RIDGID BS14002 manual Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Thrust Bearing, See Figures 35

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ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST BEARING

See Figures 35 - 36.

WARNING:

Saw table in drawing has been removed for clarity purposes. Never operate saw without all components in place and in working order. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

nDisconnect machine from the power source and remove switch key.

nBlade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.

nLoosen thumb screws and move guide blocks as close to blade as possible without pinching it. The thickness of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of thumb.

nTighten thumb screw.

nLoosen thumb screw and move the guide block support in or out until the front edge of the guide blocks are just behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth.

nTighten thumb screw.

nLoosen thumb screw and move the thrust bearing in or out until it is 1/64 in. behind the saw blade

nTighten thumb screw.

nThe 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 bearing, remove screw and bearing. Loosen thumb screw and 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.

SAW BLADE

SAW BLADE

 

LOWER

GULLET

GUIDE BLOCKS

THUMB

GUIDE

SCREW

BLOCK

Fig. 35

THRUST

BEARINGKNURLED

KNOB

THUMB

SCREWS

THRUST

1/64 IN.

KNURLED

KNOB

BEARING

1/8 IN.

 

 

 

 

THUMB SCREW

 

 

SAW

 

 

BLADE

 

BEARING

BEARING

SCREW

SHAFT

Fig. 36

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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 Assembly UnpackingAttaching Leveling Feet Assembling LEG Stand Mounting Band SAW to LEG StandSee Figures 11 Mounting the Motor Assembly Installing the V-BELTSee Figures 15 Mounting Blade Hangers Mounting the Pulley CoverMounting the Switch BOX Mounting the Dust ChuteMounting the Table Trunnion Support to Band SAW Installing Bevel Scale Indicator Mounting the SAW Table to SAW BodySee Figures 25 Adjusting Blade Tension Tracking the BladeSee 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 Locking the Switch Avoiding InjuryBefore Leaving the SAW Tilting the Table Circle CuttingAdjustments Installing and Adjusting the BladeSee 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