Basic scroll saw operation, USE of Miter Gauge

basic scroll saw operation

USE OF MITER GAUGE -

CROSS CUTTING

WARNING: TO AVOID WORK INSTABILITY OR

RUNNING THE MITER GAUGE INTO THE BLADE,

TURN THE MITER GAUGE FACE TOWARD THE BLADE AND USE THE MITER SLOTACROSSTHE TABLE FRONT FOR ALL ANGLES OVER 55° . USE THE SLOT PARALLEL TO THE SAW ARM FOR ALL OTHER ANGLES°

To perforrn a miter or crosscut on the scroll saw, do not use miter gauge lock knob and wedge (Store knob and wedge for future use) Adjust the guard to just contact the top of th,_. _.',orkpiece The miter slot running pa,.,liel to saw arm sftould be used when

blade teeth are in th, e fl unt position Hoid workpiece against face of miter gauge, and cut off board at

desired dimension by pushing miter gauge and board forward.

MITER GAUGE

FACE

MITER GAUGE

WORKPIECE

NOTE: Use wider blades to achieve straight cuts

WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE MITER GAUGE

LOOSE ON THE SAW. VIBRATION MAY CAUSE

HAZARDOUS MOVEMENT.

USE OF MITER GAUGE - RIPPING

To perforrn a rip cut on the scroll saw, use the miter gauge lock knob and wedge to secure the miter gauge in the slot The miter slot running perpendicular to the saw arm should be used when ripping boards less than 18 inches in length and when the blade teeth are in the front position, The miter slot running parallel to the saw arm should be

used for ripping longer boards and when blade teeth are in the side position, Ad ust the guard to just contact the top of the workpiece, Tighten mter gauge lock knob at desired setting and feed workpiece into blade using miter gauge faceasa rip fence. Miter gauge head must be oriented and locked at 0° miter angle position to perform a rip cut

NOTE: Use wider blades to achieve straightest cuts,.

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maintenance

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING YOUR SAW.

GENERAL

Keep your Scroll Saw clean,

Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, tabIe insert, blade or biade holders Clean them with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover

Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax on the table so the wood slides easily while cutting Also apply wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion (base)

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