RIDGID BS14002 manual Mounting the Motor Assembly, Installing the V-BELT, See Figures 15

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ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY

See Figure 14.

nLocate 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

nTo mount motor, place four rubber grommets over holes in leg stand.

NOTE: Use of rubber grommets is essential for eliminating excessive vibration.

nSet motor on rubber grommets and fasten to leg stand using hex head bolts, washers, lock washers, and hex nuts, as shown. Do not tighten at this time.

INSTALLING THE V-BELT

See Figures 15 - 17.

nLocate the following item:

1 V-belt

nAlign the inside edge of the motor pulley with the inside edge of the large pulley using a straight edge. With a 3mm hex wrench, adjust one or both pulleys by loosening the set screw and moving the pulley(s) until they line up with each other. Tighten set screws.

nPlace V-belt over both pulleys.

nTension V-belt by moving motor away from the saw body and tighten the motor mount nuts. Do not overtighten motor mount bolts. Tighten just enough to tension belt. Belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2 in. deflection.

HEX BOLTS

MOTOR

WASHERS

RUBBER

GROMMETS

LARGE PULLEY

STRAIGHT EDGE

SET SCREW

MOTOR PULLEY

Fig. 15

SET SCREW

V - BELT

SAW BODY

TENSION

 

DIRECTION

 

Fig. 16

 

PROPER TENSION

 

APPROXIMATELY 1/2 IN.

WASHERS

 

 

 

LOCK WASHERS

HEX NUTS

Fig. 14

Fig. 17

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesDo not Remove Jammed Cutoff Pieces until blade has stopped Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceKerf Glossary of TermsElectrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsSee Figures 2 Changing Motor VoltageSpecifications FeaturesHousing Covers Blade Guard Adjustment KnobsKnow Your Band SAW Blade Tension KnobTools Needed Following items are included with your band saw Loose PartsSAW Table Trunnion Support Attaching Leveling Feet AssemblyUnpacking See Figures 11 Assembling LEG StandMounting Band SAW to LEG Stand See Figures 15 Mounting the Motor AssemblyInstalling the V-BELT Mounting the Pulley Cover Mounting Blade HangersMounting the Table Trunnion Support to Band SAW Mounting the Switch BOXMounting the Dust Chute See Figures 25 Installing Bevel Scale IndicatorMounting the SAW Table to SAW Body See Figures 27 Adjusting Blade TensionTracking the Blade Squaring the SAW Table to the Blade Adjusting Table StopAdjusting Upper Blade Guides and Thrust Bearing Adjusting Upper Blade Guide AssemblySee Figures 32 See Figures 33See Figures 35 Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Thrust BearingOperation Before Leaving the SAW Locking the SwitchAvoiding Injury Circle Cutting Tilting the TableSee Figures 40 AdjustmentsInstalling and Adjusting the Blade Lock Unlock To Raise To Lower Adjusting Blade Guide AssemblyGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceMOTOR/ELECTRICAL TiresBrush LubricationTroubleshooting AccessoriesProblem Cause Page DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered14 in. Band SAW Customer Service Information