Ridgid BS1400 Owners Manual - Page 30

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. 30