RIDGID 32V - Manual (Page 6)

932VS Portable Band Saw
Ridge Tool Company 4
Accessories
No. 32V Work Vise
When using 32V Vise, the maximum size that may
be cut is as follows:
Rounds – 4
1 /
2
″ diameter
Squares – 3 ″ x 3 ″
Angles – 3 ″ x 3 ″
CAUTION
Cutting of other shapes is not recommended.
Operating Instructions
Operator should be thoroughly familiar
with preceding Safety Precautions before attempting to
operate this equipment.
Do not operate Saw at voltages that are
not within correct limits. Check specification plate on
saw for type of power circuit on which it will operate.
932VS Band Saw
To Start and Stop Saw
1. Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as that
shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect
machine to power circuit.
2. Squeeze trigger switch Figure 1 to START motor.
Release trigger to STOP motor.
3. A LOCK button Figure 1 is provided to keep the saw
running without holding the switch trigger ON. To
LOCK the switch trigger ON, squeeze the trigger as far
Exposed blades and moving parts increases the risk
of injury.
• Do not attach the work vise to the end of the work-
piece that is being cut off. Prevents saw from falling
after cut.
• Do not operate band saw and work vise without
safety clip installed. Prevents separation of band
saw from work vise.
• Use extreme caution when cutting magnesium.
Never use water or fire extinguisher to fight a mag-
nesium fire - use only G-1 Power (Graphite). Chips
can ignite resulting in a fire hazard.
• Exercise extreme caution when cutting blind into
conduit and pipe. Be certain the object being cut
does not contain electrical wires, gases or water.
Could create a hazardous condition resulting in seri-
ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications and
Accessories
Description
The RIDGID No. 932VS Portable Band Saw will cut
most ferrous and non ferrous bar, tubing and irregular
shaped materials. Its 4
3 /
4
″ capacity will allow cutting
nominal size 4 ″ soil pipe or 4 ″ conduit. It features ball and
needle bearing construction throughout which assures
long and continued service.
Specifications
Cutting Capacity..........4 3 /
4
″ Round Stock,
4 1 /
2
″ x 4 3 /
4
″ Rectangular Stock,
Motor
No..............................932VS
Type ..........................Universal
Volts ..........................115 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Amps .........................6
No Load
Speed SFM ...............Variable 100-245
Drive .............................Spur Gear and Chain
Blade Size ....................
1 /
2
″ x .020 x 44 7 /
8
″
Weight ..........................14 Lbs.
Standard Equipment
Steel Carrying Case
Bi-Metal Blade
Blade Wax
The control knob is numbered “1” through “6” with “1” being the
slowest speed (approximately 90 SFM) and “6” being the fastest
speed (approximately 240 SFM). The speed control may be ad-
justed with or without the motor running.
SFM-Surface Feet per Minute
Figure 1 – Variable Speed Control
WARNING
WARNING