RIDGID Saw BS1400 User Guide

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR  
FUTURE REFERENCE  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
injury, the user must read and  
understand the operator’s manual  
before using this product.  
Part No. SP6412  
Printed in China  
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could  
cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in  
until the following steps have been completed.  
• Review and understand all safety instructions and  
operating procedures in this manual.  
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw.  
• Completely assemble and align saw (see “Assembly”  
and “Alignment and Adjustments” section within).  
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the front  
of the saw (shown below).  
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,  
table tilt lock knobs, blade guides, backup bearings,  
blade guard support adjustment knob and blade guard.  
heavy boards.  
When Installing Or Moving The Saw  
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.  
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock.  
Reduce the risk of dangerous environment.  
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.  
• Keep work area well lighted.  
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal  
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.  
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw  
movement.  
To reduce the risk of back injury.  
• Get help when you need to move the saw. Always get  
help if you need to lift the saw.  
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is  
plenty of room to handle and properly support the  
workpiece.  
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the  
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not  
store any items above or near the tool where anyone  
might stand on the tool to reach them.  
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does  
not rock.  
• Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to  
slip, walk or slide during operations like cutting long,  
Before Each Use  
Inspect your saw.  
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off  
and unplug the saw.  
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the  
saw again.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,  
turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the  
switch key before changing the setup, removing cov-  
ers, guards or blade.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the saw clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-  
cating.  
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov-  
ing parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any  
other conditions that may affect the way the saw  
works.  
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of  
checking for and removing keys and adjusting  
wrenches from table top before turning it on.  
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any  
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Safety Instructions For Band Saw (continued)  
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades  
Inspect your blade.  
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential  
hazards peculiar to this tool.  
• Choose the right blade size, style and cutting speed for  
the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.  
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the  
table.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with  
moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or set up work  
on the saw while any parts are moving.  
• Reduce the Risk of accidental starting. Make sure  
switch is “OFF” before plugging saw into a power outlet.  
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are  
properly adjusted.  
Inspect your workpiece.  
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.  
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the  
part of the workpiece to be cut.  
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have  
excessive play.  
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward  
workpieces:  
To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, mini-  
mize blade breakage and provide maximum blade  
support, always adjust the upper blade guide and  
blade guard to just clear the workpiece.  
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)  
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held  
down to the table top.  
Inspect your work area.  
• NEVER use another 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, or to help  
feed, support or pull the workpiece.  
• Keep work area clean.  
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor  
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.  
To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never  
use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.  
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your  
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade. A piece of  
molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fix-  
ture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while  
being cut.  
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or  
tubing. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, caus-  
ing the blade to “bite”. To reduce the risk of this, always  
use a “V” block or clamp the work to the miter gage.  
Plan your work  
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do  
a job it was not designed to do.  
• Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like prod-  
ucts and plastics.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of blade breakage, fire  
or other damage to the saw, NEVER use this band saw  
to cut metals.  
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.  
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related  
support devices off the table before turning the saw on.  
• Know your saw. Read and understand the operator’s  
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-  
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Dress for safety  
saw for hours at a time.  
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with  
safety goggles.  
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start  
to finish.  
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry  
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw  
you into moving parts.  
• Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will  
go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold  
the work and keep your hands away from the blade.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Secure work. Use clamps to hold work when practical.  
It’s often safer than using your hand, and frees both  
hands to operate the tool.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
• Don’t overreach. Keep good footing and balance.  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible  
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
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 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 wear eye protection which  
is marked to comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is in-  
volved.  
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Whenever Saw Is Running  
WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from fre-  
quent use of your band saw) cause a careless mistake.  
Always remember that a careless fraction of a second  
is enough to cause a severe injury.  
Before freeing jammed material.  
• Turn switch “OFF”.  
• Unplug the saw.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Remove switch key.  
• Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If  
it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop  
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not  
restart until finding and correcting the problem.  
• Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw  
off and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind  
in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust  
clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out  
of the guides. If this happens:  
• Turn saw “OFF”.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Remove switch key.  
Keep Children Away.  
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.  
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and  
workpiece.  
• Unplug the saw.  
• Remove band saw cover.  
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.  
Don’t Force Tool.  
• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.  
• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.  
• Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let  
the blade cut without bogging down or binding.  
• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the  
workpiece.  
Before Leaving The Saw  
• Turn the saw off.  
- Lock the shop.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Unplug the saw.  
- Disconnect master switches.  
- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from  
children and others not qualified to use the tool.  
• Make workshop child-proof.  
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities  
contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
Some examples of these chemicals are:  
• Lead from lead-bases 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.  
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking  
Beveling  
Kerf  
An angle cutting operation made through the face of the  
workpiece.  
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the  
slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.  
Compound Cutting  
Leading End  
A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.  
The end of the workpiece which, is pushed into the cut-  
ting tool first.  
Crosscut  
Mitering  
A cutting operation made across the width of the work-  
piece.  
FPM  
An angle cutting operation made across the width of the  
workpiece.  
Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed of  
blade.  
Push Stick  
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw  
during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the  
operator’s hands well away from the blade.  
Freehand (as used for band saw)  
Performing a cut without the workpiece properly sup-  
ported on the work table.  
Resaw  
Gum  
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-  
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.  
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piece to make thinner pieces.  
ward from the face of the blade.  
Trailing End  
Resin  
A sticky, sap based substance that has dried.  
Ripping  
The workpiece end last cut by the blade.  
Workpiece  
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.  
The item on which the cutting operation is being per-  
formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly  
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.  
Sawblade Path  
The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in line  
with the saw blade.  
Worktable  
The surface on which the workpiece rests while perform-  
ing a cutting or sanding operation.  
Set  
The distance the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent out-  
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements  
The A-C motor used in this saw is nonreversible type, hav-  
ing the following specifications:  
Power Supply and Motor Specifications  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,  
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit  
protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for opera-  
tion using the voltage shown. Connect tool to a power  
line with the appropriate voltage and a 15-amp branch  
circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse or circuit  
breaker. To reduce the risk of shock or fire, if power  
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it  
replaced immediately.  
Rated Horsepower  
3/4  
220-240  
110-120  
Voltage  
10  
60  
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Amperes  
Hertz (Cycles)  
Phase  
50/60  
Single  
1725  
RPM  
Follow the instructions on page 7 to connect the motor for  
220-240V A/C operation.  
Counterclockwise  
Rotation of Shaft  
General Electrical Connections  
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:  
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servic-  
ing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified  
service technician.  
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi-  
nals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or  
from the outlet.  
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.  
This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.  
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information  
The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet  
you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may  
require slightly different power cord plug connections. If  
these differences exist refer to and make the proper  
adjustments per your local code before your tool is  
plugged in and turned on.  
stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop-  
erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service  
personnel.  
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can  
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in  
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of  
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten-  
tial of a secondary hazard, such as your hands con-  
tacting the sawblade.  
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 con-  
ductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must  
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly  
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes  
and ordinances.  
3-Prong Plug  
Properly  
Grounded  
3-Prong Outlet  
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-  
ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conduc-  
tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green  
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding  
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or  
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-ground-  
ing conductor to a live terminal.  
Grounding  
Prong  
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-  
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Changing Motor Voltage  
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can  
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in  
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of  
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten-  
tial of a secondary hazard, such as your hands con-  
tacting the knives.  
“hot” plug blade terminals and connect the power cord  
green grounding wire to the plug ground prong termi-  
nal.  
8. Plug your band saw into a 220-240V, 15 amp, 3 blade  
receptacle.  
9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt  
A.C. 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.  
NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120V  
operation. Use the following procedure to change motor  
voltage. To change to 240V application an additional wire  
nut is supplied from the factory. This part is included in  
the loose parts.  
1. Unplug the band saw before making or changing any  
connections. Open the motor junction box cover  
located on the side of the motor.  
Junction  
2. Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire  
nuts. Remove wire nuts.  
Box Cover  
3. Reconnect the leads as shown in the “Wiring Diagram”  
section at the rear of manual.  
4. Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new  
U.L. listed electrical tape per wire nut.  
Grounding  
Prong  
5. Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams. Do this so  
you can be sure that the wiring is correct.  
6. Reinstall the junction box cover.  
Grounded  
Outlet Box  
7. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with  
a (3 blade) 240 volt 15 amp U.L. Listed Assembled - on  
Plug Cap suitable for 16 AWG Type SJT Cord. (See  
illustration of 240V plug & receptacle.) Connect the  
power cord white and black leads, respectively, to the  
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections  
Motor Safety Protection  
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri-  
ate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit  
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using  
the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.  
2. If the motor won't start, turn off the power switch imme-  
diately and unplug the tool. Check the saw blade to  
make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start  
the motor again. If the motor still does not start, refer to  
the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."  
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you  
feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a  
short time.  
b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above  
or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,  
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal  
the voltage specified for your model.  
c. Improper or dull saw blade is used.  
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-  
rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small  
size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply  
circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load  
and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn't work  
well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size  
Chart.  
3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, turn off  
the power switch, unplug the tool and free the blade  
from the wood. The motor may now be restarted and  
the cut finished.  
4. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip fre-  
quently if:  
Wire Sizes  
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and  
is in good condition.  
Extension  
Cord Length  
Gauge  
(A.W.G.)  
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of  
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheat-  
ing and motor burnout, use the table shown to determine  
the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.  
0-25 Ft.  
26-50 Ft.  
14  
12  
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong  
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which  
accept the tools plug.  
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Unpacking and Checking Contents  
Tools Needed  
Combination Square Must be True  
Straight Edge of  
Combination Wrenches  
10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm  
Draw Light  
Line on Board  
Along this Edge  
Board 3/4” Thick  
This Edge Must be  
Perfectly Straight  
NOTE: The square and straight  
edge are used to align the saw.  
They must be accurate if the  
saw is to be aligned properly.  
#1 Phillips Screwdriver  
#2 Phillips Screwdriver  
Straightedge  
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square  
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position  
Combination Square  
Adjustable Wrench  
Unpacking  
List of Loose Parts  
Item  
Description  
Qty.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-  
pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the  
power cord in until all assembly and alignment steps  
are complete. The power cord must remain unplugged  
whenever you are working on the saw.  
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Band Saw ...........................................................1  
Motor w/Switch ...................................................1  
Table Asm...........................................................1  
Plate Support......................................................1  
Pulley Cover .......................................................1  
Trunnion Support................................................1  
V-Belt..................................................................1  
Stand Top ...........................................................1  
Legs....................................................................4  
Stiffener (Long)...................................................2  
Stiffener (Short) ..................................................2  
Bag Loose Parts................................................. *  
Operator’s Manual..............................................1  
1. Separate saw and all parts from packing materials  
and check each one with the illustration and the “List  
of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are  
accounted for, before discarding any packing material.  
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt  
to assemble the band saw, plug in the power cord, or  
turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained  
and are installed correctly.  
2. Sometimes small parts get lost in packaging materials.  
Do not throw away any packaging until your saw is put  
together. Contact 1-866-539-1710 if any parts are  
damaged or missing.  
* Number varies: bags can contain other smaller bags.  
NOTE: To make assembly easier keep contents of each  
bag together and separate from contents of other bags.  
NOTE: To reduce the risk of damage to the band saw  
leave it laying on its side in the shipping box until you are  
ready to mount it to the leg set.  
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List of Loose Parts in Bag  
Screw Pan Head  
M4 x 0.7-10 (4)  
Screw Pan Head  
M5 x 0.8-12 (5)  
Bolt Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-35 (10)  
Screw Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-80 (1)  
Washer External  
M4 (4)  
Washer Flat  
M5 x 10 Dia. (6)  
Bolt Carriage  
M8 x 1.25-16 (40)  
Nut Hex 3/8-16 (8)  
Nut Hex M4 (4)  
Washer External  
M5 (2)  
Screw Pan Head  
Lock M6 x 1 (2)  
Washer Lock  
M8 (50)  
Screw Flat Hd.  
M5 x 0.8-15 (2)  
Nut Hex M5 (3)  
Washer Flat  
M8 x 16 (56)  
Bolt Hex Head  
M6 x 1-10 (1)  
Washer Flat  
M6 x 12 (1)  
Washer M5 (2)  
Screw Pan Head  
M5 x 0.8-6 (1)  
Nut Hex Head  
M8 (49)  
Nut Hex M5 x 0.8 (2)  
Rubber Grommet (4)  
Knob Locking (2)  
Leveling Foot (4)  
Pointer (1)  
Blade Hanger (2)  
Key-Switch (1)  
Dust Chute (1)  
M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)  
Bevel Scale (1)  
M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)  
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Assembly  
Attaching Leveling Feet  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:  
4
8
Leveling feet  
Hex nut 3/8-16  
Hex Nut 3/8-16  
2. From the loose parts find the following items:  
Leg  
4
Leveling Foot  
Leg  
3. Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet and screw it  
down towards the rubber foot.  
4. Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of  
each leg.  
Leg  
5. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and  
hand tighten until they are next to the bottom support  
of the leg.  
Hex Nut 3/8-16  
Leveling Foot  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-  
pected saw or work movement, leveling feet must be  
adjusted so that saw does not rock. After the band saw  
has been attached to the legset, it will be necessary to  
adjust the leveling feet so the saw does not rock.  
Assembling Leg Set  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:  
40 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25-16  
40 M8 Washers  
Lockwasher  
Bolt Carriage Washer M8  
M8 x 1.25-16  
Nut Hex M8  
M8  
40 M8 Lockwashers  
40 M8 Nuts  
2. From the loose parts find the following items:  
4 Legs (With Attached Leveling Feet)  
2 Stiffeners (short)  
Legs  
Stand Top  
2 Stiffeners (long)  
1 Stand top  
Stiffener (Short)  
Stiffener (Long)  
3. Place stand top upside down on a level surface. Fas-  
ten 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.  
M8  
Lockwasher  
M8  
Washer  
M8 Nut  
Carriage  
Bolt  
4. Fasten two long stiffeners and two short stiffeners to  
stand legs using carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers,  
and nuts, as shown. Finger tighten only at this time.  
Leg  
Stiffener  
(Short)  
Stiffener (Long)  
Stand Top  
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5. Turn assembly over onto the legs. Be sure all four feet  
sit flat on the ground. Adjustment of the feet will be  
completed after the band saw is attached to the stand.  
6. Tighten all stand fasteners at this time.  
7. With the aid of a second person, lift the saw body out  
of the shipping container and place onto the stand top.  
Be sure front of saw faces stand front by aligning  
holes.  
CAUTION: Saw body is heavy! Use care when lift-  
ing and stabilize until it is firmly attached to the stand!  
Get help when lifting and mounting saw.  
Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:  
Bolt Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-35  
Support Plate  
Nut Hex M8  
4
8
4
4
M8 x 35 Hex Head Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)  
M8 Washers  
M8 Lockwashers  
M8 Nuts  
Washer M8  
Lockwasher M8  
2. From the loose parts find the following:  
Support Plate  
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3. While one person continues to hold the saw from tip-  
ping, the other person should install mounting bolts.  
4. Line up holes in saw body with holes in stand.  
5. Place support plate to the underside of stand as  
shown.  
Support Plate  
6. Fasten saw body, stand, and support plate together  
with four hex head bolts, eight flat washers, four lock-  
washers, and four hex nuts.  
Bolt Hex Head  
Washer  
Lockwasher  
Nut  
Adjusting Leveling Feet  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-  
pected saw or work movement, leveling feet must be  
adjusted so that saw does not rock.  
Leg  
To adjust leveling feet so the saw will sit properly:  
1. Move saw to desired location.  
Nut  
2. Raise or lower leveling foot by turning the nuts clock-  
wise or counterclockwise.  
Leveling  
Foot  
3. Tighten nuts to lock leveling foot in place.  
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Assembly (continued)  
Mounting The Motor  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:  
Bolt Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-35  
4
8
4
4
4
M8 x 35 Hex Cap Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)  
M8 Washers  
Rubber Grommet (4)  
M8 Lockwashers  
M8 Nuts  
Rubber Grommets  
Lockwasher  
M8  
2. From the loose parts find the following items:  
Washer M8  
Nut Hex M8  
Motor w/Switch  
1
1
Motor  
V-Belt  
V-Belt  
3. To mount motor, place four rubber grommets over  
holes in stand top. NOTE: Use of rubber grommets is  
essential for eliminating excessive vibration. Place  
motor over rubber grommets and fasten to stand top  
with four hex head bolts, eight washers, four lockwash-  
ers, and four hex nuts, as shown. Do not tighten at this  
time.  
Motor  
Bolt  
Washer  
Grommet  
Washer  
Lockwasher  
Nut  
4. Align the inside edge of the motor pulley with inside  
edge of the large pulley using a straight edge. Using a  
3mm hex “L” 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.  
5. Place V-belt over both pulleys.  
6. Tension V-belt by moving motor away from the saw body  
and tighten the motor mount nuts. (Do not over-tighten  
motor mount bolts. Tighten just enough to tension belt.)  
Belt is properly tensioned when finger pressure between  
the two pulleys causes approximately 1/2” deflection.  
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Mounting Blade Hangers  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items.  
4
4
4
2
Screw Pan Head M4 x 0.7-10  
Nut Hex M4 x 0.7  
Screw Pan Head  
M4 x 0.7-10 (4)  
Nut Hex M4 (4)  
Lockwasher  
External M4  
Lockwasher External M4  
Blade Hangers  
2. From the loose parts find the following item.  
Pulley Cover  
1
Pulley Cover  
Blade Hanger  
3. Attach the blade hangers on the pulley cover as  
shown.  
Screw  
Lockwasher  
Nut Hex  
Mounting the Pulley Cover  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items.  
3
6
3
Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-12 (approx. 1/2”)  
Screw Pan Head  
M5 x 0.8-12  
Washer Flat  
M5 x 10 Dia.  
Nut Hex M5  
M5 Washers  
M5 Nuts  
Pulley Cover  
Screw  
2. Place pulley cover over both pulleys and fasten to  
stand using three pan head screws, six washers, and  
three hex nuts, as shown.  
Washers  
Nut  
Mounting the Switch Box  
1. From the loose parts find the following hardware:  
2
2
Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-12 (approx. 1/2”)  
Lockwasher Ext. M5  
Screw Pan Head  
M5 x 0.8-12  
Lockwasher  
External M5  
2. Mount switch box assembly to frame as shown using  
hardware listed.  
Lockwasher  
Screw  
Lockwasher  
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Assembly (continued)  
Mounting the Dust Chute  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:  
2
Screw Pan Head Lock M6 x 1  
2. From the loose parts find the following items:  
Dust Chute  
Screw Pan Head  
Lock M6 x 1  
Dust Chute  
1
3. Open lower blade guard cover and install dust chute.  
Use fasteners supplied. Close lower blade guard  
cover.  
Dust Chute  
Mounting the Table Trunnion Support To  
Saw Body  
Screw Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-80  
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:  
2
2
1
M8 x 35 Hex Head Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)  
M8 Lockwashers  
M8 x 80 Hex Cap Bolt  
Lockwasher  
M8  
Bolt Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-35  
(table stop bolt approx. 3-1/8” long)  
M8 Nut (For Table Stop Bolt)  
Nut Hex M8  
1
2. From the loose parts find the following items:  
Table Trunnion Support (shown below)  
Bolt Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-35  
1
Lockwasher  
Screw Hex Head  
M8 x 1.25-80  
3. Attach trunnion support to saw body with two hex head  
bolts and two lockwashers as shown.  
Nut Hex M8  
4. Thread nut (D) onto table stop bolt (C) and attach to  
trunnion support.  
Mounting Bevel Scale To Table  
1. From the loose parts find the following items:  
Screw Flat Hd.  
M5 x 0.8-15  
Washer M5  
Nut Hex M5 x 0.8  
2
2
2
1
Screw Flat Head M5 x 0.8-15  
Washer M5  
Nut Hex M5 x 0.8  
Scale Bevel  
2. Insert the screws through the table and bevel scale as  
shown.  
Bevel Scale  
3. Install a washer and nut. Tighten  
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Mounting the Table To Saw Body  
1. From the loose parts find the following items:  
1
2
Table  
Knobs  
2. To mount table, remove table insert and table pin from  
the table. Guide sawblade through slot in table and  
place table screws into trunnions. Attach and lock with  
lock knobs.  
Installing Bevel Scale Indicator  
1. From the loose parts find the following items:  
1
1
Pointer  
Screw Pan Head  
M5 x 0.8-6  
Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-6  
2. Insert screw through the slot in the pointer and into the  
trunnion support bracket. Tighten  
Pointer  
WARNING: Unit is shipped with blade installed. Do  
not plug in or operate unit unless the blade is adjusted  
and aligned per section titled “Changing Blades”.  
Trunnion  
Support  
Bracket  
3. Replace table insert and table pin.  
4. 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 manual  
including blade tracking, blade guide adjustments, and  
safety rules.  
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Getting to Know Your Band Saw  
15 Motor  
Pulley Cover  
1 Warning Label  
10 Upper  
Cover  
6 Blade Guard  
Support  
Adjustment Knob  
16 Blade Hangers  
4 Blade Guides  
18 On-Off  
Switch  
5 Back-Up  
Bearings  
7 Tilting  
Table  
2 Blade Tension  
Knob  
8 Table Tilt  
Lock Knobs  
17 Model  
Nameplate  
9 Tilt Table  
Stops  
14 Motor  
3 Blade Tracking  
Adjustment Knob  
13 Lower  
Blade Guard  
12 Sawdust  
Ejection Port  
11 Lower  
Cover  
1. Warning Label  
9. 90° Table Stops - Ensures table is perpendicular to  
blade.  
10. Upper Cover - Pull knob to expose upper wheel dur-  
ing blade changes.  
11. Lower Cover - Pull knob to gain access to lower  
wheel, remove the blade or to clean out sawdust  
build-up.  
2. Blade Tension Knob - Clockwise rotation of the  
knob will increase the tension on the blade. Counter-  
clockwise rotation of the knob will decrease the ten-  
sion on the blade.  
3. Blade Tracking, Adjustment Knob - Turn knob to  
adjust blade tracking.  
4. Blade Guides - The guides are adjustable to provide  
full support of the blade.  
5. Back-up Bearings - These thrust bearings support  
the back of the blade and are adjustable for the vari-  
ous blade widths.  
12. Sawdust Ejection Port - Your band saw is equipped  
with a vacuum hookup. This feature will allow you to  
attach any standard 2-1/2 inch diameter wet/dry vac-  
uum hose into the hole provided for convenient saw-  
dust removal.  
6. Blade Guard Support Adjustment Knobs - Loosen  
this knob to vertically adjust the blade guard support  
so that it just clears the workpiece to be cut. Always  
adjust the guard/support before turning on the band  
saw. Tighten the knob to lock the guard/support in the  
proper location.  
7. Tilting Table - Table tilts for angular cuts. Use the  
table tilt scale under table to measure angular set-  
tings.  
WARNING: Sawdust can clog motor. Motor could  
ignite sawdust. Even if saw is connected to vacuum,  
blow out sawdust regularly from motor.  
13. Lower blade guard. Safeguards user from acciden-  
tal blade contact.  
14. Motor.  
15. Motor pulley cover.  
16. Blade Hangers - Extra blades may be stored here.  
17. Model nameplate.  
8. Table Tilt Lock Knobs - Loosen knobs to move tilt  
table to required angle. Retighten knobs to secure  
table.  
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18. On-Off Switch  
WARNING: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure  
the blade guards are correctly installed and operating  
properly.  
The On-Off switch has a locking feature. This feature is  
intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible  
hazardous use by children and others.  
1. To turn band saw “On” insert key into switch.  
NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic, located in the  
loose parts bag.  
2. Insert finger under switch lever and Pull end of  
switch out.  
3. To turn band saw “Off” Push lever in.  
WARNING: Never leave the band saw unattended  
until it has come to a complete stop.  
4. To lock switch in “Off” position hold switch in with  
one hand and remove key with other hand.  
WARNING: For your own safety, always lock the  
switch “Off” when band saw is not in use, remove the  
key and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power  
failure (all of your lights go out) turn switch off, remove  
the key and store it away from the band saw. This will  
prevent the machine from starting up again when the  
power comes back on.  
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Alignments and Adjustments  
Tilting the Table  
WARNING: Unplug the machine from the power  
source before making any repair or adjustment. Failure  
to comply may cause serious injury.  
90° Table  
Stop  
1. Loosen two lock knobs.  
Jam Nut  
2. Tilt table up to 45 degrees to the right or up to 10° to  
the left.  
3. Tighten two lock knobs.  
NOTE: 90° table stop must be removed to tilt table 10° to  
the left.  
Lower  
Rotating  
Blade Guard  
Adjusting 90° Table Stop  
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.  
2. Loosen lock knobs and tilt table left until it rests against  
table stop.  
3. Use a square placed on the table and against the  
blade, to see if the table is 90 degrees to the blade.  
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen lock knobs. Tilt  
table to the right, and lock in place.  
5. Loosen jam nut and turn table top left or right to raise  
or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in  
place.  
Table Pin  
6. Unlock table, tilt back onto table rest and confirm table  
is 90 degrees with the blade.  
7. If necessary, adjust pointer to zero.  
Table Insert  
Changing Blades  
WARNING: Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when  
handling the sawblade.  
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source.  
2. Loosen blade tension by turning blade tension knob  
counterclockwise until it stops.  
Blade Tension Knob  
3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.  
4. Open upper and lower cover. Remove screws and  
washers from guard blade rear. Then remove guard.  
5. Insert screwdriver through table insert hole to loosen  
pivot screw one turn for guard under the table. Rotate  
guard out of the way.  
6. Remove the blade from between upper and lower  
blade guides. Remove blade from upper and lower  
wheels. Turn blade so it will fit through slot in table.  
Remove blade.  
7. Guide new blade through table slot. Place blade in  
upper and lower blade guides. NOTE: Make sure  
blade teeth point down toward table.  
8. Place blade in the middle of the upper and lower wheel.  
9. Replace guard blade rear and tighten screws.  
10. Rotate guard under table to a closed position and  
tighten screw.  
11. Replace table insert and table pin.  
12. Tension and track blade before operating saw. Find  
instructions for tensioning and tracking the blade  
under “Adjusting Blade Tension” and “Adjusting Blade  
Tracking”.  
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Adjusting Blade Tension  
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.  
2. Turn 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 corre-  
spond with the blade width.  
3. As you become familiar with the saw, you may find it  
necessary to change the blade tension from the initial  
setting. Changes in blade width and the type of mate-  
rial being cut will have an effect on blade tension.  
4. Keep in mind that too little or too much blade tension  
can cause blade breakage.  
Blade  
Tension  
Knob  
Blade  
Tension  
Gauge  
Adjusting Blade Tracking  
WARNING: Disconnect machine from the power  
source. Never adjust blade tracking with the machine  
running.  
1. Blade must be properly tensioned before adjusting  
blade tracking. Make sure blade guides and blade  
bearings do not interfere with the blade.  
2. Open upper cover. Rotate the wheel forward by hand  
and observe the position of the blade on the wheel. It  
should be in the center.  
3. If 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.  
Blade Tracking Knob  
4. Tighten nut after blade is tracking in the center of the  
wheel.  
Lock Knob  
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly  
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.  
2. Loosen lock knob and raise or lower upper blade guide  
assembly to just above the material being cut.  
3. Tighten lock knob. Make sure blade guide blocks are  
still flat to the blade. If adjustment is necessary, loosen  
lock knob and rotate assembly until guide blocks are  
flat to the blade.  
4. The upper blade guide is spring loaded. To adjust the  
tension on the spring, remove knob, tighten or loosen  
set screw until desired tension is reached, and replace  
knob. (See page 20)  
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Alignments and Adjustments (continued)  
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade  
Support Bearing  
WARNING: Blade guard has been removed for pic-  
ture clarity. Never operate the band saw without all  
guards in place and in working order. Failure to comply  
may cause serious injury.  
Step 7  
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.  
2. Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.  
3. Loosen thumb screws and move guide blocks 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.  
4. Tighten thumb screws.  
5. Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move the  
guide block bracket in or out until the front edge of the  
guide blocks are just behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth.  
Step 3  
Step 5  
6. Tighten thumb screw.  
Blade  
Guides  
7. Loosen thumb screw and turn knurled knob to move  
the support bearing in or out until the bearing is 1/64”  
behind the blade.  
8. Tighten thumb screw.  
1/8”  
9. Blade support bearing should be adjusted so that the  
back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of the  
ball bearing approximately 1/8”. To change position of  
the bearing, remove screw bearing, and back off  
knurled knob completely to remove the bearing shaft.  
Notice the bearing holder on the shaft is eccentric. Re-  
install 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”.  
Support  
Bearing  
Bearing  
Shaft  
Blade  
Step 9 (upper and lower)  
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade  
Support Bearing  
1. Disconnect machine from the power source.  
2. Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.  
3. Loosen 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.  
Step 7  
4. Tighten thumb screw.  
5. Loosen thumb screw and move the guide block sup-  
port in or out until the front edge of the guide blocks  
are just behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth.  
6. Tighten thumb screw.  
Step 5  
7. Loosen thumb screw and move the support bearing in  
or out until it is 1/64” behind the sawblade  
Step 3  
8. Tighten thumb screw.  
9. The blade support bearing should be adjusted so that  
the back edge of the blade overlaps the front face of  
the ball bearing approximately 1/8”. To change position  
of the bearing, remove screw and bearing. Loosen  
thumb screw and remove the bearing shaft. Notice the  
bearing holder on the shaft is eccentric. Re-install 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 over-  
lap is approximately 1/8”.  
WARNING: Table has been removed for clarity  
purposes. Never operate saw without all components in  
place and in working order.  
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Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation  
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any  
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off  
and unplug the saw.  
Before Each Use  
Inspect your saw.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,  
turn the switch off, unplug the saw, and remove the  
switch key before changing the setup, removing cov-  
ers, guards or blade.  
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov-  
ing parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any  
other conditions that may affect the way the saw  
works.  
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the  
saw again.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the saw clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-  
cating.  
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of  
checking for and removing keys and adjusting  
wrenches from table top before turning it on.  
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades  
Inspect your blade.  
hazards peculiar to this tool.  
• Choose the right blade size, style and cutting speed for  
the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.  
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the  
table.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with  
moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or set up work  
on the saw while any parts are moving.  
• Reduce the risk of accidental starting. Make sure switch  
is “OFF” before plugging saw into a power outlet.  
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are  
properly adjusted.  
Inspect your workpiece.  
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.  
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have  
excessive play.  
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the  
part of the workpiece to be cut.  
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward  
workpieces:  
To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, mini-  
mize blade breakage and provide maximum blade  
support, always adjust the upper blade guide and  
blade guard to just clear the workpiece.  
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)  
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held  
down to the table top.  
• NEVER use another 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, or to help  
feed, support or pull the workpiece.  
Inspect your work area.  
• Keep work area clean.  
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor  
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.  
To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never  
use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.  
Plan your work.  
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your  
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade. A piece of  
molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fix-  
ture of jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being  
cut.  
• Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do  
a job it was not designed to do.  
• Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like prod-  
ucts and plastics.  
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or  
tubing. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, caus-  
ing the blade to “bite”. To reduce the risk of this, always  
use a “V” block or clamp the work to the miter gage.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of blade breakage,  
personal injury, fire or other damage to the saw,  
NEVER use this band saw to cut metals.  
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.  
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related  
support devices off the table before turning the saw on.  
• Know your saw. Read and understand the operator’s  
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-  
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential  
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Dress for safety  
goggles are available at many local retail stores.  
• Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the  
eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage.  
Always wear safety goggles, not glasses, complying  
with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown  
on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact  
resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety  
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with  
safety goggles.  
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• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry  
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw  
you into moving parts.  
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start  
to finish.  
• Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will  
go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold  
the work and keep your hands away from the blade.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Secure work. Use clamps to hold work when practical.  
It’s often safer than using your hand, and frees both  
hands to operate the tool.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible  
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
saw for hours at a time.  
• Don’t overreach. Keep good footing and balance.  
Whenever Saw Is Running  
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity gained from fre-  
quent use of your band saw to cause a careless mis-  
take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is enough to cause a severe injury.  
Before freeing jammed material.  
• Turn switch “OFF”.  
• Unplug the saw.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Remove switch key.  
• Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If  
it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop  
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not  
restart until finding and correcting the problem.  
When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind  
in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust  
clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out  
of the guides. If this happens:  
Keep Children Away.  
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.  
• Turn saw “OFF”.  
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and  
workpiece.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Remove switch key.  
• Unplug the saw.  
Don’t Force Tool.  
• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.  
• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.  
• Remove band saw cover.  
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.  
• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the  
workpiece.  
• Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let  
the blade cut without bogging down or binding.  
Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off  
and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Before Leaving The Saw  
• Turn the saw off.  
- Disconnect master switches.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Unplug the saw.  
- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from  
children and others not qualified to use the tool.  
• Make workshop child-proof.  
- Lock the shop.  
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Basic Saw Operations  
General Cutting  
Operation  
Recommended Blade Width  
(Inches)  
CAUTION: For your safety, comply with all the  
safety instructions on pages 1-5 before using the band  
saw.  
Cross Cutting  
Ripping  
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4  
3/4  
Mitering  
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4  
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4  
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4  
See Chart Below  
3/4  
A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine. It is  
not capable of doing inside cutting.  
Beveling  
Compound Cutting  
Circle Cutting  
Resawing  
It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as  
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cut-  
ting and resawing.  
Curve Cutting  
NOTE: Blade length is 93-1/2"  
1/8, 1/4  
This machine is fitted with a 3/8" x 93-1/2 bandsaw blade.  
NOTE: We recommend using non-metalic blade guide  
(AC5007) when using 1/8” blade.  
Circle Cutting  
1. Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the  
workpiece.  
blade to cut.  
3. The smallest diameter that can be cut out is deter-  
mined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4-  
inch wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approx-  
imately 1-1/2-inch (see chart).  
2. Use 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 Selection Guide for Minimum Circle Cutting  
Circle Dia.  
1/2"D 1"D  
1/8" 3/16" 1/4"  
1-1/2"D 2"D  
3/8"  
4"D  
1/2"  
7"D  
3/4"  
Blade Size  
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Maintenance  
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off”  
and remove plug from power source outlet before  
maintaining or lubricating your band saw.  
NOTE: To reduce the risk of damaging the tires do not  
use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.  
When the tires become worn they should be replaced.  
When replacing the tires, stretch them around the wheels  
but do not glue them on.  
Tires  
Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be  
removed with a stiff brush or scrape off with a piece of  
wood.  
Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel  
If the upper guide bar will not move up and down easily  
or falls when the lock knob is loosened, the following  
adjustment should be performed.  
3. Move the guide bar up and down to check for smooth  
movement while still holding its position when  
released.  
4. Make further adjustments to the screw as required to  
get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold its posi-  
tion when released.  
1. Remove the guide bar lock knob.  
2. Using a 5mm hex “L” wrench, tighten or loosen the  
screw which is located below the lock knob.  
5. Reinstall guide bar lock knob.  
General Maintenance  
Keep your band saw clean. Remove the sawdust from  
the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.  
NOTE: Do not immerse the back-up bearings in the gum  
and pitch remover.  
Do not allow filth to build up on the table the guides or the  
back-up bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch  
remover.  
Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the wood  
slides easily while cutting.  
Motor  
Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the  
motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution or  
fire, immediately replace a worn, cut or damaged  
power cord.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of eye injury from  
blowing debris, wear safety goggles when blowing out  
sawdust.  
Lubrication  
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the fac-  
tory. They require no further lubrication.  
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories  
WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for  
this saw. Using other accessories may be dangerous.  
Do not use any accessory unless you have received and  
read complete instructions for its use.  
Item  
SKU No.  
Band Saw Fence ................................................AC5001  
Riser Block..........................................................AC5005  
Cool Blocks™ .....................................................AC5007  
Miter Gauge........................................................AC1021  
Key Switch ..........................................................AC1000  
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Motor  
NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips  
and should be blown out or “vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation and proper  
operation of the centrifugally-operated starting switch.  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
1. Motor  
Remedy  
Excessive noise  
1. Have motor checked by qualified service tech-  
nician. 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 terminals. For  
example, a reduction of  
10% in voltage causes a  
reduction of 19% in maxi-  
mum power output of  
which the motor is capa-  
ble, and a reduction of  
20% in voltage causes a  
reduction of 36% in maxi-  
mum power output  
1. Circuit overloaded with light,  
appliances and other motors.  
2. Undersize wires or circuit too  
long.  
3. General overloading of power  
company facilities.  
1. Do not use other appliances or motors on  
same circuit when using the saw.  
2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring.  
See “Motor specifications and Electrical  
Requirements” section.  
3. Request a voltage check from the power com-  
pany.  
Motor starts slowly or fails 1. Low voltage.  
to come up to full speed.  
1. Request voltage check from the power com-  
pany. Check size of circuit wiring.  
2. Have motor repair or replaced.  
3. Blow out sawdust from motor. Have motor  
repaired.  
2. Windings burned out or open.  
3. Starting switch not operating.  
Motor overheats  
1. Motor overloaded.  
1. Feed work slower into blade.  
2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circu-  
lation through motor. See “Maintenance” sec-  
tion.  
2. Improper cooling (air circula-  
tion restricted through motor  
due to sawdust accumulation).  
Starting switch in motor  
will not operate.  
1. Burned switch contacts (due to 1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage  
extended hold-in periods  
caused by low line voltage,  
etc.)  
check from the power company.  
2. Shorted capacitor.  
3. Loose or broken connections.  
2. Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.  
3. Have wiring checked and repaired.  
Motor stalls (resulting in  
1. Starting switch not operating.  
1. Have switch replaced.  
blown fuses or tripped cir- 2. Voltage too low to permit motor 2. Request voltage check from the power com-  
cuit breakers).  
to reach operating speed.  
3. Fuses or circuit breakers do  
not have sufficient capacity.  
pany.  
3. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.  
Frequent opening of fuses 1. Motor overloaded.  
or circuit breakers. 2. Fuses or circuit breakers do  
1. Feed work slower into blade.  
2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.  
Check that wiring will handle load.  
not have sufficient capacity.  
3. Starting switch not operating  
(motor does not reach speed).  
3. Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.  
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General  
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot-  
ing your band saw.  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Blade does not run in the  
approximate center of the  
upper wheel.  
1. Not tracking properly.  
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, “Adjusting  
Blade Tracking” section.  
Band Saw slows down when 1. Belt too loose.  
cutting  
1. Adjust belt tension, see “Assembly” section, “Mount-  
ing the Motor”.  
2. Cutting too small a radius. 2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly, until  
the band saw speeds up.  
3. Dull blade.  
3. Replace blade.  
4. Overloading motor.  
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.  
Blades breaking  
1. Too much tension on  
blade.  
1. Adjust tension. See “Getting to Know Your Band  
Saw”.  
2. Kink in blade caused cut- 2. Use correct cutting technique. See “Basic Saw Oper-  
ting too small a radius or  
turning the material too  
fast when cutting.  
ation” section.  
Blade dulls too quickly.  
Band saw vibrates.  
1. Blade guides set too close 1. Adjust upper and lower blades guides. See “Assem-  
to teeth.  
bly” section “Installing the blade”.  
2. Cutting incorrect material  
1. Too much tension on  
motor belt  
1. Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor” section.  
Wiring Diagram  
Motor Junction Box  
Motor Junction Box  
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2
1 3  
2 4  
1
4
Black  
Wire  
Nut  
Wire  
Nut  
White Black  
Green  
White  
Green  
120V Power  
Cord  
120V Power  
Cord  
120V Wiring  
240V Wiring  
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Parts List For RIDGID 14 Inch Band Saw  
Model No. BS14002 Figure 1 - Drive Assembly Parts  
Always Order By Part Number - Not By Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Frame Upper Arm  
Part No.  
Description  
* Washer M16  
* Nut M16  
Stud  
Hinge Lower  
Screw Flat Hd. M5 x 0.8-10  
Brush Wheel  
Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-12  
Key 5mm x 20mm  
Shaft Lower Wheel  
* Washer M8  
Base  
Wheel Lower  
Bearing Ball  
Ring Retaining  
Wheel Upper  
Nut Hex M12 x 1.25  
Tire  
†Blade 3/8 x 93-1/2  
Screw Hex Hd. LH M8 x 1.25-25  
Bolt M10 x 1.5-15 (Special)  
Catch Door  
Screw Pan Hd. M4 x 16-8  
Chute Dust  
Cover Lower Wheel  
Knob Catch  
Screw Pan Hd. Lock M6 x 1-8  
Cover Upper Front  
Screw Pan Hd. Ty “AB” #6 x 5/8  
Washer  
Guard Blade Rear  
Hinge Upper  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
823545  
826533  
823746  
820722-10  
823574  
823744-3  
823575-2  
823601  
54 813512-1  
55 813164-12  
56 823756  
57 823598  
58 818470-3  
59 823555  
60 813313  
61 819188  
62 823584  
63 823753  
64 823554-1  
65 828864  
66 823762  
67 823761  
68 828864-1  
69 823763  
70 823595  
71 823542  
72 823753  
73 823751  
74 823583  
75 817357  
76 823558  
77 826634-1  
78 826536  
79 823771  
80 823552-1  
81 816069  
82 823760  
83 823600  
84 823597  
85 820237-7  
86 823758-9  
87 824283  
88 823570  
89 826535  
90 826534  
91 826627  
92 826630  
93 823755  
94 AC1000  
95 826123  
96 813313  
97 826394  
98 813314-8  
99 823546  
100 823563-1  
101 823543-1  
102 827589  
103 SP6412  
Knob  
Screw Pan Hd. Lock M6 x 1-12  
Bearing Ball  
Sleeve Upper Spacing  
Screw Thumb M6-16  
Post Guide  
Bracket Support Post  
Screw Soc Set M8 x 1.25-40  
Nut Micro-Adjust  
Screw hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-16  
Guard Blade Upper  
* Washer M6  
Screw Hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-10  
Block Guide  
Bracket Support Upper  
Screw Thumb M6-12  
* Screw Soc. Cup M10 x 1.5-10  
Spring  
823954  
10 823573  
11 820249-4  
12 823596  
13 820238-4  
14 813307-3  
15 823572  
16 823745  
17 823744-2  
18 821750-1  
19 823743  
20 823742  
21 813249-76  
22 823580  
23 823559  
24 823579  
25 823769  
26 823565  
27 823586  
28 823768  
29 813310-4  
30 813164-6  
31 816755-10  
32 813314-8  
33 823588  
34 821388-2  
35 826538  
36 823750-1  
37 823779  
38 826532  
39 826626  
40 813313-5  
41 823587  
42 813163-12  
43 813310-9  
44 818470-5  
45 826664  
46 813164-6  
47 817393-5  
48 828863  
49 817391-1  
50 816782  
51 817530  
52 823741  
53 821732-1  
Ball Steel  
Pin Spring  
Insert Table  
Table  
Pin table  
Screw Hex Hd. M10 x 1.5-55  
Clamp Trunnion Shoe  
Trunnion  
Screw Hex Washer hd. M6 x 1-12  
* Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-80  
* Nut Hex M8  
Screw Pan Cross M5 x 0.8-9  
* Lockwasher M5  
Guard Blade Lower  
* Screw Hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-20  
Bracket Lower Support Post  
Guard Lower Wheel Blade  
Bracket Support Lower  
Knob Locking  
* Washer M5  
Cover Upper Back  
Shaft/Hinge Upper Wheel Asm  
Nut Wing  
Knob Lock  
Knob Blade Adjusting  
Spring Coil  
Indicator  
Nut Square  
†Key, Switch  
Switch Locking  
* Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-12  
Box Switch  
* Lockwasher M5  
Plate Switch Backing  
Cord w/Plug  
Cord Power  
Stud Latch  
Operator’s Manual  
Pointer  
Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-6  
Bracket Trunnion Support  
* Lockwasher M8  
* Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-35  
Screw Flat Hd. Cross M5 x 0.8-15  
Scale Bevel  
* Nut Hex M5 x 0.8  
Belt V A40  
Pulley  
Screw Soc Set M6 x 1.0-10  
Ring Retaining  
Bearing Ball  
Pin  
† Stock Item - May be secured through the Hardware  
Department of most Home Depot Stores.  
Screw Hex Hd. M16 x 2.0-55  
* Standard hardware item. May be purchased locally.  
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Parts List For RIDGID 14 Inch Band Saw  
Model No. BS14002  
Figure 2 - Base Components  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Cover Pulley  
Part No.  
Description  
* Washer M8  
Plate Support  
Stiffener Short  
Stand Top  
Grommet Rubber  
Motor  
* Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-35  
Key 5mm x 20mm  
Screw Set M6 x 1.0-10  
Pulley Motor  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
823592-1  
826530  
826632  
824026-4  
813314-5  
813313  
820237-1  
823773-1  
823590-1  
16 821063-2  
17 823593-1  
18 823589-1  
19 828984  
20 823747  
21 828848  
22 813310-9  
23 819188  
24 817391-1  
25 828862  
26 823576  
27 823591-1  
28 817357  
29 813317-6  
30 813317-8  
Hanger Blade  
* Screw Pan Hd M4 x 0.7-10  
* Nut Hex M4 x 0.7  
* Lockwasher 4mm  
* Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-12  
* Washer M5  
Leg  
Stiffener Long  
Bolt Carriage M8 x 1.25-16  
* Nut Hex 3/8-16  
Foot Leveling  
10 823776  
11 118615  
12 803835-1  
13 813164-6  
14 813364-8  
15 813303-7  
Pad  
Cover Pulley Inner  
* Screw Pan Hd. M4 x 16-8  
Wrench Hex “L” 3mm  
Wrench Hex “L” 5mm  
* Nut Hex M5  
* Nut Hex M8  
* Lockwasher M8  
* Standard hardware item. May be purchased locally.  
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RIDGID¨ HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL  
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY  
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc.,  
under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communi-  
cations should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn:  
RIDGID handheld 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 dissatis-  
fied with the performance of this RIDGID 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 lim-  
ited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WAR-  
RANTY  
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this  
RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This  
warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products  
may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it, freight pre-  
paid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and sta-  
tionary power tools. You may obtain the location of the authorized  
service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by  
ing warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase docu-  
mentation, which includes a date of purchase. The authorized  
service center will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or  
replace any defective part, at our option at no charge to you.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may  
not be transferred. This warranty only covers defects 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. 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  
SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties,  
including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties,  
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur-  
pose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three  
years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is 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.  
Stock No. BS1400  
Model No. BS14002  
Serial No. __________________ Model and serial numbers may  
be found on a plate attached to the back side of the upper cover  
of your saw. You should record serial number in a safe place for  
future use.  
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
Hwy. 8  
CALL 1-866-539-1710  
Pickens, SC 29671  
Please have your Model Number and Serial Number when calling.  
Part No. SP6412  
Form No. SP6412  
Printed in China 8/03  
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