Workpiece Clamping; Using A Metallic Block; Recommended Cutting Capacity - RIDGID CM 1400 Owner's Manual

Workpiece Clamping

Position work in vise so that if jam occurs, the wheel will
not tend to move the workpiece in the vise. Clamp it
securely.
Angles should be in an inverted position as shown.
Generally the cut-off machine will cut most efficiently if
the wheel is cutting the thinnest section at any time.

Using A Metallic Block

When the cut-off wheel is worn and the outer diameter is
reduced, insert a metallic block slightly smaller than the
dimension of workpiece under the workpiece. Do not cut
the metallic block.

Recommended Cutting Capacity

WARNING: Use of tool for greater than recommended capacities may lead to motor burn-out and possible
electric shock.
NOTE: Cutting through any cross section of material thicker than 1/2" tends to load up the abrasive wheel, and this will
cause your tool to work harder.
Applicable Wheel 355mm (14") Outer Diameter x Less Than 4.5mm (3/16") Thickness x 25.4mm (1") Hole
Dimensions
Workpiece
Configuration
(Cross-Section)
Maximum
Cutting
Capacity
"a"
1/2" 2"
Square or
Round
This
Vise Jaw (A)
Dimension of Metallic Block
(Should Be Slightly Smaller Than Workpiece Being Cut)
diameter
5" 4-1/2"
15
Not This
Dimension of
Workpiece
Being Cut
Vise Jaw (B)
Metallic Block
1/2" 5"
Solid