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OPERATION
RIP OR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING
You will need a straight edge and a clamp (not included).
1. Raise the blade guard foot (Fig. 16 - 1) by loosening the height adjustment knob (Fig. 16 - 2).
2. Measure from the tip of the blade to the desired distance. Position the straight edge parallel to the blade at that
distance.
3. Clamp the straight edge to the table.
4. Recheck your measurements using the workpiece to be cut and make sure the straight edge is secure.
5. Position the workpiece against the blade and place the blade guard foot against the top surface of the workpiece.
6. Secure the blade guard foot in place by tightening the height adjustment knob.
7. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON.
CAUTION!
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece and reduce blade breakage, do not turn
the switch on while the workpiece is against the blade.
8. Position the workpiece against the straight edge prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against the
blade.
9. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade, guiding the workpiece against the straight edge and pressing the work-
piece down against the table.
CAUTION!
Do not force the leading edge of the workpiece into the blade. The blade will deflect, reducing the
accuracy of the cut, and may even break.
10. When the cut is complete, move trailing edge of the workpiece beyond the blade guard foot. Turn the switch OFF.
