RIDGID BS1400 Owner's Manual page 23

14. Motor.
15. Motor pulley cover.
16. Blade Hangers - Extra blades may
be stored here.
17. Model nameplate.
18. On-Off Switch
CAUTION: Before turning switch
"ON", make sure the blade
guards are correctly installed
and operating properly.
The On-Off switch has a locking feature.
This feature is intended to help prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous
use by children and others.
1. To turn band saw "On" insert key
into switch.
NOTE: Key is made of yellow plas-
tic, located in the loose parts bag.
2. Insert finger under switch lever
and Pull end of switch out.
3. To turn band saw "Off" Push lever
in.
WARNING: Never leave the band
saw unattended until it has come
to a complete stop.
4. To lock switch in "Off" position hold
switch in with one hand and
remove key with other hand.
WARNING: For your own safety,
always lock the switch "Off"
when band saw is not in use,
remove the key and keep it in a
safe place. In the event of a
power failure (all of your lights
go out) turn switch off, remove
the key and store it away from
the band saw. This will prevent
the machine from starting up
again when the power comes
back on.
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