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.
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
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled.
■Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton.
■Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the belt/disc sander, identified all parts, and satisfactorily operated your new tool.
■If all parts have been included, proceed to assembly.
■If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
■Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged or missing part should be replaced before attempting to use the tool.
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.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to assemble this tool, plug in the power cord, or turn on switch if any parts are damaged or missing. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
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