Manual

BLADE SELECTION (FIG. P)
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL ONIOFF SWITCH
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Toavoidinjuryfrom accidentalstarting,alwaysturnthe
switch"OFF" and unplugthe scrollsaw before moving,
replacingthe blade, or makingadjustments.
Thisscrollsaw accepts 5" lengthbladeswith a wide
varietyofblade thickness and widths. The type of
materialand intricaciesof cuttingoperations(size of
radiusor curve)willdetermine the numberof teeth per
inch.As a general rule,always select the narrowest
bladesfor intricatecurve cuttingand the widestbladesfor
straightand largecurve cuttingoperations.
The following table representssuggestionsfor various
materials.When purchasingblades, referto the backof
the packagefor the best useof blades and speeds on
variousmaterials.Use thistable as a guide,but practice
andyourownpersonalpreference willbe the best
selectionmethod.
Fig. P
9.5 - 15 3O- 4815- 28
TEETH/
INCH
TPI*
9.5-15
15-28
3048
BLADE BLADE
WIDTH THICKNESS
INCH INCH
0.110 0.018
.055-.110 .010-.018
.024-.041 .012-.019
*TPI: Teeth per inch
** SPM: Strokes per minute
BLADE/
SPM** MATERIAL CUT
Medium turnson
400-1200 114"to 1-314"wood,
softmetaland
hardwoods
Small turnson 1/8"
800-1800 to 1-1/2" wood, soft
metal, hardwoods
Use very slow
Varies speeds on non-
ferrous metals and
hardwoods
Note: When using blades, sometimes speeds must
change to compensate for smaller curves, radii, or
smaller diameters. Thinner blades will have more
possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles
which are not perpendicular to the table. Read BASIC
SCROLL SAW OPERATION for more suggestions.
Note: The blade must be installed with the teeth pointing
downward, as shown in FIG. P, to prevent the workpiece
from being pulled upward by the saw blade action.
Foryourown safety,alwayspush the controlknobOFF
whenthe scrollsaw is notin use.Also, inthecase of
powerfailure pushthe knob OFF. Removethe plugfrom
the power sourceoutletto avoidaccidentalstarting.
The variablespeed controlallowsgreaterversatilityto cut
a varietyof materialssuchas wood,plastics,non-ferrous
metals, etc. Dependingon thehardness and thicknessof
material,the saw speed shouldbe reduced toallowthe
bladeteeth toremove cutmaterialfrom the kerf.
REPLACING THE BULB
1. Use onlya (10 watt maximum), candelabra base bulb.
Turnthe lightswitchOFF and unplugthesaw.
2. Removeold bulb. Replace new bulbintosocket.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (FIG. Q)
Your saw is equipped with a variable speed dial (1).
Adjust the blade stroke rate by rotating the dial. To
increase speed, rotate dial clockwise.To reduce speed,
rotatedialcounterclockwise.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. Q)
To turn power ON or OFF push the power switch (2).
OVERLOAD BREAKER (FIG. Q, R)
When the motor becomes too hot during operation,the
overloadbreaker(3) willcause the motor to stop
automaticallyto preventdamage tothe motor.Pushinon
the toggleswitch(2) toturn saw OFF and do notrestart
untilthemotorhas hadtime tocoot.Push inon the
breaker switch(3) and switchthe toggleswitch(2) toON
to startthe saw
Fig. Q
2
f
Fig. R
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