DREMEE owner's manual MODEL 1680, VARIABLE SPEED 16" SCROLL SAW I © Parlez-vous frangais? Voir page 21 &Habla espaSol? Ver pagina 41 Voltage rating Amperage rating No load speed Throat Blade assembly • operation OREMEL 120 V _ 50 - 60Hz 1.4A n O 500-1,600/min 16" Blade stroke 5" Plain and pin-end 3/4" Cutting 2" at 0°; 1" at 45 ° capacity • safety instructions P.O. Box 1468 Racine, Wisconsin 1 -800-437-3635 http://www.dremel.com Form No.
General Safety "READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to follow and other basic safety precautions may result the safety rules listed below in serious personal injury. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc. Work Area KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Do not let visitors contact tool or extension tors should be kept away from work area. Rules cord. All visi- KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE In working order, and in proper adjustment alignment.
Tool Use For your own safety, do not operate your Scroll Saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions...and until you have read and understood the following: DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 1. General Safety Rules .............................................. 2=4 2. Motor Specifications and Electrical .......................... Requirements ............................................................ 5 3.
d. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden could cause a hand to move into the blade. slip i. Quick Release Tension Lever should be in down position before operating. • ALWAYS adjust the drop foot to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator, keep blade breakage to a minimum and provide maximum support for blade. 11. THINK SAFETY SAFETY iS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE SCROLL SAW IS BEING USED. • Always adjust blade tension correctly.
Motor Specifications Electrical and Requirements prong in the attachment plug at the other end. Motor Specifications This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type outlet as shown. It must be grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Table of Contents 2 Replacing the Bulb .......................................................... 13 3-4 On/Off Switch .................................................................. 13 Variable Speed Switch .................................................... 13 Reset Button .................................................................... 13 14 General Safety Rules ...................................................... Additional Safety Rules ............................................
Unpacking and Checking Table of Loose Parts To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, always remove plug from power source when tool is not in use. Item Model 1680 Motorized one carton. A B C Scroll Saw is shipped complete Contents in 1. Unpacking and Checking Contents. Separate all "loose parts" from packing materials and check each item with the "Table of Loose Parts" to make sure all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. Description Qty.
Glossary KERF of Terms BLADE TOOTH SET The distance that the edge of the sawblade (onset) outward from the side of the blade. The slot cut by the blade. LEADING EDGE The edge of the workpiece blade first. which is pushed into the tooth is bent TRAILING EDGE The workpiece edge last cut by the sawblade. SAWBLADE PATH The area of the workpiece directly in line with and moving toward the sawblade edge. WORKPIECE The item on which the cutting operation formed. 9.
Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw I=[_i 6 QUICK RELEASE TENSION LEVER 9 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL 10 POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 5 DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB 11 LIGHT SWITCH 13 LIGHT 4 DROPFOOT 12a TABLE INSERT 12 TABLE 2 BLOWER 7 LOCK KNOB 15 CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 BLADE & WRENCH STORAGE CASE 14 EASY ACCESS DOOR 8 DEGREE SCALE 16 TABLE TILT DETENTS 3 VACUUM HOJ-UP VACUUM DOOR el HOOK-UP
Operating Adjustments NOTE: When cutting at extreme angles, the drop foot should be lifted off the workpiece, as it will impede cutting. Hold the workpiece against the table. The drop foot may be disassembled when thick materials are cut at extreme angles. Setting the Table for Horizontal or Bevel Cutting 1. Loosen the table lock knob, and the saw table can be tilted to the right or left and locked at any angle from 0 degree horizontal cutting position up to 45 degrees for bevel cutting (Fig. 4).
Basic Scroll Saw Follow these instructions for operating your Scroll Saw to get the best results and to minimize the likelihood of personal injury. Best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick. • When cutting wood thicker than one inch the user must feed the wood very slowly into the blade, increase blade tension and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to maximize blade life.
Basic Scroll Saw Operations Removing and Installing Plain-End Blades Blades Your new Scroll Saw accepts 5 inch Pin-End blades or 5 inch Plain-End blades (See Accessories on page 18). 1. Release blade tension by lifting up the Quick Release Tension Lever (Fig. 7). To personal the prevent plug from power injury sourcealways beforedisconnect changing blades or making adjustments. 2. Open easy access door and loosen the blade clamping knob on the upper and lower blade holders.
asic Scroll Adjusting Saw Operations the Lamp LOCK KNOB 1. Position the lamp as needed to illiminate the workpiece. 2. Loosen lock knob, slide lamp to desired position tighten lock knob (Fig. 9). OUTER SHADE COVER and Note: Lamp shade angle is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Replacing the Bulb 1. Use only a (25 watt maximum), candelabra Turn the light switch off and unplug the saw. base bulb. SHADESCREW 2. Remove the shade screw and the outer shade cover. 1=1[._1[_3 3.
Basic Scroll Saw Making Interior Scroll Cuts (Pin-End Blades and Plain-End Blades) TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING, ALWAYS TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING THE BLADE. A main benefit of this saw is the ability to perform intricate interior cuts quickly and easily. This is best accomplished using the Quick Release Tension Lever. Simply follow these steps (Fig. 12): 1. Drill appropriate sized pilot hole in work piece. 2. Release Quick ReleaseTension Lever.
Mounting the Scroll Saw Mounting the Scroll Saw to a Bench 1. The Scroll Saw should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a stand or workbench, using the four mounting holes. 5/16" Dia. Note: When mounting this saw to a workbench, a solid bench is preferable to a plywood bench where noise and vibration will be more noticeable. t 6 1/4" We recommend to reduce noise and vibration, that a soft foam pad be placed between your Scroll Saw and workbench.
Mounting the Scroll Saw I _i[_lqi t,,l Mounting the Scroll Saw to Plywood 24" 5/16" Dia. An alternative method of securing your Scroll Saw is to fasten the Scroll Saw base to a mounting board 18" x 24". Any good grade of plywood with a 3/4" minimum thickness is recommended. Follow the instructions for "Mounting the Scroll Saw to a Bench", substituting the 18" x 24" board for the workbench and using 1/4"-20 Flat Head Screws for the Hex Screws (Fig.15). \ 3/4,L------ Note: For proper stability, hol
Maintaining Your Maintenance Saw power, makes unusual noises or runs at a reduced speed, check the brushes. To continue using the tool in this condition will permanently damage your tool. For your own safety, turn power switch "OFF" and remove plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your Scroll Saw. GENERAL Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate the motor.
ecornrnended Use only Dremel accessories. ards. Accessories Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause haz- LEG SET Cat. No. 16500 Scroll Saw Stand Saw Blades Dremel offers both Plain and Pin-End 5 inch blades. PIN-END Pin-End blades permit relatively tight radius cutting in hard and soft wood. Cat. No.
Troubleshooting Turn switch "OFF" and always remove plug from the power source before troubleshooting. TROUBLE PROBLEM Breaking blades. 1. Wrong tension. REMEDY 1. Adjust blade tension, see "REMOVING AND INSTALLING BLADES," Page 12 (Pin End) or (Plain End). 2. Reduce feed rate, see "BASIC SCROLL SAW 2. Over working blade. OPERATION," Page 11. 3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin wood, wide blades for thicker wood. 3. Wrong blade application. 4. Avoid side pressure on blade. 5.
Dremel Limited Warranty Your Dremel product is warranted against defective material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. In the event of a failure of a product to conform to this written warranty, please take the following action: 1. DO NOT return your product to the place of purchase. 2. Carefully package the product by itself, with no other items, and return it, freight prepaid, along with: A. A copy of your dated proof of purchase (please keep a copy for yourself). B.
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