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OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Ridgid

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FEATURES<br />

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW<br />

See Figure 6.<br />

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself<br />

with all operating Features and Safety Rules.<br />

BLADE TENSION KNOB<br />

Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension<br />

on the blade.<br />

TRACKING KNOB<br />

Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.<br />

BLADE GUIDES<br />

Blade guides provide full support of the adjustable blade.<br />

THRUST BEARINGS<br />

Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are<br />

adjustable for the various blade widths.<br />

BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT KNOBS<br />

Use the blade guide adjustment knobs to adjust the blade<br />

guide assembly. This keeps the blade from twisting or<br />

breaking.<br />

SAW TABLE WITH 90° STOPS<br />

Saw table tilts for angular cuts. Ensures saw table is perpendicular<br />

to blade. Use the bevel scale under saw table to<br />

measure angular settings.<br />

TABLE LOCK KNOBS<br />

Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be<br />

tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs<br />

locks the saw table in place.<br />

HOUSING COVERS<br />

Pull knob to expose wheels during blade changes or to<br />

clean out sawdust build-up.<br />

DUST EXHAUST PORT<br />

A 2-1/4 in. (57.15 mm) dust exhaust port makes dustless<br />

cutting possible by blowing the dust away from the user.<br />

Attach to the dust exhaust port when using a dust collection<br />

system or wet/dry vac.<br />

BLADE GUARD<br />

Protects the operator from coming in contact with the<br />

blade.<br />

BLADE HANGERS<br />

Extra blades may be stored here.<br />

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