RIDGID BS14002 manual Assembling LEG Stand, Mounting Band SAW to LEG Stand, See Figures 11

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 11 - 12.

nLocate the following hardware:

40carriage bolts (M8 x 1.25-16)

40washers (M8)

40lock washers (M8)

40nuts (M8)

4 legs (with attached leveling feet)

2 leg braces (short)

2 leg braces (long)

1 base

2 screws

1 motor support

nPlace base upside down on a level surface. Fasten four legs to top using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts, as shown (with nuts and washers to the inside). NOTE: Legs fasten to outside of top. Do not tighten at this time.

nFasten two long leg braces and two short leg braces to legs using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts, as shown. Finger tighten only.

nTurn assembly over onto the legs. Be sure all four feet sit flat on the ground. Adjustment of the feet will be completed after the band saw is attached to the stand.

nPlace motor support under the base.

nInsert screws through holes in the base and thread into motor support as shown.

nTighten all stand fasteners at this time.

nWith 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 not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury.

MOUNTING BAND SAW TO LEG STAND

See Figure 13.

nLocate the following hardware:

4 hex head bolts, (M8 x 35)

8 washers, (M8)

4 lock washers, (M8)

4 hex nuts, (M8)

1 plate support

nPlace the saw body on the leg stand. Line up holes in saw body with holes in stand, as shown.

nPlace support plate to the underside of stand, as shown.

nInsert a bolt through a washer, then through a hole in the saw base and a hole in the leg stand. Add a washer, lock washer and hex nut. Hand tighten.

nRepeat for remaining holes. Tighten all hardware with a wrench. You may find it helpful to use one wrench to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut.

SCREWS

BASE

MOTOR

SUPPORT

LEG STAND

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 12

PULL

HEX BOLTS

WASHERS

PLATE

SUPPORT

WASHERS

 

LOCK

HEX NUTS

 

WASHERS

Fig. 13

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Do not Remove Jammed Cutoff Pieces until blade has stoppedSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningGlossary of Terms KerfSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsChanging Motor Voltage See Figures 2Features SpecificationsBlade Guard Adjustment Knobs Housing CoversKnow Your Band SAW Blade Tension KnobTools Needed Loose Parts Following items are included with your band sawSAW Table Trunnion Support Unpacking AssemblyAttaching Leveling Feet Mounting Band SAW to LEG Stand Assembling LEG StandSee Figures 11 Installing the V-BELT Mounting the Motor AssemblySee Figures 15 Mounting Blade Hangers Mounting the Pulley CoverMounting the Dust Chute Mounting the Switch BOXMounting the Table Trunnion Support to Band SAW Mounting the SAW Table to SAW Body Installing Bevel Scale IndicatorSee Figures 25 Tracking the Blade Adjusting Blade TensionSee Figures 27 Adjusting Table Stop Squaring the SAW Table to the BladeAdjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Thrust BearingSee Figures 32 See Figures 33Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Thrust Bearing See Figures 35Operation Avoiding Injury Locking the SwitchBefore Leaving the SAW Tilting the Table Circle CuttingInstalling and Adjusting the Blade AdjustmentsSee Figures 40 Adjusting Blade Guide Assembly Lock Unlock To Raise To LowerMaintenance General MaintenanceMOTOR/ELECTRICAL TiresLubrication BrushAccessories TroubleshootingProblem Cause Page Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information 14 in. Band SAW