Maintenance

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off” and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your band saw.

Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrape off with a piece of wood.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of damaging the tires do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.

When the tires become worn they should be replaced. When replacing the tires, stretch them around the wheels but do not glue them on.

If the upper guide bar will not move up and down easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened, the following adjustment should be performed.

1.Remove the guide bar lock knob.

2.Using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten or loosen the screw which is located below the lock knob.

3.Move the guide bar up and down to check for smooth movement while still holding its position when released.

4.Make further adjustments to the screw as required to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold its posi- tion when released.

5.Reinstall guide bar lock knob.

Keep your band saw clean. Remove the sawdust from the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.

Do not allow filth to build up on the table the guides or the back-up bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch remover.

NOTE: Do not immerse the back-up bearings in the gum and pitch remover.

Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the wood slides easily while cutting.

Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of eye injury from blowing debris, wear safety goggles when blowing out sawdust.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution or fire, immediately replace a worn, cut or damaged power cord.

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the fac- tory. They require no further lubrication.

RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories

WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for this saw. Using other accessories may be dangerous.

Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instructions for its use.