Operating instructions

Page 55 Power Equipment Usage Manual (Rev. 5/10)
11.2. Setup & Use – Scroll Saw
The scroll saw uses two parallel link arms, one above and one below the table, to drive the blade – since
both arms drive the blade with equal force, minimal blade deflection makes cuts more precise.
• ON/OFF foot switch controls the variable speed, constant torque motor.
• Cuts to center of 5' long workpieces with 30" throat; material up to 2" thick.
• Uses 5" or 6" plain end blades which can be found in the cabinet where the screws and
sandpaper are stored (for a nominal fee, or bring your own).
• 12" x 17" table tilts 45° left and right.
11.2.1. Patterns & Photocopies
If using paper patterns, make photocopies to preserve your original pattern. Most photocopiers distort,
so carefully check your photocopy against the original. Make any adjustments to your pattern before
cutting.
Always spray the PATTERN and not the wood to attach the pattern to the wood. If you spray the wood,
you’ll have a terrible time removing the pattern.
11.2.2. Installing a Blade
a. Flip the blade tension lever forward (position 1), then loosen the
thumbscrews (a) and (b) on the upper and lower blade mounts
(c) and (d) (see Figures 1 to 3).
b. With the blade teeth facing forward and pointing down, slip one
end of the blade through the hole in the table and fit each end
of the blade into the corresponding upper and lower blade
mounts, then tighten the thumbscrews firmly by hand only – do
not use tools.
NOTE: Over-tightening the blade clamp thumbscrews can cause
premature wear to the blade gripping surface and result in blade
slippage.
c. Push the blade tension lever back (position 3) to apply tension
on the blade.
d. This saw has an adjustment knob in the rear that can
raise the blade mount up to 1” – see Figure 4. This allows
you to reposition the saw blade at a point where you can
use a different part of the blade in the cutting area. This
also allows you to use a piece of band saw blade cut to a
length of 5”- 6” in your saw and gives you up to 3” cutting
capacity when needed.