(Model SS200) PART NO. 905591 - 05-31-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAWS WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections. 4. YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST be securely fastened to a stand or workbench.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. D 1. Remove the blade from the upper blade holder. (See the section “CHANGING BLADES”, begin with instruction #3). K L 2. Loosen lock handle (K) Fig. 5, and insert long end of holddown assembly (D) up through hole in bracket (L). Then tighten lock handle (K). Connect end of air hose (M) to air nozzle (N) as shown.
6. Re-attach blade to upper blade holder. (See the section “CHANGING BLADES”, begin with instruction #6). 7. Assemble table insert (C) Fig. 9, in table as shown. NOTE: Opening in table insert (C) should be positioned toward the front for normal work with the table in the level position and should be positioned toward the right when tilting the table. C FASTENING SCROLL SAW TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Fig.
WRENCH AND BLADE STORAGE A convenient wrench and blade holder (A) Fig. 13, is supplied on the left side of the rear casting, which allows you to store the hex wrenches (C), quickset blade changing wrench (B) and extra scroll saw blades when not in use. B C A Fig. 13 CHANGING BLADES 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove table insert. B 3. Position blade tension lever (A) Fig. 19, in the vertical position to release blade tension. A D 4. Insert long end (A) Fig.
6. Insert long end (A) Fig. 16, of quickset blade changing wrench into hole (G) in lower blade holder. This will help align wrench (C) with blade holder screw (H). C H G A Fig. 16 7. Turn wrench (E) Fig. 17, counterclockwise to loosen screw (H) and remove blade (F) from lower blade holder. 8. Insert new blade into the lower and upper blade holders in the same manner, making certain the blade teeth are pointing down toward the table. Tighten screws in both the upper and lower blade holders.
B B A Fig. 20 Fig. 20A TILTING THE TABLE The table (A) Fig. 20, on your scroll saw can be tilted up to 45 degrees to the left for bevel cutting operations. D 1. Turn the table insert 90 degrees to the right. NOTE: ROTATE THE TABLE INSERT (B) FIG. 20A, TO ALLOW YOU TO TILT THE TABLE WITHOUT BENDING OR BREAKING THE BLADE. C 2. Loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 20. Tilt table (B) Fig. 20, to the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A). NOTE: Table lock handle (A) Fig.
ADJUSTING HOLDDOWN B The bottom of the holddown (A) Fig. 24, should be adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work being cut by loosening lock handle (B) and moving holddown assembly (C) up or down. Then tighten lock handle (B). NOTE: Lock handle (B) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out handle and repositioning on the nut located directly underneath the hub. D C DUST BLOWER A dust blower (D) Fig.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Perform maintenance below after each 20 hours of use. 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove the four screws (A) Fig. 26, and side panel (B). 3. Release blade tension by moving blade tension lever to the vertical position. B A 4. Remove the two pivot bolts and wave washers (C) Fig. 27. 5. Fig. 28 illustrates one of the pivot bolts and wave washers (C) removed.
CHOICE OF BLADES Your scroll saw will accept a wide variety of 5" flat end blades. Consider the following as a general guideline for selecting a blades. 1. 2. 3. 4. Use a finer blade for cutting thin workpieces, for hard materials, or when a smooth cut is required. Use a coarser blade for cutting thick workpieces, when making straight cuts or for medium to soft materials. Use a blade that will have 2 teeth in the workpiece at all times.
ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
