RIDGID BS1400 manual When Installing Or Moving The Saw, Before Each Use

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in until the following steps have been completed.

Completely assemble and align saw (see “Assembly” and “Alignment and Adjustments” section within).

Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, table tilt lock knobs, blade guides, backup bearings, blade guard support adjustment knob and blade guard.

Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

Review the maintenance methods for this saw.

Find and read all the warning labels found on the front of the saw (shown below).

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

Reduce the risk of dangerous environment.

Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.

Keep work area well lighted.

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement.

Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece.

Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.

Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to slip, walk or slide during operations like cutting long,

heavy boards.

Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.

To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock.

Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.

To reduce the risk of back injury.

Get help when you need to move the saw. Always get help if you need to lift the saw.

Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store any items above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.

To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before changing the setup, removing cov- ers, guards or blade.

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov- ing parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.

If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any

electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.

Replace damaged or missing parts before using the saw again.

Maintain tools with care. Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning it on.

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Contents 235$725·60$18$ +%$16$ Safety Instructions For Band Saw Table of ContentsBefore Each Use When Installing Or Moving The SawPlan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking Whenever Saw Is RunningBefore Leaving The Saw Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsPower Supply and Motor Specifications General Electrical ConnectionsExtension Gauge Cord Length Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes Changing Motor VoltageUnpacking and Checking Contents List of Loose Parts in Bag Hex Nut 3/8-16 Leveling Foot Leg AssemblyAttaching Leveling Feet Assembling Leg SetAttaching Band Saw to Leg Set Adjusting Leveling FeetMotor Bolt Washer Grommet Lockwasher Nut Mounting The MotorMounting the Switch Box Mounting Blade HangersMounting the Pulley Cover Mounting the Dust Chute Mounting the Table Trunnion Support To Saw BodyMounting Bevel Scale To Table Installing Bevel Scale Indicator Mounting the Table To Saw BodyScrew Pan Head M5 x Pointer Trunnion Support Bracket Getting to Know Your Band Saw Motor Motor pulley coverModel nameplate On-Off Switch Changing Blades Alignments and AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Table Stop Tilting the TableBlade Tension Knob Gauge Blade Tracking Knob Lock Knob Adjusting Blade TensionAdjusting Blade Tracking Adjusting Upper Blade Guide AssemblyUpper and lower Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support BearingAdjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Step Support Bearing Shaft Blade GuidesSafety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation Whenever Saw Is Running Operation Basic Saw OperationsGeneral Cutting Circle CuttingRidgid Recommends the Following Accessories MaintenanceTrouble Probable Cause Remedy TroubleshootingGeneral Wiring DiagramParts Parts List For Ridgid 14-inch Band Saw Model NoKey Description Repair Parts2018 Parts List For Ridgid 14 Inch Band Saws Model No. BS14002Base Components Parts List For Ridgid 14 Inch Band Saw Model No. BS14002Page Call