Craftsman 113.207650 Owner's Manual page 17

basic scronH saw operation
NOTE: Make certain set screws in blade holders are
tight prior to each use of the scroll saw
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT TABLE
INSERT IN PLACE°
This scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade
widths and thicknesses: 5" to 6" length plain end
type blades and 5" length pin type blades The blade
size (thickness and width) and the number of teeth
per inch are determined by the type of material and
the smallest radius being cut
NOTE: Use wider blades to achieve straightest cuts
A scroll saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine It
can also be used for straight-line cutting operations
such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling,
and compound cutting.
Using the proper blade for the material and
thickness being cut will help the operator to follow
pattern lines. (Use wider blades to achieve the
straightest cuts ) Blade teeth should always point
down
When a blade is dull, or when insufficient blade
tension is being used, the blade may have a
tendency to twist or break
To minimize blade breakage and to produce more
accurate results, be sure the blade is not forced into
the workpiece. Too much pressure should not be
applied on the wood as it is fed into the blade.
Steady, even pressure will produce more uniform,
cleaner cutting with less blade breakage.
Loosen blade tension knob when scroll saw is not in
use.. Follow procedure to tension blade before use.
The scroll saw has the capability of inside cutting
(piercing). Pin-type blades are recommended when
inside cutting as the best type of blade to use for
maximum performance Drill an over-sized hole in
scrap section of workpiece Locate two (2) blade
holder keys among loose parts Position each key
over one installed blade holder to secure holder
while installing blade through workpiece. Release
tension knob (see BLADE INSTALLATION-
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW)
Remove blade, and place workpiece on table with
drilled hole aligned over blade slot in insert. Replace
blade, sliding it through drilled hole and insert slot.
Reinstall blade in lower and upper blade holders.
Retighten tension knob (see BLADE
BEVEL SETTING/CUTTING
WARNING: TO AVOID _ RUNNING THE MITER
GAUGE INTO THE GUARD, ALWAYS SET THE
BEVEL ANGLE TO THE RIGHT AS SHOWN
BELOW,
INSTALLATION-GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
SCROLL SAW) Remove two (2) blade holder keys
and store for future use
Plain-end blades can be used for inside cutting.
Follow the procedure for pin-type blades, and
loosen set screws in upper and lower blade holders
using set screw wrench When installing blade in
blade holders, tighten set screws with wrench
Use caution when cutting off material which is
irregular in cross section which could pinch the
blade before the cut is completed A piece of
molding for example must lay flat on the table and
not be permitted to rock while being cut
Use caution when cutting off round material such as
dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency to roll
while being cut causing the blade to "bite" Always
use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter
SAWING/SCROLLING
1 Adjust the guard to just contact the top of the
workpiece
2 Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade Hold the workpiece firmly against the
table Use gentle pressure, and do not force the
work, but allow the blade to cut
3 Avoid putting side loads on the blade during
cutting to keep cut square to table
NOTE: When very sharp curves are to be cut, narrow
blades should be used Remove blade clips when
using narrow blades
Loosen bevel lock knob and tilt housing of saw to
the desired angle degree by reading bevel scales
Adjust the guard to just contact the top of the
workpiece Perform bevel cuts by feeding
workpiece into blade without a guide or using the
miter gauge HOUSING
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BEVEL
LOCK KNOB