Skil 3335-01 Bench mounting the saw, Blade guard foot adjustment, Adjusting the dust blower Fig

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Assembly and adjustments

Bench mounting the saw

Before operating the saw, it must be firmly mounted to a workbench or another rigid frame.

Use the base of the saw to mark and pre-drill the mount- ing holes If the saw is to be used in one location, per- manently secure it to the work surface using wood screws if mounting to wood. Use bolts, washers, and nuts if mounting into metal.

To reduce noise and vibration, install a soft foam pad (not supplied) between the scroll saw and the work- bench.

!WARNING To reduce the risk of injury:

•When carrying the saw, hold it close to your body to avoid injury to your back. Bend your knees when lifting the saw.

•Carry the saw by the base. Do not carry the saw by the power cord.

•Secure the saw in a position where people cannot stand, sit, or walk behind it. Debris thrown from the saw could injure people standing, sitting, or walking behind it.

•Secure the saw on a firm, level surface where the saw cannot rock and there is adequate room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

Blade guard foot adjustment (Fig. 7 and 8)

When cutting at angles, the blade guard foot should be adjusted so it is parallel to the table and rests flat abovethe workpiece.

1.To adjust, loosen the screw (2), tilt the foot (1) so it is parallel to the table, and tighten the screw.

2.Loosen the height adjustment knob (3) to raise or lower the foot until it just rests on top of the workpiece. Tighten the knob.

No assembly required. Prior to making adjustments you may want to mount the scroll saw on a stable surface. See Bench mounting the saw.

Adjusting the dust blower (Fig. 9)

For best results, the dust blower tube (4) should be adjusted to direct air at both the blade and the work- piece.

FIG. 7

1

2

FIG. 8

3 1

FIG. 9

4

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