Wiring diagram – RIDGID BS1400 User Manual

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General

WARNING:

For your own safety, turn switch “Off” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot-

ing your band saw.

Wiring Diagram

Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.

1. Not tracking properly.

1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, “Adjusting

Blade Tracking” section.

Band Saw slows down when
cutting

1. Belt too loose.

2. Cutting too small a radius.

3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.

1. Adjust belt tension, see “Assembly” section, “Mount-

ing the Motor”.

2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly, until

the band saw speeds up.

3. Replace blade.
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.

Blades breaking

1. Too much tension on

blade.

2. Kink in blade caused cut-

ting too small a radius or
turning the material too
fast when cutting.

1. Adjust tension. See “Getting to Know Your Band

Saw”.

2. Use correct cutting technique. See “Basic Saw Oper-

ation” section.

Blade dulls too quickly.

1. Blade guides set too close

to teeth.

2. Cutting incorrect material

1. Adjust upper and lower blades guides. See “Assem-

bly” section “Installing the blade”.

Band saw vibrates.

1. Too much tension on

motor belt

1. Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor” section.

White

Black

Green

White

Green

Motor Junction Box

Black

Wire

Nut

Wire

Nut

120V Wiring

240V Wiring

120V Power

Cord

120V Power

Cord