25
Circle Cuts (Fig. 24)
Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the
table. Use gentle pressure. Do not force the
work, allow the blade to cut.
The smallest diameter circle that can be cut
is determined by the width of the blade. For
example, a 1/4” (6.4 mm) wide blade will cut
a minimum diameter of approximately 1-1/2”
(38.1 mm).
Minimum Circle Diameter
Minimum Radius
Blade Width
1 1/2” (12.7 mm)
1/4” (6.4 mm)
1/8” (3 mm)
2 1” (25.4 mm)
1
/2” (12.7 mm)
3/16” (4.7 mm)
3 1-1/2” (38.1 mm)
3/4” (19.05 mm)
1/4” (6.4 mm)
4 3” (76.2 mm)
1-1/2” (38.1 mm)
3/8” (9.5 mm)
Blade Selection
WARNING
Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when handling a band saw blade.
For longest wear and best cutting results, use the correct blade thickness, width, and temper
for the type of material you will cut.
When sawing small curves and delicate w
ork, use narrow blades. Otherwise, use the widest
blade possible. For cutting wood and similar materials with this band saw, purchase blades in
widths up to
3/8” (9.5 mm), and a length of 59-1/4” or 59-1/2” (150.5 or 151.1 cm).
Do not cut ferrous metals with this band saw.
Operation
Recommended Blade Width
Inches
Millimeters
Cross Cutting
1/4, 3/8
6.4, 9.5
Miter Cutting
1/4, 3/8
6.4, 9.5
Beveling
1/4, 3/8
6.4, 9.5
Compound Cutting
1/4, 3/8
6.4, 9.5
Circle Cutting
See Fig. 24
See Fig. 24
Curve Cutting
1/8, 1/4
3.2, 6.4
Remove Jammed Material
Neve
r rem
ove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full and complete stop.
a. Place the switch in the OFF position. Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete
stop, then remove the safety key from the switch assembly. Store the key in a safe place.
b. Unplug the saw from the power source before removing jammed material.
76.2
Ø
l
l
Fig. 24
