Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BS14002 RIDGID
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Y our new band saw has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules .......................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury .
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm.
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardo us situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
7 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90° to the blade. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece.
8 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cor ds that have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole rec eptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a conside rable dist ance fr om the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the curr ent that the tool will draw .
9 FOR USE WITH 110-120 VOLT CHANGING MOTOR VOL T AGE See Figures 2 - 5. WARNING: Electric shock can kill. T o reduce the risk of serious personal injury , never connect plug to power source until all assembly steps are completed. NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120 volts, 60 Hz.
10 FEA TURES SPECIFICA TIONS n Blade Width ...................................................................................................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in. (3 mm to 19 mm) n Blade Length ...........................................
11 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR BAND SAW See Figure 6. Before attempting to use this pr oduct, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Safety Rules. BLADE TENSION KNOB Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension on the blade. TRACKING KNOB Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
12 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: COMBINATION SQUARE ADJUSTABLE WRENCH STRAIGHT EDGE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 14 mm Fig.
13 LOOSE P AR TS The following items are included with your band saw: Base ................................................................................................................................................................................
14 Fig. 9 P U S H P U L L O FF O N I LOOSE P AR TS P L U L The following items are included with your band saw: V -Belt .............................................................................................................................. ....
15 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly . n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy . T o avoid back injury , lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
16 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLING LEG ST AND See Figures 11 - 12. n Locate the following hardwar e: 40 carriage bolts (M8 x 1.25-16) 40 washers (M8) 40 lock washers (M8) 40 nuts (M8) 4 legs (with attached leveling feet) 2 leg braces (short) 2 leg braces (long) 1 base 2 screws 1 motor support n Place base upside down on a level surface.
17 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 15 MOUNTING THE MOTOR ASSEMBL Y See Figure 14. n Locate the following items: 4 hex bolts, (M8 x 35) 8 washers, (M8) 4 lock washers, (M8) 4 hex nuts, (M8) 4 rubber grommets 1 motor with switch assembly n T o mount motor , place four rubber gr ommets over holes in leg stand.
18 ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING BLADE HANGERS See Figure 18. n Locate the following items. 4 pan head screws, (M4 x 0.7-10) 4 hex nuts, (M4 x 0.7) 4 lock washers, (M4) 2 blade hangers 1 pulley cover n Align blade hangers over the holes on opposite sides of the pulley cover .
19 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 20 MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX See Figure 20. n Locate the following hardwar e: 2 pan head screws (M5 x 0.8-12) 2 lock washers (M5) n Mount switch assembly to frame as shown using pan head screws. Thread screws into band saw chassis using a Phillips screwdriver .
20 P L U L ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING BEVEL SCALE TO SA W T ABLE See Figure 23. n Locate the following items: 2 flat head screws, (M5 x 0.8-15) 2 washers, (M5) 2 hex nuts, (M5 x 0.8) 1 bevel scale 1 saw table n Align bevel scale on the inside edge of the saw table with the text facing out.
21 ASSEMBL Y n Replace throat plate and table pin. n T ransportation 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 operator's manual including blade tracking, blade guide adjustments, and safety rules.
22 P L U L 10 ° 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 45 ° 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 4 10 ° OF F O ON I P U S H P U L L P L U L ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTING T ABLE STOP See Figure 30. WARNING: Failu re to turn the saw of f, remove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury .
23 THUMB SCREWS 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 4 10 ° O FF O ON I P U S H P U L L P L U L ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y See Figures 32 - 33. n Unplug the saw and remove switch key . n Loosen blade guard adjustment knob and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly to just above the material being cut.
24 ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST BEARING See Figures 35 - 36. WARNING: Saw table in drawing has been r emoved for clarity purposes. Never operate saw without all components in place and in working order . Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury .
25 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Alw ays wear saf ety go ggle s or saf ety glas ses wi th side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
26 OPERA TION A VOIDING INJURY n Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece. n T ur n saw off, remove switch key , and unplug cord from the power source befor e moving the saw .
27 P L U L 10 ° 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 45 ° OPERA TION Fig. 38 TIL TING THE T ABLE See Figure 38. n Loosen the lock knob slightly . n T ur n the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw table toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle.
28 LOWER WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Failur e to turn the saw off, r emove the switch key , and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury . WARNING: Alw ays wea r safet y gog gles or saf ety gla sses wi th side shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling band saw blades.
29 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 42 n Rotate guar d under the saw table back to a closed position and tighten screw . n Close upper and lower covers. n Replace throat plate and table pin. n Adjus t bla de gui de assem bly as descr ibed in the foll owin g section. ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y See Figure 42.
30 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g , u s e o n l y i d e nt i c a l RI D GI D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Alw ays wear saf ety go ggle s or saf ety glas ses wi th side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
31 SAW HOUSING Fig. 43 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under norma l operatin g conditi ons. Ther efor e no furthe r lubricat ion is requir ed.
32 ACCESSORIES Item ......................................................................................................................................................................... Part No. Rip Fence ..........................................
33 TROUBLESHOOTING Pr oblem Cause Solution Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit br eakers). Frequent opening of fuses or cir cuit breakers. Blade does not run in the approxi- mate center of the upper wheel. Band Saw slows down when cutting.
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35 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war - ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center . Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the au- thorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .
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