RIDGID BS14002 manual Problem Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers).

Starting switch not operating.

Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed.

Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity

Have switch replaced.

Request voltage check from the power company.

Install proper size fuses or circuit break- ers.

Frequent opening of fuses or circuit

Motor overloaded.

Feed work slower into blade.

breakers.

 

 

 

Fuses or circuit breakers do not

Install proper size fuses or circuit break-

 

have sufficient capacity.

ers. Check that wiring will handle load.

 

Starting switch not operating (motor

Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.

 

does not reach speed)

 

Blade does not run in the approxi-

Not tracking properly.

Adjust tracking, see Assembly section,

mate center of the upper wheel.

 

"Tracking the Blade” section.

 

 

 

Band Saw slows down when

Belt too loose.

Adjust belt tension, see Assembly

cutting.

 

section, “Mounting the Motor Assembly”.

 

Cutting too small a radius.

Stop feeding, and back up the material

 

 

slightly, until the band saw speeds up.

 

Dull blade.

Replace blade.

 

Overloading motor.

Slow down, trying to cut too fast.

Blades breaking

Too much tension on blade.

 

Kink in blade caused cutting too

 

small a radius or turning the material

 

too fast when cutting.

Adjust tension. See Assembly section, “Adjusting Blade Tension”.

Use correct cutting technique. See Operation section.

Blade dulls too quickly.

Blade guides set too close to teeth.

Adjust upper and lower blades guides.

 

 

See Assembly section “Installing and

 

Cutting incorrect material.

Adjusting the blade”.

Band saw vibrates.

Too much tension on motor belt.

Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor Assembly” section.

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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 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 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 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 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