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Summary of Contents for VS4000W

Page 1: ...ully inspected versatile machine capable of providing many years of dependable service Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a minimum of assembly and setup required When unpacking check all packages and packing materials for loose parts before discarding NOTICE On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of your unit Please record these numbers o...

Page 2: ...h of Throat 16 in Blade Stroke 11 16 in Depth of 45 Cut 1 1 16 in Left 3 4 in Right Depth of 90 Cut 2 1 8 in WARRANTY Refer to the warranty card included for your power tool warranty information PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or othe...

Page 3: ...t your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power that will cause the tool to overheat The table on page 5 shows the correct size tool to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckti...

Page 4: ... awkward hand or finger positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade when operating the saw SAW SAFETY 13 HOLD WORK PIECE FIRMLY against the table top 14 NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held safely 15 DO NOT USE dull or bent blades 16 TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG THE CORD if the blade binds in the saw kerf while being backed out of the work piece usually caused...

Page 5: ...gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than 12 ...

Page 6: ...or s Manual for that accessory UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS CAUTION To avoid injury if any part is missing or damaged do not operate until the missing or damaged part is replaced and assembly is complete To avoid fire and toxic reaction never use gasoline naphtha acetone lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the scroll saw Carefully unpack the scroll saw and all its parts...

Page 7: ... Tension Lever Blade Storage Variable Speed Control Knob Blade Guard Foot Lock Knob Upper Arm Blade Lock Knob Sawdust Blower Blade Guard Foot Mounting Hole Work Light Worktable Table Lock Knob Bevel Scale Sawdust Collection Port ...

Page 8: ...utting VARIABLE SPEED ON OFF CONTROL KNOB Variable switch dial allows greater versatility when cutting a variety of materials Pull the control knob out to turn the scroll saw on Adjust the speed to the desired setting between 400 to 1600 strokes per minute SPM by turning the control knob clockwise or counter clockwise Push the control knob in to turn the scroll saw off WOODWORKING TERMS KERF The s...

Page 9: ...and both Pin end and Plain end blades Fig 2 1 SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT FIG 3 This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum accessory not provided to be connected to the port 1 on the right side of base If excessive sawdust buildup occurs inside the base use a wet dry vacuum cleaner or manually remove sawdust by removing the screws on the right side of saw Reattach the metal plate and screws before s...

Page 10: ... left side of the lower blade holder 8 by turning it counterclockwise Fig 5 6 4 Remove blade 1 from upper 4 and lower blade holders 8 by pulling forward and lifting the blade through the access hole 10 in the table 11 Fig 5 6 Fig 6 10 11 0 Fig 7 5 12 1 13 Tilt the table to 0 bevel setting and lock the bevel knob 7 Fig 6 insert the other end of the blade into the upper blade holder slot 12 and then...

Page 11: ...r tightened The slot must be slightly wider than the thickness of the blade After the blade is installed the blade tension mechanism will keep the Pin end in place PIN END BLADE REMOVAL FIG 9 10 1 To remove the blade 1 loosen the tension by lifting the quick release tension lever 2 Fig 9 Fig 9 2 Remove the blade 1 from the upper 4 and lower 5 blade holder by pulling forward to release Lift the bla...

Page 12: ...urve will determine the number of teeth per inch As a rule always select the narrowest blades for intricate curve cutting and the widest blades for straight and large curve cutting operations The following table represents suggestions for various materials When purchasing blades refer to the back of the package for the best use of blades and speeds on various materials Use this table as an example...

Page 13: ... the accuracy of the cut and possibly breaking the blade Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the work piece into the blade as it cuts 2 The blade teeth cuts material ONLY on the down stroke 3 You must guide the wood into the blade slowly The teeth of the blade are very small and they can only remove wood when they are on the down stroke 4 There is a learning curve for each person who wants to...

Page 14: ...ade by guiding and pressing the work piece down against the table CAUTION Do not force the leading edge of the work piece into the blade The blade will deflect reducing accuracy of cut and may break 8 When the cut is complete move the trailing edge of the work piece beyond the blade guard foot Push the control knob in to turn the scroll saw off Fig 19 4 2 ANGLE CUTTING FIG 20 CAUTION To avoid inju...

Page 15: ...llable lifting of the work piece and to reduce blade breakage do not turn the saw on while the work piece is against the blade 7 Position the work piece against the straight edge prior to touching the leading edge of the work piece against the blade 8 Slowly feed the work piece into the blade guiding the work piece against the straight edge Press the work piece down against the table while cutting...

Page 16: ...ming maint enance on the saw GENERAL An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface MOTOR 1 If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately 2 Do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor internal parts 6 ...

Page 17: ...g against motor 4 Loose motor mounting Blade run out 1 Blade holders not aligned Blade not in line with arm motion 1 Adjust blade tension 2 Reduce feed rate 3 Use narrow blade 4 Avoid side pressure on blade 1 Replace defective parts before using saw again 2 Call service center Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless the repair is done by a qualified technician 3 Push the motor ...

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