Ace 16" Scroll Saw Instruction Manual - page 7
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WARNING:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS NEAR THE BLADE WHILE
PERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATION. To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your
hands at least 3 inches from the saw blade.
WARNING:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER
OUTLET BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT, INSTALLING OR CHANGING BLADES OR
OTHER TOOLS.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE scroll saw until it has been assembled and installed according to
the "Assembly" instructions. Read and follow all safety rules within this Instructions Manual,
failure to do may result in electric shock and/or serious personal injury.
On/Off Switch (Figure 11)
Scroll saw is equipped with an "On/Off" switch
key. Removal of the key prevents the saw from
being turned "On". Remove the key to avoid
unintentional start up or unauthorized use of the
scroll saw.
1. To start the saw, move the "On/Off" switch to
the "On" position.
2. To stop the saw, move the switch to the
"Off" position
Before Cutting
NOTE:
Before starting a cut, turn the saw on and listen to the sound it makes. If you notice
vibration or an unusual noise, stop the saw immediately and unplug it. Do not restart the saw
until you have located and resolved the source of the problem.
NOTE:
After the saw is turned on, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.
Cutting Instructions
1. There is a learning curve for each person who uses a scroll saw. During that period it is
expected that some blades will break until the proper use of the saw is learned and the blade
it properly adjusted.
2. Plan the way the workpiece will be cut from start to finish and ensure that there is adequate
room around the saw to complete the cut.
3. Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hold pieces so small that your figures would
have to go under the drop foot in order to make the planned cut.
4. Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
5. The blade teeth will only cut the work piece during the down stroke.
6. Use gentle pressure with both hands when feeding the workpiece into the blade. Do not force
the cut.
7. Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly since the blade teeth are very small and can only
remove material on the down stroke.
8. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where sudden slips could cause injury from
contact with the blade. Never place hands in the path of the blade.
9. For accurate wood cuts, compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the grain in the wood
as you cut.
10.Use extra support (table, blocks, etc) when cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.
11.Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as an additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider then the basic saw table.
12.When cutting irregular shaped workpieces, plan your cuts so that the workpiece will not pinch
the blade. Workpieces must not twist, rock or slip while being cut.
OPERATION
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Mounting the Scroll Saw to a Work Bench (Figure 4)
WARNING!
To avoid serious personal injury from unexpected tool movement, securely mount
the scroll saw onto a workbench.If the saw is to be used in a specific location, it should be
permanently secured to a work bench by drilling holes through the surface of the work bench.
1. Each hole in the base should be bolted to
securely using machine bolts, washers and
nuts (not included).
2. Drill four holes through the work bench (2).
3. Place the scroll saw on the work bench by
aligning the holes in the saw base with the
drilled holes in the workbench.
4. Insert bolts (4) (not Included) and tighten
securely with washers and nuts (not included).
NOTE:
all bolts should be inserted from the
top. Install washers and nuts from the
underside of the work bench.
Reducing Noise and Vibration
To reduce noise and vibration, the saw can be
mounted with a piece of carpet or foam between the saw and the work bench.
Clamping the scroll saw to the work bench
If the saw is to be used in several locations it should be mounted to a mounting board (1) using the
same steps noted above and then the mounting board should be securely clamped (3 & 5) to the
work bench (2).
Figure 11
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING!
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Always disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments, installing or changing accessories.
Drop Foot (Figure 5)
1. To prevent the workpiece from lifting off the
saw table during cutting, the drop foot rod (4)
should be adjusted so that drop foot rests on
top of the workpiece. The drop foot should not
be adjusted too tightly or the work piece may
drag and not move freely.
2. Loosen the drop foot lock knob (1). Lower or
raise the drop foot rod (4) to the desired
position. Retighten the drop foot.
3. The two prongs (2) at the front of the drop foot
act as a blade guard to prevent the accidental
touching of the blade.
Sawdust Blower
1. The sawdust blower (3) is designed to direct air to the cutting line.
2. Make sure the drop foot is properly adjusted to secure the workpiece and direct the air to the
cutting surface.
Figure 5
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Figure 4