Makita SJ401 User manual

1116" Variable Speed
Throat Blade length Stroke
per minute Overalllength
16
(406 mm) 5" (125 mm)
400 - 1,600 2348"(600 mm)
Scroll Saw
Netweight
14.1 kg (31
Ibs)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY RULES ...................... .2
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAW
...... .3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
................. .4
UNPACKINGAND CHECKING CONTENTS..
....... .5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW ......... .6
GLOSSARY
OF TERMS ......................... .7
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTING ...................... .8
Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench ................ .8
Settingthe Table for Horizontal or BevelCutting
...... 8
Adjusting Holddown ........................... .9
Adjusting Dust Blower .......................... .9
Aligning the Bevel Indicator ....................... 9
InstallingPin End Blade ......................... 10
Removing PlainEnd Blade
...................... 11
On-Off Knob
................................. 12
BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION .............. .13
Making InteriorScroll Cuts ...................... 14
Before Each Use
.............................. 14
Choice of Blade and Speed
...................... 14
MAINTAININGYOUR SCROLL SAW.. ............ .15
CONTENT PARTS
............................ .16
TROUBLE SHOOTING
......................... .19
InstallingPlainEnd Blade ....................... 11
GeneralSafetyRules
1. Know Your PowerTool
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed
to the tool. Learnitsapplication and limitations as
well as the specific potentialhazardspeculiar
to this tool.
This tool is equippedwith an approved 3-conductor cord
and a 3-prong grounding type plug
to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the
cord isthe grounding wire. Neverconnectthegreenwire
to a liveterminal.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not beslippery due
to wax or sawdust.
Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or ex-
pose them
to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Provide
adequate surrounding work space.
Inworking order, and inadjustment and alignment.
Form a habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removedfrom tool before turningit on.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
9. Don't ForceTool
It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting
tool isaccidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or nearthe tool such that it
is necessaryto standon thetool
to reachthem.
11. Use Right Tool
Don't force tools or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties
or jewelry
(ringswristwatches)
to get caught inmovingparts. NON-
SLIP footwear is recommended.
Wear protectivehair covering
to contain long hair, Roll
longsleeves above the elbow.
2. Ground allTools
3. Keep Work Area Clean
4. Avoid Dangerous Environment
5. Keep Guards in Place
6. Remove Adjusting keysand Wrenches
7. Keep Children Away
8. MakeWorkshop Child Proof
10. Never Stand on Tool
12. Wear Proper Apparel
2
13. Secure Work
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hands and frees both hands to
operate tool.
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSIZ87.1) at
all times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses,they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use
face or dust mask
if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods or
operation.
Keep proper footingandbalanceat alltimes.
Beforefurther use of the
tool, aguardor other partthat is
damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intendedfunction.
Check for alignment of movingparts, bindingof moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces-
sories. Follow the instructionsthat accompany the ac-
cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
hazards.
Before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutter, etc.
Feedwork into a blade or cutter against the directionof
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changingblades, bits, cutters, etc.
Makessure switchisin"OFF" positionbeforepluggingin
power cord.
Turn power
off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
14. Use Safety Goggles
15. Don'tOverreach
16. Check Damaged Parts
17. Use RecommendedAccessories
18. Disconnect Tools
19. Directionof Feed
20. MaintainTools with Care
21. Avoid Accidental Starting
22. Never LeaveTool RunningUnattended

WARN": your scroll saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions
... and until your have read and understoodthe
I. Shouldany part of this scroll saw bemissing, bent, or fail
in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform
properly, shut
off power switch and remove plug from
power supply outlet. Replace damaged, missing, andor
failedpartsbeforeresumingoperation.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertnesswhenever the scrollsaw is in operation.
Your scroll saw must be boltedsecurely to stand or work
bench. In addition,
if there is any tendency for the scroll
saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroll
saw stand or workbench to the floor.
To avoid fire or explosions, never use this tool where
flammable vapors or gases are in the air. To avoid injury
from dropped unit, unplug saw before moving it. This
scrollsaw is intendedfor indoor use only.
2. Think Safety
3. Stability of Tool
4. Location
5. Protection:Eyes, Hands,Face Ears,and Body
A. To avoid being pulled intothe blade:
Roll long sleeves above elbows
*Do not wear gloves, jewelry, ties or other loose
Tie back longhair
6. Do not cut piecesof materialtoo small to holdby hand
outsidethe bladeguard/holddown.
C. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
couldcause a handto move intothe blade.
D. To avoid slips due to lifting of the work piece make
sure the blade teeth point downwardtowardthe table.
E. To avoid blade breakage always adjust blade tension
correctly.
clothing.
F. To avoidlosingcontrolof the workpiece or tool:
When cuttinga large piece of materialmakesure it is
Holdthe workpiecefirmly againstthe table.
Do not feed the materialtoo fast while cutting. Only
feed the materialfast enough
so that the blade will
cut.
*Use caution when cutting
off material which is
irregular in cross section and could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed.
A piece of molding, for
example, must lay flat on the table and not be
permittedto rock while beingcut.
Use caution when cutting off round materialsuch as
dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll
while being cut causing the blade to bite. Use a
V-
blockto controlthe piece.
G. When backing the blade out of the workpiece, the
blademay bindinthe kerf (cut)
.. this isusuallycaused
by sawdust clogging up the kerf.
If this happens:Turn
off the scroll saw .. remove plug from power source
outlet
... wedge open the kerf ... back the blade out of
the workpiece.
H. To avoid unsupervised use or accidents due to in-
attention.
Never leavethe scroll saw work area with the power
on, beforethe tool has cometo a completestop.
*Do not perform layout, assembly or set up work on
the table while the cuttingtool is in operation.
*Turn saw "OFF" and remove plugfrom power supply
outlet before installing or removing an accessory
attachment.
Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the
table of all objects: (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
except for the work pieceand relatedfeed or support
devices for the operationplanned.
fully supportedat table height.
3

Motor Specifications
and ElectricalRequirements
This tool is designed to use, and is wired for operation on
120volts,
60 Hz., altematingcurrent. (TOOLMUSTNOT BE
CONVERTED
TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT)
CONNECTINGTO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 120
V properly grounded type outlet
protectedby a 15-amp.fuse or circuitbreaker.
If you are not
surethat your outlet isproperly grounded, have it checkedby
a qualifiedelectrician.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the
terminals of plugs when installing or removing the
plug
to or from the outlet.
WARNING:
If not properlygroundedthis power tool
can causean electricalshock, particularlywhen used
in damp locationsclose to plumbing.
If an electrical
shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary
If power cord isworn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
Your unit is for use on 120 volts, and has a plug that looks
likethe one shown below.
GROUNDING
PRONG
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
3-PRONGOUTLET
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug approved by Underwriters Labora-
tories. (Approved by CSA in CANADA.) The ground
conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the
tool
housing at one end and to the ground prong in the
attachment plugat the other end.
NOTE: If the internal overload protector has been
tripped, pushing the Speed Control Knob
“OFF” will
resetit.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outletas shown.
If the outlet you are planningto usefor this powertool isof
the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE
OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG INANY MANNER. Usean adapter
asshown below andalways connectthe grounding means
to a known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the
TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prongoutlet.
GROUNDINGMEANS
SCREW
I
3-PRONG MAKESURE THIS
IS
- CONNECTEDTO
A KNOWN GROUND
I
ADAPTER 2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE
An adapter as illustratedis available for connectingplugs
to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lug extend-
ing from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent
ground such as
to a properly grounded outlet box.
NOTE: The adapter illustratedis for use only if you already
have a properlygrounded 2-prongreceptacle.
NOTE:The adapter illustrated is not approved recom-
mended for
use in CANADA . Use an approved 3-
prongreceptacle.
The useof any extensioncordwillcause some loss of power.
To keep
this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the table below
to determine the
minimumwire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only a single cordwhen an extension cord is required.
The cord must be a 3 wire extensioncord which has a 3-
prongreceptacle that will accept the
tool’s plug.
I Length of the Cord
0 - 25 Feet
26
- 50 Feet
51
- 100 Feet
(American Wire Gage Number)
120 V Lines
No. 16
No. 14
No. 12
4

Unpacking and Checking Contents
TABLE OF LOOSEPARTS
Basicsaw assembly
...................................
Owners Manual .........................................
Loose PartsBag
Containingthe following parts:
BladeChange Rod
.....................................
Hex Wrench "L" .........................................
Saw blade .................................................
TOOLS NEEDED FORASSEMBLY
QTY
1
1
1
1
6
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
Straight E- d BoWd
- -
W4" mi, This E* Mu.(
k PertuAy Stnmt.
Medium Screwdriver PhillipsScrewdriver Draw Light Line On
Board Along This Edge I
Combinationsquare 10 mm Wrench
LJ.
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
ingor electricalshock, do not plugthe saw inuntilall
assembly and alignment steps are complete. The
power cord must remain unplugged whenever you
are workingonthesaw.
Hose
--
In 111
Should BeNo'GapOr Overlap
Here
When Square Is Flipped
Over
In Dotted Position
The Scroll Saw isshipped complete in one carton.
Separate all parts from packing materials and check each
item with illustration and 'Table
of Loose Parts". Make
certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any
packingmaterial.
NOTE: Insertthe hosetoair diaphragm before starting.
assemble the scroll saw, plug
in the power cord or
turntheswitchonuntilthemissingpartsare obtained
and installedcorrectlv.
5

Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw
Base
7. Table Lock Knob
&2&
9. SpeedControl I On-Off Knob
\
Lampsupport
5. HoldDown Foot BladeTensionLever
11. BladeSupport & Guard
2. Sawdust Blower
. Hold DownFoot
3. SawdustEjectionPort
1. BladeStorageCase
6

Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw
This versatile heavy-duty scroll saw is great for making
toys, puzzles, games, artwork, andjewelry, and because of
its cutting capacity, it is a handy do-it-yourselftool. It cuts
wood andplastic up
to 2 inchesthick.
1. BladeStorageCase
Your scroll saw is equipped with a blade storage area
located on the side of the saw. The blade storage area
conveniently stores the blade set screws, allen wrenches
and both pin and plain end blades.
You can open the
case with pressingthe top.
2. Sawdust Blower
Keepsworkpiece cleanfor more accurate scroll cuts. For
best results, always direct air flow from blower tube at
blade and workpiece. To adjust, loosen set screw in
the foot assembly, position tube and tighten screw.
CAUTION: To prevent blower tube from collapsing
DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Sawdust EjectionPort
Your scrollsaw is equipped with a vacuum hook-up. This
feature will allow you to attach any
1-1/4" vacuum hose
intothe hole providedfor convenient sawdust removal.
4. Hold Down Foot
The foot should always belowereduntilitjust rests on top
of the workpiece to prevent workpiece from lifting,but not
so muchthat the workpiece drags.
5. HoldDown Foot Adjusting Knob
Allows you to raise or lower the foot and lock it at desired
heights.
6. BladeTension Lever
Allows you to loosen or tighten the blade tension by
rotatingthe lever.
7. Table Lock Knob
Allows you to tiltthe table and lock it at desiredangle up
to 45 degrees.
8. DegreeScale
Shows the degree the table istilted.
9. SpeedControWOn-off Knob
For speed control setting, refer to the "Choice of Blade
and Speed" table. The On-Off Knob has a locking
feature.
THIS FEATURE
IS INTENDED TO HELP PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED USE BY CHILDRENAND OTHERS.
10. BladeHolders
Retainand positionthe blade
11. BladeSupport 4% Guard
Defines areaof movingbladeandsupportsblade
12. Table
Providesworking surfaceto support workpiece.
Glossary of Tenns
Kerf BladeTooth Set
The slot cut bythe blade.
LeadingEdge
The edge of the workpiece which is pushed into the blade
first.
The distance that the edge of the saw blade tooth is bent
(onset)outward from the side of the blade.
Trailing Edge
The workpiece edge last cut by the saw blade.
Sawblade Path Workpiece
The area of the workpiece directly in line with and moving
towardthe saw bladeedge. The itemonwhichthe cuttingoperationisbeingperformed.
7

Assembly & Adjusting
MOUNTINGSCROLL SAW
TO WORKBENCH
I
WARNING: Turn off saw and unplug beforemaking
any adjustments.
When mountingthissaw to aworkbench, asolidbench is
preferable to a plywood bench where noiseand vibration
will be more noticeable.
Hardware to mount this saw
to a workbench is NOT
SUPPLIED with the saw. However, we recommend the
hardware used benosmaller than the following.
I1
r II
Quantity Description ;I
3 Hex Head Bolts, 1/4-20Length ;I
Required I1
3 FlatWashers, 9/32 I.D. !I
3 Lockwasher, 9/32 I.D.
6 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20
Example of mounting this scroll saw to workbench, as
shown.
SETINGTHE TABLE FOR
HORIZONTALOR BEVELCUlTlNG
1. Loosen the table lock knob, and the saw table can be
tilted to the left and locked at any angle from
0 degree
horizontal cutting position up
to 45 degrees for bevel
cutting
2.
A degree scale is also providedunderthe work table as a
convenient reference for setting the approximate table
angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is re-
quired, make practicecuts andadjust the table as neces-
sary for your requirements.
3. NOTE: When cutting at angles, the hold down can be
tilted
so it'sparallelto the table and rests flat against the
workpiece.
To tilt foot, loosen allen screw, tilt foot so it's
parallelto table andsecurely tightenscrew.
a

Assembly dk Adjusting
ADJUSTING HOLDDOWN
The hold down should be adjusted so it contacts the
top surface
of the work beingcut by loosening
adjustingknob and moving holddown rodup
or down.
Tightenadjustingknob after adjustment has been
made.
HoldDownRod
Lock Knob
ADJUSTING DUSTBLOWER
The dust blower may be moved to direct air to the most
effectivepoint on the cuttinglineby loosening screw, adjust
dust blower accordingly and tightenscrew.
Bladesupport &
Guard Set Screw
Bladesupport
& Guard
Sawdust Blower
Set Screw
SawdustBlower
ALIGNING THE BEVEL INDICATOR
1. Looseningthe holddownadjustingknoband movinghold
down rodup. Then tightenadjustingknob.
2. Loosen the table lock knob and move the table until it is
approximately perpendicular, or at a right angle
to the
blade.
3. Placeasmallsquare onthe table next to the
blade
to check if thetable is 90 degrees to the blade.
If adjustment is needed, raise or lower the table
untiltable isapproximately
90 degrees to the
blade and securely tightenthe table lock knob.
4. Loosen the screw holdingthe degree scale
pointer, movepointer
to the 0 degree mark and
securely tightenscrew. Remember, the degree
scale isa convenient guide butshouldnotbe
reliedupon for precision.Make practicecuts
on scrap wood
to determine if your angle
settingare correct.
DWrm
5. Removethe holddown rodto desired position.
9

Assemb/y & Adjusting
INSTALLING PIN ENDBLADES
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected tool
movement, always unplugthe saw before installing,
removing,or replacingthe blade.
1. Unplugpower cord from outlet.
2. Installblade with the tension lever invertical position.,
Lever
3. Install the blade through the insert opening. Have the
teeth pointingdown. Engage the pin into the
"V" notch of
the lower blade holder.
w Lower Blade Holder
4. Pull up on the blade and engage the upper pin in the
notch
of the upper blade holder.
BladeHolder
5. Flip tension lever down to horizontalposition to lock in
tension.
NOTE: For your own need, turn blade tension lever
clockwise untilblade is tensioned.
10

Assembly & Aausting
INSTALLING PLAIN END BLADES
NOTE: For plain end blades, the set screw of the blade
holders needs
to beused. Thesetscrews aresuppliedinthe
loosepartsbag.
1. Unplug power cordfrom outlet.
2. Installbladewith the tensionlever in verticalposition.
3. Installthe new bladethrough the insert hole in the table,
and intothe lower bladeholder. Positionthe lower end of
the bladein the lower bladeholder.
4. Tightenthe plain bladeset screw usingthe “L” wrench.
5. Usethe same procedure to installthe bladeintothe upper
blade holder. Tighten the blade set screw usingthe
“L”
wrench, while holdingthe bladechange rod in position.
6. Remove the ‘I“ wrench and the blade change rod from
the bladeholder.
7. Fliptension lever down to a horizontal position to lock in
tension.
8. If necessary, turn blade tension lever clockwise until
bladeistensioned.
REMOVING PLAIN END BLADES
1. Insert the blade change rod through the hole above the
bladeholder and loosen the bladeset screw
of the blade
holder with the
“L” wrench.
2. Removethe bladefrom upper bladeholder
3. Use the same procedure to remove the blade from the
Plain Blade
Set Screw “L” Wrench
lower bladeholder.
NOTE: Before pluggingsaw in, use screwdriver to turn the
motor shaft at least one cycle and insure the blade is
properlyinstalled.
Screwdriver
11

Assembly dk Adjusting
ON-OFF KNOB
1. To turn tool “ON”, place fingers on Speed ControVOn-Off
Knobandpull out.
NOTE: A hesitationbeforeblade movement, after tool is
turned “ON, isa normalconditionof this saw.
2. To turn tool “OFF”, push in Speed ControVOn-Off Knob.
NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL UNAlTENDED UNTIL
IT
HASCOME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
The variable speed control may be adjusted to the
approximate speeds identified on the control panel.
Suggested speeds are identifiedunder “Choice of Blade
and Speed. Turn the control knob clockwise
(7) to
increasestrokesper minuteandcounter-clockwise (1 )
to reducethe strokesper minute.
This motor has an electronic control that regulates the
speedandprovidesoverloadprotection
to the motor. If the
motor fails
to start after about 2 seconds, pushthe Speed
ControlKnob“OFF. Unplugthe
tool. Checkthat the blade
moves freely up and down by rotating the motor using a
screwdriver
if the slot in the end of the motor shaft. If the
bladeisfree, plug
tool in, startthemotor again. If the motor
still will not start, refer to the “Motor Trouble shooting
Chart”.
NOTE: If the internal overload protector has tripped,
pushingthe Speed ControlKnob “OFFwill reset it.
3. To lock knob in “OFF” position, installa padlock through
the post above the knob as illustrated, and lock the
padlock.(Padlock is notsuppliedwith the saw.)
WARNING: For your own safety, always push the
knob“OFFwhen tool isnot in use.
Also, intheevent
of a powerfailure,pushthe knob “OFF”.
“LOCKOUT” your knob witha padlockas shown. This
will prevent the tool from starting up again when the
power comes back on.
12

Basic Scroll Saw Operation
PLEASE, read and understand the following items about
your scrollsaw beforeattempting
to usethe saw.
1. Allow the saw to cut wood by guidingthe wood intothe
blade as it moves.
2. The blade teeth cut wood ONLY on the down stroke.
3. You must guide the wood intothe bladeslowly because
the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only
removewood on the down stroke.
4. There is a learning curve for each person who wants to
use this saw. Duringthat period
of time, it is expected
that somebladeswillbreak untilyou learnhow
to usethe
saw and receive the greatest benefit from the blades.
5. Best results are achievedwhen cutting wood less than
one inchthick.
6. When cuttingwood thickerthan one inch, the user must
guide the wood very, very slowly intothe bladeand take
extra care not
to bendor twistthe bladewhile cutting.
7. Teeth on the scroll saw blades wear out and as such
must be replaced frequently for best cutting results.
Scrollsaw bladesgenerally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2
hours of cutting.
0. To get accurate cuts, bepreparedto compensate for the
blades'tendency to follow other wood grain as you are
cutting.
9. Thisscrollsaw isintendedto cutwood or materialsimilar
to wood only.
10. When choosing a blade to use with your scroll saw,
consider the followingcarefully.
Very fine, narrow blades should beusedto scrollcut in
thinwood 114" thickor less.
To cutwood over 1/4"thick, usewider blades.
Most blade packages state the size or thickness of
wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the
radius, sizeof curve, which can becutwith that blade.
Wider blades can't cut curves as tight or small as
thinner blades.
Narrower blades work well only on thinner wood
material.
11. This saw uses
5" longpin or plainendtype blades.
12. Blades wear faster when cuttingplywood, which is very
abrasive; when sawing wood which is thicker than
314"
blade stroke; and when sawing hardwood, or when side
pressure is placedon the blade.
MAKING INTERIOR SCROLL CUTS
1. One of the features of this saw is that it can be used to
make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without
breaking or cutting into the outline or perimeter of the
board.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always push control knob
"OFF" and
remove plug from power source outlet before
removing or replacingthe blade.
2. To make interiorcuts in a board, remove the scroll saw
blade as explaininthe Assembly Section.
3. Drilla 1/4hole in the boardyou will use to make interior
cuts.
t14" Hole in
''''7\L //
4. Place the board on the saw blade with the hole in the
boardover the access holeinthe table.
6. When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply
removethebladefrom the bladeholders, as describedin
the Assembly Section, and remove the board from the
table.
5. Install blade through hole in board and adjust blade
tension.
13

BEFORE EACH USE:
Width
.I 10
.110
,095
Inspect your saw
DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from accidental
starting, unplugthe saw, push the switch "OFF" and lock the
switch before changing the setup or removing covers,
guards, or blade.
Inspect your workpiece
Make sure there are no nailsor foreign objects in the part of
theworkpiece to becut.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
Neverusethis tool to cut pieces too small to holdby hand.
Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for
any workpieces large enoughto tip when not helddown to
the table top.
NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table
extension, or as additional support for a workpiece or to
helpfeed, support or pullthe workpiece.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work
so it will not pinchthe blade. A pieceof molding, for
example, must layflat or be heldbya fixture or jig that will
not let it twist, rock or slipwhile beingcut.
Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or
tubing. They have a tendency
to roll during a cut, causing
the bladeto "bite".
To avoidthis, always use a "V block.
Cut only one workpiece at a time.
Clear everything except the workpiece and relatedsupport
devices
off the table before turning the saw on.
Thickness
.020
,020
.010
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to
finish
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go
under the work hold-down. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep your handsaway from the blade.
Beforefreeinganyjammed material:
Pushswitch"OFF".
Lockthe switch.
Unplugthe saw.
Wait for all moving partsto stop.
When backingout the workpiece, the blade may bind in
the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clog-
ging upthe kerf. If this happens:
Pushswitch"OFF".
Lockthe switch.
Unplugthe saw.
Wait for all moving partsto stop.
Removethe blade from the blade holders.
Remove workpiece with blade from the table. Remove
bladefrom workpiece.
Pushswitch
"OFF".
Beforeremoving loosepiecesfrom the table, turn saw
off and wait for all moving partsto stop.
CHOICE OF BLADEAND SPEED
The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and
thicknesses. The bladewidth and thickness and the number
Teethllnch
10
15
18
Speed
(StrokeslMin.)
C (1200- 1600)
B (600 - 1200)
A
(400 - 600)
~
of teeth per inch are determined by the type of materialand
the size
of the radius beingcut. See the followingchart.
MaterialCut
Popularsize for cuttinghardand soft woods 3/16 upto 2"
Also plastics, paper, felt, bone, etc.
Wood, plastic, extremely thin cuts on materials
3/32" to
1/2"thick.
For tight radius work inthin materials
3/32 to 1/8 wood
veneer, wood, bone, fiber, ivory,plastic, etc.
As a general rule, always select the narrowest blades
recommended for intricatecurve cutting and widest blades
for straight andlarge curve cuttingoperation.
14

Maintaining Your
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: For your ownsafety,pushcontrolknob
“OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet
beforemaintainingor lubricatingyour
saw.
General
An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow
the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work
surface.
Motor
If the powercordisworn, cut or damagedinanyway, have it
replacedimmediately.
Do not attempt to oilthe motor bearings or servicethe motor
internalparts.
0
n
Arm Bearings
Lubricatethe arm bearings after 10 hours of use. Re-oilafter
every
50 hours of use or whenever there is squeak coming
from the bearings.
METHOD OF OILING BEARINGS
1. Turnsaw on itsside.
2. Squirta generous amount of SAE20 Oil aroundthe shaft
3. Let the oil soak inovernight inthis position.
4. Next day repeat the above procedure for the opposite
endand bronze bearing.
sideof the saw.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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Content Pants
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Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Description
Base
Screw andWasher
(4)
Body
Hose
PlateCover
Blade Storage Case
PullNail
(2)
Screw (2)
Blade
Motor
Screw andWasher
(3)
Power Cord
Spacer
Counterweight
Set Screw
HexSocket Bolt
Spring Washer
FlatWasher
HoldDown Block
Support Rod
Set Screw
HoldDown Foot
Hex Socket Bolt
(3)
Blade Support & Guard
FlatWasher
(3)
Dust Blower
Pin,Spring
Knob
BushingSet Cover
Screw
(8)
Bushing (2)
Part No.
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
56
57
58
59
60
61
Description
BoardCover
Screw
(2)
Control Board
Switch,Washer and Nut
Control Knob
Gasket
Switch Cover
LockPost
Nut
Screw
(2)
Switch Case
Screw
(4)
Ext. ToothWasher
Lock Washer
(2)
Table
Tilt Bracket
Screw
(3)
FlatWasher
Pointer
BevelLever
Shaft
Bolt
Compressing Spring
Blade Changing Rod
HexWrench
"L"
Pan HeadScrew
Socket HeadScrew
Wave Washer
GroundWire
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Content Parts
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Part No.
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
-85
Description
Arm Cover, Right
Arm Cover, Left
BearingFlange
(4)
Air Diaphragm
Cover Set Screws
(8)
Upper Arm
Arm Pin
(2)
LowerArm
Connector
Set Screw
(2)
Spring Washer (2)
Nut (2)
Pin
Roll Pin (2)
BladeTension Lever
Tension Adjusting Bolt
Flat Washer
Pin
Hex Socket Blot
Spacer
Part No.
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
98’8 93
38
95
Description
Link, Arm
Bearing
(2)
Bearing Fence
Screw
Flat Washer
Nut
Pin
BladeSupport
Spring
Upper Blade Holder
Upper Blade Nut
Hex Socket Bolt
(2)
Roll Pin
Lower Blade Holder
Lower Blade Nut
Wrench Clip
Pin
(2)
Compressing Spring

Tmuble Shooting
Turnswitch “OFF” and always remove plugfrom the power source beforetroubleshooting.
TROUBLE
Breaking blades
Motor will not run.
Vibration
NOTE: There will always
be some vibration present
when the saw is running
because
of motor opera-
tion.
~
PROBLEM
1. Wrong tension.
2. Over working blade.
3. Wrong blade application.
4. Twistingblade inwood.
5. Incorrectteeth per inch.
1. Defective cordor plug.
2. Defectivemotor.
3. Defective wire connections.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
4. Loose motormounting.
against motor.
REMEDY
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Reducefeed rate.
3. Use narrow bladesfor cuttingthin wood, wide blades
for thicker wood.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
5. Blade should have minimum 3 teeth in contact with
workpiece.
1. Replacedefectivepartsbeforeusingsaw again.
2. Consult Service Center. Any attempt to repair this
3. HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualifiedservice
motor may voidwarranty.
technician.
1. See “MOUNTING SCROLL SAW WORKBENCH”.
2. The heavier your work bench is, the less vibrationwill
occur.
A plywood workbench will not be as good a
work surfaces the same size solid lumber workbench.
Usecommon sense in choosinga mountingsurface.
3. Tightentable lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mountingscrews.
NOTE: Consult your localService Center if for any reason your motor will not run.
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MAKmA LIMED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leavingthe factory. It is warranted to
be free
of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of
original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE
tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized ServiceCenters. If inspection shows
the trouble
is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option,
replace) without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
0 repairs have been made or attempted by others:
0 repairs are required because of normal wear and tear :
0 The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
0 alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT. INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODucfTHISDISCLAIMER
APPLIESBOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM
OF THIS WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”
AFTER THE ONE-YEARTERM OFTHISWARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow
limitation
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
MakitaCorporation