Grizzly Model H5698 Scale Calibration, Blade Tension, To calibrate the scale, do these steps

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Scale Calibration

To calibrate the scale, do these steps:

1.Loosen the table lock knob (Figure 9).

2.Using a machinist’s square, adjust the table square to the saw blade. Retighten the table lock knob.

3.Adjust the angle scale pointer to the 0˚ mark (Figure 9).

4.Adjust the table stop bolt so it makes con- tact with the underside of the table.

The angle scale is only a rough scale and should not be used to set the table for precise angle cuts.

Blade Tension

Correct blade tension is essential to maximizing the performance of the scroll saw. Blades that are tensioned correctly will also last longer and are less likely to break during a cutting opera- tion; however, finding the correct amount of tension for the saw blade is a subjective matter that often results in trial-and-error adjustments.

Having too little tension on the blade is safer than having too much. If the blade is tensioned too tight, the blade could break, causing serious personal injury. If the blade is tensioned too loose, the blade will more than likely fall off during the cutting operation.

To adjust the blade tension, do these steps:

•Turn the blade tension knob (Figure 10) clockwise to increase the blade tension.

•Turn the blade tension knob counter-clock- wise to decrease the blade tension.

Get into the habit of plucking the saw blade every time the blade is replaced or re-installed. With time and experience, a distinct sound will be recognized as the “correct” blade tension.

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Angle Scale

Pointer

Table Lock

Knob

Figure 9. Lower saw adjustments.

Figure 10. Blade tension knob.

ADJUSTMENTS

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