Section 4: Operations - Grizzly G0938 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL AND ON/OFF
SWITCH
! CAUTION
For your own safety, always push the switch
OFF when the scroll saw is not in use. Also, in
the case of power failure (all of your lights go
out) push the knob OFF. Remove the plug
from the power source outlet to avoid
accidental starting.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. P)
1. To turn power ON, press ON/OFF switch (2)
to ON position.
2. To turn power OFF, press ON/OFF switch (2)
to OFF position.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB (FIG. P)
The variable speed control allows greater versatility
to cut a variety of materials such as wood, plastics,
non-ferrous metals, etc. Depending on the hardness
and thickness of material, the speed should be
reduced to allow the blade teeth to remove cut
material from the kerf.
1. Your saw is equipped with a variable-speed
control knob (1). The blade stroke rate may
be adjusted by simply rotating the variable-
speed control knob (1).
2. Turn the speed control knob clockwise to
increase up to 1,500 strokes per minute
(SPM). Turn the speed control knob
counterclockwise to reduce down to 500
strokes per minute (SPM).
WORK LIGHT (FIG. P)
1. To turn work light ON, press the rocker
switch (3) to ON position.
2. To turn work light OFF, press the rocker
switch (3) to OFF position.
Fig. P
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Model G0938 (Mfd. Since 02/21)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUTTING
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12. Blades wear faster when cutting plywood or
When feeding the workpiece into the
blade, do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade because it will
deflect the blade, reduce the accuracy of
cutting, and possibly break the blade. Allow
the saw to cut material by guiding the
workpiece into the blade as it cuts.
The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the
down stroke.
You must guide the wood into the blade
slowly because the teeth of the blade are very
small and they can only remove wood when
they are on the down stroke.
There is a learning curve for each person
who wants to use this saw. During that period
of time it is expected that some blades will
break until you learn how to use the saw and
receive the greatest benefit from the blades.
Best results are achieved when cutting wood
less than one inch (25.4 mm) thick.
When cutting wood thicker than one inch
(25.4 mm), the user must guide the wood
very slowly into the blade and take extra care
not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in
order to maximize blade life.
When teeth of scroll saw blade wear out, you
must replace the blade. Check the blade
frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw
blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 to 2 hours
of cutting.
To get accurate cuts, be prepared to
compensate for the blade's tendency to
follow the wood grain as you are cutting.
This scroll saw is intended to cut wood or
wood products.
When choosing a blade to use with your
scroll saw, consider very fine, narrow blades
to scroll cut in thin wood in 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
thick or less. Use wider blades for thicker
materials but this will reduce the ability to cut
tight curves.
This saw uses 5 in. (127 mm) long pin-end or
plain-end type blades.
particle board which is very abrasive. Angle
cutting in hardwoods reduces blade tooth set
faster due to the blade deflection.
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