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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
Part No. SP6412
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Table of Contents
Section
Page
Safety Instructions For Band Saw ................................. 2
Safety Signal Words ................................................... 2
Before Using The Saw ................................................ 2
When Installing Or Moving The Saw ........................... 3
Before Each Use ......................................................... 3
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades ............................. 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears .................................................................... 4
Whenever Saw Is Running ......................................... 5
Before Leaving The Saw ............................................. 5
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking ........................... 5
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........ 6
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 6
General Electrical Connections ................................... 6
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................ 6
Changing Motor Voltage .............................................. 7
Motor Safety Protection .............................................. 7
Wire Sizes ................................................................... 7
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................... 8
Tools Needed .............................................................. 8
Unpacking ................................................................... 8
List of Loose Parts ...................................................... 8
List of Loose Parts in Bag ........................................... 9
Assembly .....................................................................10
Attaching Leveling Feet ............................................ 10
Assembling Leg Set .................................................. 10
Attaching Band Saw to Leg Set ................................ 11
Adjusting Leveling Feet ............................................. 11
Mounting The Motor .................................................. 12
Mounting Blade Hangers ...........................................13
Mounting the Pulley Cover ........................................ 13
Mounting the Switch Box .......................................... 13
Mounting the Dust Chute .......................................... 14
Mounting the Table Trunnion Support ...................... 14
Mounting Bevel Scale ................................................ 14
Mounting the Table ................................................... 15
Section
Page
Installing Bevel Scale Indicator.................................. 15
Getting to Know Your Band Saw ................................. 16
Alignments and Adjustments ....................................... 18
Tilting the Table ........................................................ 18
Adjusting 90° Table Stop .......................................... 18
Changing Blades ...................................................... 18
Adjusting Blade Tension ........................................... 19
Adjusting Blade Tracking .......................................... 19
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ................... 19
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support
Bearing .................................................................... 20
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support
Bearing .................................................................... 20
Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation ...... 21
Before Each Use ....................................................... 21
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces Or Broken Blades ........................... 21
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
and Ears .................................................................. 21
Whenever Saw Is Running ....................................... 22
Before Leaving The Saw .......................................... 21
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 23
General Cutting ......................................................... 23
Circle Cutting ............................................................ 23
Maintenance ................................................................ 24
Tires .......................................................................... 24
Adjusting The Upper Blade Guide Travel ................. 24
General Maintenance ............................................... 24
Motor ......................................................................... 24
Lubrication ................................................................ 24
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ....... 24
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 25
Motor ......................................................................... 25
General ..................................................................... 26
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 26
Repair Parts ................................................................ 27
Safety Instructions For Band Saw
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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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.
• Find and read all the warning labels found on the front
of the saw (shown below).
• Completely assemble and align saw (see “Assembly”
and “Alignment and Adjustments” section within).
• 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.
When Installing Or Moving The Saw
heavy boards.
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal
prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
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.
• 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.
Reduce the risk of dangerous environment.
• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw
movement.
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room to handle and properly support the
workpiece.
• 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.
• 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 covers, guards or blade.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any
other conditions that may affect the way the saw
works.
• 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.
• 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 lubricating.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking for and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning it on.
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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.
• 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.
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.
• To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade
support, always adjust the upper blade guide and
blade guard to just clear 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
• 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 products and plastics.
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
• 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.
Inspect your workpiece.
• 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:
• 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.
• 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 fixture 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, causing the blade to “bite”. To reduce the risk of this, always
use a “V” block or clamp the work to the miter gage.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the saw on.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of blade breakage, fire
or other damage to the saw, NEVER use this band saw
to cut metals.
• 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
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• Don’t overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
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 involved.
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Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don’t allow familiarity (gained from frequent 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.
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.
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove band saw cover.
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.
• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the
workpiece.
• 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.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and
workpiece.
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.
Before Leaving The Saw
•
•
•
•
Turn the saw off.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
Make workshop child-proof.
- Lock the shop.
- Disconnect master switches.
- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from
children and others not qualified to use the tool.
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
An angle cutting operation made through the face of the
workpiece.
Compound Cutting
A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece.
FPM
Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed of
blade.
Freehand (as used for band saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece properly supported on the work table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or partial cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
Mitering
An angle cutting operation made across the width of the
workpiece.
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.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work5
piece to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has dried.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Sawblade Path
The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in line
with the saw blade.
Set
The distance the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent out-
ward from the face of the blade.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
The A-C motor used in this saw is nonreversible type, having the following 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 operation 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
Voltage
Follow the instructions on page 7 to connect the motor for
220-240V A/C operation.
3/4
110-120
220-240
Amperes
10
5
Hertz (Cycles)
60
50/60
Phase
Single
RPM
1725
Rotation of Shaft
Counterclockwise
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or
from the outlet.
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 properly 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 potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting 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 conductor 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.
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 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-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
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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 potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the knives.
“hot” plug blade terminals and connect the power cord
green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal.
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.
2. Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire
nuts. Remove wire nuts.
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.
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.
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
Junction
Box Cover
Grounding
Prong
Grounded
Outlet Box
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections
Motor Safety Protection
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate 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 immediately 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."
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 frequently if:
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 incorrect 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.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and
is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burnout, use the table shown to determine
the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
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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Extension
Cord Length
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
14
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Combination Square Must be True
Combination Wrenches
10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm
Straight Edge of
Board 3/4” Thick
This Edge Must be
Perfectly Straight
Draw Light
Line on Board
Along this Edge
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Straightedge
NOTE: The square and straight
edge are used to align the saw.
They must be accurate if the
saw is to be aligned properly.
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
Combination Square
Adjustable Wrench
List of Loose Parts
Unpacking
Item
Description
Qty.
A
Band Saw ...........................................................1
B
Motor w/Switch ...................................................1
C
Table Asm...........................................................1
D
Plate Support......................................................1
E
Pulley Cover .......................................................1
F
Trunnion Support ................................................1
G
V-Belt ..................................................................1
H
Stand Top ...........................................................1
J
Legs....................................................................4
K
Stiffener (Long) ...................................................2
L
Stiffener (Short) ..................................................2
M
Bag Loose Parts ................................................. *
N
Operator’s Manual ..............................................1
* 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected 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.
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.
A
B
H
D
E
J
M
F
K
N
C
G
8
L
List of Loose Parts in Bag
Screw Pan Head
M4 x 0.7-10 (4)
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-12 (5)
Washer External
M4 (4)
Nut Hex M4 (4)
Washer Flat
M5 x 10 Dia. (6)
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35 (10)
Screw Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-80 (1)
Bolt Carriage
M8 x 1.25-16 (40)
Washer External
M5 (2)
Nut Hex 3/8-16 (8)
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)
Dust Chute (1)
Bevel Scale (1)
Blade Hanger (2)
Key-Switch (1)
M3 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
9
Pointer (1)
M5 Hex “L” Wrench (1)
Assembly
Attaching Leveling Feet
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:
4 Leveling feet
8 Hex nut 3/8-16
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
4 Leg
Hex Nut 3/8-16
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.
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.
Leg
Hex Nut 3/8-16
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 legset, it will be necessary to
adjust the leveling feet so the saw does not rock.
Leveling Foot
Assembling Leg Set
1. From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:
40 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25-16
40 M8 Washers
40 M8 Lockwashers
40 M8 Nuts
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
4 Legs (With Attached Leveling Feet)
2 Stiffeners (short)
2 Stiffeners (long)
1 Stand top
Bolt Carriage Washer M8
M8 x 1.25-16
Lockwasher
Nut Hex M8
M8
Legs
Stand Top
Stiffener (Long)
3. Place stand top 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.
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.
Stiffener (Short)
M8
Lockwasher
Carriage
Bolt
M8
Washer
M8 Nut
Leg
Stiffener (Long)
Stand Top
10
Stiffener
(Short)
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 lifting 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:
4 M8 x 35 Hex Head Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)
8 M8 Washers
4 M8 Lockwashers
4 M8 Nuts
2. From the loose parts find the following:
1 Support Plate
3. While one person continues to hold the saw from tipping, 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.
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35
Washer M8
Support Plate
Lockwasher M8
Nut Hex M8
Support Plate
6. Fasten saw body, stand, and support plate together
with four hex head bolts, eight flat washers, four lockwashers, and four hex nuts.
Bolt Hex Head
Washer
Lockwasher
Nut
Adjusting Leveling Feet
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected 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.
2. Raise or lower leveling foot by turning the nuts clockwise or counterclockwise.
3. Tighten nuts to lock leveling foot in place.
Nut
Leveling
Foot
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Assembly (continued)
Mounting The Motor
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items:
4 M8 x 35 Hex Cap Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)
8 M8 Washers
4 M8 Lockwashers
4 M8 Nuts
4 Rubber Grommets
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
1 Motor
1 V-Belt
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35
Lockwasher
M8
Rubber Grommet (4)
Washer M8
Nut Hex M8
Motor w/Switch
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 lockwashers, 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 Screw Pan Head M4 x 0.7-10
4 Nut Hex M4 x 0.7
4 Lockwasher External M4
2 Blade Hangers
Screw Pan Head
M4 x 0.7-10 (4)
2. From the loose parts find the following item.
1 Pulley Cover
Nut Hex M4 (4)
Lockwasher
External M4
Pulley Cover
Blade Hanger
3. Attach the blade hangers on the pulley cover as
shown.
Screw
Nut Hex
Lockwasher
Mounting the Pulley Cover
1. From the loose parts bag find the following items.
3 Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-12 (approx. 1/2”)
6 M5 Washers
3 M5 Nuts
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-12
Washer Flat
M5 x 10 Dia.
Pulley Cover
2. Place pulley cover over both pulleys and fasten to
stand using three pan head screws, six washers, and
three hex nuts, as shown.
Screw
Washers
Nut
Mounting the Switch Box
1. From the loose parts find the following hardware:
2 Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-12 (approx. 1/2”)
2 Lockwasher Ext. M5
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-12
2. Mount switch box assembly to frame as shown using
hardware listed.
Lockwasher
External M5
Lockwasher
Screw
Lockwasher
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Nut Hex M5
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:
1 Dust Chute
Screw Pan Head
Lock M6 x 1
Dust Chute
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 M8 x 35 Hex Head Bolts (approx. 1-3/8”)
2 M8 Lockwashers
1 M8 x 80 Hex Cap Bolt
(table stop bolt approx. 3-1/8” long)
1 M8 Nut (For Table Stop Bolt)
2. From the loose parts find the following items:
1 Table Trunnion Support (shown below)
Lockwasher
M8
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35
Nut Hex M8
Bolt Hex Head
M8 x 1.25-35
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.
4. Thread nut (D) onto table stop bolt (C) and attach to
trunnion support.
Nut Hex M8
Mounting Bevel Scale To Table
1. From the loose parts find the following items:
2 Screw Flat Head M5 x 0.8-15
2 Washer M5
2 Nut Hex M5 x 0.8
1 Scale Bevel
2. Insert the screws through the table and bevel scale as
shown.
3. Install a washer and nut. Tighten
Screw Flat Hd.
M5 x 0.8-15
Bevel Scale
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Washer M5
Nut Hex M5 x 0.8
Mounting the Table To Saw Body
1. From the loose parts find the following items:
1 Table
2 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 Pointer
1 Screw Pan Head M5 x 0.8-6
2. Insert screw through the slot in the pointer and into the
trunnion support bracket. Tighten
Screw Pan Head
M5 x 0.8-6
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
10 Upper
15 Motor
Pulley Cover
1 Warning Label
Cover
6 Blade Guard
Support
Adjustment Knob
16 Blade Hangers
18 On-Off
Switch
4 Blade Guides
5 Back-Up
Bearings
7 Tilting
Table
2 Blade Tension
Knob
8 Table Tilt
9 Tilt Table
Lock Knobs
Stops
14 Motor
13 Lower
Blade Guard
17 Model
Nameplate
3 Blade Tracking
Adjustment Knob
12 Sawdust
Ejection Port
11 Lower
Cover
1. Warning Label
2. Blade Tension Knob - Clockwise rotation of the
knob will increase the tension on the blade. Counterclockwise rotation of the knob will decrease the tension 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 various blade widths.
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 settings.
8. Table Tilt Lock Knobs - Loosen knobs to move tilt
table to required angle. Retighten knobs to secure
table.
9. 90° Table Stops - Ensures table is perpendicular to
blade.
10. Upper Cover - Pull knob to expose upper wheel during blade changes.
11. Lower Cover - Pull knob to gain access to lower
wheel, remove the blade or to clean out sawdust
build-up.
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 vacuum hose into the hole provided for convenient sawdust removal.
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 accidental blade contact.
14. Motor.
15. Motor pulley cover.
16. Blade Hangers - Extra blades may be stored here.
17. Model nameplate.
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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
Jam Nut
1. Loosen two lock knobs.
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.
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 Pin
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.
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”.
Blade Tension Knob
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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 correspond 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 material 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.
4. Tighten nut after blade is tracking in the center of the
wheel.
Blade Tracking Knob
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 picture 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.
6. Tighten thumb screw.
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.
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. 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”.
Step 3
Step 5
Blade
Guides
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.
4. Tighten thumb screw.
5. Loosen 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.
6. Tighten thumb screw.
7. Loosen thumb screw and move the support bearing in
or out until it is 1/64” behind the sawblade
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 overlap is approximately 1/8”.
Step 7
Step 5
Step 3
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
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 covers, guards or blade.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any
other conditions that may affect the way the saw
works.
• 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.
• 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 lubricating.
• 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.
• 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.
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.
• To reduce the risk of accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade
support, always adjust the upper blade guide and
blade guard to just clear 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.
• 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 products and plastics.
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.
• Know your saw. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
• 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.
Inspect your workpiece.
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:
• 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.
• 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 fixture of 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, causing the blade to “bite”. To reduce the risk of this, always
use a “V” block or clamp the work to the miter gage.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the saw on.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Dress for safety
• 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
goggles are available at many local retail stores.
• 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.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• Don’t overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your band saw to cause a careless mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a severe injury.
• 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.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and
workpiece.
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.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Unplug the saw.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Remove switch key.
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.
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove band saw cover.
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.
• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the
workpiece.
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.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
Make workshop child-proof.
- Lock the shop.
- Disconnect master switches.
- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from
children and others not qualified to use the tool.
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Basic Saw Operations
General Cutting
Operation
CAUTION: For your safety, comply with all the
safety instructions on pages 1-5 before using the band
saw.
A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine. It is
not capable of doing inside cutting.
It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting and resawing.
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.
Recommended Blade Width
(Inches)
Cross Cutting
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Ripping
3/4
Mitering
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Beveling
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Compound Cutting
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Circle Cutting
See Chart Below
Resawing
3/4
Curve Cutting
1/8, 1/4
NOTE: Blade length is 93-1/2"
Circle Cutting
1. Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the
workpiece.
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 to cut.
3. The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4inch wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1-1/2-inch (see chart).
Blade Selection Guide for Minimum Circle Cutting
Circle Dia.
1/2"D
1/8"
1"D
1-1/2"D 2"D
3/16" 1/4"
3/8"
4"D
1/2"
Blade Size
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7"D
3/4"
Maintenance
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off”
and remove plug from power source outlet before
maintaining or lubricating your band saw.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 position when released.
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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of eye injury from
blowing debris, wear safety goggles when blowing out
sawdust.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution or
fire, immediately replace a worn, cut or damaged
power cord.
Lubrication
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories
WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for
this saw. Using other accessories may be dangerous.
Item
SKU No.
Band Saw Fence ................................................AC5001
Riser Block..........................................................AC5005
Cool Blocks™ .....................................................AC5007
Miter Gauge ........................................................AC1021
Key Switch ..........................................................AC1000
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Do not use any accessory unless you have received and
read complete instructions for its use.
Troubleshooting
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
Remedy
Excessive noise
1. Motor
1. 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 terminals. For
example, a reduction of
10% in voltage causes a
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
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 company.
Motor starts slowly or fails
to come up to full speed.
1. Low voltage.
1. Request voltage check from the power company. 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.
2. Improper cooling (air circulation restricted through motor
due to sawdust accumulation).
1. Feed work slower into blade.
2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor. See “Maintenance” section.
Starting switch in motor
will not operate.
1. Burned switch contacts (due to
extended hold-in periods
caused by low line voltage,
etc.)
2. Shorted capacitor.
3. Loose or broken connections.
1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage
check from the power company.
Motor stalls (resulting in
blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers).
1. Starting switch not operating.
2. Voltage too low to permit motor
to reach operating speed.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers do
not have sufficient capacity.
1. Have switch replaced.
2. Request voltage check from the power company.
3. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
Frequent opening of fuses
or circuit breakers.
1. Motor overloaded.
2. Fuses or circuit breakers do
not have sufficient capacity.
3. Starting switch not operating
(motor does not reach speed).
1. Feed work slower into blade.
2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
Check that wiring will handle load.
3. Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.
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2. Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.
3. Have wiring checked and repaired.
General
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting your band saw.
Trouble
Probable Cause
Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.
Remedy
1. Not tracking properly.
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, “Adjusting
Blade Tracking” section.
Band Saw slows down when 1. Belt too loose.
1. Adjust belt tension, see “Assembly” section, “Mountcutting
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.
2. Kink in blade caused cutting too small a radius or
turning the material too
fast when cutting.
Blade dulls too quickly.
1. Blade guides set too close 1. Adjust upper and lower blades guides. See “Assemto teeth.
bly” section “Installing the blade”.
2. Cutting incorrect material
Band saw vibrates.
1. Too much tension on
motor belt
1. Adjust tension. See “Getting to Know Your Band
Saw”.
2. Use correct cutting technique. See “Basic Saw Operation” section.
1. Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor” section.
Wiring Diagram
Motor Junction Box
Motor Junction Box
3
2
1 3
2 4
White
Black
1
Wire
Nut
4
Black
White
Wire
Nut
Green
Green
120V Power
Cord
120V Power
Cord
120V Wiring
240V Wiring
26
81
81
82
27
83
77
75
82
84
78
80
42
79
105
56
75
40
85
42
60
74 73
102
78
85
60
40
86
76
74
73
66
70
87
71
69
72
68
93
67
92
91
88
89
63
98
60
70
60
94
68
67
65
55
51
103
103
13
62
57
101
99
14
58
54
98
53
59
100
40
66
98
98
97
34
96
95
90
60
43
61
56
42
102
63
30
52
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Parts List For RIDGID 14-inch Band Saw
Model No. 14002
Figure 1
3
50
64
40
47
51 48
39
41
28
43
27
16
6
38
13
25
26
49
18
44
20 19 17
2
4
5
17
3 4
45
46
29
36
13
27
26
25
37 15
5
12
22
28
21
10
11
30
6
15
8 9
7
33
32
31
23
34
13 35
24
14
6
9
10
Repair Parts
Repair Parts
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
No.
Part No.
Description
Frame Upper Arm
1 823545
Knob
2 826533
Screw Pan Hd. Lock M6 x 1-12
3 823746
Bearing Ball
4 820722-10
Sleeve Upper Spacing
5 823574
Screw Thumb M6-16
6 823744-3
Post Guide
7 823575-2
Bracket Support Post
8 823601
Screw Soc Set M8 x 1.25-40
9 823954
Nut Micro-Adjust
10 823573
Screw hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-16
11 820249-4
Guard Blade Upper
12 823596
* Washer M6
13 820238-4
Screw Hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-10
14 813307-3
Block Guide
15 823572
Bracket Support Upper
16 823745
Screw Thumb M6-12
17 823744-2
* Screw Soc. Cup M10 x 1.5-10
18 821750-1
Spring
19 823743
Ball Steel
20 823742
Pin Spring
21 813249-76
Insert Table
22 823580
Table
23 823559
Pin table
24 823579
Screw Hex Hd. M10 x 1.5-55
25 823769
Clamp Trunnion Shoe
26 823565
Trunnion
27 823586
Screw Hex Washer hd. M6 x 1-12
28 823768
* Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-80
29 813310-4
* Nut Hex M8
30 813164-6
Screw Pan Cross M5 x 0.8-9
31 816755-10
* Lockwasher M5
32 813314-8
Guard Blade Lower
33 823588
* Screw Hex Hd. M6 x 1.0-20
34 821388-2
Bracket Lower Support Post
35 826538
Guard Lower Wheel Blade
36 823750-1
Bracket Support Lower
37 823779
Knob Locking
38 826532
Pointer
39 826626
Screw Pan Hd. M5 x 0.8-6
40 813313-5
Bracket Trunnion Support
41 823587
* Lockwasher M8
42 813163-12
* Screw Hex Hd. M8 x 1.25-35
43 813310-9
Screw Flat Hd. Cross M5 x 0.8-15
44 818470-5
Scale Bevel
45 826664
* Nut Hex M5 x 0.8
46 813164-6
Belt V A40
47 817393-5
Pulley
48 828863
Screw Soc Set M6 x 1.0-10
49 817391-1
Ring Retaining
50 816782
Bearing Ball
51 817530
Pin
52 823741
Screw Hex Hd. M16 x 2.0-55
53 821732-1
* Standard hardware item. May be purchased locally.
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Key
No.
Part No.
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
813512-1
813164-12
823756
823598
818470-3
823555
813313
819188
823584
823753
823554-1
828864
823762
823761
828864-1
823763
823595
823542
823753
823751
823583
817357
823558
826634-1
826536
823771
823552-1
816069
823760
823600
823597
820237-7
823758-9
824283
823570
826535
826534
826627
826630
823755
AC1000
826123
813313
826394
813314-8
823546
823563-1
823543-1
827589
SP6412
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
* 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
† Stock Item - May be secured through the Hardware
Department of most Home Depot Stores.
21
16
8
20
22
25
23
18
24
9
19
27
8
26
28
4
29
10
14
5
15
16
7
16
13
1
18
6
7
2
Parts List For RIDGID 14 Inch Band Saws
Model No. BS14002
Figure 2
17
8
9
3
14
7
11
30
29
8
11
12
10
Repair Parts
Repair Parts
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
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Part No.
823592-1
826530
826632
824026-4
813314-5
813313
820237-1
823773-1
823590-1
823776
118615
803835-1
813164-6
813364-8
813303-7
Key
No.
Description
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Cover Pulley
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
* Nut Hex M5
* Nut Hex M8
* Lockwasher M8
* Standard hardware item. May be purchased locally.
30
Part No.
821063-2
823593-1
823589-1
828984
823747
828848
813310-9
819188
817391-1
828862
823576
823591-1
817357
813317-6
813317-8
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
Pad
Cover Pulley Inner
* Screw Pan Hd. M4 x 16-8
Wrench Hex “L” 3mm
Wrench Hex “L” 5mm
Notes
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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 communications 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 dissatisfied 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 limited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY
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 prepaid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for 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
logging on to the RIDGID website at www.ridgid.com. When requesting warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase documentation, 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 purpose, 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
Pickens, SC 29671
Part No. SP6412
CALL 1-866-539-1710
www.ridgid.com
Please have your Model Number and Serial Number when calling.
Form No. SP6412
Printed in China 8/03