Installing blades

CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before removing or installing a blade.

1.Lift up the blade tension lever (12) to reduce the blade tension.

2.Remove the table insert (11) by raising it with a screwdriver.

3.Loosen the upper and lower blade adapter knobs (14). Ensure that the slots on the upper and lower blade adapters are wider than the thickness of the blade.

4.In order to cut effectively and avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece, the teeth of the scroll saw blade must always point in a downward direction.

5.Insert the blade in the lower blade adapter and tighten the blade adapter knob.

6.Press the upper arm down and insert the top part into the upper blade adapter and tighten the blade adapter knob.

7.Lower the blade tension lever to secure the blade in position.

8.If the tension is too tight when lowered, lift the blade tension lever back up and turn it in an anti-clockwise direction to loosen the blade tension.

9.If the tension is too loose when lowered, lift the blade tension lever back up and turn it in a clockwise direction to tighten the blade tension.

10.Replace the table insert.

Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting

CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before making any adjustments.

1.Loosen the table lock knob

(17) to allow the saw table to be tilted to the left and right. The table can be locked at any angle from a 0º horizontal cutting position up to a 45º angle both to the left and right for bevel cutting.

2.Rotate the table adjustment knob (18) to move the table from left to right. Rotate the knob in a clockwise direction to move the

table to the left and an anti-clockwise direction to move the table to the right.

3.A bevel adjustment scale (16) is positioned under the work table to assist in setting the appropriate table angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is required, make a practice cut first and then adjust the table as necessary for your requirements.

Note. When bevel cutting, the drop foot (8) can be tilted so it’s parallel to the table and rests flat against the workpiece. To tilt the drop foot, loosen the Allen screw at the front of the drop foot assembly and then tilt the foot so that it’s parallel to the table, re-tighten the Allen screw to secure the drop foot in place.

Aligning the degree scale pointer

1.Loosen the table lock knob (17) and rotate the table adjustment knob (18) to position the table at a right angle to the blade.

2.Place a small square on the table next to the blade to check if the table is at a 90º angle to the blade. If adjustment is needed, change the bevel angle until the