force Tool Let the blade reach full speed before cutting It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding Before
33. fore Each Use Inspect your saw To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the saw and remove the switch key before changing the setup removing cov ers guards or blade Check for alignment of moving parts binding of mov ing parts breakage of parts saw stability and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works If any part is missing bent or broken any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the saw off and unplug the saw Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again Maintain tools with care Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubri cating e Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning it on To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades Inspect your blade Choose the right blade size style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are properly adjusted Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have excessive play To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact mini mize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support always adjust
34. freeing jammed material Turn switch OFF Unplug the saw Wait for all moving parts to stop Remove switch key When backing up the workpiece the blade may bind in the kerf cut This is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out of the guides If this happens Turn saw OFF Wait for all moving parts to stop Remove switch key Unplug the saw Remove band saw cover Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece Before removing loose pieces from the table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop Before Leaving The Saw Turn the saw off Wait for all moving parts to stop Unplug the saw Make workshop child proof Lock the shop 22 Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool Basic Saw Operations General Cutting CAUTION For your safety comply with all the safety instructions on pages 1 5 before using the band Saw A band saw is basically a curve cutting machine It is not capable of doing inside cutting It is also used for straight line cutting operations such as crosscutting ripping mitering beveling compound cut ting and resawing This machine is fitted with a 3 8 x 93 1 2 bandsaw blade NOTE We recommend using non metalic blade guide AC500
35. hed and replace knob See page 20 19 Alignments and Adjustments continued Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade f Support Bearing A WARNING Blade guard has been removed for pic ture clarity Never operate the band saw without all guards in place and in working order Failure to comply may cause serious injury 1 Disconnect machine from the power source 2 Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly 3 Loosen thumb screws and move guide blocks as close to the blade as possible without pinching it The thickness of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of thumb 4 Tighten thumb screws 5 Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move the guide block bracket in or out until the front edge of the guide blocks are just behind the gullets of the saw teeth 6 Tighten thumb screw 7 Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move the support bearing in or out until the bearing is 1 64 behind the blade 8 Tighten thumb screw 9 Blade support bearing should be adjusted so that the back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the ball bearing approximately 1 8 To change position of the bearing remove screw bearing and back off knurled knob completely to remove the bearing shaft Bearing Notice the bearing holder on the shaft is eccentric Re Shaft install the bearing shaft the bearing and the screw Examine the overlap between the bearing face and the blade Change the position
36. her person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table or to help feed support or pull the workpiece When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade A piece of molding for example must lie flat or be held by a fix ture of jig that will not let it twist rock or slip while being cut Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing They have a tendency to roll during a cut caus ing the blade to bite To reduce the risk of this always use a V block or clamp the work to the miter gage Cut only one workpiece at a time Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before turning the saw on Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores 2 For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles 21 Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Wear nonslip
37. hould install mounting bolts 4 Line up holes in saw body with holes in stand 5 Place support plate to the underside of stand as shown Support Plate 6 Fasten saw body stand and support plate together Bolt Hex Head 2 with four hex head bolts eight flat washers four lock washers and four hex nuts Adjusting Leveling Feet A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected saw or work movement leveling feet must be Leg adjusted so that saw does not rock To adjust leveling feet so the saw will sit properly 1 Move saw to desired location Nut 2 Raise or lower leveling foot by turning the nuts clock wise or counterclockwise Leveling 3 Tighten nuts to lock leveling foot in place Foot m 11 Assembly continued Mounting The Motor 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items a 4 M8x35Hex Cap Bolts approx 1 3 8 on Hex Head 8 M8 Washers x 1 25 35 Rubber Grommet 4 4 8 Lockwashers 4 8 Nuts 4 Rubber Grommets 2 From the loose parts find the following items Lockwasher Washer M8 1 Motor M8 Nut Hex M8 1 V Belt Motor w Switch V Belt 3 To mount motor place four rubber grommets over holes in stand top NOTE Use of rubber grommets is essential for eliminating excessive vibration Place motor over rubber grommets and fasten to stand top with four hex head bolts eight washers four lockwash ers and four hex nuts as shown Do not tig
38. hten at this time 4 Align the inside edge of the motor pulley with inside edge of the large pulley using a straight edge Using a 3mm hex L wrench adjust one or both pulleys by loosening the set screw and moving the pulley s until they line up with each other Tighten set screws 5 Place V belt over both pulleys 6 Tension V belt by moving motor away from the saw body and tighten the motor mount nuts Do not over tighten motor mount bolts Tighten just enough to tension belt Belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between the two pulleys causes approximately 1 2 deflection 12 Mounting Blade Hangers 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items 4 Screw Pan Head M4 x 0 7 10 4 Nut Hex M4 x 0 7 4 Lockwasher External M4 2 Blade Hangers 2 From the loose parts find the following item 1 Pulley Cover 3 Attach the blade hangers on the pulley cover as shown Mounting the Pulley Cover 1 From the loose parts bag find the following items 3 Screw Pan Head 5 x 0 8 12 approx 1 2 6 5 Washers 3 5 Nuts 2 Place pulley cover over both pulleys and fasten to stand using three pan head screws six washers and three hex nuts as shown Mounting the Switch Box 1 From the loose parts find the following hardware 2 Screw Pan Head 5 x 0 8 12 approx 1 2 2 Lockwasher Ext M5 2 Mount switch box assembly to frame as shown using hardware listed 13 Screw Pan Head
39. ild proof Before freeing jammed material Turn switch OFF Unplug the saw Wait for all moving parts to stop Remove switch key When backing up the workpiece the blade may bind in the kerf cut This is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out of the guides If this happens Turn saw OFF Wait for all moving parts to stop Remove switch key Unplug the saw Remove band saw cover Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool A 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead bases paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Glossary
40. in access to lower wheel remove the blade or to clean out sawdust build up Sawdust Ejection Port Your band saw is equipped with a vacuum hookup This feature will allow you to attach any standard 2 1 2 inch diameter wet dry vac uum hose into the hole provided for convenient saw dust removal A WARNING Sawdust can clog motor Motor could ignite sawdust Even if saw is connected to vacuum blow out sawdust regularly from motor 13 14 15 16 17 Lower blade guard Safeguards user from acciden tal blade contact Motor Motor pulley cover Blade Hangers Extra blades may be stored here Model nameplate 18 On Off Switch A WARNING Before turning switch ON make sure the blade guards are correctly installed and operating properly The On Off switch has a locking feature This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others 1 To turn band saw On insert key into switch NOTE Key is made of yellow plastic located in the loose parts bag 2 Insert finger under switch lever and Pull end of switch out 3 To turn band saw Off Push lever in A WARNING Never leave the band saw unattended until it has come to a complete stop 4 To lock switch in Off position hold switch in with one hand and remove key with other hand A WARNING For your own safety always lock the switch Off when band saw is not in use remove the key and keep it in a sa
41. is tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten tial of a secondary hazard such as your hands con tacting the sawblade Properly 3 Prong Plug Grounded 3 Prong Outlet 0 9 Grounding Prong JT Changing Motor Voltage A WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten tial of a secondary hazard such as your hands con tacting the knives NOTE The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120V operation Use the following procedure to change motor voltage To change to 240V application an additional wire nut is supplied from the factory This part is included in the loose parts 1 Unplug the band saw before making or changing any connections Open the motor junction box cover located on the side of the motor 2 Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire nuts Remove wire nuts 3 Reconnect the leads as shown in the Wiring Diagram section at the rear of manual 4 Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new U L listed electrical tape per wire nut 5 Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams Do this so you can be sure that the wiring is correct 6 Reinstall the junction box
42. justment Knob 5 Back Up Bearings 9 Tilt Table 15 Motor Pulley Cover 7 Tilting Table 8 Table Tilt Lock Knobs 17 Model Stops Nameplate 14 Motor 3 Blade Tracking 13 Lower Adjustment Knob Blade Guard 1 Warning Label Blade Tension Knob Clockwise rotation of the knob will increase the tension on the blade Counter clockwise rotation of the knob will decrease the ten sion on the blade Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob Turn knob to adjust blade tracking Blade Guides The guides are adjustable to provide full support of the blade Back up Bearings These thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are adjustable for the vari ous blade widths Blade Guard Support Adjustment Knobs Loosen this knob to vertically adjust the blade guard support so that it just clears the workpiece to be cut Always adjust the guard support before turning on the band saw Tighten the knob to lock the guard support in the proper location Tilting Table Table tilts for angular cuts Use the table tilt scale under table to measure angular set tings Table Tilt Lock Knobs Loosen knobs to move tilt table to required angle Retighten knobs to secure table 16 12 Sawdust Ejection Port 311 Lower Cover 10 11 12 90 Table Stops Ensures table is perpendicular to blade Upper Cover Pull knob to expose upper wheel dur ing blade changes Lower Cover Pull knob to ga
43. nd the cut finished 4 Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip fre quently if Wire Sizes NOTE Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheat ing and motor burnout use the table shown to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles which accept the tools plug a Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time Line voltages should not be more than 1096 above or below the nameplate voltage For heavy loads however the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model c Improper or dull saw blade is used o Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor rect connections overload low voltage such as small size wire in the supply circuit or to overly long supply circuit wire Always check the connections the load and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn t work well Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart Extension Gauge Cord Length A W G 0 25 Ft 14 26 50 Ft 12 Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Combination Wrenches 10mm 12mm 13mm 14mm 1 Phillips Screwdriver po con Straightedge e
44. ning tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply wtih ANSI Z87 1 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is in volved Whenever Saw Is Running A WARNING Don t allow familiarity gained from fre quent use of your band saw cause a careless mistake Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Before starting your cut watch the saw while it runs If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the saw off Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem Before removing loose pieces from the table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop Keep Children Away Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and workpiece Don t Force Tool Let the blade reach full speed before cutting It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding Before Leaving The Saw Turn the saw off Wait for all moving parts to stop Unplug the saw Make workshop ch
45. ow the lock knob General Maintenance Keep your band saw clean Remove the sawdust from the inside Vacuum or blow out frequently Do not allow filth to build up on the table the guides or the back up bearings Clean them with gum and pitch remover Motor Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the motor Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label A CAUTION To reduce the risk of eye injury from blowing debris wear safety goggles when blowing out sawdust Lubrication of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the fac tory They require no further lubrication NOTE To reduce the risk of damaging the tires do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent When the tires become worn they should be replaced When replacing the tires stretch them around the wheels but do not glue them on 3 Move the guide bar up and down to check for smooth movement while still holding its position when released 4 Make further adjustments to the screw as required to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold its posi tion when released 5 Reinstall guide bar lock knob NOTE Do not immerse the back up bearings in the gum and pitch remover Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the wood slides easily while cutting A WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution or fire immediately replace a worn cut or damaged power cord RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories A WARNIN
46. peration is being per formed The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while perform ing a cutting or sanding operation Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications A WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection Your tool is wired at the factory for opera tion using the voltage shown Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15 amp branch circuit Use a 15 amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Follow the instructions on page 7 to connect the motor for 220 240V A C operation The A C motor used in this saw is nonreversible type hav ing the following specifications Rated Horsepower 3 4 Voltage 110 120 220 240 Amperes 10 5 Hertz Cycles 60 50 60 Phase Single RPM 1725 Rotation of Shaft Counterclockwise General Electrical Connections DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when servic ing Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician 2 Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor residential use only A WARNING Do not permit
47. r attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use this band saw to cut only wood wood like prod ucts and plastics A CAUTION To reduce the risk of blade breakage fire or other damage to the saw NEVER use this band saw to cut metals Know your saw Read and understand the operator s manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its applica tion and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with moving parts don t do layout assembly or set up work on the saw while any parts are moving Reduce the Risk of accidental starting Make sure switch is OFF before plugging saw into a power outlet Inspect your workpiece Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table or to help feed support or pull the workpiece When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade A piece of molding for example must lie flat or be held by a fix ture or jig that will not let it twist rock or slip while
48. rador antes de utilizar sierra sin fin Use gafas de seguridad que cumplan con las normas ANSI Z87 1 6 en el Canada las normas CSA 294 3 99 Asegurarse de que la cuchilla est instalada con los dientes orientados hacia abajo Mantener los dedos alejados de la hoja en movimiento No quitar los pedazos atascados o cortados hasta que la cuchilla se haya detenido Mantener un ajuste adecuado de la tensi n de la cuchilla las gu as de cuchilla los rodamientos de empuje Ajustar la gu a superior para que quede muy cerca de la madera pero sin tocarla Sujetar la pieza de trabajo firmemente contra la mesa Apagar la sierra y esperar a que la cuchilla se detenga antes de realizar ajustes y servicios No exponer a la lluvia ni usar en lugares h medos Conecte el cable en un enchufe con instalaci n de tierra apropiada protegido con un interruptor autom tico o fusible retardado de 15 amperios En el Canad usar fusibles retardados marcados con la letra D dar servicio a la unidad s lo utilice piezas de repuesto id nticas 1 Pour r duire les risques de blessures l utilisateur doit lire et veiller bien comprendre le manuel d utilisation avant d utiliser scie ruban Porter des lunettes de protection conformes la norme CSA 794 3 99 S assurer que la lame a t install e avec les dents point es vers le bas Garder les doigts l cart
49. tage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Have switch replaced Request voltage check from the power com pany Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Frequent opening of fuses Motor overloaded or circuit breakers 2 Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Starting switch not operating motor does not reach speed Feed work slower into blade 2 Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Check that wiring will handle load Have switch replaced Blow out sawdust 25 A WARNING For your own safety turn switch and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot ing your band saw Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel 1 Not tracking properly 1 Adjust tracking see Assembly Section Adjusting Blade Tracking section Band Saw slows down when cutting 1 Belt too loose Cutting too small a radius 2 Adjust belt tension see Assembly section Mount ing the Motor Stop feeding and back up the material slightly until the band saw speeds up 3 Dull blade 3 Replace blade 4 Overloading motor 4 Slow down trying to cut too fast Blades breaking 1 Too much tension on 1 Adjust tension See G
50. the blade tension from the initial setting Changes in blade width and the type of mate rial being cut will have an effect on blade tension 4 Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can cause blade breakage Adjusting Blade Tracking A WARNING Disconnect machine from the power source Never adjust blade tracking with the machine running Blade must be properly tensioned before adjusting blade tracking Make sure blade guides and blade bearings do not interfere with the blade 2 Open upper cover Rotate the wheel forward by hand and observe the position of the blade on the wheel It should be in the center 3 If adjustment is necessary loosen wing nut tighten knob slightly to move blade toward rear of machine Slightly loosening the knob will cause the blade to track toward the front of the machine 4 Tighten nut after blade is tracking in the center of the wheel Lock Knob Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly 1 Disconnect machine from the power source 2 Loosen lock knob and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly to just above the material being cut 3 Tighten lock knob Make sure blade guide blocks are still flat to the blade If adjustment is necessary loosen lock knob and rotate assembly until guide blocks are flat to the blade 4 The upper blade guide is spring loaded To adjust the tension on the spring remove knob tighten or loosen set screw until desired tension is reac
51. und on a plate attached to the back side of the upper cover of your saw You should record serial number in a safe place for future use QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 866 539 1710 www ridgid com Please have your Model Number and Serial Number when calling Form No SP6412 Printed in China 8 03
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