Set Saw Blade Alignment (Fig. 2); Sawing (Fig. 7); Inside Cuts (Fig. 8); Grain Cuts - Proxxon DSH Mode D'emploi

6.1.3.1

Set saw blade alignment (fig. 2)

In a very few cases (slanted cutting edge in the work piece, strong blade
drift during operation) it could be necessary to make minor adjustments
to the blade alignment at the upper saw blade mount (see pos. 2, fig. 2).
By rotating the saw blade mount, the saw blade alignment will be
changed as desired.
1. Clamp the saw blade and check the parallelism of the saw blade us-
ing an angle 5 (or angled work piece) arranged as shown in the
graphic.
2. The saw blade can be aligned if necessary. Release screw 11 using
an Allen key and swivel the saw blade mount into the correct position
to align the saw blade in parallel to the angle.
3. Tighten the saw blade mount in the correctly set position using the
Allen key 11.
6.2

Sawing (fig. 7)

After you have fixed the saw to the work space, adjusted the work table,
prepared the dust exhaust and air nozzle and have clamped the suitable
saw blades, switch on the machine and guide the work piece as shown
in fig. 7.
Remember: Adapt the feed according to the material, the saw blade and
the work piece thickness. Hard materials, fine saw blades and thick work
pieces do not "tolerate" as much feed as soft materials, rough saw blades
and thin materials.
You can also experiment with various speeds.
Note:
Safe and precise work is only possible with careful fixing!
The mechanical fret saw is predominantly a machine for sawing curves.
For good results, please note the following points:
Please note:
– Only use perfect saw blades.
– Always remove the mains plug for maintenance and upkeep work.
– Do not let the device operate unsupervised.
6.2.1

Inside cuts (fig. 8)

Caution!
Always remove the mains plug before releasing the saw blade.
If you must also make inside cuts when working with your mechanical
fret saw, proceed as follows:
1. Drill a hole in the inside part 1 to be cut out of your work piece.
2. Take the saw blade from the top saw blade guide 2.
3. Push the saw blade through the drill hole. Reattach saw blade at the
top. Tension the saw blade properly again.
4. Cut out the opening and remove the work piece once the saw blade
has been removed again.
Tip: If you drill the hole in such a way that it does not touch the later
inside contour, you can allow the saw line to run tangentially into the
contour. This produces a nice even sawing edge.
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6.2.2

Grain cuts

For grain cuts, the table is simply tilted by the required amount. This
works as follows:
1. Slightly loosen knurled screw 1 (fig. 2) and align saw table 2 to the
required value, using scale 9 on indicator 8.
2. Tighten knurled screw 1.
3. Press the work piece particularly firmly against the table for a grain
cut.
7

Service and maintenance

Caution!
Pull the mains plug before making any adjustments, performing mainte-
nance work, or carrying out repairs!
Note:
The scroll saw is basically maintenance free. However, to ensure a long
service life you should clean the device after each use with a soft cloth,
swab, or brush. A vacuum cleaner is also advisable for this.
8

Disposal

External cleaning of the housing can be carried out using a soft, possibly
moist cloth. While doing so, a mild detergent or other suitable cleansing
agent can be used. Do not use solvents or cleansing agents containing
alcohol (e.g. benzene, cleaning alcohol, etc.) as these can corrode the
plastic housings.