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Delta 40-570 Instruction Manual

16" variable speed scroll saw with quickset ii blade changing feature
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16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw
with Quickset II Blade
®
Changing Feature
(Model 40-570)
PART NO. 898602-0010
Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-888-848-5175 (
1-800-463-3582).
1
please call
In Canada call

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  • Page 1 Quickset II Blade ® Changing Feature (Model 40-570) PART NO. 898602-0010 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-888-848-5175 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Scroll Saws

    Wedge open the kerf and back blade out of the workpiece. 18. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries. 19. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the table. FOR SCROLL SAWS 20.

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Cleaning

    Delta Model 40-570 16" Scroll Saw is designed to give high quality, smooth cutting performance with capacity to cut up to 16" wide by 2" thick woodworking materials and has a 3/4" stroke. Delta Model 40-570 comes equipped with; basic machine, integral dust port, variable speed 600-1650 spm, lock-out switch, cast iron table for minimal vibration, Quickset II Blade Chuck System for ergonomic “wrench-free”...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 6: Fastening Scroll Saw To Supporting Surface

    SPEED CONTROL The on-off switch (A) Fig. 5, and variable speed control (B) are located on the right front side of the scroll saw base, as shown. To turn the saw “ON”, push the switch (A) up and to turn the saw “OFF”, push the switch (A) down.

  • Page 7: Changing Blades

    TABLE INSERT The table insert (A) can be assembled to the saw table with the opening in the insert pointing to the front of the table, as shown in Fig. 7, or to the right as shown in Fig. 8.
  • Page 8 3. Push upper blade chuck locking lever (C) Fig. 11, to the rear as shown. This will automatically release the blade (D) from the upper chuck (E). 4. Remove the dust collection cup (A) by rotating knob (B) 90° as shown in Fig. 12. Slide dust cup out of the guides (C) by pulling it toward the front.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Blade Tension

    ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF UPPER AND LOWER BLADE HOLDER CHUCK Different widths of scroll saw blades will make it necessary to adjust the clamping action of the upper and lower blade holder chuck. It should be noted, however, that very little adjustment is necessary and very little clamping force is required to hold the blade satisfactorily.

  • Page 10: Tilting The Table

    Fig. 19 is on “0”. 2. Using a square that includes a level, check to see if the table is level (A) Fig. 21, and is 90° to the saw blade (B), as shown. 3. If the table is not at 90° to the blade, adjust the table accordingly making certain screw (B) Fig.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Holddown

    Fig. 24 INSIDE CUTTING A blade threaded through a hole in the workpiece is inside cutting. The Delta 16" Scroll Saw has the capability of performing this operation quickly and easily. Loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 26, and raise the holddown (B).

  • Page 12: Choice Of Blade And Speed

    (A) Fig. 15 where it pivots on the upper chuck . CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED Your scroll saw will accept a wide variety of 5" flat end blades and can be operated at any speed from 600 to 1650 cutting strokes per minute. Consider the following as a general guideline for selecting a blade and operating speed.

  • Page 13: Following A Line

    FOLLOWING A LINE With your scroll saw you should be able to cut a straight or curved line with ease. Most beginners will experience blade wandering, however, they eventually learn to control it as they become more familiar with the machine. Use scrap material to practice cuts before starting a project.
  • Page 14 All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of Porter-Cable•Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-888-848-5175 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

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