additional safety instructions for scroln saw
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the scroll saw is
being used
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW UNTIL IS IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC- TIONS o . . AND UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
| PAGE |
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2 | |
2_ Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw | 15 |
3_ Basic Scroll Saw Operation | 17 |
4. Maintenance | 18 |
&Stability of Machine.
Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or work bench, In addition, if there is any tendency for the scroll saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroil saw stand or workbench to the floor
6.Location
This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only
7.Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
a, Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87,1 and a face shield if operation is dusty, Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation Do not wear gloves ....
roll tong sleeves above the elbow
bDo not cut pieces of material too small to hold by hand,,
cAvoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade
dNever turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the table of alf objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc ,) except for the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned,
eMake sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table
fAlways adjust blade tension correctly
gALWAYS adjust the blade guard to just contact the workpiece to protect the operator,
and to provide maximum support of workpiece
hWhen cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height
iHold the work firmly against the table
j, Do not feed the materiat too fast white cutting Only feed the material fast enough so that the
blade win cu[ Keep fingers away from the blade
k Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross sectfon which could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece of molding for example must lay fiat on the
tabte and not be permitted to rock while being cut
I Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency to rotl while being cut causing the blade to "bite" Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter gauge
mWhen backing the blade out of the workpiece,
the blade may bind in the kerf (cut) this is usuaNy caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr If this happens: Turn off the scroll saw remove plug from power source outlet
wedge open the kerr back the blade out oi the workpiece
nNever leave the scroll saw work area with the power on, before the machine has come to a
complete stop, or without removing and storing the switch key.
p Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is operating
q Turn saw "OFF" and remove plug from power supply outlet before installing or removing an accessory or attachment
&Should any part of this scroN saw be missing, bent, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
power switch and remove plug from power supply outlet Reptace damaged, missing, and/or failed parts before resuming operation
9.Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness whenever the scroll saw is in operation
WEAR YOUR
The operation of any power too! can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87,1 (shown on Package) before commencing power tool operation Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP ALERT° DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF
YOUR SCROLL SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJtJRY.
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