RIDGID R474 Manual Del Operador página 9

FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
 Blade Width ...........................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in.
 Blade Length .................................................. 93-1/2 in.
 Table Size .................................................. 14 in. x 14 in.
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 2, page 21.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BEVEL SCALE AND SCALE INDICATOR
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the
saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUIDES
Ball bearing adjustable blade guides provide full support of
the adjustable blade.
BLADE TENSION KNOB
Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension
on the blade.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 2-1/2 & 4 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting
possible. Attach a dust bag or a shop vac to the dust
exhaust port.
MOBILE STAND
Move the band saw with ease using the wheel assembly's
lock/unlock feature.
 Input ........................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, 11.5 Amps
 No Load Speed ............................................. 2,700 FPM
 Dust Exhaust Port ....................................... 2-1/2 & 4 in.
ON/OFF SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not
qualified to use the tool.
SAW BLADE
Saw comes with a standard 3/8 in. blade.
SAW TABLE WITH 90° STOPS AND THROAT
PLATE
Saw table tilts for angular cuts. Ensures saw table is per-
pendicular to blade. Use the bevel scale under saw table to
measure angular settings. The throat plate, installed in the
saw table at the factory, allows for blade clearance.
TABLE LOCK KNOBS
Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs locks
the saw table in place.
THRUST BEARINGS
Thrust bearings support the back of the blade and are
adjustable for the various blade widths.
TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
TRACKING VIEW WINDOW
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
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