RIDGID BS14002 - Manual (Page 11)

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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 6.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating Features and Safety Rules.
BLADE TENSION KNOB
Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension
on the blade.
TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
BLADE GUIDES
Blade guides provide full support of the adjustable blade.
THRUST BEARINGS
Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are
adjustable for the various blade widths.
BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
Use the blade guide adjustment knobs to adjust the blade
guide assembly. This keeps the blade from twisting or
breaking.
SAW TABLE WITH 90° STOPS
Saw table tilts for angular cuts. Ensures saw table is per-
pendicular to blade. Use the bevel scale under saw table to
measure angular settings.
TABLE LOCK KNOBS
Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs
locks the saw table in place.
HOUSING COVERS
Pull knob to expose wheels during blade changes or to
clean out sawdust build-up.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless
cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user.
Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection
system or wet/dry vac.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.
BLADE HANGERS
Extra blades may be stored here.