Skil BW9501-00 Owner's Manual page 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
1
1/2" (12.7 mm)
2 1" (25.4 mm)
3
1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
4 3" (76.2 mm)
Blade Selection
WARNING
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
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
Cross Cutting
Miter Cutting
Beveling
Compound Cutting
Circle Cutting
Curve Cutting
Remove Jammed Material
Never remove 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.
Minimum Radius
1/4" (6.4 mm)
1/2" (12.7 mm)
3/4" (19.05 mm)
1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when handling a band saw blade.
Fig. 24
work, use narrow blades. Otherwise, use the widest
Recommended Blade Width
Inches
1/4, 3/8
1/4, 3/8
1/4, 3/8
1/4, 3/8
See Fig. 24
1/8, 1/4
76.2
l
Ø
l
Blade Width
1/8" (3 mm)
3/16" (4.7 mm)
1/4" (6.4 mm)
3/8" (9.5 mm)
Millimeters
6.4, 9.5
6.4, 9.5
6.4, 9.5
6.4, 9.5
See Fig. 24
3.2, 6.4
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