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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON / OFF SWITCH
A simple, dust protected rocker style on/off switch A is locat-
ed on the top of the saw.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE SPEED
The Scroll Saw is equipped with a variable speed control
which allows you to select or fine-tune to the exact blade
speed required (from 400-1400 strokes per minute for the
EX-16CE model & from 400-1550 strokes per minute for EX-
21CE & EX-30CE models) for best results based on the type
and thickness of material and type of blade being used.
The blade speed control knob B is located on the top of
the machine.
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To increase blade speed, turn the control knob clockwise.
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To decrease blade speed turn the control knob counterclockwise.
Blade speed selection is subjective and is dependant on a variety of factors: type and thickness of material being
cut, type of blade being used, feed rate, required finish quality as well as experience, personal preference and com-
fort level of the user. There are no hard and fast rules. Be patient – practice and experience will be your best teacher.
Here are some general guidelines to consider when selecting/adjusting blade speed:
• For best results and smoothest most efficient cutting, always select the highest speed that you are comfortable
using based on your experience and skill level.
• Generally speaking, harder or denser workpiece material requires slower blade speeds.
• Slower speeds also work better with very thin blades, or when cutting most metals, as well as for brittle or delicate
material such as fine veneers.
• Some wood species will have a tendency to burn quicker at higher blade speeds. To avoid additional sanding
later, reduce blade speed and feed speed at the first signs of burn marks on the workpiece.
ADJUSTING THE BLOWER
The saw is equipped with a built-in blower to help clear cutting dust from the workpiece surface in front of the blade
and on any reference lines. Adjust the blower tube A as needed to point the nozzle at the blade to set it at a com-
fortable distance so as not to obstruct your hand movement as you work.
WORKPIECE HOLD-DOWN
The workpiece hold-down B can be adjusted to assist in
preventing the blade from lifting the workpiece up from
the table during the cut. Loosen the thumbscrew C to set
the height to your convenience based on the thickness of
the workpiece. Before cutting, test to make sure that the
hold-down is not adjusted too tightly to the workpiece or
that it obstructs the movement of the workpiece.
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B
reduce speed
increase speed
C
A
B
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