Table of Contents
Section | Page | Section | Page |
Safety Instructions For Band Saw | 2 | Installing Bevel Scale Indicator | 15 |
Safety Signal Words | 2 | Getting to Know Your Band Saw | 16 |
Before Using The Saw | 2 | Alignments and Adjustments | 18 |
When Installing Or Moving The Saw | 3 | Tilting the Table | 18 |
Before Each Use | 3 | Adjusting 90° Table Stop | 18 |
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or | Changing Blades | 18 | |
Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades | 4 | Adjusting Blade Tension | 19 |
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face |
| Adjusting Blade Tracking | 19 |
and Ears | 4 | Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly | 19 |
Whenever Saw Is Running | 5 | Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support |
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Before Leaving The Saw | 5 | Bearing | 20 |
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking | 5 | Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support |
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements | 6 | Bearing | 20 |
Power Supply and Motor Specifications | 6 | Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation | 21 |
General Electrical Connections | 6 | Before Each Use | 21 |
6 | To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or | ||
Changing Motor Voltage | 7 | Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades | 21 |
Motor Safety Protection | 7 | Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face |
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Wire Sizes | 7 | and Ears | 21 |
Unpacking and Checking Contents | 8 | Whenever Saw Is Running | 22 |
Tools Needed | 8 | Before Leaving The Saw | 21 |
Unpacking | 8 | Basic Saw Operations | 23 |
List of Loose Parts | 8 | General Cutting | 23 |
List of Loose Parts in Bag | 9 | Circle Cutting | 23 |
Assembly | 10 | Maintenance | 24 |
Attaching Leveling Feet | 10 | Tires | 24 |
Assembling Leg Set | 10 | Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel | 24 |
Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set | 11 | General Maintenance | 24 |
Adjusting Leveling Feet | 11 | Motor | 24 |
Mounting The Motor | 12 | Lubrication | 24 |
Mounting Blade Hangers | 13 | RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories | 24 |
Mounting the Pulley Cover | 13 | Troubleshooting | 25 |
Mounting the Switch Box | 13 | Motor | 25 |
Mounting the Dust Chute | 14 | General | 26 |
Mounting the Table Trunnion Support | 14 | Wiring Diagram | 26 |
Mounting Bevel Scale | 14 | Repair Parts | 27 |
Mounting the Table | 15 |
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Safety Instructions For Band Saw
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situa- tion which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac- tices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper- ator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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