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Scroll Saw

8159642

OWNER'S MANUAL

Please read and understand all instructions before use. 

Retain this manual for future reference.

SS13W (SS16W SS22W) SCROLL SAW

Summary of Contents for SS13W

Page 1: ...Scroll Saw 8159642 OWNER S MANUAL Please read and understand all instructions before use Retain this manual for future reference SS13W SS16W SS22W SCROLL SAW ...

Page 2: ... not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 Keep children bystanders and visitors away from the work area Do not let them handle tools or extension cords No one should be in the work area if they are not wearing suitable protective equipment 4 Store unused equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to prevent rust Always lock up tools and keep them out of reach o...

Page 3: ...oo fast while cutting Only feed the material fast enough that the blade will cut Keep fingers away from the blade 19 Use caution when cutting off material that is irregular in cross section that could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece of molding for example must lie flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut 20 Use caution when cutting off round material such ...

Page 4: ...lds the blade or damage will occur to your saw 1 Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box 2 Make sure that all items listed in the packaging lists are included 3 Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping 4 Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool WARNING For your own sa...

Page 5: ...must first place 2 taper pins see No 39 and No 40 in the assembly diagram page 12 into the holes on the base across the frame You then mount the 4 bolts and tighten them SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING The scroll saw work table can be titled to the left for bevel cutting up to 45º from the 0º or horizontal cutting position A bevel scale is provide under the work table as a conven...

Page 6: ...at 90º to the blade 3 When the space between the square and the blade is minimal tighten the bevel lock knob The table should now be approximately 90º to the blade 4 Loosen the screw holding the bevel scale pointer and adjust pointer to 0º Tighten screw Remember the bevel scale is a convenient guide but should not be relied upon for precision Make practice cuts in scrap wood to determine if your a...

Page 7: ...k more frequently The thicker harder and more abrasive the wood you are cutting the more blades you will have to replace Blade breakage is also caused by the following overworking the blade by going too fast twisting or bending the blade overusing the blade when it is dull OVER AGGRESSIVE FEEDING of the workpiece into the blade 3 Loosen tension on the blade by pressing the T style tool into the up...

Page 8: ...y Description 1 Soft foam pad such as carpet padding 228 6 x 381 x 12 7mm 9 x 15 x1 2 DO NOT overtighten mounting bolts Leave some cushion in the foam pad for absorbing noise and vibration GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW BLADE HOLDER Retain and position the blade TABLE LOCK KNOB Loosening the knob allows table to be titled up to 45º for bevel cutting Tightening the knob locks the table in the posi...

Page 9: ...u will use to make interior cuts Place the board on the saw blade with the hole in the board over the access hole in the table Install the blade through the hole in the board reattach the blade to the blade holders and adjust the blade tension When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the assembly section and remove the board from ...

Page 10: ... know how to turn the machine on and off Follow all safety guide lines laid down in pages 5 and 6 of this manual The On Off switch is located at the side of the machine This means that in the event of a power failure the machine will only restart by manually pressing the green I button To switch the machine ON press the green I button To switch the machine OFF press the red O button VARIABLE SPEED...

Page 11: ...rs must be done by a qualified service technician Vibration NOTE There will always be some vibration present when the saw is running because of the motor operation 1 Improper mounting of saw 1 See mounting instructions in this manual for proper mounting technique 2 Unsuitable mounting surface 2 The heavier your work bench is the less vibration will occur Plywood workbench will not be as good a wor...

Page 12: ...ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM For any technical questions please call 1 800 665 8685 12 8159642 ...

Page 13: ...screw 4 59 Tube 1 16 Cap head screw 1 60 Nut 1 17 Bevel scale 1 61 Cap head screw 2 18 Flat washer 1 62 Support table 1 19 Spring 2 63 Spring pin 1 20 Base 1 64 Blade 1 21 Spring washer 4 65 Tilt bracket 1 22 Bolt 4 66 Flat washer 1 23 Bolt 2 67 Table lock knob 1 24 Spring washer 2 68 Plastic Guard 1 25 Rod 1 26 Self tapping screw 3 27 Side cover 1 28 Switch Box 1 29 Switch box cover 1 30 Button 1...

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