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Table of contents

Technical data…………………………………………………………

General safety rules……………………………………………………

Specific safety rules for the scroll saw………………………………..

Electrical information…………………………………………………

Know your scroll saw…………………………………………………

Assembly and adjustments……………………………………………

Operation……………………………………………………………...

Maintenance…………………………………………………………..

Exploded view & parts list...………………………………………….

Warranty………………………………………………………………

Technical data

16" Scroll Saw

SKU: 240-3724

Motor:

120V, 60 Hz, 1.2 A

Speed:

400-1600 SPM (no load)

Throat depth:

16"

Blade:

5" pinned & pin-less

Blade stroke:

9/16"

Cutting capacity:

2" at 90º

Table tilt:

0º to 45º left

Overall dimensions:

26-3/8" x 13" x 14-3/8"

Weight:

33 lb

Summary of Contents for 240-3724

Page 1: ...1 16 Variable Speed Scroll Saw For questions comments technical assistance or repair parts Please Call Toll Free at 1 888 315 3080 M F 8am 5pm CST SKU 240 3724 Operation and Safety Instructions...

Page 2: ...9 Assembly and adjustments 10 Operation 16 Maintenance 20 Exploded view parts list 21 Warranty 23 Technical data 16 Scroll Saw SKU 240 3724 Motor 120V 60 Hz 1 2 A Speed 400 1600 SPM no load Throat dep...

Page 3: ...or pets near the tool 6 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating the t...

Page 4: ...g accessories 17 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts jamming breakage improper mounting or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged sh...

Page 5: ...tion your fingers where they could contact the blade if the work piece should unexpectedly shift or your hand should slip Do not cut a work piece too small to be held safely Do not reach under the scr...

Page 6: ...ng 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 pinc...

Page 7: ...t grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric...

Page 8: ...l Length of Cord in feet More Than Not More Than 25 50 100 150 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good...

Page 9: ...9 Know your scroll saw...

Page 10: ...saw is completely assembled CAUTION do not lift the saw by the arm that holds the blade the saw will be damaged WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting turn switch OFF and remove plug from po...

Page 11: ...the table by turning it counter clockwise Lower the table adjusting screw by turning it clockwise 4 Use a combination square 7 Fig 6 to set the table exactly 90 to the blade 8 Fig 6 If there is space...

Page 12: ...injury to your back Bend your knees when lifting the saw Carry the saw by the base Do not carry the saw by the power cord Secure the saw in a position where people cannot stand sit or walk behind it...

Page 13: ...Fig 10 and 11 This scroll saw allows a hose or vacuum accessory not provided to be connected to the dust chute 1 Fig 10 If excessive sawdust buildup occurs inside the base use a wet dry vacuum cleane...

Page 14: ...ur own 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 t...

Page 15: ...ble insert Carefully pry up on the table insert and remover 3 Loosen the upper blade holder screw 2 Fig 14 and lower blade holder screw 3 Fig 14 Push down on the upper blade holder to remove the blade...

Page 16: ...eved when cutting wood one inch thick or less 6 When cutting wood thicker than one inch guide the wood very very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting...

Page 17: ...ool replacing the blade or making adjustments Freehand cutting Fig 17 1 Lay out desired design or secure design to the work piece 2 Raise the blade guard foot 1 Fig 17 by loosening the height adjustme...

Page 18: ...guard screw 6 Position the work piece on the right side of the blade Lower the blade guard foot against the surface by loosening the height adjustment knob Retighten 7 Follow steps 5 7 under Freehand...

Page 19: ...g the height adjustment knob 7 Remove the work piece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON CAUTION In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the work piece and reduce blade breakage do n...

Page 20: ...cate the arm bearings after every 50 hours of use 1 Turn the saw on its side and remove the cover 2 Squirt a generous amount of SAE 20 oil lightweight motor oil sold separately around the shaft and be...

Page 21: ...21 Exploded view parts list...

Page 22: ...0223 020 SPRING 1 66 90223 066 SCREW M5X30 3 21 90223 021 BOLT TENSION 1 67 90223 067 BLOWER TUBE 1 22 90223 022 ROCKER ARM ASSY 2 68 90223 068 KNOB 1 23 90223 023 SPRING WASHER 4 6 69 90223 069 BEARI...

Page 23: ...luding but not limited to blades brushes belts bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial and or rental purposes and 3 does not cover any losses injuries to...

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