Use and Care Manual

BLADE SELECTION (Fig. 12)

This scroll saw accepts 5” length pin end and pinless blades, with a wide variety of blade

thicknesses and widths. The type of material and intricacies of cutting operations will deter-

mine the number of teeth per inch. Always select the narrowest blades for intricate curve

cutting and the widest blades for straight and large curve cutting operations. The following

table represents suggestions for various materials. Use this table as an example, but with

practice, personal preference will be the best selection method.

When choosing a blade, use very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4” thick

or less.

Use wider blades for thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves. A

smaller blade width can cut circles with smaller diameters.

Note: Thinner blades will have more possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles

are not perpendicular to the table.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE CARE

To maximize the life of your scroll saw blades:

1. Do not bend blades when installing.

2. Always set proper blade tension.

3. Use the right blade (see instruction on replacement blade packaging for

proper use).

4. Feed the work correctly into the blade.

5. Use thin blades for intricate cutting.

TEETH

PER INCH

BLADE

WIDTH

BLADE

THICKNESS

BLADE SPM MATERIAL CUT

10 to 15 .11˝ .018˝

500 to 1200

SPM

Medium turns on

1/4˝ to 1-3/4˝ wood,

soft metal, hardwood

15 to 28 .055˝ to .11˝ .01 to .018˝

800 to 1700

SPM

Small turns on 1/8˝

to 1-1/2˝ wood, soft

metal, hardwood

Fig. 12

9.5 to

15 to

CAUTION: Any and all servicing should be performed by a qualified service center.