8 IN. (457 MM) VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW SCIE SAUTEUSE 457 MM (18 PO ) À VITESSE VARIABLE SIERRA CALADORA DE VELOCIDAD VARIABLE, DE 457 MM (18 PULG.) Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Table of contents SECTION PAGE Product Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65................................................................................................................. 3 SafEty Guidelines - Definitions ...................................................................................................... 3 POWER TOOL safety ...................................
california proposition 65 ! WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● Lead from lead-based paints, ● Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
power tool safety GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. ! WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. 1.
scroll saw safety SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SCROLL SAW 13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top. 14.NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held safely. 1. READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual. Retain this manual as it contains important information regarding safe operation of this tool. 15.DO NOT USE dull or bent blades. 16.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY USE only 3-wire extension cords that have three-pronged grounding plugs with three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately. POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS ! WARNING To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. Your tool is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 1.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a two-contact grounded receptacle. The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded receptacle box.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Supplied 3 mm hex key CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Not Supplied Carefully unpack the scroll saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully. Slotted screwdriver ! WARNING ● To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly.
UNPACKING YOUR SCROLL SAW B A C D E G F H
kNOW YOUR scroll saw Variable speed control knob Blade guard foot lock knob Blade tension lever LED work light Blade holder Blade holder lock knob 5 in.
gLOSSARY OF TERMS SCROLL SAW TERMS WOODWORKING TERMS BEVEL SCALE – Represents the degree of table angle from 0° to 45° when the table is tilted for bevel cutting. BLADE TOOTH SET – The total width the blade will cut based on the distance from the outside point of one bent tooth to the outside point of the next bent tooth establishing set of teeth. BLADE GUARD FOOT – Guards the blade and keeps your workpiece from rising. Helps protect fingers from blade contact.
assembly and adjustments Estimated Assembly Time: 25 - 40 Minutes. ! ● The stand is designed only for use with a scroll saw. ● Do not climb, sit or stand on the stand assembly. ● Do not use the stand on uneven or unstable surface. ● To avoid injury, do not connect this scroll saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood this instruction manual. INSTALLING THE STAND (Fig. A) 1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size.
Fig. E MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. c) 1. If mounting the scroll saw to a workbench instead of the provided stand, a solid wood bench is preferred over a plywood board to reduce noise and vibration. 2. The hardware to mount this saw is NOT supplied with the saw. The hardware as shown in Fig. C should be used: 1 Fig.
Fig. G 3. Tilt the table to 0° and lock the table lock knob (7). ( Fig. H) 4. Insert the other end of the blade into the upper blade holder slot (11), then tighten the upper blade holder lock knob (3). ( Fig. I) NOTE: ● Apply slight downward pressure against the upper arm (12) when installing the blade into the upper blade holder. (Fig. I) ● Clamp plain-end blades more tightly by using a hex key through the screw (4). (Fig. I) 5. Tighten the blade tension by pressing down the blade tension lever (1).
Fig. L pin-end blade removal (FIG. J, K) 1. To remove the blade, loosen the blade tension by lifting the blade tension lever (1). (Fig. J) 5 4 Fig. J 2 Blade tension lever 1 1 Release 3 Tighten 2. Make sure the pins are properly located in the upper (4) and the lower (3) blade holders. 3. To tension the blade (1), lower the blade tension lever (5). Check the tension on the blade. If tension is too tight, turn the blade tension lever (5) counterclockwise.
Fig. O SAWDUST BLOWER (FIG. N) The sawdust blower (1) should be positioned to point to the blade and workpiece to blow sawdust out of the lineof-sight when cutting. It is not designed to blow all of the sawdust off the table. Fig. N 9.5-15 15-28 TEETH/ BLADE BLADE BLADE/ INCH WIDTH THICKNESS SPM TPI INCH INCH 1 9.5-15 WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. (2.8 mm) 15-28 .
OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL AND ON/OFF SWITCH ! RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUTTING 1. When feeding the workpiece into the blade do not force the leading edge of the workpiece into the blade because the it will deflect the blade, reduce the accuracy of cutting and possibly break the blade. Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it cuts. 2. The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the down stroke. 3.
FREEHAND CUTTING (FIG. Q) 1. Lay out desired design, or secure design to the workpiece (1). 2. Raise the blade guard foot (2) by loosening the blade guard foot lock knob (3). 3. Position the workpiece against the blade and place the blade guard foot slightly above the top surface of the workpiece. 4. Secure the blade guard foot (2) by tightening the blade guard foot lock knob (3). 5. Remove the workpiece from the blade before turning the scroll saw ON.
6. Remove the workpiece from the blade before turning the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning the speed control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. Right Bevel Cutting (maximum 15 degrees) 1. Lay out or secure design to workpiece (1). 2. Move the blade guard foot (2) to the highest position by loosening the blade guard foot lock knob (3) and retighten. 3. Tilt the table (5) to the left by loosening the table lock knob (6), and lifting the anchor plate (11) to the rear of the saw.
INTERIOR CUTTING (FIG. U) 1. Lay out the design on the workpiece (1). Drill a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hole in the workpiece. 2. Lift the blade tension lever (2) and remove the blade (3). Refer to BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. 3. Place the workpiece on the table with the workpiece hole (4) over the access hole in the table (5). 4. Install the blade (3) through the hole in the workpiece and press the blade tension lever (2). 5. Follow the process 3-8 under the section of FREEHAND CUTTING. 6.
MAINTENANCE ! LUBRICATION Ball bearings in the scroll saw are packed with grease at the factory and require no further lubrication. WARNING For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ! ! WARNING WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the Instruction Manual for that accessory. Since accessories, other than those offered by Porter-Cable, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Troubleshooting guide ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable. com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
PARTS LIST 18 IN. (457 MM) VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW parts list I.D. Description I.D. Description 0A98 COMPRESSION SPRING Size Q’ty 1 2ECB WIRE ROPE ASS’Y 0AM3 WASHER 1 2EZ1 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW M5*0.8-10 2 0C10 PLAIN-END BLADE 5” 1 2FBG CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M6*1.0-12 2 0C12 PIN-END BLADE 5” 1 2GBJ CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5*0.
B.Hareware Bag 18 IN.
18 IN. (457 MM) VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW PARTS LIST & SCHEMATIC FOR STAND I.D. 2YPN 36FN 36FQ 36FR 36FS 36FT 36FU 36FV 36JB 3EPT 3EPU Description WARNING LABEL SIDE BRACKET - UPPER SUPPORT FRONT BRACKET - LOWER SUPPORT REAR BRACKET - LOWER SUPPORT SIDE BRACKET - LOWER SUPPORT REAR BRACKET - UPPER SUPPORT STAND LEG STAND LEG FRONT BRACKET - UPPER SUPPORT F LABEL R LABEL Size 3EXM G. HARDWARE BAG 0J4W FLAT WASHER φ8.2*18-1.5 4 0JPS HEX. HD. BOLT M8*1.
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WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.portercable.com or call (888) 609-9779. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
