INSTRUCTION MANUAL 405mm Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Laser Line Generator* • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris 1 LSSCR 041222 ED4 PS
Contents Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for scroll saws Accessories Unpacking Assembly Know your product Mounting the saw to a workbench Blades Selecting the correct blade Removing blades Installing blades Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting Aligning the degree scale pointer Turning on and off Adjusting the sawdust blower Adjusting the LED light Adjusting the laser lin
Symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Introduction Conforms to relevant safety standards.
Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE® system is Class 1 with maximum 1mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness. Warning. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
intended for outdoor use and are so marked. 17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
• This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only. • To avoid being pulled into the blade, do not wear loose fitting gloves, loose clothing, neck ties or jewellery. Tie back long hair and roll long sleeves above elbows. • Do not cut pieces too small to hold by hand. When making a small cutout always secure the workpiece to a scrap piece of plywood with double sided tape. This way the work is supported and your fingers are away from the blade.
Know your product 1. On/off switch / variable speed dial 2. Laser light on/off switch 3. LED light on/off switch 4. Laser aperture 5. Laser line alignment knob 6. Sawdust blower tube 7. LED light tube 8. Drop foot 9. Drop foot locking knob Before using the tool, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool and accessories only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1 2 3 10. Table 11. Table insert 12.
Mounting the saw to a workbench 7. Most blade packages state the size or thickness of wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the radius (size of curve) which can be cut with that blade. 8. Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or small as thinner blades. 9. This saw uses 127mm long pin type and flat blades. 10. Blades wear faster when: a. Cutting plywood which is very abrasive b. Cutting wood that is thicker than 19mm c. Cutting hardwood d.
Installing blades when lowered, lift the blade tension lever back up and turn it in an anti-clockwise direction to loosen the blade tension. 9. If the tension is too loose when lowered, lift the blade tension lever back up and turn it in a clockwise direction to tighten the blade tension. 10. Replace the table insert. Caution. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before removing or installing a blade. 1.
Aligning the degree scale pointer Turning on and off 1. Loosen the table lock knob (17) and position the table so that it is at a right angle to the blade. 1. To turn on the scroll saw lift the on/off switch (1). 2. To turn off the scroll saw push the on/off switch (1) down. Adjusting the sawdust blower Your scroll saw features a sawdust blower (6) to help keep the work area clean for more accurate scroll cuts. For best results always direct air flow from the blower tube at the blade and workpiece. 1.
Adjusting the laser line 1. To adjust the laser beam first turn on the scroll saw using the on/off switch (1) the speed. 3. Determine the optimum speed by making a trial cut in a scrap piece of material. Note. Using the correct speed for the job increases the life of the saw blade. 2. To adjust the laser line turn the laser line alignment knob (5) in an anti-clockwise direction to loosen it and then move it to the left or right until the laser line is in line with the blade.
Locking the scroll saw 5. The saw will not cut wood by itself, you allow the saw to cut wood by guiding the wood into the blade as it moves. 6. The drop foot (8) should always be lowered until it just rests on top of the work piece to prevent your work piece from lifting during operation but not so much that the workpiece drags. To lower or raise the drop foot loosen the drop foot locking knob (9) and position the drop foot so it rests on top of the work piece. Retighten the drop foot locking knob. 6.
Maintenance Cleaning Warning. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making and adjustments or maintenance procedures. An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface. 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a brush or a rag. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
