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BEFORE OPERATION
1. Check for both proper assembly and proper alignment
of moving parts.
2. Understand the proper use of the ON / OFF switch.
3. Know the condition of the scroll saw. If any part is
missing, bent, or does not operate properly, replace the
component before attempting to operate the scroll saw.
4. Determine the type of work you are going to be doing.
Properly protect your body including your eyes, hands,
face, and ears.
5. To avoid injury caused by pieces thrown from acces-
sories, use only recommended accessories designed
for this saw. Follow the instructions supplied with the
accessory. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury.
6. To avoid contact with rotating equipment:
- Do not put your fingers in a position where they risk
contacting the blade if the workpiece unexpectedly shifts
or your hand unexpectedly slips.
- Do not cut a workpiece too small to be held safely.
- Do not reach under the scroll saw table when the motor
is running.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow. Tie back long hair.
7. To avoid injury from accidental startups of the scroll
saw:
- Make sure to turn OFF the switch and unplug the power
cord from the electric outlet before changing the blade,
performing maintenance or making adjustments.
- Make sure the switch is OFF before plugging in the
power cord to an electric outlet.
8. To avoid injury from a fire hazard, do not operate the
scroll saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
9. To avoid back injury:
- Obtain help when raising the scroll saw more than
10 inches (25.4 cm). Bend your knees when lifting the
scroll saw.
- Carry the scroll saw by its base. Do not move the scroll
saw by pulling on the power cord. Pulling on the power
cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire
connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
SCROLL SAW SAFETY
1. To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
- Use the scroll saw on a firm level surface with adequate
space for handling and supporting the workpiece.
- Be sure the scroll saw cannot move when operated.
Secure the scroll saw to a workbench or table with wood
screws or bolts, washers and nuts.
2. Before moving the scroll saw, unplug the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
3. To avoid injury from kickback:
- Hold the workpiece firmly against the tabletop.
- Do not feed the workpiece too fast while cutting. Only
feed the workpiece at the rate the saw will cut.
- Install the blade with the teeth pointing downward.
- Do not start the saw with the workpiece pressing
against the blade. Slowly feed the workpiece into the
moving blade.
- Use caution when cutting round or irregularly shaped
workpieces. Round items will roll and irregularly shaped
workpieces can pinch the blade.
4. To avoid injury when operating the scroll saw:
- Obtain advice from a qualified person if you’re not thor-
oughly familiar with the operation of scroll saws.
- Before starting the saw, make sure the blade tension is
correct. Recheck and adjust tension as needed.
- Make sure the table is locked into position before start-
ing the saw.
- Do not use dull or bent blades.
- When cutting a large workpiece, make sure the material
is supported at the table height.
- Turn the saw OFF and unplug the power cord if the
blade jams in the workpiece. This condition is usually
caused by sawdust clogging the line you are cutting.
Wedge open the workpiece and back out the blade after
turning off and unplugging the machine.
SCROLL SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
