RIDGID BS14002 Know Your Band SAW, Blade Tension Knob, Tracking Knob, Blade Guides, Blade Guard

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

See Figure 6.

Before attempting to use this product, 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 full support of the adjustable blade.

THRUST BEARINGS

Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are adjustable for the various blade widths.

BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

Use the blade guide adjustment knobs to adjust the blade guide assembly. This 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 settings.

TABLE LOCK KNOBS

Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs locks the saw table in place.

HOUSING COVERS

Pull knob to expose wheels during blade changes or to clean out sawdust build-up.

DUST EXHAUST PORT

A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection system or wet/dry vac.

BLADE GUARD

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.

BLADE HANGERS

Extra blades may be stored here.

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