Mounting The Saw To A Workbench; Blades; Selecting The Correct Blade; Removing Blades - 909 LS1620 Instruction Manual

Mounting the saw to a workbench

It is recommended that the scroll saw is secured to a
work bench to gain maximum stability and reduce noise
and vibration.
1. Using the base of the scroll
saw as a template mark
the holes on the workbench
through the holes in the
casting.
2. Drill the holes through the
workbench using an 8mm
drill bit.
3. Bolt the saw to the workbench
using bolts, washers and nuts.
Note. The fasteners are not supplied with the machine.
Note.
A soft foam pad or carpet (not supplied) can be placed
between the scroll saw and the work bench to further reduce
noise and vibration.

Blades

The scroll saw accepts 128 mm pin type and flat blades.
A set of flat adaptors are supplied, along with a setting
fixture on the top of the scroll saw arm

Selecting the correct blade

1. The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths
and thicknesses for cutting wood and other wood-
based materials.
2. The blade width, thickness, and number of teeth per inch
will be determined by the material and size of the radius
being cut.
3. Select a blade that allows at least three teeth to be
in contact with the workpiece at all times.
4. Very fine, narrow blades should be used for curve cutting
in thin wood (6 mm or less).
5. To cut thicker wood, use wider blades with fewer teeth
per inch.
6. When cutting wood thicker than 25 mm, guide the
workpiece into the blade slowly and take care not
to bend or twist the blade whilst cutting.
7. Most blade packages state the size or thickness of
wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the radius
(size of curve) which can be cut with that blade.
8. Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or small as
thinner blades.
9. Blades wear faster when:
a. Cutting plywood which is very abrasive
b. Cutting wood that is thicker than 19 mm
c. Cutting hardwood
d. Side pressure is applied to the blade
10. This saw uses either pin-type or flat blades
of 128 mm length.

Removing blades

CAUTION. Always ensure that the
saw is switched off and unplugged
from the mains supply before
removing or installing a blade.
Note.
It is suggested to lift the
front guard and foot assy to
provide more access to the table
insert and lower blade attachment.
1. Loosen the blade tension knob (9) by turning in an anti-
clockwise direction to reduce the blade tension.
2. Remove the table insert (8) by raising it with a
screwdriver and passing the blade through the blade slot.
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