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RIDGID BS14002 - page 1
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. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s manual before using this prod ...
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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ............................................................... .......................................................... ...
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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 . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator’ s manual and all labels aff ...
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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. Some examples of these chemicals ar e: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonr ...
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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 . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 6
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 . Indica ...
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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. Freehand (for band saw) Performing a cut ...
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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 . An undersized extension cord will cause a dro ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 9
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. Use the following procedur es to change motor voltag ...
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10 FEA TURES SPECIFICA TIONS n Blade Width ...................................................................................................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in. (3 mm to 19 mm) n Blade Length ..................................................................................................................................... 93-1/2 i ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 11
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. BLADE GUIDES Blade guides provide f ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 12
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. 7 ...
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13 LOOSE P AR TS The following items are included with your band saw: Base ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Legs ............................................................... ...................... ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 14
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 .............................................................................................................................. ...................................................... 1 Saw T able ................................... ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 15
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. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no br eakage or damage occurred during sh ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 16
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. Fasten four legs to to ...
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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. NOTE: Use of rubber gr ommets is essential for eliminating ...
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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 . Make sure they are pointing in opposite directions. Fasten blade hangers using pan h ...
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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 . MOUNTING THE DUST CHUTE See Figure 21. n Locate the following items: 2 p ...
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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. Insert the screws through the table and bevel scale as shown. n Ins ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 21
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. ADJUSTING ...
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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 . n Unplug the saw and remove switch key . ...
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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. n Tighten blade guard adjustment knob. Mak ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 24
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 . n Disconnect machine fr om the power sour ce and remove s ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 25
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. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: T o avo ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 26
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 . n Do no t r emov e jam med cut of f pie ces unt il blad ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 27
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. n Using the scale indicator , check angle markings. n Retighten the lock knob to hold saw table ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 28
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. Failur e to do so could resu ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 29
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. T o pr event the blade fr om twisting or br eaking, ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 30
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. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust ...
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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. BRUSH See Figure 43. There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the lower wheel. ...
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32 ACCESSORIES Item ......................................................................................................................................................................... Part No. Rip Fence ............................................................................................................................................. ...
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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. Blades breaking Blade dulls too quickly . Band saw vibrates. Starting switch not operati ...
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34 NOTES ...
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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. All warranty communications should be dir ected to One W orld T echnol ...
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RIDGID BS14002 - page 36
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 .ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a ...
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