Operation - Performax 240-3724 Operation And Safety Instructions

Operation

Recommendations for cutting
A scroll saw is basically a curve-cutting machine. It can also be used for straight cutting and
beveling or angle cutting operations. Please read and understand the following items before
attempting to use the saw.
1. When feeding the work piece into the blade do not force it against the blade. This could cause
blade deflection. Allow the saw to cut the material by guiding the work piece into the blade as it
cuts.
2. The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the down stroke.
3. Guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and remove
wood only on the down stroke.
4. There is a learning curve for each person using this saw. During that period of time it is
expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use the saw.
5. Best results are achieved when cutting wood one inch thick or less.
6. When cutting wood thicker than one inch, guide the wood very, very slowly into the blade and
take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to maximize blade life.
7. Teeth on scroll saw blades wear out and the blades must be replaced frequently for best cutting
results. Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting.
8. To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compensate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood
grain as you are cutting.
9. This scroll saw is primarily designed to cut wood or wood products. For cutting precious and
non-ferrous metals, the variable control switch must be set at very slow speeds.
10. 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.
11. Blades wear faster when cutting plywood or very abrasive particle board. Angle cutting in
hardwoods wears blades down faster.
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