RIDGID BS14002 manual Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly, See Figures 32, See Figures 33

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ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 32 - 33.

nUnplug the saw and remove switch key.

nLoosen blade guard adjustment knob and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly to just above the material being cut.

nTighten blade guard adjustment knob. Make sure blade guides are still flat to the blade. If adjustment is necessary, loosen blade guard adjustment knob and rotate assembly until blade guides are flat to the blade.

nThe upper blade guide is spring loaded. To adjust the tension on the spring, remove blade guard adjustment knob, tighten or loosen set screw until desired tension is reached, and replace blade guard adjustment knob.

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST BEARING

See Figures 33 - 34.

WARNING:

Blade guard has been removed for picture clarity. Never operate the band saw without all guards in place and in working order. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

n Unplug the saw and remove switch key.

n Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.

n Loosen thumb screws and move blade guides as close to

the blade as possible without pinching it. The thickness

of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of

thumb.

n Tighten thumb screws.

n Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move

the blade guide bracket in or out until the front edge of

the blade guides are just behind the “gullets” of the saw

teeth.

n Tighten thumb screw.

n Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move the

thrust bearing in or out until the bearing is 1/64 in. behind

the blade.

n Tighten thumb screw.

n Blade thrust bearing should be adjusted so that the

back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the ball

bearing approximately 1/8 in. To change position of the

BLADE GUARD

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

 

 

PULL

 

ON

 

 

 

I

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

BLADE GUARD

 

 

 

 

SET SCREW

 

 

 

BLADE GUIDE

 

10°

 

ASSEMBLY

 

0°

 

 

 

15° 30° 4

 

 

 

 

WORKPIECE

Fig. 32

 

 

 

 

 

SAW BLADE

BLADE

UPPER

 

GUIDES

BLADE

 

 

GUIDES

 

 

 

 

GULLET

 

SAW BLADE

THUMB SCREWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNURLED KNOBS

THUMB SCREWS

Fig. 33

KNURLED KNOB

THUMB

 

1/64 IN.

SCREW

1/8 IN.

 

 

THRUST BEARING

bearing, remove screw bearing, and back off knurled knob

completely to remove the bearing shaft. Notice the bearing

holder on the shaft is eccentric. Reinstall the bearing shaft,

the bearing, and the screw. Examine the overlap between

the bearing face and the blade. Change the position of

the bearing shaft until the overlap is approximately 1/8

in.

BEARING

SCREW

SAW BLADE

THUMB SCREW

KNURLED KNOB

BEARING SHAFT

Fig. 34

 

 

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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 TermsGrounding Instructions Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsSee Figures 2 Changing Motor VoltageSpecifications FeaturesBlade Tension Knob Blade Guard Adjustment KnobsHousing Covers Know Your Band SAWTools 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 StopSee Figures 33 Adjusting Upper Blade Guide AssemblyAdjusting Upper Blade Guides and Thrust Bearing See Figures 32See 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 AssemblyTires MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance MOTOR/ELECTRICALBrush LubricationTroubleshooting AccessoriesProblem Cause Page HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty14 in. Band SAW Customer Service Information