RIDGID Saw BS14002 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
14 in. BAND SAW  
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Your new band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this  
product.  
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
n PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
WARNING:  
during extended periods of operation.  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure  
to follow all instructions listed below, may result  
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal  
injury.  
n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work  
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees  
both hands to operate the tool.  
n DONOTOVERREACH.Keepproperfootingandbalance  
at all times.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and  
cleanforbetterandsaferperformance.Followinstructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Safe operation of this  
power tool requires that you read and understand this  
operator’s manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn  
its applications and limitations as well as the potential  
hazards.  
n DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing,orwhenchangingattachments,alltoolsshould  
be disconnected.  
n GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing  
body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
n AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
when plugging in any tool.  
n USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this  
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.  
n KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. Never  
operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure  
all guards are operating properly before each use.  
n NEVERSTANDONTOOL.Seriousinjurycouldoccurifthe  
n REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get  
in the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.  
tool is tipped or if the bit is unintentionally contacted.  
n CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS.Beforeusingthetool,aguard  
orotherpartthatisdamagedshouldbecarefullychecked  
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its  
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,  
bindingofmovingparts, breakageofparts, mountingand  
any other conditions that may affect operation. A guard  
or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired  
or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk  
of personal injury.  
n KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas  
and work benches invite accidents.  
n DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable  
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.  
Keep the work area well lighted.  
n KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors  
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance  
fromworkarea.Donotletvisitorscontacttoolorextension  
cord while operating.  
n NEVERLEAVETOOLRUNNINGUNATTENDED, TURN  
THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
n MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
n DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry the tool by cord  
or yank to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oil, and sharp edges.  
master switches or by removing starter keys.  
n DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
nKEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any solvents to clean tool.  
n USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force  
the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not  
designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.  
n USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure  
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a  
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product  
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire  
gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an  
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the  
heavier the cord.  
n WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,  
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that  
could get caught and draw you into moving parts. Non-  
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective covering  
over long hair.  
n STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
nINSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS  
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a  
qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of cord  
location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel.  
nNEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal  
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.  
nUSE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with  
approved ground connection that are intended for use  
outdoors and so marked.  
n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS.Everydayeyeglasseshaveonlyimpactresistant  
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.  
n ALWAYS TURN SWITCH OFF before disconnecting it  
n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if  
to avoid accidental starting.  
the operation is dusty.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
nAVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND nDO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until  
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand  
to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have  
good balance.  
blade has stopped.  
nNEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact  
with the workpiece.  
nALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED  
nNEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during  
before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.  
use.  
nREPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical  
or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service  
technician at an authorized service center.  
nBEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING  
COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADES, unplug the saw  
and remove the switch key.  
nWHEN SERVICING use only identical Ridgid replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
nHOLD THE WORKPIECE firmly against the saw table.  
nTO AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE CONTACT, minimize  
blade breakage, and provide maximum blade support,  
always adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the  
workpiece.  
nDIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter  
against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter  
only.  
nKEEPBLADESCLEAN,SHARP,ANDWITHSUFFICIENT  
nBLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.  
SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks.  
nBE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect  
nALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to  
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power  
source.  
for and remove nails from lumber before cutting.  
nKEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not  
hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under  
the blade guard. Do not reach underneath work or in  
blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any  
reason.  
nDO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER  
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
nSTAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
nNEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE AT A TIME or  
stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a  
time.  
nMAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to  
see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with  
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your  
saw.  
nFIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your saw to a stable, level  
workbench or table. The most comfortable table height  
is approximately waist height.  
nDO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not  
nTHE BLADE GUIDES HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE  
FACTORY. These settings are functional for some  
applications. We recommend that you check and adjust  
blade guide settings before first use of your saw. Refer to  
“Adjusting thrust bearings, blade guide support, and  
blade guides” procedures explained in the adjustments  
section of this operator’s manual.  
force the workpiece against the blade.  
nUSE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size,  
style and cutting speed for the material and the type of  
cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the table.  
nBEFOREMAKINGACUT,BESUREALLADJUSTMENTS  
ARE SECURE.  
nSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently  
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone  
this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
nALWAYSSUPPORTLARGEWORKPIECESwhilecutting  
to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may  
slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.  
WARNING:  
Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,andotherconstructionactivitiescontainschemicals  
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure  
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust  
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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SYMBOLS  
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-  
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
A
Hz  
W
Amperes  
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type of current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
n
No Load Speed  
o
Class II Construction  
Per Minute  
Double-insulated construction  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute  
.../min  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand  
operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read The Operator’s Manual  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when operating this product.  
Eye Protection  
Safety Alert  
Precautions that involve your safety.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
No Hands Symbol  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Hot Surface  
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with  
any hot surface.  
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SYMBOLS  
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.  
SYMBOL  
SIGNAL  
MEANING  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
CAUTION:  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in  
property damage.  
CAUTION:  
SERVICE  
WARNING:  
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should  
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For  
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-  
ing, use only identical replacement parts.  
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt  
to use this product until you read thoroughly and  
understand completely the operator’s manual.  
Save this operator’s manual and review frequently  
for continuing safe operation and instructing  
others who may use this product.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can  
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety  
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask  
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is  
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
Resin  
Bevel Cut  
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.  
A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle  
other than 90° to the blade.  
Ripping  
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.  
Compound Cut  
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a  
bevel angle at the same time.  
Saw Blade Path  
The area directly in line — over, under, behind or in front of  
the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which  
will be or has been cut by the blade.  
Crosscut  
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the  
width of the workpiece.  
Set  
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or  
set) outward from the face of the blade.  
Freehand (for band saw)  
Performing a cut without the workpiece properly supported  
on the saw table.  
FPM  
2,700 surface feet per minute, used in reference to surface  
speed of blade.  
Gum  
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.  
Throw-Back  
Kerf  
Saw throwing back a workpiece in a manner similar to a  
kickback.Usuallyassociatedwithacauseotherthanthekerf  
closing, such as a workpiece being dropped into the blade  
or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.  
Thematerialremovedbythebladeinathroughcutortheslot  
produced by the blade in a non-through cut or partial cut.  
Kickback  
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,  
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.  
Through Sawing  
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely  
through the thickness of the workpiece.  
Leading End  
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool  
first.  
Workpiece  
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The  
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,  
ends, and edges.  
Miter Cut  
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle  
to the blade other than 90°.  
Worktable  
Push Stick  
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing  
a cutting or sanding operation.  
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade  
duringnarrowcuttingoperations.It helpskeeptheoperator's  
hands well away from the blade.  
Resaw  
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece  
to make thinner pieces.  
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ELECTRICAL  
EXTENSION CORDS  
SPEED AND WIRING  
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-  
ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the  
power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry  
the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of  
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart  
provided below to determine the minimum wire size required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by  
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3000 fpm.  
This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or  
with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as  
important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended  
only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire  
that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for  
a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool  
may not be able to support two or three tools.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding  
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to  
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped  
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged  
into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded  
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,  
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor  
can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with  
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with-  
out yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If  
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces-  
sary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor  
to a live terminal.  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the  
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if  
in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet  
like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin  
like the one shown.  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4  
3.5-5.0  
5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
50'  
100'  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters "WA" on the cord's jacket.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
WARNING:  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are  
working with a power tool. Failure to do so can  
result in serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If  
damaged replace immediately. Never use  
tool with a damaged cord since touching the  
damaged area could cause electrical shock  
resulting in serious injury.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It  
should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts,  
60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate  
this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop  
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the  
saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double  
check the power supply.  
GROUNDING  
PIN  
COVER OF GROUNDED  
OUTLET BOX  
Fig. 1  
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ELECTRICAL  
GROUNDING PIN  
CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE  
See Figures 2 - 5.  
WARNING:  
Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of  
serious personal injury, never connect plug  
to power source until all assembly steps are  
completed.  
NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120 volts,  
60Hz.Usethefollowingprocedurestochangemotorvoltage  
from 120 volts to 240 volts.  
COVER OF GROUNDED  
OUTLET BOX  
nUnplug the saw.  
FOR USE WITH 220-240 VOLT  
Fig. 3  
nLocated on the side of the motor is the junction box.  
Remove the Phillips screw at the back of the junction  
box then lift off the cover.  
MOTOR  
JUNCTION BOX  
nRemove and discard the electrical tape from the wire  
connectors. Remove wire connectors.  
POWER CORD  
BLACK  
nReconnect the leads.  
POWER CORD  
GREEN GROUND  
nReinstall the wire connectors and wrap each wire with  
POWER CORD  
BLACK  
WHITE NO. 1  
two layers of new UL listed electrical tape.  
nRecheck your wiring with the wiring diagrams.  
WIRE  
NUT  
nReinstall the junction box cover using the Phillips  
screw.  
WHITE NO. 2  
nCut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with  
POWER CORD  
WHITE  
a 3-prong 240 volt, 15 amp. UL listed plug.  
nConnect the power cord white and black leads,  
respectively, to the "hot" plug blade terminals. Connect  
the power cord green grounding wire to the plug ground  
prong terminal.  
WHITE NO. 4  
WHITE NO. 3  
nPlug your table saw into a 220-240 volt, 15 amp., 3-prong  
receptacle. Make certain the receptacle is connected to  
a 240 volt, AC power supply through a 240 volt branch  
circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected  
by a 15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.  
WIRE NUT  
WIRE NUT  
FOR USE WITH 220-240 VOLT  
Fig. 4  
MOTOR  
JUNCTION BOX  
MOTOR  
JUNCTION BOX  
POWER CORD  
BLACK  
POWER CORD  
BLACK  
WHITE NO. 1  
POWER CORD  
WIRE  
NUT  
WHITE NO. 3  
POWER CORD  
GREEN GROUND  
POWER CORD  
WHITE  
MOTOR JUNCTION  
BOX SCREW  
WIRE NUT  
WHITE NO. 4  
WHITE NO. 2  
FOR USE WITH 110-120 VOLT  
MOTOR JUNCTION  
BOX COVER  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 2  
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FEATURES  
SPECIFICATIONS  
n Blade Width ...................................................................................................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in. (3 mm to 19 mm)  
n Blade Length .....................................................................................................................................93-1/2 in. (237.5 cm)  
n Table Size......................................................................................................................14 in. x 14 in. (355 mm x 355 mm)  
n Input.............................................................................................................................................120 Volt, 60Hz, 10 amps  
n No Load Speed...................................................................................................................................................2700 FPM  
n Dust Port.............................................................................................................................................2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm)  
n Net Weight..................................................................................................................................................187 lbs. (85 kg)  
UPPER  
COVER  
BLADE  
TENSION KNOB  
BLADE GUARD  
ADJUSTMENT KNOB  
ADJUST  
TENSION  
OF BLADE  
TO SCALE  
SWITCH AND  
SWITCH KEY  
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2
1
3
4
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8
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BLADE GUARD  
THRUST  
BEARINGS  
TRACKING KNOB  
MOTOR  
PULLEY COVER  
BEVEL SCALE  
BLADE GUIDES  
1
0
°
0°  
15  
°
°
4
30  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
SAW TABLE  
LOCK KNOBS  
BLADE  
HANGERS  
DUST  
EXHAUST PORT  
LEG STAND  
Fig. 6  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW  
TABLE LOCK KNOBS  
Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be  
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs  
locks the saw table in place.  
See Figure 6.  
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself  
with all operating Features and Safety Rules.  
HOUSING COVERS  
Pull knob to expose wheels during blade changes or to  
clean out sawdust build-up.  
BLADE TENSION KNOB  
Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension  
on the blade.  
DUST EXHAUST PORT  
TRACKING KNOB  
A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless  
cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user.  
Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection  
system or wet/dry vac.  
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.  
BLADE GUIDES  
Blade guides provide full support of the adjustable blade.  
THRUST BEARINGS  
Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are  
adjustable for the various blade widths.  
BLADE GUARD  
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the  
blade.  
BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOBS  
Use the blade guide adjustment knobs to adjust the blade  
guide assembly. This keeps the blade from twisting or  
breaking.  
BLADE HANGERS  
Extra blades may be stored here.  
SAW TABLE WITH 90° STOPS  
Saw table tilts for angular cuts. Ensures saw table is per-  
pendicular to blade. Use the bevel scale under saw table to  
measure angular settings.  
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TOOLS NEEDED  
The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:  
COMBINATION WRENCH (2)  
10 mm, 14 mm  
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER  
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH  
STRAIGHT EDGE  
COMBINATION SQUARE  
Fig. 7  
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LOOSE PARTS  
The following items are included with your band saw:  
Base ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Legs...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4  
Leveling Feet ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4  
Hex Nuts (3/8-16) ................................................................................................................................................................. 8  
Leg Brace, Long................................................................................................................................................................... 2  
Leg Brace, Short ................................................................................................................................................................. 2  
Carriage Bolts, (M8 x 1.25-16) ........................................................................................................................................... 40  
Flat Washers....................................................................................................................................................................... 40  
Lock Washers..................................................................................................................................................................... 40  
Hex Nuts (M8)..................................................................................................................................................................... 40  
Screws.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2  
Motor Support...................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Plate Support ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Operator's Manual (Not Shown)  
BASE  
SCREWS  
PLATE SUPPORT  
MOTOR SUPPORT  
LEG BRACE  
(SHORT)  
LEG  
FLAT WASHERS  
HEX NUTS  
HEX NUTS  
LEG BRACE  
(LONG)  
LOCK  
WASHERS  
HEX  
NUTS  
CARRIAGE  
BOLTS  
LEVELING  
FEET  
Fig. 8  
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LOOSE PARTS  
The following items are included with your band saw:  
V-Belt....................................................................................................................................................................................1  
Saw Table.............................................................................................................................................................................1  
Pulley Cover .........................................................................................................................................................................1  
Motor with Switch ................................................................................................................................................................1  
Band Saw.............................................................................................................................................................................1  
Trunnion Support..................................................................................................................................................................1  
Dust Chute ...........................................................................................................................................................................1  
Bevel Scale...........................................................................................................................................................................1  
Scale Indicator .....................................................................................................................................................................1  
Rubber Grommet .................................................................................................................................................................4  
Switch Key ...........................................................................................................................................................................1  
Blade Hanger........................................................................................................................................................................2  
Lock Knob............................................................................................................................................................................2  
SAW TABLE  
TRUNNION SUPPORT  
BEVEL SCALE  
SCALE INDICATOR  
SWITCH KEY  
LOCK KNOB  
MOTOR WITH  
SWITCH  
BAND SAW  
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V- BELT  
RUBBER GROMMET  
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ASSEMBLY  
nPut the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of  
UNPACKING  
This product requires assembly.  
each leg.  
nThread another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and  
hand tighten until they are next to the bottom support  
of the leg.  
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the  
box. Place it on a level work surface.  
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with  
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.  
LEG  
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
n Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts,  
and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
n Remove the protective oil that is applied to all unpainted  
metal surfaces. Use any ordinary household type grease  
and spot remover.  
HEX NUTS  
LEVELING FOOT  
n Apply coat of paste wax to the saw table.  
n The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assem-  
bling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced  
the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in the  
operation and maintenance sections of this manual.  
Fig. 10  
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw  
or work movement, leveling feet must be adjusted  
so that saw does not rock. After the band saw  
has been attached to the leg stand, it will be  
necessary to adjust the leveling feet.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool  
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to  
do so could result in possible serious personal  
injury.  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
WASHERS  
LOCK WASHERS  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create  
accessories not recommended for use with this  
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse  
and could result in a hazardous condition leading  
to possible serious personal injury.  
HEX NUTS  
LEG BRACE  
(SHORT)  
LEG BRACE  
(LONG)  
LEG  
WARNING:  
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is  
complete. Failure to comply could result in  
accidental starting and possible serious personal  
injury.  
ATTACHING LEVELING FEET  
See Figure 10.  
nLocate the following items:  
4 leveling feet  
8 hex nuts, (3/8-16)  
nFrom the loose parts find the following items:  
4 legs  
nThread a hex nut on each of the leveling feet and screw  
BASE  
it down towards the rubber foot.  
Fig. 11  
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ASSEMBLY  
SCREWS  
ASSEMBLING LEG STAND  
See Figures 11 - 12.  
BASE  
nLocate the following hardware:  
40 carriage bolts (M8 x 1.25-16)  
40 washers (M8)  
40 lock washers (M8)  
40 nuts (M8)  
4 legs (with attached leveling feet)  
2 leg braces (short)  
2 leg braces (long)  
1 base  
2 screws  
1 motor support  
nPlace base upside down on a level surface. Fasten four  
legs to top using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers,  
and nuts, as shown (with nuts and washers to the inside).  
NOTE: Legs fasten to outside of top. Do not tighten at  
this time.  
nFasten two long leg braces and two short leg braces to  
legs using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and  
nuts, as shown. Finger tighten only.  
MOTOR  
SUPPORT  
LEG STAND  
ASSEMBLY  
nTurn assembly over onto the legs. Be sure all four feet sit  
flatontheground.Adjustmentofthefeetwillbecompleted  
after the band saw is attached to the stand.  
Fig. 12  
nPlace motor support under the base.  
nInsert screws through holes in the base and thread into  
motor support as shown.  
nTighten all stand fasteners at this time.  
nWith the aid of a second person, lift the band saw out of  
the shipping container and place onto the base. Be sure  
front of saw faces leg stand front by aligning holes.  
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HEX BOLTS  
WASHERS  
Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to  
your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your  
legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions  
can result in back injury.  
MOUNTING BAND SAW TO LEG STAND  
See Figure 13.  
nLocate the following hardware:  
4 hex head bolts, (M8 x 35)  
8 washers, (M8)  
4 lock washers, (M8)  
4 hex nuts, (M8)  
1 plate support  
PLATE  
SUPPORT  
nPlace the saw body on the leg stand. Line up holes in  
saw body with holes in stand, as shown.  
nPlace support plate to the underside of stand, as  
shown.  
n Insert a bolt through a washer, then through a hole in the  
saw base and a hole in the leg stand. Add a washer, lock  
washer and hex nut. Hand tighten.  
WASHERS  
n Repeat for remaining holes. Tighten all hardware with a  
wrench. You may find it helpful to use one wrench to hold  
the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut.  
HEX NUTS  
Fig. 13  
LOCK  
WASHERS  
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ASSEMBLY  
MOUNTING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 14.  
LARGE PULLEY  
nLocate the following items:  
4 hex bolts, (M8 x 35)  
8 washers, (M8)  
4 lock washers, (M8)  
4 hex nuts, (M8)  
4 rubber grommets  
STRAIGHT EDGE  
SET SCREW  
1 motor with switch assembly  
nTo mount motor, place four rubber grommets over holes  
in leg stand.  
NOTE:Useofrubbergrommetsisessentialforeliminating  
excessive vibration.  
nSet motor on rubber grommets and fasten to leg stand  
using hex head bolts, washers, lock washers, and hex  
nuts, as shown. Do not tighten at this time.  
MOTOR PULLEY  
SET SCREW  
Fig. 15  
INSTALLING THE V-BELT  
See Figures 15 - 17.  
nLocate the following item:  
V - BELT  
1 V-belt  
nAlign the inside edge of the motor pulley with the inside  
edge of the large pulley using a straight edge. With a 3mm  
hex wrench, adjust one or both pulleys by loosening the  
set screw and moving the pulley(s) until they line up with  
each other. Tighten set screws.  
nPlace V-belt over both pulleys.  
nTension V-belt by moving motor away from the saw body  
and tighten the motor mount nuts. Do not overtighten  
motor mount bolts. Tighten just enough to tension belt.  
Belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between  
the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2 in. deflection.  
HEX BOLTS  
SAW BODY  
TENSION  
DIRECTION  
MOTOR  
Fig. 16  
PROPER TENSION  
APPROXIMATELY 1/2 IN.  
WASHERS  
RUBBER  
GROMMETS  
WASHERS  
LOCK WASHERS  
HEX NUTS  
Fig. 14  
Fig. 17  
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ASSEMBLY  
PULLEY COVER  
MOUNTING BLADE HANGERS  
See Figure 18.  
BLADE  
HANGERS  
nLocate the following items.  
4 pan head screws, (M4 x 0.7-10)  
4 hex nuts, (M4 x 0.7)  
4 lock washers, (M4)  
2 blade hangers  
1 pulley cover  
nAlign blade hangers over the holes on opposite sides of  
the pulley cover. Make sure they are pointing in opposite  
directions. Fasten blade hangers using pan head screws,  
lock washers, and hex nuts, as shown.  
MOUNTING THE PULLEY COVER  
PAN HEAD  
SCREWS  
See Figure 19.  
nLocate the following items.  
3 pan head screws, (M5 x 0.8-12)  
6 washers, (M5)  
HEX NUTS  
LOCK WASHERS  
3 hex nuts, (M5)  
Fig. 18  
nPlace pulley cover over both pulleys. Align holes in the  
pulley cover to holes in the leg stand. Fasten pulley cover  
to leg stand using pan head screws, washers, and hex  
nuts, as shown.  
PAN HEAD  
SCREWS  
WASHER  
HEX NUTS  
Fig. 19  
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ASSEMBLY  
PAN HEAD  
SCREWS  
MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX  
See Figure 20.  
DUST CHUTE  
nLocate the following hardware:  
2 pan head screws (M5 x 0.8-12)  
2 lock washers (M5)  
nMount switch assembly to frame as shown using pan  
head screws. Thread screws into band saw chassis using  
a Phillips screwdriver.  
MOUNTING THE DUST CHUTE  
See Figure 21.  
nLocate the following items:  
2 pan head screws (M6 x 1)  
1 dust chute  
nOpen lower blade guard cover and install dust chute  
pointing down. Thread pan head screws from the inside  
of the lower blade guard cover into the dust chute.  
LOWER BLADE  
GUARD COVER  
nClose lower blade guard cover.  
Fig. 21  
MOUNTING THE TABLE TRUNNION SUPPORT  
TO BAND SAW  
See Figure 22.  
TABLE STOP  
BOLT  
HEX HEAD  
BOLTS  
nLocate the following items:  
2 hex head bolts (M8 x 35)  
2 lock washers (M8)  
1 table stop bolt (M8 x 80)  
1 nut (M8)  
HEX NUT  
LOCK  
1 trunnion support  
WASHERS  
nPlace trunnion support on saw body and align using pins  
mounted as shown.  
TRUNNION  
SUPPORT  
nThread hex head bolts into band saw using lock washers.  
Tighten.  
nThread hex nut half way onto table stop bolt. Thread table  
stop bolt into trunnion support.  
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BLADE  
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ASSEMBLY  
SAW BODY  
PINS  
Fig. 22  
PAN HEAD  
SCREWS  
LOCK  
WASHERS  
Fig. 20  
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ASSEMBLY  
TRUNNION  
SUPPORT  
MOUNTING BEVEL SCALE TO SAW TABLE  
See Figure 23.  
SAW  
BLADE  
nLocate the following items:  
2 flat head screws, (M5 x 0.8-15)  
2 washers, (M5)  
2 hex nuts, (M5 x 0.8)  
1 bevel scale  
1 saw table  
PAN HEAD  
SCREW  
nAlign bevel scale on the inside edge of the saw table with  
the text facing out. Insert the screws through the table  
and bevel scale as shown.  
nInstall a washer and nut. Tighten  
POINTER  
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See Figure 24.  
Fig. 24  
nLocate the following items:  
1 scale indicator  
SAW TABLE  
THROAT PLATE  
1 pan head screw, (M5 x 0.8-6)  
nInsert screw through the slot in the scale indicator and  
into the trunnion support. Tighten.  
MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE TO SAW BODY  
See Figures 25 - 26.  
nLocate the following items:  
1 saw table  
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2 lock knobs  
nTo mount saw table, remove throat plate and pull table  
pin out from the table. Rotate saw table 90° and guide  
saw blade through slot in saw table.  
LOCK KNOBS  
TABLE PIN  
Fig. 25  
SLOT IN  
SAW TABLE  
nRotatesawtablebackandplacetablescrewsintotrunnion  
support. Attach using lock knobs.  
SAW TABLE  
WARNING:  
Unit is shipped with blade installed. Do not plug  
in or operate unit unless the blade is adjusted  
and aligned per section titled “Installing and  
Adjusting the Blade”. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
1
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0°  
TABLE  
SCREWS  
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5
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4
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30  
FLAT HEAT  
SCREWS  
SAW TABLE  
SAW  
BLADE  
TRUNNION  
SUPPORT  
1
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°
5
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4
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Fig. 26  
HEX NUTS  
WASHERS  
BEVEL SCALE  
Fig. 23  
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ASSEMBLY  
nReplace throat plate and table pin.  
TO LOOSEN  
TO TIGHTEN  
nTransportation and handling may have caused some  
fasteners to loosen. Before operating, check all screws,  
bolts and nuts to make sure they are snug. Operate  
machine only after reading the entire operator's manual  
including blade tracking, blade guide adjustments, and  
safety rules.  
BLADE  
TENSION  
KNOB  
GAUGE  
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION  
See Figures 27 - 28.  
Asyoubecomefamiliarwiththesaw,youmayfinditnecessary  
to change the blade tension from the initial setting. Changes  
in blade width and the type of material being cut will have  
an effect on blade tension.  
Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension can  
cause blade breakage.  
nUnplug the saw and remove switch key.  
Fig. 27  
nTurn blade tension knob clockwise to tension blade. A  
gauge on the upper wheel slide bracket indicates the  
approximate tension according to the width of the blade.  
Initially, set the blade tension gauge to correspond with  
the blade width.  
GAUGE  
NOTE: Adjustments of blade tension can be made at  
anytime.  
Another method of checking blade tension has to do with  
the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar  
string.  
n Pluck the back straight edge on the coasting side  
opposite the blade guides while turning the tension  
knob. Sound should be a musical note. Sound becomes  
higher pitched as tension increases.  
Using either method to check blade tension can be  
developed with practice.  
n Never increase blade tension so tight as to completely  
compress the spring. When completely compressed,  
the spring can no longer act as a shock absorber.  
Fig. 28  
TRACKING THE BLADE  
See Figure 29.  
WING NUT  
Blade must be properly tensioned before adjusting blade  
tracking. Make sure blade guides and blade bearings do  
not interfere with the blade.  
nOpen upper cover. Rotate the wheel forward by hand and  
observe the position of the blade on the wheel. It should  
be in the center.  
nIf adjustment is necessary, loosen wing nut, tighten knob  
slightly to move blade toward rear of machine. Slightly  
loosening the knob will cause the blade to track toward  
the front of the machine.  
nTighten nut after blade is tracking in the center of the  
wheel.  
TRACKING KNOB  
Fig. 29  
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ASSEMBLY  
SAW BLADE  
ADJUSTING TABLE STOP  
See Figure 30.  
TABLE STOP BOLT  
SAW TABLE  
WARNING:  
Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key,  
and unplug the saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal  
injury.  
nUnplug the saw and remove switch key.  
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30  
10  
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15  
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nLoosen lock knobs and tilt table left until it rests against  
table stop.  
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table stop bolt left or right to raise or lower the stop.  
JAM NUT  
nTighten jam nut to hold table stop bolt in place.  
LOCK KNOBS  
nTighten lock knobs by turning clockwise.  
SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE  
See Figure 31.  
Fig. 30  
nTurn the blade guide adjustment knob counterclockwise  
to unlock the blade guide assembly. Raise the blade  
guide assembly as far as it will go. Turn the blade guide  
adjustment knob clockwise to retighten.  
BLADE GUARD  
ADJUSTMENT KNOB  
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the blade.  
BLADE GUIDE  
ASSEMBLY  
nLoosen the table lock knobs by turning counterclockwise  
and rotate the saw table up or down to align table 90° to  
blade (0° position).  
nRetighten the table lock knobs by turning clockwise.  
nCheck squareness of the saw table to the blade. Make  
1
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0°  
readjustments if necessary.  
15  
°
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SMALL  
COMBINATION  
SQUARE  
nLoosenscrewonscaleindicatorwithaPhillipsscrewdriver  
and align scale indicator to zero.  
nTighten all screws securely.  
LOCK KNOBS  
1
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0°  
1
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°
4
0
3
ADJUST SCALE  
INDICATOR BACK TO 0°  
AFTER SQUARING BLADE  
TO TABLE  
Fig. 31  
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ASSEMBLY  
BLADE GUARD  
ADJUSTMENT KNOB  
ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY  
See Figures 32 - 33.  
nUnplug the saw and remove switch key.  
nLoosen blade guard adjustment knob and raise or lower  
upper blade guide assembly to just above the material  
being cut.  
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nTighten blade guard adjustment knob. Make sure blade  
guidesarestillflattotheblade.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,  
loosenbladeguardadjustmentknobandrotateassembly  
until blade guides are flat to the blade.  
SET SCREW  
nThe upper blade guide is spring loaded. To adjust the  
tension on the spring, remove blade guard adjustment  
knob, tighten or loosen set screw until desired tension is  
reached, and replace blade guard adjustment knob.  
BLADE GUIDE  
ASSEMBLY  
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0°  
15  
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4
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WORKPIECE  
SAW BLADE  
ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND  
THRUST BEARING  
See Figures 33 - 34.  
Fig. 32  
BLADE  
GUIDES  
UPPER  
BLADE  
GUIDES  
WARNING:  
Blade guard has been removed for picture clarity.  
Never operate the band saw without all guards in  
place and in working order. Failure to do so could  
result in possible serious personal injury.  
GULLET  
SAW BLADE  
nUnplug the saw and remove switch key.  
THUMB SCREWS  
nBlade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.  
KNURLED KNOBS  
nLoosen thumb screws and move blade guides as close to  
the blade as possible without pinching it. The thickness  
of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of  
thumb.  
nTighten thumb screws.  
nLoosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move  
the blade guide bracket in or out until the front edge of  
the blade guides are just behind the “gullets” of the saw  
teeth.  
THUMB SCREWS  
Fig. 33  
THUMB  
SCREW  
KNURLED KNOB  
1/64 IN.  
1/8 IN.  
nTighten thumb screw.  
nLoosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move the  
thrust bearing in or out until the bearing is 1/64 in. behind  
the blade.  
nTighten thumb screw.  
nBlade thrust bearing should be adjusted so that the  
back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the ball  
bearing approximately 1/8 in. To change position of the  
bearing,removescrewbearing,andbackoffknurledknob  
completelytoremovethebearingshaft.Noticethebearing  
holderontheshaftiseccentric.Reinstallthebearingshaft,  
the bearing, and the screw. Examine the overlap between  
the bearing face and the blade. Change the position of  
the bearing shaft until the overlap is approximately 1/8  
in.  
THRUST BEARING  
THUMB SCREW  
BEARING  
SCREW  
SAW BLADE  
KNURLED KNOB  
BEARING SHAFT  
Fig. 34  
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ASSEMBLY  
ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND  
THRUST BEARING  
See Figures 35 - 36.  
SAW BLADE  
WARNING:  
Saw table in drawing has been removed for  
clarity purposes. Never operate saw without  
all components in place and in working order.  
Failure to do so could result in possible serious  
personal injury.  
SAW BLADE  
LOWER  
GUIDE BLOCKS  
GULLET  
nDisconnect machine from the power source and remove  
switch key.  
THUMB  
SCREW  
GUIDE  
BLOCK  
nBlade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.  
nLoosen thumb screws and move guide blocks as close  
to blade as possible without pinching it. The thickness  
of a dollar bill on each side of blade is a good rule of  
thumb.  
Fig. 35  
nTighten thumb screw.  
THRUST  
BEARING  
nLoosen thumb screw and move the guide block support  
in or out until the front edge of the guide blocks are just  
behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth.  
KNURLED  
KNOB  
nTighten thumb screw.  
nLoosen thumb screw and move the thrust bearing in or  
THUMB  
SCREWS  
out until it is 1/64 in. behind the saw blade  
nTighten thumb screw.  
nThe thrust bearing should be adjusted so that the back  
edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the ball  
bearing approximately 1/8 in. To change position of the  
bearing, removescrewandbearing. Loosenthumbscrew  
and remove the bearing shaft. Notice the bearing holder  
on the shaft is eccentric. Reinstall the bearing shaft, the  
bearing, and the screw. Examine the overlap between the  
bearing face and the blade. Change the position of the  
bearing shaft until the overlap is approximately 1/8 in.  
KNURLED  
KNOB  
THRUST  
BEARING  
1/64 IN.  
1/8 IN.  
THUMB SCREW  
SAW  
BLADE  
BEARING  
SCREW  
BEARING  
SHAFT  
Fig. 36  
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OPERATION  
nAvoid awkward operations and hand positions where a  
sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with  
the blade. Never place hands in blade path.  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
nUseextrasupports(tables,sawhorses,blocks,etc.)when  
cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.  
nNever use a person as a substitute for a table extension  
or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or  
wider than the basic saw table.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields during power tool operation or when  
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a  
dust mask.  
nWhen cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your  
work so it will not pinch the blade. For example, a piece  
of molding must lay flat on the saw table. Workpieces  
must not twist, rock or slip while being cut.  
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind in  
the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging  
the kerf or when the blade comes out of the guides. If this  
happens:  
WARNING:  
To avoid blade contact, adjust the blade guide  
assembly to just clear the workpiece. Failure to  
do so could result in serious personal injury.  
nWait until the saw has come to a full and complete  
stop.  
n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position then remove the  
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe  
place.  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  
nScroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood com-  
position products  
n Unplug the saw from the power source.  
n Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden  
nRelief cutting of wood and wood composition products  
wedge.  
BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW  
A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine that can  
also be used for straight-line cutting operations like cross  
cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and  
resawing. It is not capable of making inside or non-through  
cuts.  
n Open front cover and turn the upper wheel by hand while  
backing up the workpiece.  
RELIEF CUTS  
Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small a  
radius for the blade) is to be cut. Cut through a scrap section  
of the workpiece to curve in pattern line then carefully back  
the blade out. Several relief cuts should be made for intricate  
curves before following the pattern line as sections are cutoff  
of curve “relieving” blade pressure.  
This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood  
composition products only.  
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience  
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn  
the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do  
not restart until locating and correcting the problem.  
SCROLL CUTTING  
For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by  
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not  
try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without  
pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.  
CUTTING PROCEDURES  
nHold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.  
nUse gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the  
work into the blade. Do not force the work; allow the  
blade to cut.  
REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL  
Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come  
to a full and complete stop.  
nThesmallestdiametercirclethatcanbecutisdetermined  
by blade width. A 1/4 in. (6 mm) wide blade will cut a  
minimum diameter of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm); a 1/8 in. (3 mm)  
wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of 1/2 in. (13  
mm).  
n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the  
switch key from the switch assembly.  
n Unplug the saw from the power source before removing  
jammed material.  
nKeep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand  
hold pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade  
guard.  
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OPERATION  
AVOIDING INJURY  
n Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should  
always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for  
handling and properly supporting the workpiece.  
TO INSTALL  
SWITCH KEY  
O
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P
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S
n Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from  
O
F
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the power source before moving the saw.  
n Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come  
to a full and complete stop.  
n Choose the right size and style blade for the material and  
type of cut you plan to do.  
n Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the saw  
table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and blade  
tension are properly adjusted, that the blade guide knob  
is tight, and that no parts have excessive play.  
SWITCH KEY  
SWITCH  
n To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade  
breakage, and provide maximum blade support, always  
adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the  
workpiece.  
O
I
N
P
U
L
P
U
S
O
n Use only recommended accessories.  
F
F
L
H
n With the exception of the workpiece and related support  
devises, clear everything off the saw table before turning  
the saw on.  
n Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or  
tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut  
causing the blade to “bite”. To avoid this, always use a  
“V” block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge  
ON  
n Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn  
saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
LOCKING THE SWITCH  
See Figure 37.  
O
I
N
P
U
L
P
U
S
O
n Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete  
F
F
L
H
stop.  
n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the  
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe  
place.  
OFF  
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW  
See Figure 37.  
nWait until the saw has come to a full and complete  
stop.  
n Place the switch in the OFF (O) position, remove the  
switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe  
place.  
O
N
P
U
L
n Unplug the saw from the power source.  
P
U
S
I
O
F
F
L
TO REMOVE  
SWITCH KEY  
H
OFF  
Fig. 37  
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OPERATION  
TABLE STOP  
BOLT  
TILTING THE TABLE  
See Figure 38.  
SAW TABLE  
n Loosen the lock knob slightly.  
n Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilt the saw table toward  
the front of the saw housing until it reaches the desired  
angle.  
n Using the scale indicator, check angle markings.  
n Retighten the lock knob to hold saw table securely in  
place.  
°
45  
CIRCLE CUTTING  
See Figure 39.  
°
30  
10  
°
15  
°
0
°
L
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L
P
nAdjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the  
workpiece.  
nUse both hands while feeding the work into the blade.  
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle  
pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade  
to cut.  
JAM NUT  
SCALE  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
LOCK KNOBS  
Fig. 38  
nThe smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined  
by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4 in. (6 mm)  
wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately  
1-1/2 in. (38 mm).  
CIRCLE CUTTING  
CIRCLE DIA.  
1"D  
1-1/2"D 2"D  
1/4" 3/8"  
1/2"D  
1/8"  
4"D  
1/2"  
7"D  
3/4"  
1/16"  
BLADE SIZE  
Fig. 39  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
BLADE  
TENSION KNOB  
WARNING:  
Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key,  
and unplug the saw could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal  
injury.  
UPPER  
WHEEL  
BLADE  
GUARD  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling  
band saw blades. Failure to do so could result in  
possible serious personal injury.  
SAW  
TABLE  
UPPER COVER  
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE  
See Figures 40 - 41.  
REAR  
BLADE GUARD  
45°  
30°  
15°  
n Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the  
0°  
10°  
saw from the power source.  
n Remove the table pin and the throat plate from the saw  
table.  
SAW  
BLADE  
n Turn the blade guard adjustment knob counterclockwise  
to unlock the blade guide assembly. Raise the blade guide  
assembly as high as it will go. Turn the blade guard  
adjustment knob clockwise to retighten.  
LOCK KNOBS  
n Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise to release  
tension on the blade.  
LOWER COVER  
LOWER WHEEL  
Fig. 40  
n Insert screwdriver through table insert hole to loosen the  
screw holding the guard under the saw table. Rotate guard  
out of the way.  
BLADE  
GUARD CLAMP  
BLADE  
GUARD SCREW  
n Open the upper and lower cover by pulling on the  
knobs.  
n Remove the screws and clamps from the rear blade guard.  
Remove rear blade guard.  
n Wearing gloves, carefully remove the old blade. Turn the  
blade to pass through the slot in the saw table.  
n Carefully uncoil the new blade at arms length. If the new  
blade was oiled to prevent rusting, it may need to be  
wiped to keep the oil from your workpiece. Carefully wipe  
in the same direction the teeth are pointing so the rag  
does not catch on the teeth of the blade.  
NOTE: The blade may need to be turned inside out if the  
teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the blade  
with both hands and rotate it inward.  
REAR BLADE  
GUARD  
n With the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw  
and facing downward, slide the blade through the saw  
table slot.  
n Place blade in the upper and lower blade guides, and  
BLADE  
GUARD CLAMP  
over the upper wheel and under the lower wheel.  
n Turnthebladetensionknobclockwisetotensiontheblade.  
See Assembly section "Adjusting Blade Tension".  
BLADE  
GUARD SCREW  
n Adjust the tracking of the blade. See Assembly section  
"Tracking the Blade".  
n Replace rear blade guard. Secure with screws and  
Fig. 41  
clamps.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
n Rotate guard under the saw table back to a closed  
LOCK  
position and tighten screw.  
n Close upper and lower covers.  
n Replace throat plate and table pin.  
n Adjust blade guide assembly as described in the following  
L
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L
ON  
I
P
U
L
P O  
U
section.  
L
FF  
S
H
O
UNLOCK  
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 42.  
TO RAISE  
TO LOWER  
To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade  
guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in.  
(3 mm) above the workpiece.  
n Turn the blade guard adjustment knob counterclockwise  
to unlock the blade guide assembly.  
n As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are  
abouttocuttosettheheightofthebladeguideassembly.  
Adjust the blade guide assembly by raising or lowering.  
1
0
°
0°  
15  
°
°
4
30  
n Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the blade  
guard adjustment knob clockwise.  
SET BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY APPROXIMATELY  
1/8IN. (3 MM ) ABOVE WORKPIECE  
n Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before  
Fig. 42  
turning on the band saw.  
WARNING:  
Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension,  
blade guides, and thrust bearings. Failure to do so  
could result in possible serious personal injury.  
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MAINTENANCE  
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID  
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may  
create a hazard or cause product damage.  
n Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the  
motor.  
WARNING:  
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any  
way, have it replaced immediately by a qualified  
service technician. Failure to do so could result  
in serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields during power tool operation or when  
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a  
dust mask.  
WARNING:  
To avoid fire or electrocution, reassemble electric  
parts with only identical replacement parts.  
Reassemble exactly as originally assembled.  
WARNING:  
To prevent accidental starting that could cause  
possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw,  
remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before  
working on the band saw.  
TIRES  
Cleaning Tires:  
n Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be  
removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood. Do  
not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning parts. Most plastics are  
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial  
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths  
to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
Replacing Tires:  
n Open front cover and remove saw blade. See section on  
Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 28.  
n Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully.  
n Stretch the new tire around the wheel.  
WARNING:  
n Replace the saw blade and close the front cover.  
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline,  
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,  
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain  
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy  
plastic.  
BLADE GUIDES  
See Figure 34.  
n Blade guides may become rounded and worn during use.  
Remove the blade guides and file or grind flat.  
n Replace blade guides when filing or grinding has worn  
them down and they can no longer be properly secured  
in place.  
n Keep your band saw clean.  
n Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.  
n Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade  
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch  
remover.  
n Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw  
table’s top so the wood slides easily while cutting.  
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MAINTENANCE  
LUBRICATION  
SAW  
HOUSING  
All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normal operating conditions. Therefore no further lubrication  
is required.  
LOWER  
WHEEL  
BRUSH  
BRUSH  
See Figure 43.  
SCREW  
There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the  
lower wheel. It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing  
off saw dust. As the brush becomes worn, it will need to be  
adjusted or replaced.  
n Remove the screw then pull the brush off.  
n Place the new brush in the groove.  
n Retighten using the screw.  
Fig. 43  
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ACCESSORIES  
Item ......................................................................................................................................................................... Part No.  
Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................. AC5001  
Riser Block ................................................................................................................................................................ AC5005  
Sanding Belts ............................................................................................................................................................ AC5006  
Cool Blocks™ ........................................................................................................................................................... AC5007  
Miter Gauge............................................................................................................................................................... AC1021  
Herc-U-Lift PLUS™................................................................................................................................................... AC9950  
WARNING:  
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments  
or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not  
recommended can result in serious personal injury.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Excessive noise  
Motor  
Have motor checked by qualified service  
technician. Repair service is available your  
nearest Authorized Service Center store.  
Motor fails to develop full power.  
NOTE: Low Voltage Power output  
of motor decreases rapidly with  
decrease in voltage at motor  
Circuit overloaded with light,  
appliances and other motors.  
Do not use other appliances or motors on  
same circuit when using the saw.  
Under size wires or circuit too long.  
Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of  
terminals. For example, a reduction  
of 10% in voltage causes a  
wiring. See Electrical section.  
reduction of 19% in maximum  
power output of which the motor is  
capable, and a reduction of 20% in  
voltage causes a reduction of 36%  
in maximum power output  
General overloading of power com-  
pany facilities.  
Request a voltage check from the power  
company.  
Motor starts slowly or fails to come  
up to full speed  
Motor overloaded.  
Feed work slower into blade.  
Improper cooling (air circulation  
Clean out sawdust to provide normal  
restricted through motor due to saw- air circulation through motor. See  
dust accumulation)  
Maintenance section.  
Starting switch in motor will not  
operate.  
Burned switch contacts (due to  
extended hold-in periods caused by  
low line voltage, etc.)  
Have switch replaced and request a  
voltage check from the power company.  
Shorted capacitor.  
Have capacitor tested and replace if  
defective.  
Loose or broken connections.  
Have wiring checked and repaired.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Solution  
Cause  
Motor stalls (resulting in blown  
fuses or tripped circuit breakers).  
Starting switch not operating.  
Have switch replaced.  
Voltage too low to permit motor to  
reach operating speed.  
Request voltage check from the power  
company.  
Fuses or circuit breakers do not  
have sufficient capacity  
Install proper size fuses or circuit break-  
ers.  
Frequent opening of fuses or circuit Motor overloaded.  
breakers.  
Feed work slower into blade.  
Fuses or circuit breakers do not  
have sufficient capacity.  
Install proper size fuses or circuit break-  
ers. Check that wiring will handle load.  
Starting switch not operating (motor  
does not reach speed)  
Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.  
Blade does not run in the approxi-  
mate center of the upper wheel.  
Not tracking properly.  
Adjust tracking, see Assembly section,  
"Tracking the Blade” section.  
Band Saw slows down when  
cutting.  
Belt too loose.  
Adjust belt tension, see Assembly  
section, “Mounting the Motor Assembly”.  
Cutting too small a radius.  
Stop feeding, and back up the material  
slightly, until the band saw speeds up.  
Dull blade.  
Replace blade.  
Overloading motor.  
Slow down, trying to cut too fast.  
Blades breaking  
Too much tension on blade.  
Adjust tension. See Assembly section,  
“Adjusting Blade Tension”.  
Kink in blade caused cutting too  
Use correct cutting technique. See  
small a radius or turning the material Operation section.  
too fast when cutting.  
Blade dulls too quickly.  
Band saw vibrates.  
Blade guides set too close to teeth.  
Cutting incorrect material.  
Adjust upper and lower blades guides.  
See Assembly section “Installing and  
Adjusting the blade”.  
Too much tension on motor belt.  
Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor  
Assembly” section.  
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WARRANTY  
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL  
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-  
ranty service.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail  
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-  
fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any  
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,  
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an  
authorized service center for RIDGID® branded hand held  
and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro-  
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits  
and sand paper are not covered.  
Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools  
purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured  
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed  
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be  
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand  
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll  
free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID® Hand Held  
and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return  
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full  
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must  
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment  
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool  
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of  
the 3 YEAR service warranty period.  
RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR  
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE  
OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-  
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warran-  
ties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied  
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness  
for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under  
state law are limited to three years from the date of pur-  
chase. One World Technologies, Inc. and Ridgid, Inc. are not  
responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential  
damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR  
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY  
This warranty on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power  
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor-  
mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches,  
cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID®  
tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool.  
Warranties for other RIDGID® products may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must return it;  
freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center  
for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.  
You may obtain the location of the authorized service center  
nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by log-  
ging on to the RIDGID® website at www.ridgid.com. When  
requesting warranty service, you must present the original  
dated sales receipt. The authorized service center will re-  
pair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace  
any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no  
charge to you.  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
Hwy. 8  
Pickens, SC 29671  
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
14 in. BAND SAW  
BS14002  
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure  
to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the au-  
thorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at  
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When ordering repair  
parts, always give the following information:  
BS14002  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
983000-292  
7-04  
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