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Your new band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and 
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To  reduce  the  risk  of  injury,  the  user  must  read  and  understand  the  operator’s  manual  before  using  this 
product.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

14 in. BAND SAW

BS14002

Содержание BS14002

Страница 1: ...red for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for b...

Страница 2: ...s 13 14 n Assembly 15 24 n Operation 25 27 n Adjustments 28 29 n Maintenance 30 31 n Accessories 32 n Troubleshooting 32 33 n Warranty 35 n Parts Ordering Service 36 INTRODUCTION This tool has many fe...

Страница 3: ...istant lenses they are NOT safety glasses n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty n PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation n...

Страница 4: ...is approximately waist height n DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade n USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade size style and cutting speed for the ma...

Страница 5: ...jury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this...

Страница 6: ...e product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until yo...

Страница 7: ...r s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Ripping A cutting oper...

Страница 8: ...op will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of this tool is appro...

Страница 9: ...lt power cord plug and replace it with a 3 prong 240 volt 15 amp UL listed plug n Connect the power cord white and black leads respectively to the hot plug blade terminals Connect the power cord green...

Страница 10: ...t Port 2 1 4 in 57 15 mm n Net Weight 187 lbs 85 kg 0 15 30 4 10 OFF O ON I P U S H P U L L P L U L BLADE HANGERS Fig 6 BLADE TENSION KNOB BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOB BLADE GUIDES THRUST BEARINGS SAW...

Страница 11: ...keeps the blade from twisting or breaking SAW TABLE WITH 90 STOPS Saw table tilts for angular cuts Ensures saw table is per pendicular to blade Use the bevel scale under saw table to measure angular s...

Страница 12: ...e 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...

Страница 13: ...2 Leg Brace Short 2 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1 25 16 40 Flat Washers 40 Lock Washers 40 Hex Nuts M8 40 Screws 2 Motor Support 1 Plate Support 1 Operator s Manual Not Shown Fig 8 BASE CARRIAGE BOLTS MOTOR S...

Страница 14: ...ulley Cover 1 Motor with Switch 1 Band Saw 1 Trunnion Support 1 Dust Chute 1 Bevel Scale 1 Scale Indicator 1 Rubber Grommet 4 Switch Key 1 Blade Hanger 2 Lock Knob 2 V BELT DUST CHUTE SAW TABLE RUBBER...

Страница 15: ...Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modifi...

Страница 16: ...fasteners at this time n With the aid of a second person lift the band saw out of the shipping container and place onto the base Be sure front of saw faces leg stand front by aligning holes CAUTION Do...

Страница 17: ...inside edge of the motor pulley with the inside edge of the large pulley using a straight edge With a 3mm hex wrench adjust one or both pulleys by loosening the set screw and moving the pulley s until...

Страница 18: ...ns Fasten blade hangers using pan head screws lock washers and hex nuts as shown MOUNTING THE PULLEY COVER See Figure 19 n Locate the following items 3 pan head screws M5 x 0 8 12 6 washers M5 3 hex n...

Страница 19: ...o the dust chute n Close lower blade guard cover MOUNTING THE TABLE TRUNNION SUPPORT TO BAND SAW See Figure 22 n Locate the following items 2 hex head bolts M8 x 35 2 lock washers M8 1 table stop bolt...

Страница 20: ...26 n Locate the following items 1 saw table 2 lock knobs n To mount saw table remove throat plate and pull table pin out from the table Rotate saw table 90 and guide saw blade through slot in saw tabl...

Страница 21: ...her method of checking blade tension has to do with the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string n Pluck the back straight edge on the coasting side opposite the blade guides while turn...

Страница 22: ...djustment knob counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly Raise the blade guide assembly as far as it will go Turn the blade guide adjustment knob clockwise to retighten n Placeasmall combina...

Страница 23: ...de guides 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 n Tighten thumb screws n Loosen thumb screw and turn knurle...

Страница 24: ...are just behind the gullets of the saw teeth n Tighten thumb screw n Loosen thumb screw and move the thrust bearing in or out until it is 1 64 in behind the saw blade n Tighten thumb screw n The thrus...

Страница 25: ...nd hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade Never place hands in blade path n Useextrasupports tables sawhorses blocks etc when cutting large small or...

Страница 26: ...With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on n Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because the...

Страница 27: ...t the upper guides to vertically just clear the workpiece n 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 wo...

Страница 28: ...nd clamps from the rear blade guard Remove rear blade guard n Wearing gloves carefully remove the old blade Turn the blade to pass through the slot in the saw table n Carefully uncoil the new blade at...

Страница 29: ...ise to unlock the blade guide assembly n As a guide use a scrap piece of the same wood you are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly Adjust the blade guide assembly by raising or...

Страница 30: ...uides or thrust bearings Clean them with gum and pitch remover n Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw table s top so the wood slides easily while cutting MOTOR ELECTRICAL n Frequently v...

Страница 31: ...s Therefore no further lubrication is required BRUSH See Figure 43 There is a brush located inside the saw housing next to the lower wheel It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing off saw dust...

Страница 32: ...cted through motor due to saw dust accumulation Burned switch contacts due to extended hold in periods caused by low line voltage etc Shorted capacitor Loose or broken connections Have motor checked b...

Страница 33: ...oo small a radius or turning the material too fast when cutting Blade guides set too close to teeth Cutting incorrect material Too much tension on motor belt Have switch replaced Request voltage check...

Страница 34: ...34 NOTES...

Страница 35: ...ite at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace...

Страница 36: ...e au thorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record t...

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