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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
This saw uses 5” pinless blades.
REMOVING THE BLADE
Make sure the saw is turned OFF and unplugged before making
any adjustments to the blade.
1. To remove the blade, rotate the tension knob (Fig. 10 - 1)
toward you to relieve tension. Make sure the knob indicates ten-
sion setting 1.
2. Open the right side panel (Fig. 10 - 2).
3. Loosen the top (Fig. 11 - 1), then the bottom blade locking
knob (Fig. 11 - 2). Remove the blade.
INSTALLING THE BLADE
Make sure the saw is turned OFF and unplugged before making
any adjustments to the blade.
1. With the blade’s teeth facing toward you and pointing down,
thread the new blade through the table slot so that its bottom
rests in the bottom clamp.
TIP:
There is a clear shield below the table to let you see the
bottom clamp better when installing a blade.
2. Tighten the bottom blade locking knob (Fig. 11 - 2). This
locks the blade in place. Close the side panel (Fig. 10 - 2).
3. Insert the top of the blade into the top clamp. Tighten the top blade locking knob (Fig. 11 - 1).
4. Rotate the tension knob (Fig. 10 - 1) away from you to apply tension.
TIP:
A properly-tensioned blade will make a high-C sound (C6, 1047 Hz) when plucked with a finger.
BLADE TIPS AND TRICKS
1. You may need to adjust the blade tension. New blades, especially thin ones, will stretch once installed, and may
need more tension applied. Use the numbers on the tension knob as a rough guide. 1 represents no tension, 5 rep-
resents the most tension. Practice cutting scrap material with various blade thicknesses and types to get familiar
with what settings give you the best results.
2. If you are breaking blades frequently, use a lower tension setting.
3. To prolong the life of your blade (and your scroll saw), reduce tension on the blade when you are not using the
saw, or remove the blade altogether.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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