RIDGID R474 Manual Del Operador página 17

MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product
operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic 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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could
result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
 Keep your band saw clean.
 Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.
 Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch
remover.
 Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the saw table's top so
the wood slides easily while cutting.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
 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. Reas-
semble exactly as originally assembled.
TIRES
See Figure 34, page 30.
Cleaning Tires:
 Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be
removed with a fine brush or a piece of wood. Do not
use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.
Replacing Tires:
 Open front cover and remove saw blade. See section on
"Installing and Adjusting the Blade".
 Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully.
 Stretch the new tire around the wheel.
 Replace the saw blade and close the front cover.
BRUSH
See Figure 34, page 30.
There is a brush located inside the saw housing, next to the
lower wheel. It helps protect the tire and wheel by brushing
off saw dust. As the brush becomes worn, it will need to be
adjusted or replaced.
 Remove the screw then pull the brush off.
 Place the new brush in the groove.
 Retighten using the screw.
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