Clarke CSS16VB Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0216
VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW
MODEL NO: CSS16VB
PART NO: 6462147

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Variable Speed Scroll Saw.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
IN THE BOX.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.
1 x Scroll Saw 2 x 'Pin-less' Blade Clamp Adaptors
1 x 2.5 mm Hexagon Key 1 x Blade 133mm x 2.5mm x 15 t.p.i
1 x Blade Guard Assembly 1 x Blade 133mm x 2.5mm x 18 t.p.i.
1 x T-handled 3.0 mm Hex
Key

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep work area clear - Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
• Do not expose tools to rain.
• Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
• Keep work area well lit.
• Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock - Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep other persons away - Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in
the work touch the tool or the extension cord and keep them away from the work
area.
5. Store idle tools - When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place,
out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the tool - It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. Use the right tool
• Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
• Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use circular
saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.
• Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
• Use safety glasses.
• Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust. <II
10. Connect dust extraction equipment - If the tool is provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collecting equipment, ensure these are connected and
properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord - Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work - Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than
using your hand.
13. Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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14. Maintain tools with care
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
• Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an
authorized service facility.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools - When not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters, disconnect tools from the power supply.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches - Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting - Ensure switch is in "off' position when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads - When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for outdoor use and so marked.
19. Stay alert - Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the
tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
• Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
• A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual.
• Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service centre.
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not tum it on and off.
21. Warning - The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in
this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person - This electric tool complies with the
relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using
original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

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SCROLL SAW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips and saw dust. In many
cases, a full face shield offers even better protection.
2. A dust mask is recommended to keep saw dust out of your lungs.
3. The scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or workbench. If the saw has a
tendency to move during certain operations, bolt the stand or workbench to the
floor.
4. A solid wood workbench is stronger and more stable than a workbench with a
plywood table.
5. This scroll saw is for indoor use only.
6. Do not cut pieces of material which are too small to be held by hand.
7. Clear the work table of all objects except the workpiece (tools, scraps, rulers etc.)
before turning the saw on.
8. Make sure the blades’ teeth are pointing down, toward the table, and that the
blade tension is correct.
9. When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the height of the table.
10. Do not feed the workpiece through the blade too fast. Feed only as fast as the
blade will cut.
11. Keep your fingers away from the blade. Use a push stick as you near the end of the
cut.
12. Take care when cutting a workpiece which is irregular in cross section. Mouldings for
example must lie flat, and not ‘rock’ on the table while being cut. A suitable support
must be used.
13. Switch off the saw, and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before
clearing sawdust or off-cuts from the table.
14. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be
sawn.
15. Be extra cautious with very large or small, or irregularly shaped workpieces.
16. Set up the machine and make all adjustments with the power OFF, and
disconnected from the supply.
17. DO NOT operate the machine with the covers off. They must all be in place and
securely fastened when performing any operation
18. Be sure to use the correct blade size and type.
19. Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE dealer for
advice. The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard.
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Nor coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked Lor coloured Red.
• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the
terminal which is marked E or or coloured Green.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual
Current Device (RCD)
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.
WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS
SUPPLY.
The wires in the power cable of this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth
Plug must be BS1363/A approved.
Always fit a 13 Amp fuse.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
Earth
(Green and Yellow)

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OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Blade guard 9 Dust extraction outlet
2 Top blade holder 10 Table tilt lock knob
3 Workpiece pressure plate 11 Angle adjustment scale
4 Sawdust blower nozzle 12 Saw table
5 Blade 13 Blade tension knob
6 Table insert 14 Hose (sawdust blower)
7 Blade speed regulator 15 Pinless Blade Adaptor
8On/Offswitch

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MOUNTING THE SCROLL SAW
BOLTING THE SCROLL SAW ONTO A WORKBENCH
1. It is recommended that this saw is securely mounted onto a robust
workbench. We recommend that you use the following fixings (not
supplied).
• 4 x Hex bolts M8
• 4 x Hex nuts M8
• 4 x Flat washer Ø 8 mm
2. We recommend that a rubber fine rib matt 420 x 250 x 3 mm (minimum)
13 mm (maximum) is fixed between the workbench and scroll saw to help
minimise vibrations and noise. This mat is not supplied.
• Suitable rubber matting of various thicknesses is available from your
Clarke dealer.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the screws. Leave enough give for the rubber
mat to absorb any vibration.
WARNING: DO NOT PLUG SAW INTO MAINS UNTIL THE SAW HAS BEEN
FIRMLY MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE.

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BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BLADE
NOTE: As a rule, select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting and
wide blades for straight and large curve cutting.
Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced frequently for optimum
cutting results.
Scroll saw blades generally become dull after 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting,
depending on the type of material and speed of operation.
Best results are achieved with pieces less than one inch (25 mm) thick.
When cutting workpieces thicker than one inch (25 mm), you must guide the
blade into the workpiece very slowly and take extra care not to bend or twist
the blade while cutting.
PINLESS BLADE ADAPTOR
The pinless blade adaptor allows you to use blades that don't have locating
pins at each end of the blade.
1. Adjust one set screw on each
adaptor until it covers
approximately half the hole when
viewed from above
2. Loosen the other set screw just
enough to slide an adaptor onto
each end of the blade.

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3. Place the blade and adaptors
into the gauge on top of the
machine to set the blade to the
proper length.
CUTTING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE UPPER ARM WHEN USING PINLESS BLADES
• Cutting from the side of the saw will be necessary when your workpiece
exceeds 405mm in length. With the blade positioned for side cutting the
table must always remain in the 0° bevel position.
1. Remove both set screws from each blade adaptor, thread them into the
opposite holes in the blade adaptor perpendicular to the adjustment pin.
BLADE TENSION
• Turning the blade tension knob
counterclockwise decreases
(slackens) blade tension.
• Turning the blade tension knob
clockwise increases (or
tightens) blade tension.
1. Pluck the back straight edge of
the blade while turning the
tension adjusting knob.
• The sound becomes higher pitched as tension increases.
NOTE: Do not over-tension the blade. This will help to prolong the life of
the saw blade.
NOTE: Too little tension may cause the blade to bend or break.