blade tension lever
Locks or releases the tension of the blade
Blade tension knob
Adjusts tension setting
Hold-down adjustment knob
Raises and lowers the hold-down
blower tube
Directs a stream of air behind the blade to clear sawdust from the cutting line
blade guard
Protects the operator’s hands from the blade
Hold-down
Holds stock secure ly on the table
Table tilt securing knob
Locks the table at the desired angle
Table tilt adjustment screw
Adjusts the angle of the table top
Speed adjustment knob
Adjusts the blade speed
blade – ■— changing wrench
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Preparing the workpiece
Since a scroll saw blade is detachable, you can bore a hole through the waste area of your workpiece and slip the blade through the hole. Make sure the hole is large enough to accommodate the blade. Detach the blade, set the workpiece on the saw table with the hole centered over the table opening, and feed the blade up through the hole (right).
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Reattaching the blade
Slip the end of the blade into the blade clamp mechanism and tighten it with the hex wrench supplied with the machine to secure the blade in position (above).
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Setting up the saw and starting the cut
Check the tension by pushing a board with moderate pressure up against the blade; the blade should deflect about % inch. To adjust the blade tension, release the tension lever, then turn the tension adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension on the blade and counterclockwise to reduce the tension. Lock the tension lever back into position. As you gain experience, you will be able to pluck the blade and listen for the sound it makes to gauge the tension. Once the blade is properly tensioned, lower the hold-down so that it presses the workpiece firmly against the table. To start the cut, align the blade with the cutting line and feed the workpiece with both hands (above).
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Finishing the cut
To cut tight curves pivot the work – piece on the table, shifting your hand position as necessary. For 90° or greater turns, like those at the top of the stem section in the leaf design shown at left, cut slightly beyond the cutting line into the waste section, then pivot the work piece, and continue along the cutting line. Once you return to your starting point, remove the waste section and detach the blade to free the workpiece.
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