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Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade
Just bought a used RIDGID BS14000 bandsaw, has a wood blade on it, but I want to cut metal. Need to ...
Just bought a used RIDGID BS14000 bandsaw, has a wood blade on it, but I want to cut metal. Need to ...
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Owners Manual - Page 1
BAND SAW
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Your new band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID product. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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When properly cared for, it will give you...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... we suggest you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to your eyes, which can result in foreign objects being thrown into your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...first. Set The distance that area which will be or has been cut without the workpiece properly supported on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation.
7 Through Sawing Any cutting..., throwing the workpiece back toward operator. As it applies to the blade.
Freehand (for band saw) Performing a cut by the blade in a through cut made across the grain or the...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... the Phillips screw. NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the back of the junction box then lift off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with two layers of serious....
To reduce the risk of new UL listed electrical tape. n Reconnect the leads.
n Recheck your table saw .
UL listed plug. ELECTRICAL
CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE
See Figures 2 - 5. n Reinstall the wire connectors and ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... KNOBS
Use the blade guide adjustment knobs to be stored here.
11 TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to use this knob will increase or decrease the tension on the wheels. BLADE HANGERS
Extra blades may be tilted at different angles.
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 6. THRUST BEARINGS
Thrust bearings support the back of...
Owners Manual - Page 13
LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with your band saw: Base ...1 Legs...4 Leveling Feet ...4 Hex Nuts (3/8-16) ...8 Leg Brace, Long ...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)
SCREWS
BASE
MOTOR SUPPORT
LEG BRACE (SHORT)
FLAT ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with your band saw: V-Belt...1 Saw Table ...1 Pulley 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
SAW TABLE
TRUNNION SUPPORT
BEVEL SCALE
SWITCH KEY
MOTOR WITH SWITCH
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Owners Manual - Page 15
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After assembling it will be adjusted so that is factory set for use with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. After the band saw does not rock. Any such alteration or modification is complete. WARNING:
If any accessories from unexpected saw table. WARNING:
Do not connect to make sure no breakage...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... shipping container and place onto the base. Ignoring these precautions can result in stand, as shown. CAUTION:
Do not lift the saw out of a second person, lift the band saw without help. n Place support plate to the inside). Add a washer, lock washer and hex nut. n Repeat for remaining holes. Do not tighten at this...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...support for the blade) is designed to cut .
the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge. This band saw table. Turn the saw...locating and correcting the problem. Store key in the...saw from the blade.
Before starting a cut, watch the saw horses, blocks...a piece of the guides.
n Open front ...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... your eyes while uncoiling band saw blades. Carefully wipe in the same direction the teeth are pointing in possible serious personal injury. NOTE: The blade may need to be wiped to keep the oil from the power source. n Turn the blade tension knob clockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. n Adjust the tracking...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw table back to unlock the blade guide assembly. ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 42.
Failure to set approximately 1/8 ...guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are
about to cut to do so could result in . (3 mm) above the workpiece. WARNING:
Maintain proper adjustment of the blade guide assembly.
n Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 30
..., weaken or destroy plastic. n Pry the worn tire away from the inside frequently.
n Replace the saw blade. n Blade guides may be properly secured in contact with side shields during use only identical RIDGID replacement parts.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that can no longer be damaged by a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
To avoid fire or electrocution...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... the material slightly, until the band saw vibrates. Use correct cutting technique.
Blade guides set too close to "Mounting the Motor Assembly" section.
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Band saw speeds up. Adjust according to teeth.
Frequent opening of the upper wheel.
Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
Starting switch not operating (motor Have switch replaced.
Belt too loose. Dull blade...
Owners Manual - Page 36
... to the motor housing. BAND SAW
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CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center.
The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. Please record the serial number in . Serial No.
BS14002
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