Use And Care Manual
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUTTING
A scroll saw is basically a curve-cutting machine. It can also be used for straight cutting and beveling or angle cutting
operations. Please read and understand the following items before attempting to use the saw.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn
the saw off and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw. During that period of time it is expected that some
blades will break until you learn how to use and adjust the saw.
• When feeding the workpiece into the blade, do not force it against the blade. This could cause blade deection. Allow
the saw to cut the material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it cuts.
• The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the down stroke.
• Guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and remove wood only on the down
stroke.
• Best results are achieved when cutting wood 1" (2.5 cm) thick or less.
• When cutting wood thicker than 1" (2.5 cm), guide the wood very, very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to
bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to maximize blade life.
• Teeth on scroll saw blades wear out and the blades must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades
generally stay sharp for 30 minutes to two hours of cutting.
• To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting.
• This scroll saw is primarily designed to cut wood or wood products. For cutting precious and non-ferrous metals, the
variable control switch must be set at very slow speeds.
• When choosing a blade, use very ne, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4" (0.6 cm) thick or less. Use wider
blades for thicker materials, but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves.
• Blades wear faster when cutting plywood or very abrasive particle board. Angle cutting in hardwoods wears blades down
faster.
• Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to nish.
• Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold pieces so small your ngers will go under the blade guard.
• Hold the workpiece rmly against the saw table.
• The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke. Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the work into
the blade. Do not force the work.
• Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove material
on the down stroke.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade.
Never place hands in blade path.
• To get accurate cuts, compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.
• Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or
wider than the basic saw table.
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not pinch the blade. Workpieces must not twist,
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OPERATION
CAUTION: The saw is primarily intended for woodworking. If it is being used for woodworking, choose a suitable
device that prevents you from inhaling the dust. Insert the nozzle to a standard vacuum hose.
CAUTION: After the saw is turned ON, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.