Craftsman 315.216090 Operator's Manual page 11

KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW
See Figures 2 - 3.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
BEVEL SCALE
The bevel scale and indicator show the degree the saw
table is tilted.
BLADE CLAMP SCREWS
Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw blades.
BLADE STORAGE DRAWER
Attached under the left side of the table is a blade storage
drawer. It will hold up to 20 blades.
BLADE TENSION KNOB
Loosen or tighten blade tension by turning the blade ten-
sion knob.
DROP FOOT AND DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB
This foot should be lowered until it just rests on top of the
workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting, yet not so
much that the workpiece drags. The vertical portion pro-
vides a blade guard to prevent accidental blade contact.
FOOT SWITCH
Use the foot switch to conveniently turn your scroll saw
off and on.
LOCK POST
To prevent unauthorized use of the scroll saw, we suggest
that you disconnect it from the power supply and install
a padlock (not supplied) through the lock post beside the
knob, as illustrated, to lock the knob in the OFF position.
When the lock is properly installed and locked, the switch
is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.
LOCK POST
FEATURES
ON / OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED
Pull the knob out to turn ON the scroll saw and push the
knob in to turn OFF the scroll saw. Turn the knob to adjust
the speed from the high speed of approximately 1,600
SPM (strokes per minute) to the low speed of approxi-
mately 500 SPM.
SAWDUST BLOWER / LIGHT
With a convenient ON / OFF switch, the sawdust blower/
light keeps the line of cut on the workpiece clean and
lighted for more accurate scroll cuts. Place the switch in
the ON position, then depress the foot switch to activate
the blower and/or light. For best results, always direct air
flow at the blade and the workpiece.
SAWDUST EXHAUST
This feature will allow you to attach any 1-1/4 in. vacuum
hose for easy sawdust collection.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table with tilt control
for maximum accuracy. The throat plate inserted in the
saw table allows for blade clearance.
SWITCH
A power switch turns the sawdust blower/light on and off.
TABLE LOCK KNOB
Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at any desired angle
ON / OFF KNOB from 5° left to 45° right.
PADLOCK
Fig. 3
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WARNING:
For your own safety, always push
the knob OFF when machine is not in use. Also, in
the event of a power failure, push knob OFF. Lock
the scroll saw switch OFF with a padlock. This will
prevent the machine from starting up again when the
power comes back on. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.