RIDGID BS14002 manual Tilting the Table, Circle Cutting

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OPERATION

TILTING THE TABLE

See Figure 38.

nLoosen the lock knob slightly.

nTurn the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw table toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired angle.

nUsing the scale indicator, check angle markings.

nRetighten the lock knob to hold saw table securely in place.

TABLE STOP

BOLT

SAW TABLE

CIRCLE CUTTING

 

 

See Figure 39.

 

 

n Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the

 

UL

 

 

P L

workpiece.

 

 

n Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.

JAM NUT

 

Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle

LOCK KNOBS

SCALE

pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade

 

 

 

to cut.

 

 

nThe smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4 in. (6 mm) wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).

CIRCLE CUTTING

10°

0°

45°

15°

30°

 

SCALE

INDICATOR

Fig. 38

CIRCLE DIA.

1/2"D

1"D

1-1/2"D

2"D

4"D

7"D

1/8"

1/16"

1/4"

3/8"

1/2"

3/4"

BLADE SIZE

Fig. 39

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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 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 the Pulley Cover Mounting Blade HangersMounting 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 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 Locking the Switch Avoiding InjuryBefore Leaving the SAW Circle Cutting Tilting the TableAdjustments Installing and Adjusting the BladeSee Figures 40 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