Performax 240-3724 Operation And Safety Instructions page 14

Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Blade selection (Fig. 12)
This scroll saw accepts 5" length pin end and pinless
blades, with a wide variety of blade thicknesses and
widths. The type of material and intricacies of cutting
operations will determine the number of teeth per inch.
Always select the narrowest blades for intricate (tight
radius and curves) curve cutting and the widest blades
for straight and large curve cutting operations. The
following table represents suggestions for various
materials. Use this table as an example, but practice
and your own personal preference will be the best
selection method.
When choosing a blade, use very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4" thick or less.
Use wider blades for thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves.
Note: Thinner blades will have more possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles are not
perpendicular to the table.
Blade care
To maximize the life of your scroll saw blades:
1. Do not bend blades when installing.
2. Always set proper blade tension.
3. Use the right blade (see instruction on replacement blade packaging for proper use).
4. Feed the work correctly into the
blade.
5. Use thin blades for intricate cutting.
CAUTION: Any and all servicing should be performed by a qualified service center.
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