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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
For your own safety, turn saw
OFF
and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll
saw.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw
before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
Motor will not run.
Blades breaking.
Vibration (there is always
some vibration when the saw
is running).
Blade runout (blade not
properly aligned with arm
motion).
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Problem with
ON-OFF
switch,
power cord, or outlet.
2. Motor defective.
1. Too much tension.
2. Feeding too quickly.
3. Wrong blade.
4. Blade twisting in wood.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Blade holders out of line.
1. Have worn parts replaced before using
Scroll Saw again. Have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
2. Do not attempt any repair. Have
repaired by a qualified service
technician.
1. Adjust tension.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or
tight corners and turns, wide blades for
thicker wood or wide turns.
4. Reduce side pressure on blade, check
blade tension.
1. Check mounting.
2. Check mounting in manual.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten mounting screws.
1. Realign blade.
