ADJUSTING THE BLOWER
The workpiece hold-down
B
can be adjusted to assist in
preventing the blade from lifting the workpiece up from
the table during the cut. Loosen the thumbscrew
C
to set
the height to your convenience based on the thickness of
the workpiece. Before cutting, test to make sure that the
hold-down is not adjusted too tightly to the workpiece or
that it obstructs the movement of the workpiece.
The saw is equipped with a built-in blower to help clear cutting dust from the workpiece surface in front of the blade
and on any reference lines. Adjust the blower tube
A
as needed to point the nozzle at the blade to set it at a com-
fortable distance so as not to obstruct your hand movement as you work.
WORKPIECE HOLD-DOWN
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON / OFF SWITCH
The Scroll Saw is equipped with a variable speed control
which allows you to select or fine-tune to the exact blade
speed required (from 400-1400 strokes per minute for the
EX-16CE model & from 400-1550 strokes per minute for EX-
21CE & EX-30CE models) for best results based on the type
and thickness of material and type of blade being used.
The blade speed control knob
B
is located on the top of
the machine.
•
To increase blade speed, turn the control knob clockwise.
•
To decrease blade speed turn the control knob counterclockwise.
Blade speed selection is subjective and is dependant on a variety of factors: type and thickness of material being
cut, type of blade being used, feed rate, required finish quality as well as experience, personal preference and com-
fort level of the user. There are no hard and fast rules. Be patient – practice and experience will be your best teacher.
Here are some general guidelines to consider when selecting/adjusting blade speed:
• For best results and smoothest most efficient cutting, always select the highest speed that you are comfortable
using based on your experience and skill level.
• Generally speaking, harder or denser workpiece material requires slower blade speeds.
• Slower speeds also work better with very thin blades, or when cutting most metals, as well as for brittle or delicate
material such as fine veneers.
• Some wood species will have a tendency to burn quicker at higher blade speeds. To avoid additional sanding
later, reduce blade speed and feed speed at the first signs of burn marks on the workpiece.
A simple, dust protected rocker style on/off switch
A
is locat-
ed on the top of the saw.
B
A
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A
increase speed
reduce speed
ADJUSTING THE BLADE SPEED
B
C
