ASSEMBLY
CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH
See Figure 6.
If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of suffi- cient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use.
■ Mount saw to board using holes in frame as a template for hole pattern or the diagram in Figure 5. Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted.
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ing Scroll Saw to Workbench. | 30˚ | 15˚ |
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Make sure mounting bolts are long enough to go through |
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holes in the saw frame, material being mounted to, lock |
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washers, and hex nuts. |
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Note: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and |
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washers on bottom side of mounting board. | MOUNTING |
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BOARD
WORKBENCH | Fig. 6 |
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug before making any adjustments.
HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD
See Figure 7.
The hold down foot should be adjusted so it applies light pressure to the top surface of the work being cut. Tighten securely after adjustment has been made.
■Loosen the hold down foot lock lever.
■Move the hold down foot to the desired position.
■Tighten the hold down foot lock lever.
The tall, front part of the hold down foot acts as a blade guard to prevent accidental contact with the blade.
SAWDUST BLOWER
See Figure 7.
The dust blower is designed and preset to direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line. Be sure hold down foot is properly adjusted to secure workpiece and to direct air to the cutting surface.
AIR | HOLD DOWN FOOT |
HOSE | LOCK LEVER |
SAWDUST | 45˚ |
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BLOWER
HOLD DOWN FOOT/
BLADE GUARD
Fig. 7
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