932VS Portable Band Saw
Exposed blades and moving parts increases the risk of injury.
•Do not attach the work vise to the end of the work- piece that is being cut off. Prevents saw from falling after cut.
•Do not operate band saw and work vise without safety clip installed. Prevents separation of band saw from work vise.
•Use extreme caution when cutting magnesium. Never use water or fire extinguisher to fight a mag- nesium fire - use only
•Exercise extreme caution when cutting blind into conduit and pipe. Be certain the object being cut does not contain electrical wires, gases or water. Could create a hazardous condition resulting in seri- ous injury.
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Description, Specifications and Accessories
Description
The RIDGID No. 932VS Portable Band Saw will cut most ferrous and non ferrous bar, tubing and irregular shaped materials. Its 43/4″ capacity will allow cutting nominal size 4″ soil pipe or 4″ conduit. It features ball and needle bearing construction throughout which assures long and continued service.
Specifications
Cutting Capacity | ..........43/4″ Round Stock, |
| 41/2″ x 43/4″ Rectangular Stock, |
Motor |
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No | 932VS |
Type | Universal |
Volts | 115 VAC, |
Amps | 6 |
No Load |
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Speed SFM | Variable |
Drive | Spur Gear and Chain |
Blade Size | 1/2″ x .020 x 447/8″ |
Weight | 14 Lbs. |
Standard Equipment
Steel Carrying Case
Blade Wax
Accessories
No. 32V Work Vise
When using 32V Vise, the maximum size that may be cut is as follows:
Rounds – 41/2″ diameter Squares – 3″ x 3″ Angles – 3″ x 3″
CAUTION
Cutting of other shapes is not recommended.
Figure 1 – Variable Speed Control
The control knob is numbered “1” through “6” with “1” being the slowest speed (approximately 90 SFM) and “6” being the fastest speed (approximately 240 SFM). The speed control may be ad- justed with or without the motor running.
Operating Instructions
WARNING Operator should be thoroughly familiar with preceding Safety Precautions before attempting to operate this equipment.
WARNING Do not operate Saw at voltages that are not within correct limits. Check specification plate on saw for type of power circuit on which it will operate.
932VS Band Saw
To Start and Stop Saw
1.Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect machine to power circuit.
2.Squeeze trigger switch Figure 1 to START motor. Release trigger to STOP motor.
3.A LOCK button Figure 1 is provided to keep the saw running without holding the switch trigger ON. To LOCK the switch trigger ON, squeeze the trigger as far
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