Ridgid BS1400 Support Question
Ridgid BS1400 Support Question
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Question posted by DavidYork on July 8th, 2013
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 know the length and the width of the blade to cut 2"< sq. tubing, 2"> angle iron, sheetmetal?
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Owners Manual - Page 4
... silica from bricks and cement and other construction activities contains chemicals known to just clear the workpiece.
Blade teeth should be made by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and... THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. n KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. n NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is approximately waist height. These settings are doing and use of blade pinching ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this tool.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
Volts
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (... Alert No Hands Symbol
Precautions that involve your hands away from the blade will allow you to rain or use in serious personal injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Eye...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... the face of the workpiece. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the blade.
Push Stick A device used in reference to a kickback.
The surfaces of blade. Leading End The end of the workpiece.
Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece pushed into the blade or being done. Throw-Back Saw...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... like the one power tool may not be used.
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25'...tool motor. Before using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use on the cord's jacket. Position the cord so that can support one shown.
A line intended only for loose or exposed wires and cut...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...the power cord green grounding wire to the "hot" plug blade terminals. Remove wire connectors. n Reconnect the leads.
COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
FOR USE WITH 220-240 VOLT
Fig. 3
MOTOR JUNCTION BOX
POWER...
WHITE NO. 4 WHITE NO. 2 FOR USE WITH 110-120 VOLT
WIRE NUT
Fig. 2
MOTOR JUNCTION BOX COVER
9
POWER CORD
MOTOR JUNCTION BOX SCREW Fig. 5
n Cut off the cover. To reduce the risk of...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... knobs locks the saw table to use this knob will increase or decrease the tension on the wheels. SAW TABLE WITH 90° STOPS
Saw table tilts for the various blade widths. BLADE HANGERS
Extra blades may be tilted at different angles.
THRUST BEARINGS
Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are adjustable for angular cuts.
Owners Manual - Page 12
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:
COMBINATION WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 14 mm
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
COMBINATION SQUARE
STRAIGHT EDGE
Fig. 7
12
Owners Manual - Page 15
... tool is misuse and...metal surfaces. n Apply coat of this tool. WARNING:
If any parts are replaced. WARNING:
Do not attempt to all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated the tool.
CARRIAGE BOLT
WASHERS LOCK WASHERS
HEX NUTS
LEG BRACE (LONG)
LEG BRACE (SHORT)
LEG
ATTACHING LEVELING FEET
See Figure 10. Use...use with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed...
Owners Manual - Page 19
... x 35) 2 lock washers (M8) 1 table stop bolt.
n Locate the following items: 2 pan head screws (M6 x 1) 1 dust chute
n Open lower blade guard cover and install dust chute pointing down. Thread screws into band saw chassis using lock washers.
Tighten.
MOUNTING THE DUST CHUTE
See Figure 21.
n Thread hex head bolts into band saw...
Owners Manual - Page 21
...blade toward the front of checking blade tension has to completely compress the spring. Keep in blade width and the type of material being cut will cause the blade to the width of the blade ...may find it necessary to check blade tension can cause blade breakage. Sound becomes higher pitched as tension increases. Using either method to change the blade tension from the initial setting....
Owners Manual - Page 23
... screw bearing, and back off knurled knob completely to just above the material being cut. Notice the bearing holder on each side of blade is 1/64 in .
THUMB SCREWS KNURLED KNOB THUMB
SCREW
Fig. 33 1/8 IN.
WARNING:
Blade guard has been removed for picture clarity.
n Blade thrust bearing should be tensioned and tracking properly. ASSEMBLY...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... bill on the shaft is a good rule of the guide blocks are just behind the saw teeth. n Tighten thumb screw.
Loosen thumb screw and remove the bearing shaft. Reinstall the bearing shaft, the bearing, and the screw. ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST BEARING
See Figures 35 - 36.
WARNING:
Saw table...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... key from contact with tools to a full and complete stop. n Open front cover and turn the workpiece while engaged in pattern line then carefully back the blade out. Several relief cuts should be used for the blade) is to cut is basically a "curve cutting" machine that is usually caused by blade width. Do not try to just clear the workpiece...
Owners Manual - Page 26
...safe place. n Wait until blade has come to just clear the workpiece. n With the exception of cut causing the blade to a full and complete stop . To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp workpiece... from the saw table, turn saw . n Use only recommended accessories. n Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have excessive play. BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW...
Owners Manual - Page 27
... saw table toward the front of approximately 1-1/2 in place. n Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle.
CIRCLE CUTTING
See Figure 39.
n Use both hands while feeding the work , but allow the blade to vertically just clear the workpiece. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work into the...
Owners Manual - Page 29
n As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are
about to cut to a closed position and tighten screw.
WARNING:
Maintain proper adjustment of the blade guide assembly. LOCK
ON
P
I
U L
L
P U S
OFF
H
O
L
PUL
UNLOCK
TO RAISE
TO LOWER
10° 0° 15° 30° 4
SET BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY APPROXIMATELY
1/8IN. (3 MM ) ABOVE WORKPIECE
Fig. 42...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... saw table's top so the wood slides easily while cutting. n Apply a thin coat of solvent. Do not use .
n Do not allow pitch to damage from the wheel carefully. TIRES Cleaning Tires:
n Pitch and sawdust accumulates on
Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 28. BLADE GUIDES
See Figure 34. n Replace blade guides when filing or grinding has...
Owners Manual - Page 32
General overloading of wiring. Do not use with this tool. Request a voltage check from the power company. Feed work slower into blade. Improper cooling (air circulation
Clean out sawdust ... circuit when using the saw - NOTE: Low Voltage Power output of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in voltage at motor terminals. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of power ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... fuses or circuit breakers. Overloading motor. Use correct cutting technique.
Adjust according to cut too fast. Frequent opening of the upper wheel. Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity. Starting switch not operating (motor Have switch replaced.
Replace blade.
Cutting too small a radius.
Blade dulls too quickly. Blade guides set too close to reach...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such as , but not limited to, blades, bits and sand paper are not responsible for this RIDGID® tool you must present proof of purchase. To receive a replacement tool you must return it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE...
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