Ridgid BS1400 Owners Manual - Page 11

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 perpendicular 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. 11