16.
Rip or straight line cutting (Fig. 20)
1 Raise the blade guard foot
(1)
by loosening the height
adjustment knob
(2)
.
2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the desired dis-
tance. Position the straight edge parallel to the blade
at that distance.
3. Clamp the straight edge to the table.
4. Recheck your measurements using the workpiece to
be cut and make sure the straight edge is secure.
5. Position the workpiece against the blade and place
the blade guard foot against the top surface of the
workpiece.
6. Secure the blade guard foot in place by tightening the-
height adjustment knob.
7. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning
the scroll saw ON.
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece and reduce blade
breakage, do not turn the switch on while the work-
piece is against the blade.
8. Position the workpiece against the straight edge prior
to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against
the blade.
9. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade, guiding the
workpiece against the straight edge and pressing the
workpiece down against the table.
Do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade. The blade
will deflect, reducing accuracy of cut, and may
break.
10. When the cut is complete, move the trailing edge of
the workpiece beyond the blade guard foot. Turn the
switch OFF.
11. Maximum rip cut that can be performed on this saw
is 16 inch.
Basic Scroll Saw Operations
1
FIG. 20
2
Quantity
Description
2
Small C-clamps
1
Ruler or measuring tape
1
12" straight scrap of wood
(thickness to match workpiece)
Tools needed
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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