Carbatec SS-400C User manual

WARRANTY
OWNERS MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL SCROLL SAW
SS-400C/SS-530C/SS-760C

Index of Contents
2
Introduction & Warranty Outline
Warning
The symbols below advise that you follow the correct safety procedures
when using this machine.
Dust mask
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
Eye protection
should be worn
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Keep hands away
from moving parts
and cutting area
Introduction & Warranty Outline 2
Rules For Safe Operation 3
Safety Instructions 4
Electrical Requirements 5
Identication of Main Parts & Components 6
Unpacking & Set Up 7
Installation & Assembly 8
Choosing & Installing a Saw Blade 9, 10
Operating Instructions 11, 12, 13
Maintenance, Adjustments & Servicing 14, 15
Changing the Fuse 15
Specications 15
SS-5400C Exploded Diagram/Parts List (A) 16, 17
SS-530C Exploded Diagram/Parts List (B) 18, 19
SS-760C Exploded Diagram/Parts List (C) 20, 21
Wiring Diagram 22
Notes 23, 24, 25
Warranty Details 26, 27
WARRANTY
All component parts of the Carbatec Scroll Saw (distributed in Australia & New Zealand
by Maxis Distribution Pty Ltd), are carefully tested and inspected during all stages
of production, and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.
Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Maxis agrees to
repair or replace, within a period of 3 years from date of purchase, any genuine part
or parts which, upon examination, prove to be defective in workmanship or material.
In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned to Maxis. Repairs
attempted without our written authorisation will void this warranty. Disclaimer: The
information and specications in this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from
the factory and at the time of printing. Because we are committed to making constant
improvements, Maxis reserves the right to make changes to components, parts or
features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and without obligation
to install any such changes on previously delivered units. Reasonable care is taken at
the factory to ensure that the specications and information in this manual corresponds
with that of the unit with which it was supplied. However “after factory” modications
may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your unit. Further,
as several generations of this scroll saw and several versions of this manual may be
in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not
depict your unit exactly. If you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer or our
support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarication.
THANK YOU for purchasing the Carbatec model SS-400C,
SS-530C or SS-760C scroll saw. This scroll saw has been carefully tested
and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained,
will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum
performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from
your investment, please take the time to read this manual before
assembling, installing and operating the unit.
The manual’s purpose is to familiarise you with the safe operation,
basic function, and features of this scroll saw as well as the set-up,
maintenance and identication of its parts and components. This
manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking
instruction, nor to oer the user Instruction in the craft of woodworking.
If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or
procedure, do not proceed until you can conrm, from knowledgeable
and qualied sources, that it is safe to do so.
Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy
for future reference.
Copyright © Maxis Distribution Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or whole
without the express written permission of Maxis Distribution Pty Ltd.

Rules for Safe Operation
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1. Be sure to read, understand and follow all safety warnings and
instructions in the supplied Operator’s Manual.
2. Do not operate the saw when tired, distracted, or under the
eects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reexes
or alertness. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.
3. Keep the work area well lit, clean and free of debris. Cluttered
areas and benches invite injuries.
4. Keep children and shop visitors at a safe distance while
operating the saw; do not permit them to operate the scroll saw.
5. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all machinery
with locks, master electrical switches and switch keys, to prevent
unauthorised or unsupervised use. Fine particulate dust is a
carcinogen that can be hazardous to health. Work in a well
ventilated area and use a dust collector whenever possible.
7. Wear approved safety glasses, dust mask and nonskid
footwear. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces
or jewellery while operating the saw. Keep long hair contained by
wearing protective hair covering.
8. Be sure all adjustment tools, wrenches or other
clutter are removed from the machine and/or the table surface
before operation. When not in use, tools should be locked-up
in a dry place, out of children’s reach and away from ammable
substances.
9. Keep hands well away from saw blade and all moving parts.
Use a brush, not hands, to clear away chips and sawdust.
10. Be sure that the saw blade is properly installed, and in the
correct cutting direction, before operation. Always use a clean,
properly sharpened blade. Dirty or dull blades are unsafe and can
lead to accidents. Also, be sure the blade has gained full operating
speed before beginning to cut.
11. Do not push or force wood into the blade. The saw will perform
better and more safely when working at the rate for which it was
designed. Do not use for purposes not intended.
12. Avoid working from awkward or o balance positions. Do not
overreach while cutting; keep both feet on oor. Never lean over
or reach behind the blade and never pull the work piece through
the cut from behind.
13. Never stand or lean on the saw. Serious injury could occur if the
unit is tipped over or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.
14. Use of parts and accessories NOT recommended by Maxis
Distribution may result in equipment malfunction or risk of injury.
15. Never leave the machine unattended while running or with
the power “ON”.
16. Always turn o and disconnect from power source before
servicing or changing accessories, blades, bits, and cutters, or
before performing any maintenance or adjustments.
17. Make sure that switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging
in the power cord. Do not use the saw if the power switch is
defected, have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service centre.
18. Make sure saw is properly grounded. If equipped with a three
prong plug it should be used with a three-pole receptacle. Never
remove the third prong. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, stoves, refrigerators).
19. Repairs to the saw should only be carried out by qualied
people using original spare parts. A guard or other damaged part
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
centre.
20. Inspect power cords and extension wires periodically. If
damaged, have them repaired by an authorized service facility.
Never yank cords and wires and keep away from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
21. This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use
in wet or damp locations.
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s
applications and limitations, as well as potential hazards. Maxis Distribution Pty
Ltd, or its authorised resellers, disclaim any real or implied warranty and is not liable for
any injury that may result from the improper use of its equipment.

Safety Instructions
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Electrical Requirements
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Identication of Main Parts & Components
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ON/OFF Rocker Switch (A)
Speed Control Dial (B)
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Unpacking & Set Up
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Installation & Assembly
(attached)
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Installation & Assembly
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Choosing & Installing a Saw Blade
It is strongly recommended that you mount the machine to a workbench or to
a purpose built stand, a pad between the scroll saw and the workbench/stand
is also recommended to reduce vibration.
Drill four 8mm holes in your workbench/stand and secure using
nuts bolts washers (Not Included).
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Slot the guard clamping arm (d) through the pre-drilled hole in the hexagon clamp (c). Insert the hexagon
clamp (c) into the brackets hexagon recess, place the washer (b) over the hexagon clamp thread and secure
using the buttery clamping knob (a).
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN otherwise you may strip the thread Saw guard assembly (d) assembled
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Saw guard assembly
NVR Switch assembly
A power NVR switch has
been attached to isolate the
scroll saw while not in use.
The green light indicates
mains power is connected.
• Plug the unit in to mains
power, turn on then press
the ‘GREEN’ button {A} to
put power to the scroll saw.
• Ensure the speed dial
setting is on slow, then
press the rocker switch {B}
to ‘ON’ - setting ‘I’ to start
the saw.
•Once operation has
been completed, press
the rocker switch {B} to
setting ‘O’ OFF, followed by
the scroll saws NVR power
using the ‘RED’ button {C}.
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Choosing & Installing a Saw Blade
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Choosing & Installing a Saw Blade
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Operating Instructions
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5. Tighten grub screw to adjust for any slack in the blade mount, if
required. Do not over-tighten!

Operating Instructions
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Adjusting the Oscillation (Front to Back) Top & Bottom Blade holder Alignment
Place a 90˚ square upagainst the back of the blade. The
blade movement can be set between course and ne for
dierent cutting tasks. This can be adjusted by rotating the
motor within its’ mounts. Loosen the motor mounting cap
head bolts, (Fig A) enough to be able to rotate the motor -
this can be quite sti to turn. Start the machine and run at
approximately 1/4 speed. By rotating the motor, (Fig B) and
carefully observing the blade you will be able to see the
blade changing its setting. The nest setting is where the
blade moves vertically with the least amount of movement
backward and forwards horizontally (Fig C). This should also
be where the machine vibrates the least. When you have
the setting where you wish it to be, re-tighten the motor
mounting bolts.
If the blade is out of alignment please follow the procedure
below for adjusting the top and bottom blade holders:
Place a 90˚ square upagainst the side of the blade (Fig A).
Using a 4mm Hex key (a) adjust the grub screw and buttery
nut (b) until the blade is parallel with the square (Fig B).
(See Fig C and D for detailed examples).
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Fig C Fig D
Fig A Fig B
Fig C Fig D
This Scroll Saw is

Operating Instructions
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Note: The SS-760C has a 760mm throat that allows for a workpiece of up to 760mm to swing completely around without hitting the back
of the saw. If necessary, please rough-cut your workpiece down to a workable size before starting any intricate work on the scroll saw.
This practice also applies to the SS-400C and SS-530C
This scroll saw is a great tool for fret cutting, because, unlike most scroll saws it

Operating Instructions
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Maintenance, Adjustments & Servicing
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Maintenance, Adjustments & Servicing
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Changing the Fuse
The SS Series Scroll Saws take a 5 Amp 20 x 5mm glass fuse.
Follow the instructions below on how to change the fuse.
1. Unplug the scroll saw from the mains.
2. Unscrew the fuse cap to the rear of the scroll saw
and remove the 5 AMP fuse.
3. Insert a new 5 AMP fuse into the end cap holder.
4. Re-insert the fuse assembly and nger tighten.
Specications
Code SS-400C SS-530C SS-760C
Model Carbatec Left / Right Tilting Head Scroll Saw
Rating Commercial Commercial Commercial
Power 230V 50Hz 320W 230V 50Hz 320W 230V 50Hz 320W
Throat 406mm 535mm 762mm
Stroke 18mm 18mm 18mm
Cuts per Minute 400 -1,400 400 -1,550 400-1,550
Max Depth of Cut 51mm 51mm 51mm
Table Size 305 x 470mm 345 x 597mm 358 x 825mm
Arm Tilt Left 35° Right -45° Left 35° Right -45° Left 35° Right -45°
Overall L x W x H 686 x 380 x 432mm 812 x 380 x 387mm 1,100 x 394 x 387mm
Weight 24.5kg 29.5kg 52kg
Lock nut
Tension screw

Exploded Diagram
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REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
01 KC21-A01 Main Body
KC16-A78 Main Body
KC30-A01 Main Body
03N KC21-A03N Top Cover
KC16-A79 Top Cover
KC30-A03 Top Cover
04 KC21-A04 Allen Screw #10-32x1/4
05 KC21-A05 Switch Cover
06 KC21-A06 Switch
12 KC21-A12 Air Nozzle
18 KC21-A18 BOLT 1/4-20x1/2
19 KC21-A19 Upper & Lower
Tension Plate
20 KC21-A20 Hold Down Mount
Plate
21 KC21-A21 Allen Screw #10-32x3/8
22 KC21-A22 Hold Down Clamp
Knob
23 KC21-A23 Washer 1/4x16x1.8
24 KC21-A24 Hold Down Clamp
Screw
25 KC21-A25 Hold Down Bar
26 KC21-A26 Cap Screw #10-32x1/2
27 KC21-A27 Hold Down Forks
28 KC21-A28 Dust Blower
29 KC21-A29 Tap Screw #8-32UNF3/8” 4
30 KC21-A30 VR Knob
31 KC21-A31CE VR
32 KC21-A32CE Control Cable
KC16-A81 Control Cable
KC30-A32CE Control Cable
KC21-
A31/32CE
VR-With control
cable
33 KC21-A33 Screw M4x8 4
35 KC21-A35 Allen Screw 1/4-20x1/2 3
40 KC21-A40 Gear Cover 1
41 KC21-A41 Nut 3/8xT5. 5 1
45 KC21-A45 Allen Screw #10-32x2-1/4 4
46 KC21-A46 Screw 3/8x5/8 1
47 KC21-A47 Washer #8 8
48 KC21-A48 Screw #8-32x1/4 8
51 KC21-A51 Nylon Nut #10-32 4
52 KC21-A52 Nylon Nut 1/4-20UNC 2
53 KC21-A53 Lock Washer 1/4. 1
54 KC21-A54 Flat Washer 1/4. (0. D. 13) 1
56 KC21-A56 Screw 1/4*2-1/2 2
57 KC21-A57 Upper Arm
KC16-A80 Upper Arm
KC30-A57 Upper Arm
58 KC21-A58 Knob
KC21-A58ASSY Upper arm rising
knob assembly
59 KC21-A59 Nut M8
60 KC21-A60 Adjusting lever
61 KC21-A61 Control Box
62 KC21-A62 Cross Block
Retainer
63 KC21-A63 Housing Cross
Block
64 KC21-A64 Flat Washer M6x16x2
65 KC21-A65 Nylon Nut M6
66 KC21-A66 Allen Screw #10-32x1/2
67 KC21-A67 R Fastener ACC2
68 KC21-A68 Washer #10
69 KC21-A69 Nylon Nut #10-32
70 KC21-A70 Allen Screw #10-32x5/16
71 KC21-A71 Button
72 KC21-A72 Set Screw M4x5
73 KC21-A73 Ground Plate
74 KC21-A74 Ground Label
75 KC21-A75 Strain Relief PG11
76 KC21-A76 Motor Control Set
KC16-A82 Motor Control Set
KC30-A76 Motor Control Set
77 KC21-A77 Label
77-1 KC21-A77-1 Label
83 KC21-A83 Label
84 KC21-A84 Switch Box
85 KC21-A85 Control plate
86 KC21-A86 Fixing plate
87 KC21-A87 Switch
88 KC21-A88 Round Head
Screw
#10-24UNCx3/4”
91 KC21-A91 Fuseholder
91A KC21-A91A Fuse
92 KC21-A92 Power Cord
93 KC21-A93 Protection brack-
et-Up
94 KC21-A94 Protection brack-
et-Down
95 KC21-A95 Short power cord
96 KC21-A96 Strain relief PG9 2
97 KC21-A97 Fuseholder Label M4x4
100 KC21-A100 Lock Washer M4x8
101 KC21-A101 Round Head
Screw
102 KC21-A102 Label
Parts List A

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Exploded Diagram

Parts List B
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REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY
01 KC21-B01 Trunnion 2
02 KC21-B02 Side Panel 2
KC16-B41 Side Panel 2
KC30-B02 Side Panel 2
03 KC21-B03 Rear Trunnion Plate
04 KC21-B04 Front Trunnion Plate
05N KC21-B05N Table
KC16-B42 Table
KC30-B05N Table
07 KC21-B07 Power Cord
08 KC21-B08 Spong Block
09 KC21-B09 Polyfoam
10 KC21-B10 Screw 1/4-20UNC*1/2
11 KC21-B11 Lock Washer 1/4” 3
12 KC21-B12 Washer 1/4” 9
13 KC21-B13 Blade Tilt Washer 2
14 KC21-B14 Blade Tilt Drive Gear 2
15 KC21-B15 Screw 1/4-20UNC*3/4 10
16 KC21-B16 Angle Follower 2
17 KC21-B17 Screw #10-32x5/16 8
18 KC21-B18 Washer #10x12x1 8
19 KC21-B19 Nut 1/4-20UNC 12
20 KC21-B20 Angle Indicator 1
21 KC21-B21 Allen Screw 1/4-20x1” 2
22 KC21-B22 E Ring ETW-3 1
23 KC21-B23 Tilt Detent Barrel 1
24 KC21-B24 Spring 1
25 KC21-B25 Detent Plunger 1
26 KC21-B26 Tilt Handle 1
27 KC21-B27 Washer 1/4x16x3 1
28 KC21-B28 Blade Tilt Locking
Lever
1
29 KC21-B29 Flat Head Screw 1/4-20x3/4 4
35 KC21-B35 Leveling foot 3/8-16x1-1/4 4
36 KC21-B36 Tilt Lock Draw Rod 1
KC16-B45 Tilt Lock Draw Rod 1
KC30-B36 Tilt Lock Draw Rod 1
37 KC21-B37 Nut 3/8-16UNC 8
38 KC21-B38 Pointer 1
39 KC21-B39 Round Head Screw M4x6mm 1
40 KC21-B40 Washer M4 1
43 KC16-B43 Washer 1/4” 8
44 KC16-B44 Allen Screw 1/4-20UNC*3/4 8
45A KC21-B45A Dust collector table
kit
KC16-B45A Dust collector table
kit
KC30-B45A Dust collector table
kit
45.1 KC21-B45.1 Plastic shroud 1
45.2 KC21-B45. 2 Dust chute 1
45.3 KC21-B45. 3 Round Head Screw #8-32unc-5/16 4
45.4 KC21-B45.4 Washer #8-32unc 4
46 KC21-B46 Strain relief 210-7010-M16-10 1
47 KC21-B47 Label 1

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Exploded Diagram