Index of Contents Index of Contents Declaration of Conformity What’s Included General Notes Introduction General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines 04-05 Additional Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw 05-06 Specification Initial Assembly 06-07 Mounting the Scroll Saw Illustration and Parts Description 08-09-10-11 Setting Up the Saw 12-13...
What’s Included Quantity Item Part Model Number RSS16GA 1 No RSS16E Hobby Scroll Saw Blade comes fully assembled but not tensioned 1 No Blade Guard 2 No M5 x 10mm Butterfly Screw Knobs and flat washers 1 No Manual General Note Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using description of the parts of your scroll saw, which will your new tool;...
Introduction Perfect for the hobby user who wants a more geared hand knob. A clever flexible stalk combines a advanced scroll saw, the RSS16E is a machine that blower nozzle and LED work light to keep the work will allow you to take on more advanced projects. clear and illuminated.
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines DO NOT store materials above or near a machine, flying grit, dust or chips, wear the appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc., and if the work such that it is necessary to stand on the machine to operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear reach them.
19. Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. 15. Be extra cautious with very large or small, or Contact your local Axminster Tool Centre for advice. irregularly shaped work pieces. The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury.
Initial Assembly Fig 02-03 NOTE: The guard can be adjusted by loosening the two butterfly knobs (C) and sliding the guard DON’T OVERTIGHTEN AS THE assembly (B) up or down to accommodate different GUARD IS ONLY PLASTIC! timber thicknesses. Mounting the Scroll Saw It is strongly recommended that you mount the Fig 05-06 machine to a workbench or to a purpose built scroll...
Illustration and Parts Description ON/OFF buttons Bearing bushes Variable speed control Guard supporting arms Adjustable guard Table Table scale pointer Motor brush port Spare blade holder Table tilt butterfly clamp Lower blade access door Table tilt scale...
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Illustration and Parts Description ON/OFF buttons (A) Blade tensioning clamp lever Spare blade holder Variable speed control (B) Table tilt scale (A), Adjusting knob (B) and Butterfly clamp (C) Scale pointer Air delivery tube Scroll saw guard Lower blade holder access door ( Place near work piece)
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Illustration and Parts Description Carrying handle Guard butterfly clamp Air delivery tube Table insert Scroll saw chassis Motor brush port Table tilt control knob Dust extraction outlet Scroll saw mounting hole...
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Illustration and Parts Description Table tilt control clamp Scroll saw table tilted to 45˚ Table tilt control knob Upper blade holder Lower blade holder Table insert Lower rocker arm and motor assembly Dust extraction outlet...
Setting Up the Saw The scroll saw comes with the blade assembled but Setting the Table not tensioned and the table tilted. Please follow the instruction below to set up your scroll saw. 1) Loosen the table tilt butterfly clamp (B) and rotate the table by turning the control knob (C) until the Tensioning the Blade table is level, see fig 10-11.
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Setting Up the Saw/ Operating Instructions NOTE: If you are new to scroll saws, there will be Fig 12-13 a learning period, a period to learn the saw itself, and a period to learn how the wood and saw work together.
Operating Instructions 2) Place the work piece on the table and lower the 6) If you have finished using the scroll saw, clean guard so its just above the work piece. above and below the work table and using a damp cloth wipe the scroll saw over.
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Operating Instructions 3) Switch on the scroll saw by pressing the green 4) The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. ‘ON’ button, set the variable speed and carefully The blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain guide the work piece into the blade, see fig 22.
Changing the Blade Fig 25-26 Standard Blades WARNING! DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONTINUING. 1) Lift up the blade tensioning clamp lever and rotate until the tension on the blade has been released, see fig 7 on page 12. Access door 2) Remove the table insert, see fig 23.
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Changing the Blade CLEAR AWAY ANY TOOLS AROUND THE WORK AREA. PLUG IN AND SWITCH ON THE MAINS. 6) Clean both blade holders and remove any 11) Start the scroll saw and check everything running compacted crud before fitting a new blade. correctly.
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CLEAR AWAY ANY TOOLS AROUND THE WORK AREA. See our full range of scroll saw blades and accessories in our catalogue or contact us by phone or visit our website. PLUG IN AND SWITCH ON Telephone: 03332 406406 THE MAINS. Online: axminster.co.uk...
If the power cord is worn, frayed, cut or the brush for signs of wear If it’s O.K. re-fit. If the brush damaged, contact Axminster Tools & Machinery. Do is badly worn, replace with a new one.
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Maintenance Fig 39-40-41 Rocker Arm Bearing Bushes After a period of use it is recommended to lightly oil the upper and lower rocker arm bearings, see fig 42. Rocker arm Lower blade holder Fig 42 Motor assembly Dust extraction outlet Bearing bushes Base plate 2) An occasional light coat of oil on the table to...
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Parts Breakdown/List Part Description Strain Relief Variable Speed Control Knob Cable Switch Pan Head Tapping Screw ST4.2x8 Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4x10 Cable clamp Switch Plate Arm Housing right Ferrite Ring Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5x40 Variable Speed Control Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4x8 Blade Guard Adjustment Knob Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M5x50...
Parts Breakdown/List Radial Spherical Plain Bearing Cross Recessed Pan Head Screw M4x10 Bearing 625ZZ Blade Guard Support Link Blade Guard Big Spacer Dust Port Eccentric Hex Socket Cap Wrench S4 Hex Socket Set Screw M8x8 Washer ø 6 Base Foot Hex Nut M10 Moter Washer ø...
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