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- Page 1 400mm (16") SCROLL SAW Model No. CSS 400 Part No. 6460100 Operating and Maintenance Instructions 1200...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 400mm (16") Scroll Saw, designed for use by both professional and DIY enthusiast. Before operating this machine, please read this leaflet thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the Scroll Saw giving you long and satisfactory service. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions General
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING MACHINERY WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. ✔... - Page 4 18. Be sure to use the correct blade size and type. 19. Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE dealer for advice. The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury.
- Page 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
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Page 6: Assembly
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE SCROLL SAW Fig. 1 ASSEMBLY (Numbers in brackets refer to the item numbers in the Parts List) Your Scroll Saw is fully assembled, except for the Blade Guard, and the Air tube. To attach these components, proceed as follows: Line up the holes in the blade guard (33) and that in the air tube bracket (83), with the hole in the end of the upper arm, and insert the bolt (90). -
Page 7: Bevel Alignment
2.BLADE HOLDER ALIGNMENT It is important that the blade holders are checked for alignment before use. Misaligned holders will cause the blade to wander, and reduce the blades’ life expectancy. Fig. 2 To check the alignment, 2.1 Loosen the tension on the blade by turning the blade tension knob (17), two full turns anticlockwise. -
Page 8: Blade Renewal
4. BLADE INSTALLATION / RENEWAL 4.1 Standard Blade (with end pins) 4.1.1 Before installing or removing blades, turn OFF the saw and disconnect it from the supply. Remove the blade as described in 2. Blade Holder Alignment, above. NOTE: Fig. 5 Whilst the blade is out of the housings, look at the blade housings closely. - Page 9 NOTES ON SAW BLADES IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE GOOD QUALITY BLADES BLADES BREAK FOR FIVE PRINCIPAL REASONS: Too much tension or too little tension on the blade. Overworking the blade by feeding the workpiece too fast. Twisting or bending the blade by feeding the workpiece off-centre. Over use - the blade has reached the end of its useful life.
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Page 10: Operating Characteristics
SCROLL SAW OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS The scroll saw’s unique ability is cutting intricate curves which other saws cannot do. A scroll saw can also be used for straight line cutting such as cross cuts, ripping and bevels, The following is a list of points to remember when using a Scroll Saw. The saw does not cut wood by itself. - Page 11 1. Defective cord, plug or outlet. 1. Unplug saw, replace defective parts. 2. Defective motor. 2.Repairs MUST be made by a qualified technician. Call Clarke Service dept. for advice. Excessive Vibration 1. Improper mounting of saw. 1. See proper mounting instructions (p5) (Some vibration is 2.
- Page 12 PARTS DIAGRAM...
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Page 13: Parts List
SD40044 PARTS AND SERVICE For Spare Parts and Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS - 0181 558 6696 SERVICE - 0181 556 4443 PARTS & SERVICE FAX - 0181 558 3622... - Page 14 Gross / Net weight: ............... 22 / 20kg Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the machine’s data plate PARTS &...
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