WARNING!
Before removing loose pieces from the table or making
adjustments, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to
stop to avoid serious personal injury.
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OPERATION
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUTTING
A scroll saw is basically a curve-cutting machine. It can also be used for straight cutting
and beveling or angle cutting operations. Please read and understand the following items
before attempting to use the saw.
• When feeding the workpiece into the blade, do not force it against the blade. This
could cause blade deflection. Allow the saw to cut the material by guiding the
workpiece into the blade as it cuts.
• The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the down stroke.
• Guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small
and remove wood only on the down stroke.
• Best results are achieved when cutting wood 1" (2.5 cm) thick or less.
• When cutting wood thicker than 1" (2.5 cm), guide the wood very, very slowly into
the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to
maximize blade life.
• Teeth on scroll saw blades wear out and the blades must be replaced frequently for
best cutting results. Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 30 minutes to two
hours of cutting.
• To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compensate for the blade's tendency to follow
the wood grain as you are cutting.
• This scroll saw is primarily designed to cut wood or wood products. For cutting
precious and non-ferrous metals, the variable control switch must be set at very slow
speeds.
• When choosing a blade, use very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4"
(0.6 cm) thick or less. Use wider blades for thicker materials, but this will reduce the
ability to cut tight curves.
• Blades wear faster when cutting plywood or very abrasive particle board. Angle
cutting in hardwoods wears blades down faster.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual
noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating
and correcting the problem.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw. During that period of
time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use and adjust the
saw.
• Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish.
• Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold pieces so small your fingers
will go under the blade guard.
• Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
• The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke. Use gentle pressure and both
hands when feeding the work into the blade. Do not force the work.
• Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very
small and can only remove material on the down stroke.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
serious injury from contact with the blade. Never place hands in blade path.
• To get accurate cuts, compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood grain
as you are cutting wood.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when cutting large, small or
awkward workpieces.
• Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional
support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table.
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not pinch the
blade. Workpieces must not twist, rock or slip while being cut.
REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL
When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually
caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade holders. If
this happens:
• Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.
• Place the switch in the Off position.
• Unplug the saw from the power source.
• Remove the saw's blade and the workpiece, refer to section on “blade removal and
installation.”
• Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge, then remove the
blade from the workpiece.
NOTE: After the saw is turned On, a hesitation before blade
movement is normal.
NOTE: The saw is primarily intended for woodworking. If it is being
used for woodworking, choose a suitable device that prevents you
from inhaling the dust. Insert the nozzle to a standard vacuum hose.
OPERATION
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