Porter-Cable PCB370SS instruction manual Sawdust Blower FIG. P, Blade Selection FIG. Q

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SAWDUST BLOWER (FIG. P)

The sawdust blower (4) should be positioned to point to the blade and workpiece to blow sawdust out of the line- of-sight when cutting. It is not designed to blow all of the sawdust off the table.

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BLADE SELECTION (FIG. Q)

!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.

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. As a rule, always select the narrowest blades for intricate curve cutting and the widest blades for straight and large curve cutting operations.

The following table represents suggestions for various materials. When purchasing blades, refer to the back of the package for the best use of blades and speeds on various materials.

Use this table as an example, but practice and your own personal preference will determine the best selection method.

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9.5-15

15-28

30-48

 

 

 

 

 

TEETH/

BLADE

BLADE

BLADE/

 

INCH

WIDTH

THICKNESS

SPM

MATERIAL CUT

TPI

INCH

INCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium turns on 1/4

9.5-15

0.110

0.018

400-1200

in. (6.35 mm) to 1-3/4

in. (44.45 mm) wood,

(2.8 mm)

(0.46 mm)

 

 

 

 

soft metal, hardwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small turns on 1/8 in.

15-28

.055-.110

.010-.018

800-1800

(3.18 mm) to 1-1/2 in.

(1.4-2.8 mm)

(0.25-0.46 mm)

(38.1 mm) wood, soft

 

 

 

 

metal, hardwood

 

 

 

 

Non-ferrous

30-48

.024-.041

.012-.019

Varies

metals/hardwoods

(0.6-1.0 mm)

(0.3-0.48 mm)

using very slow

 

 

 

 

 

 

speeds

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, to prevent the workpiece from being pulled upward by the saw blade action.

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Contents DE 406 MM 16 Pulg Catalog Number PCB370SSTable of Contents Product SpecificationsSafety Guidelines Definitions California PropositionProhibition Support and Clamp WorkPower Tool Safety General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power ToolSpecific Safety Instructions for this Scroll SAW Think SafetyElectrical Requirements and Safety Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Guidelines for Extension CordsPage Tools Needed for Assembly Unpacking Your Scroll SAW Know Your Scroll SAW Scroll SAW Terms Glossary of TermsWoodworking Terms Installing the Stand FIG. a Assembly and AdjustmentsMounting the Scroll SAW FIG. A, B Blade Removal and Installation Mounting Scroll SAW to Work Surface FIG. CBlade Storage FIG. D Sawdust Collection Port FIG. EPIN-END Blade Removal and Installation Fig. GFig. K Sawdust Blower FIG. P Blade Selection FIG. QOperation Recommendations for Cutting Freehand Cutting FIG. UAngle Cutting FIG. U Quantity DescriptionInterior Cutting FIG General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication Accessories and Attachments Available AccessoriesReplacement Parts Service and Repairs Troubleshooting GuideSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Parts List Parts ListMM Scroll Schematic SAWParts List & Schematic for Stand Description Size QTYPage Warranty
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