Ridgid BS14002 - Manual

6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, c...

7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90° to the blade. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the work...

8 EXTENSION CORDS 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 under...

9 FOR USE WITH 110-120 VOLT 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, 60 Hz. Use th...

10 FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS n Blade Width ...................................................................................................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in. (3 mm to 19 mm) n Blade Length .................................................................................................

12 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: COMBINATION SQUARE ADJUSTABLE WRENCH STRAIGHT EDGE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION WRENCH (2) 10 mm, 14 mm Fig. 7

13 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your band saw:Base ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1Legs............................................

15 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. 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. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sur...

16 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 11 - 12. n Locate 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 n Place base upside ...

17 ASSEMBLY Fig. 15 MOUNTING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY See Figure 14. n Locate the following items: 4 hex bolts, (M8 x 35) 8 washers, (M8) 4 lock washers, (M8) 4 hex nuts, (M8) 4 rubber grommets 1 motor with switch assembly n To mount motor, place four rubber grommets over holes in leg stand. NOTE: Use of ...

18 ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BLADE HANGERS See Figure 18. n Locate 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 n Align blade hangers over the holes on opposite sides of the pulley cover. Make sure they are pointing in oppos...

19 ASSEMBLY Fig. 20 MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX See Figure 20. n Locate the following hardware: 2 pan head screws (M5 x 0.8-12) 2 lock washers (M5) n Mount switch assembly to frame as shown using pan head screws. Thread screws into band saw chassis using a Phillips screwdriver. MOUNTING THE DUST CHUTE S...

20 P L U L ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BEVEL SCALE TO SAW TABLE See Figure 23. n Locate 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 n Align bevel scale on the inside edge of the saw table with the text facing out. Insert the screws th...

21 ASSEMBLY n Replace throat plate and table pin. n Transportation 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 gui...

22 P L U L 10 ° 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 45 ° 0 ° 1 5 ° 30 ° 4 10 ° OFF O ON I P U S H P U L L P L U L ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING TABLE STOP See Figure 30. 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. n Unp...

23 THUMB SCREWS 0 ° 1 5 ° 30 ° 4 10 ° OFF O ON I P U S H P U L L P L U L ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY See Figures 32 - 33. n Unplug the saw and remove switch key. n Loosen blade guard adjustment knob and raise or lower upper blade guide assembly to just above the material being cut....

25 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. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,...

26 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. n Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw. n Do not remo...

27 P L U L 10 ° 0 ° 15 ° 30 ° 45 ° OPERATION Fig. 38 TILTING THE TABLE See Figure 38. 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 Ret...

28 LOWER WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 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. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling band s...

29 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 42 n Rotate guard under the saw table back to a closed 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 section. ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY See Figure 42. To prevent t...

30 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, al...

31 SAW HOUSING Fig. 43 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION 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. BRUSH See Figure 43. There is a brush located inside ...

32 ACCESSORIES Item ......................................................................................................................................................................... Part No. Rip Fence ..............................................................................................

35 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. 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...

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 www.ridgid.co...