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5. Hold workpiece firmly against table and feed
workpiece directly into front edge of blade with
steady pressure. See Figures 10-1 and 10-2.
Do not use excessive pressure; allow the blade
to do the work. Compensate for blade drift.
Figure 10-1: straight cutting
Figure 10-2: contour cutting
For fretwork (inside cutting):
1. Drill pilot holes in workpiece just large enough
for blade insertion.
2. Release blade tension lever and raise arm.
3. Guide blade through pilot hole in workpiece
(Figure 10-3).
4. Lower arm and position blade in upper blade
clamp. Tighten tension lever.
5. Hold workpiece firmly against table and turn on
saw. Set speed using variable control knob.
6. Smoothly guide workpiece into blade, using
light pressure. Avoid coming to a complete stop
while cutting.
Figure 10-3: fretwork cutting
11.0
User-maintenance
Always unplug scroll saw from
power before performing maintenance. Failure
to comply may result in serious personal injury.
11.1
General maintenance
Clean wood dust from the saw frequently, using a
vacuum or compressed air, or damp cloth. Use a
soft bristle brush for crevices.
Use proper eye and respiratory
protection if using compressed air.
Keep the table clean. Periodically apply a light coat
of paste wax or non-silicone spray protectant to the
table to prevent rust and maintain a smooth surface.
When finished cutting, release blade from upper
clamp to remove unneeded tension on clamp
spring. Remove blade if saw will be stored for longer
periods.
11.2
Lubrication
Periodically apply light dabs of grease to front and
rear trunnions (Figure 11-1) where parts slide
against one another.
Figure 11-1: lubrication (shown with optional stand)
