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Basic Cutting Tips
Here are some basic tips to follow when oper-
ating the scroll saw:
•
Typically, a scroll saw blade stays sharp from
⁄
hour to 2 hours of use, depending on how
1
2
the blade is used and the type of material
being cut.
•
Best cutting results will be achieved when
cutting workpieces less than 1" thick.
•
When cutting workpieces thicker than 1",
move the workpiece through the blade very
slowly.
•
Blades will dull much faster when cutting ply-
wood, hardwoods, and laminates.
•
Exerting excessive side pressure on the
blade greatly increases the chance of blade
breakage.
•
When cutting curves, plan your cut before
starting. Make relief cuts in waste areas near
tight inside curves or leave tight inside curves
for a second pass to minimizing backing out.
Cut sharp outside curves by cutting past the
curve and looping around to cut from a differ-
ent angle.
•
When approaching a tight radius, slow down
your feed rate, but don't stop. Give the teeth
time to make the cut. Forcing the workpiece
through the curve will cause the blade to twist
or break.
•
If your cut produces waste in the curve's
interior, turn the power OFF and wait until all
motion stops before removing the waste.
•
Scroll saw blades have a tendency to drift.
This is compensated by adjusting the feed
direction.
Model G0734/G0735 (Mfd. Since 12/15)
Hold-Down Shoe &
Blade Guard
The hold-down shoe and blade guard are mounted
on the same rod and are adjusted together. The
hold-down shoe keeps the workpiece from raising
up from the force of the moving blade. The blade
guard helps prevent debris from flying at the
operator and acts as a barrier between the blade
and the operator's hands, thus reducing the risk
of accidental contact.
To adjust the hold-down shoe and blade
guard:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the lock knob and shoe screw shown
in Figure 19, then lower the shoe until it
touches the table.
Lock Knob
Air Nozzle
Screw
Shoe Screw
Figure 19. Hold-down shoe and blade guard
assembly.
3.
Lower the blade guard over the shoe.
4.
Adjust the shoe so it is parallel with the table
and approximately
workpiece.
Note: When tilting the table for your cutting
operation, adjust the shoe so it remains par-
allel with the table.
5.
Re-tighten the hold-down height knob and
shoe screw, then check that the workpiece
moves smoothly under the shoe.
Blade Guard
Hold-
Down
Shoe
⁄
"–
⁄
" higher than the
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