Tool Use And Care - Power Fist SS13W Owner's Manual

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool to do the work of a larger industrial
tool. The tool will perform better and safer at the task for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool
or use for a purpose for which it was not designed.
2. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp, clean and in good condition for a better and safer
performance. The handles must be kept clean, dry and free from oil and grease at all times.
3. Avoid unintentional starts. Be sure that the throttle/ignition switch is in neutral or OFF position when
not in use and before connecting it to any power.
4. Know you power tool. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitation as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
5. Keep guards in place. Keep in working order and properly adjusted and aligned.
6. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
7. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade
or cutter only.
8. When the work piece is jammed, turn off the scroll saw, remove plug from power source outlet,
wedge open the cut, and back the blade out of the work piece.
9. Do not perform layout, assembly, or set up work on the table while the cutting tool is operating.
10. Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or workbench. In addition, if there's any tendency
for the scroll saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroll saw stand or workbench.
11. Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by hand.
12. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.
13. Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.,)
except for the work piece and related feed or support devices for the table.
14. Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table.
15. Always adjust blade tension correctly.
16. When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height.
17. Hold the work firmly against the table.
18. Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the material fast enough that the blade will
cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.
19. Use caution when cutting off material that is irregular in cross section that could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed. A piece of molding for example must lie flat on the table and not be
permitted to rock while being cut.
20. 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". When backing the blade out of the workplace, the
blade may bind in the cut; this is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the cut. If this happens:
SERVICE
1. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears to be damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended functions. Check
for alignment and binding of moving parts; broken parts or mounting fixtures, or any other condition
that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified technician.
2. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this
tool. Replace damaged parts immediately.
ELECTRICAL & OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect power supply. Disconnect from power supply when not in use, before cleaning, unplugging,
servicing or changing any parts or accessories.
2. Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical equipment. Prevent body
contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cooking stoves and refrigerators. There is an
increased chance of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
3. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet
is properly grounded. If the tool should electronically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
4. Do not expose to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Turn off the scroll saw, remove plug from power source outlet, wedge open the cut,
and back the blade out of the work piece.
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