RIDGID BS14002 - Manual (Page 30)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw,
remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before
working on the band saw.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
n Keep your band saw clean.
n Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.
n Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch
remover.
n Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw
table’s top so the wood slides easily while cutting.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
n Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the
motor.
WARNING:
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately by a qualified
service technician. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid fire or electrocution, reassemble electric
parts with only identical replacement parts.
Reassemble exactly as originally assembled.
TIRES
Cleaning Tires:
n Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be
removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood. Do
not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.
Replacing Tires:
n Open front cover and remove saw blade. See section on
Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 28.
n Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully.
n Stretch the new tire around the wheel.
n Replace the saw blade and close the front cover.
BLADE GUIDES
See Figure 34.
n
Blade guides may become rounded and worn during use.
Remove the blade guides and file or grind flat.
n Replace blade guides when filing or grinding has worn
them down and they can no longer be properly secured
in place.