RIDGID BS1400 - Manual (Page 23)

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Basic Saw Operations
General Cutting
CAUTION: For your safety, comply with all the
safety instructions on pages 1-5 before using the band
saw.
A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine. It is
not capable of doing inside cutting.
It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cut-
ting and resawing.
This machine is fitted with a 3/8" x 93-1/2 bandsaw blade.
NOTE: We recommend using non-metalic blade guide
(AC5007) when using 1/8” blade.
Operation Recommended Blade Width
(Inches)
Cross Cutting 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Ripping 3/4
Mitering 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Beveling 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Compound Cutting 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4
Circle Cutting See Chart Below
Resawing 3/4
Curve Cutting 1/8, 1/4
NOTE: Blade length is 93-1/2"
Circle Cutting
1. Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the
workpiece.
2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle
pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the
blade to cut.
3. The smallest diameter that can be cut out is deter-
mined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4-
inch wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approx-
imately 1-1/2-inch (see chart).
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4"
Blade Selection Guide for Minimum Circle Cutting
Circle Dia.
Blade Size
1/2"D 1"D 1-1/2"D 2"D 4"D 7"D