RIDGID BS14002 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

 

and a full face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

 

any hot surface.

 

 

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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 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 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 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 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