BASIC OPERATION
POwER SOURCE CONNECTION
pOwER REqUIREmENTS
this tool is designed to operate on a properly grounded 120 volt, 60 Hz,
single phase alternating current (aC) power source fused with a 15 amp
time delayed circuit breaker. It is recommended that a qualified electrician
verify the aCtuaL VOLtaGe at the receptacle into which the tool will be
plugged and confirm that the receptacle is properly grounded. The use of
the proper circuit size can eliminate nuisance circuit breaker tripping when
using your tool.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL if the ACTUAL power
source voltage is less than 105 volts AC or greater than 132 volts
AC. Contact a qualified technician if this problem exists. Improper
performance, and/or, damage to the tool will result if operated on
inadequate, or excessive power.
CONNECT TO pOwER SOURCE
Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation of receptacle at the
source of power. this tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly
grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. Make sure the tool is
turned OFF when connecting the power cord to a properly grounded 120
Volts, 60 Hz, single phase, 15 amp power source.
ON-Off SwITCH
1. To turn the saw ON, move the switch (O, fig 1) to the (ON) position.
2. to turn the saw OFF, move the switch to the (OFF) position.
3. to lock the switch in the OFF position, wait until the saw has come to a
complete stop and remove the safety key from the switch housing. store
the safety key in a safe place.
4. to unlock the switch and turn the saw ON, insert the safety key into the
switch, and move the switch to the ON position.
VARIABlE SpEEd dIAl
1. Your saw is equipped with a variable speed dial (N, fig 1).
2. the blade stroke rate may be adjusted by rotating the dial.
3. to increase speed, rotate dial clockwise.
4. to reduce speed, rotate dial counterclockwise.
USING YOUR SAw
RECOmmENdATIONS fOR CUTTINg
a scroll saw is designed for curve cutting. It can be used for straight cutting
and beveling or angle cutting operations. Please read and understand the
following items before attempting to use the saw.
1. When feeding the workpiece into the blade do not force it against the
blade. This could cause blade deflection. Allow the saw to cut the
material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it cuts.
CAUTION: In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece and
to reduce blade breakage, do not turn the switch on while the workpiece
is against the blade.
2. the blade teeth, pointing downward, cut material only on the down
stroke.
3. Guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are
very small. they remove material only on the down stroke.
CAUTION: Do not force the leading edge of the workpiece into the
blade. The blade will deflect, reducing accuracy of cut, and may break.
4. During the early period of use, it is expected that some blades will break
until you learn how to use the saw.
5. Best results are achieved when cutting wood 1" (25 mm) thick or less.
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