Skil 3335-01 manual Sawdust collection port, Blade selection Fig

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Assembly and adjustments

Sawdust collection port (Fig. 10 and 11)

This scroll saw allows a hose or vacuum accessory (not provided) to be connected to the dust chute (1).

If excessive sawdust buildup occurs inside the base, use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner or manually remove saw- dust by removing the screws (2) and metal plate on the left side of the saw. Reattach the metal plate and screws before starting the saw. This will keep your saw cutting efficiently.

Blade selection (Fig. 12)

This scroll saw accepts both both pin-end and plain-end 5" length blades, with a wide variety of blade thickness- es and widths. The type of material and intricacies of cutting operations will determine the number of teeth per inch. Always select the narrowest blades for intricate (tight radius and curves) curve cutting and the widest blades for straight and large curve cutting operations. The following table represents suggestions for various materials. When purchasing blades, refer to the back of the package for best use of blades on various materials. Use this table as an example, but practice and your own personal preference will be the best selection method.

When choosing a blade, use very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4" thick or less.

Use wider blades for thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves.

Note: Thinner blades will have more possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles are not perpendic- ular to the table.

FIG. 10

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FIG. 11

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Teeth/	Blade	Blade	Blade/
Inch	Width	Thickness	SPM	Material Cut
TPI	inch	inch
				Medium turns on
10-15	0.110	0.018	500-1200	1/4" to 1-3/4" wood,
				soft metal, hardwood
				Small turns on 1/8"
15-28	0.055-0.110	0.010-0.018	800-1700	to 1-1/2" wood, soft
				metal, hardwood
				Non-ferrous
30-48	0.024-0.041	0.012-0.019	Varies	metals/hardwoods
				using very slow speeds

FIG. 12

10 - 15 15 - 28 30 - 48

12.