Basic Saw Operations-.........
=_lease, read and understand the following items about bur scroll saw before attempting to use the saw.
1.The saw does not Cut wood by itself. You allow the saw to cut wood by guiding the wood into the blade as it moves.
2. The blade teeth cut wood _ | on the down stroke. |
3.You must guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only remove wood when they are on the down stroke.
4.There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw. During that period of time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use the saw and receive the greatest benefit from the blades.
5.Best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick.
6.When cutting wood thicker than one inch the user must guide the wood very, very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to maximize blade life.
7.Teeth on scroll saw blades wear out and as such
must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to
', 2 hours of cutting.
8.To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compensate _or blade'stendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting.
9.This scroll saw is intended to cut wood, wood like products, plastics and
10.When choosing a blade to use with your scroll saw, consider the following carefully.
o Very fine, narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4 inch thick or less.
•To cut wood over 1/4 inch thick, use wider blades.
o Most blade packages state the size or thickness of wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the radius, size of curve, which can be cut with that blade.
•Wider blades can't cut curves as tight or small as thinner blades.
•Narrower blades work well only on thinner wood material.
This saw uses 5 inch long, pin end type, blades only. See your Sears Retail Store for accessory blades.
Blades wear taster when cutting plywood, which is very abrasive; when sawing wood which is thicker than the 7/8 inch blade stroke; and when sawing hardwood, or when side pressure is placed on the blade.
Before Each Use:
inspect your saw.
Disconnect The Saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch "OFF", unplug the saw before changing the setup, removing covers, guards or blade.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for: o Alignment of moving parts.
oBinding of moving parts. ° Broken parts.
o Stable mounting.
oAny other conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don'twork properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw. Replace damaged, missing or failed
arts before using the saw again. Keep Guard In Place nd in working order
Maintain Tools With Care
Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating.
Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from toot before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
•Choose the right size and style blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
°Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See page 21). Consult this Owner's manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
°Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the table.
o Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
°Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery,
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
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