OPERATOR’S MANUAL 16 in. SCROLL SAW VARIABLE SPEED SC164VS 30 15 0 Your scroll saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power source. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the product’s plug. When using a power product at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface. Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Throat ......................................................................... 16 in. No Load Speed ..............................400-1,600 r/min. (SPM) Blade Length ............................................ 5 in., pin or plain Net Weight ................................................................ 28 lbs. Input .......................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 1.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW SAWDUST BLOWER See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Keeps the line of cut on the workpiece clean for more accurate scroll cuts. For best results, always direct air flow at the blade and the workpiece.
LOOSE PARTS • • • • 3 mm T-Handle Hex Key 4 mm Hex Key Blade(s) Plastic Tubing BLADE 4 mm HEX KEY PLASTIC TUBING 3 mm T-HANDLE HEX KEY Fig. 4 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING REDUCING NOISE AND VIBRATION This product requires assembly. You may wish to place a foam pad or piece of carpet between the saw base and the workbench to help reduce noise and vibration. If a foam pad or piece of carpet is used, do not overtighten the mounting bolts. Leave some cushion between the padding and the saw base to help absorb the noise and vibration. The size of the padding material should be approximately 24 in. x 12 in. x 1/2 in.
ASSEMBLY CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5. 30 If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness is recommended. Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a template for hole pattern.
ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE DROP FOOT ROD See Figure 7 - 8. Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod all the way up. Retighten drop foot lock knob. Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade. Place a small square on the saw table next to the blade. Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator. Move indicator to the 0° mark and securely tighten screw.
ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION BLADE TENSION KNOB See Figure 9. Turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise decreases (or loosens) blade tension. Turning the blade tension knob clockwise increases (or tightens) blade tension. NOTE: Adjustments to blade tension can be made at any time. Check tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string. This method of adding tension to the blade can be developed with practice and requires knowing the scroll saw.
OPERATION 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. Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish. Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard. Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table. The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke.
OPERATION INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB See Figure 11. Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust the saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on the type of material and speed of operation. BLADE CLAMP SCREW SAW BLADE REMOVING THE SAW BLADE THROAT PLATE Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source.
OPERATION CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other fibrous materials. The saw uses 5 in. long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style. The blade width and thickness and the number of teeth per inch to use are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being cut. NOTE: As a general rule, always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting and wide blades for straight and large curve cutting.
OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade. DRILL HOLE INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 13. One feature of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a workpiece without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board.
MAINTENANCE Keep the saw clean. After cleaning the table top initially, apply a thin coat of automobile type (paste) wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting. Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table. Clean with gum and pitch remover.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, power cord, or outlet. 2. Motor defective. Blades breaking. 1. Too much tension. 2. Feeding too quickly. 3. Wrong blade. 4. Blade twisting in wood. Vibration 1. Improper mounting of saw. (there is always some vibration when the saw is running). 2. Mounting surface. 3. Loose table or table resting against motor. Blade runout (blade not properly aligned with arm motion). 1.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 16 in. SCROLL SAW VARIABLE SPEED SC164VS WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known 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.
