6 IN. (406 MM) VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW 406 MM (16 PO) SCIE VARIABLE DEROULEMENT RAPIDE SIERRA CALADORA DE VELOCIDAD VARIABLE, DE 406 MM (16 PULG.) Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS .................................................................... 3 POWER TOOL SAFETY ............................................................................................ 4 SCROLL SAW SAFETY...............................................................................................
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to and/or instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see. SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. 9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in. 21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Instruction Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others.
SCROLL SAW SAFETY 12. TO PREVENT INJURIES, avoid awkward hand or finger positions, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade when operating the saw. SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SCROLL SAW 1. READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual. Retain this manual as it contains important information regarding safe operation of this tool. 13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top. 14.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS ! WARNING To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. Your tool is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 1.2 Amp circuit and use a 1.2 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a two-contact grounded receptacle. The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded receptacle box.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ADJUSTMENT Supplied 2.5 mm hex key CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Carefully unpack the scroll saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully. Not Supplied Slotted screwdriver ! WARNING To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly.
UNPACKING YOUR SCROLL SAW A B 10
KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Blade tension knob Blade guard foot lock knob Sawdust blower Blade adaptor Worktable Variable speed control knob Table lock knob Mounting hole Blade holder recesses Blade holder Blade guard foot Table insert Sawdust collection port Blade storage ON/OFF switch with safety key Motor Mounting hole 11
GLOSSARY OF TERMS SCROLL SAW TERMS WOODWORKING TERMS BEVEL SCALE – Represents the degree of table angle from 0° to 45° when the table is tilted for bevel cutting. BLADE TOOTH SET – The total width the blade will cut based on the distance from the outside point of one bent tooth to the outside point of the next bent tooth establishing set of teeth. BLADE GUARD FOOT – Guards the blade and keeps your workpiece from rising. Helps protect fingers from blade contact.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT (FIG. C) This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum accessory (not provided) to be connected to the sawdust collection port (1) on the front of base. If excessive sawdust buildup occurs inside the base, use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner or manually remove sawdust by first unplugging the saw from the power source, then removing the two screws (2) on the left side of saw holding the plate cover.
Fig. F Pin-end blade removal (Fig. D, E, F) 1. Remove the table insert (1) by pushing it up from under the worktable. (Fig. D) NOTE: Be careful not to make contact with the blade. Fig. D 3 5 4 4 6 1 Pin-end blade installation (Fig. D, E, G, H) CAUTION In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece, the teeth of the blade should ALWAYS point downward. (Fig. G) 7 Fig. G 2. Loosen the blade tension by trurning the blade tension knob (2) counterclockwise. (Fig.
Fig. H Fig. I 8 5 9 8 6 10 PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Plain-end blade installation (Fig. D, E, I, J) CAUTION In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece, the teeth of the blade should ALWAYS point downward. ! WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and remove power cord plug from power source before removing or replacing the blade. 1. Insert the plain-end blade (9) into the blade adaptors (11). (Fig. J) 2.
Fig. L 8. Tighten the tension on the blade by turning the blade tension knob (2) clockwise. If the tension is too tight, turn counterclockwise. If too loose, turn the knob clockwise. Do not make too tight or blade will easily break in use. (Fig. E) 6 8 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT (FIG. K, L) 1. Remove the blade guard foot (1) by using the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw (2). (Fig. K) 5 4 9 10 3 Fig. K 2 7 BLADE GUARD FOOT ADJUSTMENT (FIG.
BLADE SELECTION (FIG. N) ! WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. General Scroll Saw Blade Reference Guide Tooth Type Standard This scroll saw accepts 5 in. (127 mm) length blades with a wide variety of blade thickness and widths. The type of material and cutting operations (size of radius or curve) will determine the number of teeth per inch.
OPERATION Fig. O VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL AND ON/OFF SWITCH 2 ! CAUTION ● ● For your own safety, always push the switch “OFF” when the scroll saw is not in use. Also, in the case of power failure (all of your lights go out) push the knob “OFF”. Remove the plug from the power source outlet to avoid accidental starting. The variable speed control allows greater versatility to cut a variety of materials such as wood, plastics, nonferrous metals, etc.
8. When the cut is complete, move the trailing pieces of the workpiece beyond the blade guard foot. Turn the scroll saw OFF. 10. When choosing a blade to use with your scroll saw, consider very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood in 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick or less. Use wider blades for thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves. 11. This saw uses 5 in. (127 mm) long pin or plain end type blades. 12.
Fig. Q 6. Remove the workpiece from the blade before turning the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning the speed control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. ! CAUTION In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece and reduce blade breakage, do not turn saw ON while the workpiece is against the blade. 7. Position the workpiece against the straight edge (4) prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against the blade (3). 8.
INTERIOR CUTTING (FIG. S) 1. Lay out the design on the workpiece (1). Drill a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hole in the workpiece. 2. Lift the blade tension knob (2) and remove the blade (3). Refer to BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. 3. Place the workpiece on the table with the workpiece hole (4) over the access hole in the table (5). 4. Install the blade (3) through the hole in the workpiece and tighten the blade tension knob (2). 5. Follow the process 3 - 8 under the section of FREEHAND CUTTING. 6.
MAINTENANCE The ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into. Tighten the cap snugly, but do not overtighten. ! WARNING For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw. NOTE: When reinstalling the same brushes, put them back in the way they came out. This will avoid a break-in period that reduces motor performance and increases wear.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ! WARNING Since accessories, other than those offered by Porter-Cable, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories should be used with this product. ! WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the Instruction Manual for that accessory.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Excessive 1. Improper mounting of vibration. saw. NOTE: There will always be some 2. Unsuitable mounting vibration present surface. when the saw is running because of 3. Loose table or table motor operation. resting against motor. 4. Loose motor mounting. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. See mounting instructions in this manual for proper mounting technique. 2. The heavier your workbench is, the less vibration will occur.
PARTS LIST 16 IN. (406 MM) VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW PARTS LIST I.D. No. Description Size Q'ty I.D. No. Description DATA LABEL 1 X7GJ ECCENTRICITY CONNECTOR ASS'Y X7FC TRADEMARK LABEL 1 X7GK BIG CUSHION 1 X7GL HEX. SOC. SCREW X7FB X7FD PHILLIPS SCREW M6*10 Size Q'ty 1 1 M5*25 2 X7FE PLAIN-END BLADE 1 X7GM PIN-END BLADE X7FF POTENTIOMETER 1 X7GN BLADE ADAPTOR 4 X7GP HEX.
X7GZ2 X7HK X7FC X7FB X7HH4 X7HJ4 X7HG X7HF X7HF X7HE X7HJ X7H6 X7HD X7G9 X7GA X7H6 X7HC X7HB X7HB X7H9 X7GT2 X7GS4 X7H6 X7G02 X7GE X7GF X7HA X7G2 X7G4 X7FV X7GL X7FM X7GZ2 X7FU X7GG X7FT X7FS X7GQ X7H0 X7H15 X7GN X7GM X7FL X7GP X7G3 X7HF X7HF X7GL X7FD X7GP X7GH X7G3 X7FY X7G5 X7G1 X7G04 X7FW X7G6 X7GQ X7GR X7H6 X7GD X7GC X7GN X7GK X7GH X7GJ X7GG X7H2 X7H9 X7H8 X7H7 X7H3 X7FZ X7FX X7FK X7HL X7HM2 X7FJ X7GB X7FE X7GY X7G82 X7GQ X7FN X7GU
WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.portercable.com or call (888) 609-9779. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
