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Table of Contents
Section
Page
Table of Contents ................................ 2
Safety Instructions For Band Saw ..... 3
Safety Signal Words ........................... 3
Before Using The Saw ........................ 3
When Installing Or Moving The Saw .. 4
Before Each Use ................................. 4
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Bro-
ken Blades ......................................... 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears ....................... 6
Whenever Saw Is Running ................. 6
Before Leaving The Saw .................... 7
Glossary Of Terms For
Woodworking ...................................7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ..................................8
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications ................................... 8
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool
Information ........................................ 9
Changing Motor Voltage ................... 10
Unpacking and Checking Contents . 12
Tools Needed ................................... 12
Unpacking ......................................... 12
List of Loose Parts ............................ 13
List of Loose Parts in Bag ................. 14
Assembly ............................................ 15
Attaching Leveling Feet .................... 15
Assembling Leg Set .......................... 15
Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set ........ 17
Adjusting Leveling Feet .................... 17
Mounting The Motor .......................... 18
Mounting Blade Hangers .................. 19
Mounting the Pulley Cover ................ 19
Mounting the Switch Box .................. 19
Mounting the Dust Chute .................. 20
Mounting the Table Trunnion
Support ........................................... 20
Mounting Bevel Scale ....................... 20
Mounting the Table ........................... 21
Section
Page
Installing Bevel Scale Indicator ......... 21
Getting to Know Your Band Saw ..... 22
Alignments and Adjustments ........... 24
Tilting the Table ................................ 24
Adjusting 90° Table Stop .................. 24
Changing Blades 25Adjusting Blade
Tension ........................................... 26
Adjusting Blade Tracking .................. 26
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide
Assembly ........................................ 27
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and
Blade Support Bearing .................... 27
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and
Blade Support Bearing .................... 28
Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw
Operation ........................................... 29
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or
Broken Blades ................................ 29
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .................... 30
Whenever Saw Is Running ............... 31
Before Leaving The Saw .................. 31
Basic Saw Operations ....................... 32
General Cutting ................................ 32
Circle Cutting .................................... 32
Maintenance ....................................... 33
Tires .................................................. 33
Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide
Travel ............................................. 33
General Maintenance ....................... 33
Motor ................................................ 33
Lubrication ........................................ 33
RIDGID Recommends the Following
Accessories ....................................... 34
Troubleshooting ................................ 35
Motor ................................................ 35
General ............................................. 37
Wiring Diagram .................................. 37
Repair Parts ....................................... 38