9. Operation
9.1 General information
The saw does not cut wood automatically. Rather, the opera- tor must push and guide the wood toward the
moving saw blade.
The teeth only cut the wood on the downstroke.
The wood must be slowly pushed and guided toward the saw blade, since the teeth of the blade are very small.
Those who want to use the saw must go through the process of learning how to do so. During this time, a few
blades will invariably break.
When cutting thicker wood, special attention must be paid not to bend or twist the saw blade.
Handling the saw blade properly increases its service life.
9.2 On/off switch (16)
Switching on:
Press the “I” button.
Switching off:
Press the “0” button.
ATTENTION
The machine is equipped with a safety switch against reactivation if the voltage drops.
If the scroll saw is switched on and the power supply in the mains is interrupted, the scroll saw remains
switched off, even if the power supply is re-established. Press the “I” button to switch it on
9.3 Work lamp operation (fig. 4)
1
.
Switch the machine on as described in 10.2.
2
.
The work lamp (21) may not be switched on/and off with the work lamp on/off switch (22).
9.4 Stroke rate controller (fig. 2)
The stroke rate controller (19) allows you to set the stroke rate according to the material to be cut. In
case of soft material, we recommend high stroke rates, while strokes rates should be kept low for hard
material. Turn the stroke rate controller (19) clock- wise to increase the stroke rate. Turning
anti-clockwise lowers the stroke rate.
9.5 Operating modes (fig. 1, 2)
The scroll saw is able to be operated manually or via the foot pedal.
9.5.1 Manual controls
1
.
Ensure that the machine is switched on.
2
.
Set the operating mode selection switch (18) to the “M” position to operate the saw manually.
3
.
Use the stroke rate controller (19) to set the appropriate stroke rate for the material (see 10.4)
9.5.2 Foot pedal controls
1.
Ensure that the machine is switched on.
2.
Set the operating mode selection switch (18) to the “F” position to operate the saw via the foot pedal (8).
3.
The stroke rate may now be regulated via the foot pedal position. If you depress the foot pedal (8)
completely, you will reach the maximum stroke rate.