Instruction manual

Additional Safety Instructions
Specific to this Scroll Saw
Because each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete.
The most important safety feature in any shop is the knowledge and good judgement of the user.
Use common sense and always keep safety considerations, as they apply to your individual shop situation first
and foremost in mind. If you have any doubts about the safety of an operation you are about to
perform: STOP! Do not perform the operation until you have validated from qualified individuals
if the operation is safe to perform and what is the safest method to perform it.
1. Material hold-down must be properly set and
remain in position during use.
2. Never reach under the table when operating or
make any adjustments while the scroll saw is run-
ning.
3. Secure the saw to the work bench with clamps or
mounting hardware.
4. Do not lift or carry the saw by the upper arm.
5. Make sure blade tension is properly adjusted.
6. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the saw blade.
Do not place fingers or hands in the path of the saw
blade.
7. When removing short workpieces, or cleaning up
around the table, be sure that the saw is in the OFF
position and that the blade has come to a com-
plete stop.
8. Never turn the saw ON before making sure that the
table is clear except for the workpiece and related
feed or support devices for the operation planned.
9. Check for proper blade size and type.
10. Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a
flat surface unless a suitable support is used.
11. Turn off motor if the material resists being backed
out of an incomplete cut. Use appropriate speed
for applications.
12. CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such
as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can
be toxic. When cutting these materials, extra care
should be taken to avoid inhalation and to mini-
mize skin contact.
13. Always use a dust mask and safety glasses when
sawing.
14. Keep guards in place and in working order.
15. Make sure your fingers do not contact the terminals
of the power cord when plugging in or unplugging
the saw.
16. Never overfeed or force work into the blade.
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