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SCROLL SAW SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SCROLL SAW
1.READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual.
2.DO NOT OPERATE the Scroll Saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.
3.SHOULD any part of Scroll Saw be missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut OFF (O) the switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.
4.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of a Scroll Saw, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
5.SERIOUS INJURY could occur if the tool tips over or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool.
6.AVOID INJURY from unexpected saw movement. Place the saw on a firm level surface where the saw does not rock and bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
7.YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED to a stand or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.
8.THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for indoor use only.
9.TENSION BLADE PROPERLY before starting the saw. Recheck and adjust tension as needed.
10.BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downward toward the table.
11.TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris before operating saw. Do not perform lay out, set up or assemble work on the table when the saw is in operation.
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.
13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top.
14.NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held safely.
15.DO NOT USE dull or bent blades.
16.TURN THE SAW OFF (O) AND UNPLUG THE CORD if the blade binds in the saw kerf while being backed out of the workpiece, usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf. If this happens, turn OFF (O) the scroll saw and unplug the power cord. Wedge open the kerf and back the blade out of the workpiece.
17.DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the workpiece at the rate the saw will cut.
18.TURN THE POWER OFF, remove the switch key and make sure the scroll saw comes to a complete stop before installing or removing an accessory, and before leaving the work area.
19.DO NOT START the saw with workpiece pressing against the blade. Slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade.
20.WHEN CUTTING a large workpiece, MAKE SURE the material is supported at table height.
21.EXERCISE CAUTION when cutting workpieces that are round or irregularly shaped, workpieces can pinch the blade.
22.ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the blade holder screw.
23.MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is tightened before starting the machine.
24.NEVER REACH under the scroll saw table when motor is running.
25.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS before each use. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any other conditions that may affect operation. Parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before using the tool.
26.THINK SAFETY.
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