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Section Page
Safety Instructions For Band Saw .................................2
Safety Signal Words ...................................................2
Before Using The Saw ................................................ 2
When Installing Or Moving The Saw ...........................3
Before Each Use ......................................................... 3
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades ............................. 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears .................................................................... 4
Whenever Saw Is Running .........................................5
Before Leaving The Saw .............................................5
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking ...........................5
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........6
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 6
General Electrical Connections ...................................6
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................6
Changing Motor Voltage ..............................................7
Motor Safety Protection ..............................................7
Wire Sizes ...................................................................7
Unpacking and Checking Contents ...............................8
Tools Needed .............................................................. 8
Unpacking ...................................................................8
List of Loose Parts ......................................................8
List of Loose Parts in Bag ........................................... 9
Assembly .....................................................................10
Attaching Leveling Feet ............................................10
Assembling Leg Set ..................................................10
Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set ................................11
Adjusting Leveling Feet .............................................11
Mounting The Motor ..................................................12
Mounting Blade Hangers ...........................................13
Mounting the Pulley Cover ........................................13
Mounting the Switch Box ..........................................13
Mounting the Dust Chute ..........................................14
Mounting the Table Trunnion Support ......................14
Mounting Bevel Scale ................................................14
Mounting the Table ...................................................15
Section Page
Installing Bevel Scale Indicator.................................. 15
Getting to Know Your Band Saw ................................. 16
Alignments and Adjustments ....................................... 18
Tilting the Table ........................................................ 18
Adjusting 90° Table Stop .......................................... 18
Changing Blades ...................................................... 18
Adjusting Blade Tension ........................................... 19
Adjusting Blade Tracking .......................................... 19
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ................... 19
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support
Bearing .................................................................... 20
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support
Bearing .................................................................... 20
Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation ...... 21
Before Each Use ....................................................... 21
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades ........................... 21
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears .................................................................. 21
Whenever Saw Is Running ....................................... 22
Before Leaving The Saw .......................................... 21
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 23
General Cutting ......................................................... 23
Circle Cutting ............................................................ 23
Maintenance ................................................................ 24
Tires .......................................................................... 24
Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel ................. 24
General Maintenance ............................................... 24
Motor ......................................................................... 24
Lubrication ................................................................ 24
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ....... 24
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 25
Motor ......................................................................... 25
General ..................................................................... 26
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 26
Repair Parts ................................................................ 27
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.