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- Page 1 SCROLL SAW MODEL NO: CSS400D PART NO: 6462153 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0118 - ISS 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting this Clarke scroll saw. The scroll saw is designed for cutting wood up to a maximum thickness of 50mm. It may also be used to cut other materials, including plastic and composite boards. IMPORTANT Read all instructions carefully before you use this scroll saw. Pay attention to all sections of this User Guide that display warning symbols and notices.
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Page 3: General Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which can ignite the dust or fumes. - Page 4 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Page 5: Scroll Saw Safety Instructions
16. Be sure to use the correct blade size and type. 17. Use approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE supplier for advice. The use of inferior blades can increase the risk of injury. -
Page 6: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE SCROLL SAW TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. This scroll saw is provided with a standard 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing, make sure that a plug of identical specification is used. - Page 7 OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Sawdust blower output hose Blower nozzle Pressure plate height Table insert adjustment knob Blade tension release lever Angle adjustment scale Blade guard Table tilt lock knob Top blade holder Dust extraction outlet Blade On/Off switch Work piece pressure plate Blade speed regulator Parts &...
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Page 8: Attach The Feet
3-13 mm thick (not supplied) between the workbench and scroll saw. • Rubber mats are available from your Clarke supplier. NOTE: Do not over tighten the bolts Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 9 ATTACH THE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the screws shown in the picture. 2. Attach the blade guard support arm and replace the screws removed in step 1. 3. Connect the plastic tube to the bellows output on top of the scroll saw.
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Page 10: Changing The Blades
4. Push down the upper arm and remove the blade. • Blades are available from your Clarke supplier, • 15TPI (Part No: AWNCSS400C035A) • 18TPI (Part No AWNCSS400C035B) 5. Hook the new blade onto the blade holder. -
Page 11: Blade Tension
BLADE TENSION 1. Raise the blade tension lever. 2. Rotate the blade tension lever: • Clockwise to increase the blade tension • Anti-clockwise to decrease the blade tension. 3. Lower the blade tension lever NOTE: Too much tension will decrease the life of the blade. - Page 12 USING THE SCROLL SAW Before you start, turn the saw on and listen to the sound it makes. If you notice excessive vibration or an unusual noise, stop the saw immediately and unplug it. Do not start the saw until you have corrected the problem. •...
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Page 13: Carrying Out Internal Cuts
CARRYING OUT INTERNAL CUTS A scroll saw can be used to make scroll cuts within a work piece without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the work piece. 1. Drill a 6.3 mm (1/4”) hole inside the boundary of the aperture to be cut from the work piece. -
Page 14: What To Do If The Saw Blade Jams In The Work Piece
WHAT TO DO IF THE SAW BLADE JAMS IN THE WORK PIECE When withdrawing the work piece, the blade can bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or by the blade coming out of the blade holders. - Page 15 3. Loosen the table lock knob and tilt the table until it is approximately at right angles to the blade. 4. Place a small square on the saw table next to blade and lock the table at 90° to square. 5.
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Page 16: General Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE YOU PERFORM MAINTENANCE WORK ON YOUR SCROLL SAW. GENERAL MAINTENANCE • Keep your scroll saw clean. • Do not allow pitch to collect on the saw table. Clean it with gum and pitch remover. -
Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number CSS400D Rated Voltage (V) 230V Input Power 120W Maximum Cutting Width 406 mm Maximum Cutting Depth 50 mm Speed 400 - 1600 strokes per minute Stroke Length 14 mm Table Size 410 x 254 mm Table Tilt Angle... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 19 NOTES Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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