Maintenance Instructions; Motor Brush Inspection And Lubrication; Saw Ventilation; Machine Storage - RIDGID 932VS El Manual Del Propietario

932VS Portable Band Saw

Maintenance Instructions

Always unplug power cord before per-
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forming any service on this tool.

Motor Brush Inspection and Lubrication

At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to
your nearest RIDGID Authorized Service Center to be thor-
oughly cleaned and inspected; worn parts replaced, when
necessary; relubricate with fresh lubricant, if required; re-
assemble with new brushes; and performance tested.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check
may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS
CONDITION if proper operating voltage is present. Return
your tool to the Service Station for immediate service.

Saw Ventilation

Keep inlet and outlet air passages clean to insure a cool
running motor. Blow out motor cooling air passages oc-
casionally to help keep motor clean and free of dirt.

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept in-
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doors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the saw in
a locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with band saws. This band saw can cause se-
rious injury in the hands of untrained users.

Service and Repair

The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of
the service needs of this saw. Any problems not ad-
dressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Auth-
orized Service Center or returned to the factory. All
repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship.
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placement parts should be used. Failure to follow these
instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or other
serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this saw, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
Ridge Tool Company
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When servicing this saw, only identical re-
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