General; Wiring Diagram - RIDGID BS1400 Operator's Manual

General

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "Off" and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot-
ing your band saw.
Trouble
Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.
Band Saw slows down when
cutting
Blades breaking
Blade dulls too quickly.
Band saw vibrates.

Wiring Diagram

Motor Junction Box
1 3
Probable Cause
1. Not tracking properly.
1. Belt too loose.
2. Cutting too small a radius.
3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.
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. Blade guides set too close
to teeth.
2. Cutting incorrect material
1. Too much tension on
motor belt
2 4
White Black
Green
120V Power
Cord
120V Wiring
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, "Adjusting
Blade Tracking" section.
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.
1. Adjust tension. See "Getting to Know Your Band
Saw".
2. Use correct cutting technique. See "Basic Saw Oper-
ation" section.
1. Adjust upper and lower blades guides. See "Assem-
bly" section "Installing the blade".
1. Adjust according to "Mounting the Motor" section.
Motor Junction Box
1 4
Wire
Nut
240V Wiring
26
Remedy
3
2
Black
Wire
White
Nut
Green
120V Power
Cord