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THE DUST BLOWER (FIG. 10)
The saw dust blower
(4) must be positioned so that it points at the blade and workpiece to blow sawdust out
of line of sight when cutting. It is not designed to blow all the sawdust off the worktable.
VARIABLE SPEED KNOB (FIG. 11)
This saw is equipped with a variable speed control knob (1). Blade
stroke speed can be adjusted simply by turning the variable speed
control knob. To increase speed, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease
speed, turn knob counterclockwise.
ON / OFF SWITCH (FIG. 11)
The On/Off switch is used to turn the tool on and off.
To turn the tool press “ON”, move the switch upwards (On position),
To
turn the tool “Off”, move the switch downwards (Off position).
This switch comes with a removable safety key . When the safety key is
removed from the switch and placed in a safe location, unauthorized persons or children can’t turn the switch
to the
ON position. It is recommended to always remove the safety key from the switch whenever the tool not in use.
To remove the safety key, make sure the switch is in the Off position and simply pull out the safety
key.
The LED light turn on/off with the tools
BLADE GUARD
The blade guard must be placed in the “down” position whenever the saw is turned ON.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
NOTE: The scroll saw is primarily used for cutting curves.
1. This scroll saw is designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. See Optional Accessories to choose the
correct blade for your workpiece. For complicated cuts, a flat-tipped blade is recommended.
2. Make sure the teeth of the blade point down toward the table for a proper cut.
3. Press the workpiece against the table.
4. Turn on the switch and guide the wood into the blade slowly because the blade teeth are very small and
can only remove the wood when they are on the down stroke.
5. When using non-spiral blades, feed the wood only forward. Take extra care not to bend or twist the blade
while cutting to maximize blade life.
6. Best results are obtained when cutting wood less than one inch thick. When the wood is thicker than an
inch, guide the wood very slowly towards the blade.
7. Be prepared to offset the tendency of the blades, follow the grain of the wood for a precise cut.
8. When cutting material that has an uneven cross section, you may pinch the blade before the cut is
complete. A piece of molding, for example, should rest on the table and should not be allowed to sway while
cutting.
9. Be careful when cutting round material such as dowel rods or pipes. They have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to bite down. Use a V-block to control the piece.
10. The teeth of the saw blades wear out and therefore must be replaced frequently for the best cutting result.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE (FIG. 12)
Bevel cuts up to 45 degrees to the left are possible on this unit.
1.
Lay out design or secure template to workpiece (1).
2. Move the blade guard foot (3) to the highest position by
loosening the blade guard look knob (2) and retighten.
3. Tilt the table (4) to the desired angle by loosening the table lock
knob (5) and move the table to the proper angle, using the degree
scale (6).
4. Tighten the table lock knob (5).
5. Follow steps 3-7 under BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION.
