Use and Care Manual

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7. To avoid injury from accidental startups of the scroll saw:
- Make sure to turn OFF the switch and unplug the power cord from the electric outlet before changing the
blade, performing maintenance or making adjustments.
- Make sure the switch is OFF before plugging in the power cord to an electric outlet.
8. To avoid injury from a fire hazard, do not operate the scroll saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
9. To avoid back injury:
- Obtain help when raising the scroll saw more than 10 inches (25.4 cm). Bend your knees when lifting the
scroll saw.
- Carry the scroll saw by its base. Do not move the scroll saw by pulling on the power cord. Pulling on the
power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
WHEN OPERATING THE SCROLL SAW
1. To avoid injury from unexpected scroll saw movement:
- Use the scroll saw on a firm level surface with adequate space for handling and supporting the work piece.
- Be sure the scroll saw cannot move when operated. Secure the scroll saw to a workbench or table with
wood screws or bolts, washers and nuts.
2. Before moving the scroll saw, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. To avoid injury from kickback:
- Hold the work piece firmly against the tabletop.
- Do not feed the work piece too fast while cutting. Only feed the work piece at the rate the saw will cut.
- Install the blade with the teeth pointing downward.
- Do not start the saw with the work piece pressing against the blade. Slowly feed the work piece into the
moving blade.
- Use caution when cutting round or irregularly shaped work pieces. Round items will roll and irregularly
shaped work pieces can pinch the blade.
4. To avoid injury when operating the scroll saw:
- Obtain advice from a qualified person if you’re not thoroughly familiar with the operation of scroll saws.
- Before starting the saw, make sure the blade tension is correct. Recheck and adjust tension as needed.
- Make sure the table is locked into position before starting the saw.
- Do not use dull or bent blades.
- When cutting a large work piece, make sure the material is supported at the table height.
- Turn the saw OFF and unplug the power cord if the blade jams in the work piece. This condition is usually
caused by sawdust clogging the line you are cutting. Wedge open the work piece and back out the blade after
turning off and unplugging the machine.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE SCROLL SAW