Blade Tension Lever; Material Hold-Down; Bevel Scale - DeWalt DW788 Instruction Manual

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thethumbscrew. Next, i nsert t hetopoftheblade intothetopblade
clamp a ndsecurely tighten t hetopthumbscrew.
Properly adjust thetension o ftheblade before o perating your s croll
saw. (See: B lade T ension Lever section o fthismanual.)
Blade Tension Lever
Move the blade tension lever (Figure 6) to the left to increase tension
on the blade.
The proper degree of tension varies with different blade sizes. If you
are frequently breaking blades, decrease tension on the blade.
As you become more accustomed to operating your scroll saw, you
will become more proficient in fine-tuning blade tension. Practice on
scrap material when possible.
Remove the blade or release tension on the blade when not using
your scroll saw for an extended period.
Material Hold.down
The material hold-down (Figure 7) should contact the surface of the
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