GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90˚ to the blade.
Compound Cut
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece.
Freehand (for scroll saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence or miter gauge. Work must supported by the table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first.
Nonferrous Metal
Metal that does not contain iron, such as aluminum, brass or copper.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Saw Blade Path
The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
SPM
Strokes per minute. Used in reference to blade movement.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation.
UNPACKING
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use.
■Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface.
■Remove package of extra blades and operator's manual from the carton.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
■Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw, identified all parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.
Note: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled. A package of extra blades and an operator's manual are included with your saw.
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