Rip Or Straight Line Cutting; Interior Cutting - Craftsman 137.216010 Operator's Manual

RIP OR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING (FIG. U)
IA WARNING I
To avoid injury from an accidental starting, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug
is not connected to the power source outlet before
moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
Tools Needed (Not Included)
QUANTITY
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DESCRIPTION
Small C-clamps
Ruler or measuring tape
2-inch straight scrap of wood
Thickness to match workpiece)
1. Raise the blade guard foot (1) by loosening the
blade guard foot lock knob (2) on the right side of the
upper arm. Measure from the tip of the blade (3) to
the desired distance. Position the straight edge (4)
parallel to the blade at that distance.
2. Clamp the straight edge (4) to the table (5).
3. Recheck your measurements, using the workpiece to
be cut, and make sure the scrap wood is secure.
4. Position the workpiece against the blade and place
the blade guard foot (1) slightly above the top surface
of the workpiece.
5. Secure the blade guard foot in place by tightening
the height adjustment knob.
6. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning
the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning
the control knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
CAUTION: In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece and reduce blade breakage, do
not turn saw ON while the workpiece is against the
blade.
7. Position the workpiece against the straight edge (4)
prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece
against the blade (3).
8. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade, guiding the
workpiece against the straight edge and press the
workpiece down against the table while cutting.
CAUTION: Do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade. The blade will deflect,
reducing accuracy of cut and may break.
9. When the cut is complete, move the trailing edge of
the workpiece beyond the blade guard foot. Turn the
scroll saw OFF.
NOTE: When cutting a narrow workpiece use push
sticks.
Fig, U
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INTERIOR CUTTING (FIG. V)
1. Lay out the design on the workpiece (1). Drill a 1/4 in.
hole in the workpiece.
2. Release the quick release tension lever (2), remove
the blade (3). Refer to BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
3. Place the workpiece on the saw table with the hole (4)
over the access hole in the table (5).
4. Install the blade (3) through the hole in the workpiece
and lower the quick release tension lever (2).
5. Follow the process, items 3-9, under FREEHAND
CUTTING OPERATIONS.
6. When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply
turn the scroll saw OFF, remove the blade from the
blade holder and remove the workpiece from the
table.
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