RIDGID BS14002 manual Lubrication, Brush

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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore no further lubrication is required.

BRUSH

See Figure 43.

There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the lower wheel. It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing off saw dust. As the brush becomes worn, it will need to be adjusted or replaced.

nRemove the screw then pull the brush off.

nPlace the new brush in the groove.

nRetighten using the screw.

SAW

HOUSING

BRUSH

SCREW

LOWER WHEEL

Fig. 43

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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 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 the Pulley Cover Mounting Blade HangersMounting 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 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 Avoiding Injury Locking the SwitchBefore Leaving the SAW Circle Cutting Tilting the TableInstalling and Adjusting the Blade AdjustmentsSee 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