Porter-Cable PCXB340SS User manual

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16 IN. (406 MM) VARIABLE SPEED
SCROLL SAW
406 MM (16 PO) SCIE VARIABLE
DEROULEMENT RAPIDE
SIERRA CALADORA DE VELOCIDAD
VARIABLE, DE 406 MM (16 PULG.)
CATALOG NUMBER
PCXB340SS
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
www.portercable.com
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA.
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INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL
PRODUCTO.

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2017/04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 2
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS .................................................................... 3
POWER TOOL SAFETY ............................................................................................ 4
SCROLLSAW SAFETY............................................................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ........................................................ 7
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................... 9
CARTON CONTENTS ............................................................................................... 9
UNPACKING YOUR SCROLL SAW .......................................................................... 10
KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW .................................................................................... 11
GLOSSARY OF TERMS............................................................................................. 12
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................. 13
OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 18
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 22
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS....................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................... 24
PARTS LIST................................................................................................................ 26
WARRANTY................................................................................................................ 28
To avoid electrical hazards, re hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. The scroll saw is wired at the factory for 120 Volt
operation. It must be connected to a 120 V, 1.2 Amp branch circuit and use a 1.2 Amp time
delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or re, replace power cord immediately if it is worn,
cut or damaged in any way.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR TABLE
Power Source………….... 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.2 A Size.................... 16-9/32 in. x 10 in.
Speed Control.………...... Electric (414 mm x 254 mm)
BLADE Tilt....................... 45° Left
Blade Length.................... 5 in. SAWDUST Yes
Type…..........…................ Pin-end or Plain-end BLOWER
Depth of Throat................ 16 in. (406 mm)
Blade Speed......……....... 550-1600 SPM
Blade Stroke…......…....... 3/4 in. (19 mm)
Depth of 90° Cut.............. 2 in. (50.8 mm)
Depth of 45° Cut, Left ..... 3/4 in. (19 mm)
Printed in China
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING ICONS
Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture
symbol intended to alert you to and/or instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous
condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool
better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
●Lead from lead-based paints,
●Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
●Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields.
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear respiratory and
hearing protection.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of injury,
user and all bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using
this product.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PART AND CUTTING SURFACE: Failure
to keep your hands away from the moving part and cutting surface will result in serious
personal injury.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK

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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert and knowing how to use your
power tool.
●To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious injury, do not plug the tool in
until you have read and understood the
following.
●Read all instructions before operating
product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
1. READ and become familiar with the
entire Instruction Manual. LEARN
the tool’s application, limitations
and possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools
in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and
bystanders should be kept a safe distance
from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the
tool or an attachment to do a job for which
it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in a drop
in line voltage and in loss of power which
will cause the tool to overheat. The table
on page 7 shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into
the eyes and could cause permanent
eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSI Safety standard Z87.1. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact–resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR
DUST MASK. Sawing operation
produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or
a vise to hold work when practical.
It is safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate the
tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER
SOURCE before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades,
bits and cutters.
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16. REDUCE THE RISK OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make
sure switch is in the OFF position before
plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Instruction Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to yourself or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped
or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged 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.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER
“OFF”. Do not walk away from a running
tool until the blade comes to a complete
stop and the tool is unplugged from the
power source.
21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of
ammable liquids or gases.
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under
the inuence of any drugs, alcohol or
medication that could affect your ability to
use the tool properly.
25. Dust generated from certain materials
can be hazardous to your health. Always
operate saw in well-ventilated area and
provide for proper dust removal.
26.
People with electronic devices, such
as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product.
Operation of electrical equipment in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
27. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION
to reduce the risk of induced
hearing loss.
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SCROLL SAW SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THIS SCROLL SAW
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety
instructions and operating procedures
throughout the manual. Retain this
manual as it contains important
information regarding safe operation of
this tool.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the Scroll Saw until
it is completely assembled and installed
according to the instructions.
3. SHOULD any part of Scroll Saw be
missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or
any electrical component fail to perform
properly, shut off the switch and remove
the plug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged, or failed
parts before resuming operation.
4. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar
with the operation of a Scroll Saw, obtain
advice from your supervisor, instructor or
other qualied person.
5. SERIOUS INJURY could occur if the tool
tips over or you accidentally hit the cutting
tool. Do not store anything above or near
the tool.
6. AVOID INJURY from unexpected saw
movement. Place the saw on a rm level
surface where the saw does not rock and
bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
7. YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST BE
SECURELY FASTENED to a stand or
workbench. If there is any tendency for
the stand or workbench to move during
operation, the stand or workbench MUST
be fastened to the oor.
8. THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for
indoor use only.
9. TENSION BLADE PROPERLY before
starting the saw. Recheck and adjust
tension as needed.
10. BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downward
toward the table.
11. TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris
before operating saw. Do not perform lay
out, set up or assemble work on the table
when the saw is in operation.
12. TO PREVENT INJURIES, avoid awkward
hand or nger positions, where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the
blade when operating the saw.
13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the
table top.
14. NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small
to be held safely.
15. DO NOT USE dull or bent blades.
16. TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG
THE CORD if the blade binds in the
saw kerf while being backed out of the
workpiece, usually caused by sawdust
clogging the kerf. If this happens, turn off
the scroll saw and unplug the power cord.
Wedge open the kerf and back the blade
out of the workpiece.
17. DO NOT feed the material too fast while
cutting. Only feed the workpiece at the
rate the saw will cut.
18. TURN THE POWER OFF, make sure
the scroll saw comes to a complete
stop before installing or removing an
accessory, and before leaving the work
area.
19. DO NOT START the saw with workpiece
pressing against the blade. Slowly feed
the workpiece into the moving blade.
20. WHEN CUTTING a large workpiece,
MAKE SURE the material is supported at
table height.
21. EXERCISE CAUTION when cutting
workpieces that are round or irregularly
shaped, workpieces can pinch the blade.
22. ALWAYS release blade tension before
loosening the blade holder screw.
23. MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is
tightened before starting the machine.
24. NEVER REACH under the scroll saw
table when motor is running.
25. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS before
each use. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting or any other conditions
that may affect operation. Parts that are
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced before using the tool.
26. THINK SAFETY.

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POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
To avoid electrical hazards, re hazards,
or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Use a separate electrical
circuit for your tool. Your tool is wired at
the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to
a 120 V, 1.2 Amp circuit and use a 1.2 Amp
time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid
shock or re, if power cord is worn, cut,
or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This tool must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electrical shock.
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric currents and
reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool
is equipped with an electrical cord that has
an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
If it will not t the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualied electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in risk of
electric shock. The conductor with the green
insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is
the equipment grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electrical cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualied electrician or service
person if you do not completely understand
the grounding instructions, or if you are not
certain the tool is properly grounded.
USE only 3-wire extension cords that have
three-pronged grounding plugs with three-
pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn
cords immediately.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool.
This circuit must not be less than #18 wire
and should be protected with a 1.2 Amp time
lag fuse. Before connecting the motor to the
power line, make sure the switch is in the off
position and the electric current is rated the
same as the current stamped on the motor
nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will
damage the motor.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Use an extension cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power, overheating and burning out of the
motor. The table below shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Make sure your extension cord is properly
wired and in good condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired
by a qualied technician before using it.
Protect your extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and damp or wet
areas.
This tool is for indoor use only. Do not
expose to rain or use in damp locations.
WARNING
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MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total Length of Cord
More Than Not More Than
25 50 100 150 ft.
(7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m)
AWG- American Wire Gauge
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
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This tool is intended for use on a circuit that
has a receptacle like the one illustrated in
Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical
plug and receptacle that has a grounding
conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle
is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be
used to temporarily connect this plug to
a two-contact grounded receptacle. The
adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from
it that MUST be connected to a permanent
earth ground, such as a properly grounded
receptacle box.
In all cases, make certain the receptacle is
properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a
qualied electrician check the receptacle.
CAUTION
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fiche à 3 broches
Broche de mise à la terre
Prise de courant à trois
trous mise à la terre
Cosse de
mise à la terre S’assurer que
cette connexion
est branchée
sur une terre
connue
Prise à 2 trous
Adaptateur

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CARTON CONTENTS
Supplied Not Supplied UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Carefully unpack the scroll saw and all its
parts, and compare against the list below and
the illustration on the next page. With the help
of an assistant place the saw on a secure
surface and examine it carefully.
●To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, do not
plug the power cord into a source
of power during unpacking and
assembly. The cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are
adjusting/assembling the scroll saw.
●The scroll saw is heavy and should
be lifted with care. If needed, get the
assistance of someone to lift and
move the scroll saw.
●If any part is missing or damaged, do
not attempt to assemble the scroll
saw, or plug in the power cord until the
missing or damaged part is correctly
replaced.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION Q’TY
A. Scroll saw assembly 1
B. Blade bag
Plain-end blade 1
Blade adaptors 2
2.5 mm hex key 1
3 mm hex key 1
Slotted screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
2.5 mm hex key
13 mm wrench
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TOOLS NEEDED FOR
ADJUSTMENT
3 mm hex key

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UNPACKING YOUR SCROLL SAW
B
A

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KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW
Blade tension knob
Blade guard foot
lock knob Sawdust blower
Blade adaptor
Worktable
Variable speed
control knob
Table lock knob
Mounting hole
Blade guard foot
Blade holder
Table insert
Blade storage
Motor
ON/OFF switch
with safety key
Sawdust
collection port
Mounting hole
Blade holder recesses

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
SCROLL SAW TERMS
BEVEL SCALE – Represents the degree of
table angle from 0° to 45° when the table is
tilted for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUARD FOOT – Guards the blade
and keeps your workpiece from rising. Helps
protect ngers from blade contact.
BLADE GUARD FOOT LOCK KNOB –
Allows you to raise or lower the foot and lock
it at the desired height.
BLADE HOLDERS – Retain and position the
blades.
BLADE STORAGE – Provides convenient
easy access to extra blades or wrenches.
BLADE TENSION KNOB – The blade tension
knob quickly sets and resets the blade tension
when performing interior cutting operations or
changing blades.
SAWDUST BLOWER – Keeps sawdust from
covering the line of sight for more accurate
cuts. The best results occur when the
blower tube is directed toward the blade and
workpiece.
SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT – Allows
vacuum hose or attachments to be used to
remove the sawdust from under the table and
base.
TABLE LOCK KNOB – Securely locks the
table at the angle desired for bevel cutting.
VARIABLE SPEED ON/OFF CONTROL
KNOB – Variable switch dial allows greater
versatility when cutting a variety of materials.
Adjust the speed to the desired setting,
between 550 to 1600 strokes per minute
(SPM), by turning the control knob clockwise
or counter clockwise.
WOODWORKING TERMS
BLADE TOOTH SET – The total width the
blade will cut based on the distance from the
outside point of one bent tooth to the outside
point of the next bent tooth establishing set of
teeth.
DEFLECTION – Slight movement of blade
in the horizontal direction while the blade is
moving inline during cutting operation. This
may be caused by the blade following the
grain or the path of least resistance.
FEED – Rate of moving material to be cut into
the blade.
KERF – The slot cut by the blade.
LEADING EDGE – The front edge of the
workpiece that is guided into the blade.
SAW BLADE PATH – Area or line of sight of
the workpiece moving in line toward the saw
blade edge.
SURFACE – Top of workpiece being cut.
TRAILING EDGE – The end of the workpiece
edge last cut by the saw blade.
WORKPIECE – Material on which the cutting
operation is being performed.
Kerf
Leading edge Saw blade path
Trailing edge
Workpiece
Surface

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Estimated Assembly Time: 5 minutes.
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORK
SURFACE (FIG. A)
To avoid injury, do not connect this
scroll saw to the power source until it
is completely assembled and adjusted
and you have read and understood this
instruction manual.
1. There are two mounting holes on the
saw base for mounting the scroll saw to a
workbench or stand. A solid wood bench
is preferred over a plywood board to
reduce noise and vibration.
2. The hardware to mount this saw is NOT
supplied with the saw. The hardware as
shown in Fig. A should be used:
Fig. A
1. Hex bolts; length as required
2. Flat washers
3. Foam pad or carpet (optional)
4. Lock washers
5. Hex nuts
6. Jam nuts
BLADE STORAGE (FIG. B)
The blade storage (1) is located on the right
rear side of the scroll saw body. The blade
storage can conveniently store pin-end and
plain-end blades.
Fig. B
SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT (FIG. C)
This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum
accessory (not provided) to be connected
to the sawdust collection port (1) on the
front of base. If excessive sawdust buildup
occurs inside the base, use a wet/dry vacuum
cleaner or manually remove sawdust by rst
unplugging the saw from the power source,
then removing the two screws (2) on the left
side of saw holding the plate cover. After
cleaning all sawdust buildup, reattach the
plate cover and screws (2) before restarting
the saw. This will keep your saw cutting
efciently.
Fig. C
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
To avoid injury from accidental starting,
always turn the switch OFF and remove
power cord plug from power source before
removing or replacing the blade.
This scroll saw accepts 5 in. (127 mm) plain-
end or pin-end blades to cut a wide variety of
materials.
Pin-end type blades are often thicker than
plain-end blades and offer more stability
and faster assembly. These blades are
used whenever faster cutting on a variety of
materials and 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness
or greater are required. Use whenever less
precision or thicker kerf cutting is acceptable.
NOTE: When installing pin-end blades, the
set screws located on the upper and lower
blade holders should not be over or under
tightened. The slot must be slightly wider than
the thickness of the blade. After the blade is
installed, the blade tension mechanism will
keep the pin-end in place.
1
2
3
5
6
2
4
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Fig. F
Pin-end blade installation (Fig. D, E, G, H)
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece, the teeth of the blade
should ALWAYS point downward. (Fig. G)
Fig. G
1. Remove the table insert (1) by pushing it
up from under the worktable. (Fig. D)
2. Loosen the blade tension by trurning the
blade tension knob (2) counterclockwise.
(Fig. E)
3. Tilt the table to the 0° and tighten the
table lock knob (7). (Fig. D)
4. Install the blade by inserting one end of it
through the access hole (8) in the table.
Hook the lower blade pin in the pin recess
of the lower blade holder (6) and then
the upper blade pin of the upper blade
holder (5). (Fig. H)
5. Check the pins are properly located in the
pin recess of upper and the lower blade
holders.
6. Tighten the tension on the blade by
turning the blade tension knob (2)
clockwise. If the tension is too tight, turn
counterclockwise. If too loose, turn the
knob clockwise. Do not make too tight or
blade will easily break in use. (Fig. E)
Pin-end blade removal (Fig. D, E, F)
1. Remove the table insert (1) by pushing it
up from under the worktable. (Fig. D)
NOTE: Be careful not to make contact
with the blade.
Fig. D
2. Loosen the blade tension by trurning the
blade tension knob (2) counterclockwise.
(Fig. E)
NOTE: The hex set screw (3) on the
top side is used for ne adjustments
and is only adjusted if the blade is not
perpendicular to the table. (Fig. F)
Fig. E
3. Remove the blade (4) from the upper (5)
and lower (6) blade holders by pulling
blade forward to release, and lift the blade
through the access hole. (Fig. F)
NOTE:
● Apply slight downward pressure on the
upper arm when removing the blade from
the upper blade holder.
● If the tension is still too tight to
remove blade, turn the tension konb
counterclockwise no more than one
rotation. (Do not over-loosen.)
2
CAUTION
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6
4
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Fig. H
PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
To avoid injury from accidental starting,
always turn the switch OFF and remove
power cord plug from power source before
removing or replacing the blade.
This scroll saw accepts 5 in. (127 mm) plain-
end or pin-end blades to cut a wide variety of
materials.
Plain-end type blades are recommended
whenever ne, accurate and intricate work
is being performed on 3/4 in. (19 mm) or
thinner material. It will take slightly longer to
assemble and tension the blade, but you will
also be able to use ner blades for cutting a
thinner kerf.
Plain-end blade removal (Fig. D, E, I)
1. Remove the table insert (1) by pushing it
up from under the worktable. (Fig. D)
2. Loosen the blade tension by trurning the
blade tension knob (2) counterclockwise.
(Fig. E)
3. Tilt the table to the 0° and tighten the
table lock knob (7). (Fig. D)
4. Apply slight downward pressure on the
upper arm to remove the blade adaptor
set from the upper blade holder clip (8)
and then from the lower blade holder
clip (10). (Fig. I)
5. Remove the plain-end blade (9) from the
upper and lower blade adaptor set.
Fig. I
Plain-end blade installation (Fig. D, E, I, J)
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece, the teeth of the blade
should ALWAYS point downward.
1. Insert the plain-end blade (9) into the
blade adaptors (11). (Fig. J)
2. Put the blade adaptor set into the
recesses (12) on the rear top of the saw
to adjust the blade length, and then
secure the blade by xing the inner
screws of the blade adaptors with 2.5 mm
hex wrench.
Fig. J
3. Remove the table insert (1) by pushing it
up from under the worktable. (Fig. D)
4. Loosen the blade tension by trurning the
blade tension knob (2) counterclockwise.
(Fig. E)
5. Tilt the table to the 0° and tighten the
table lock knob (7). (Fig. D)
6. Hang the blade adaptor set on the lower
blade holder clip (10). (Fig. I)
7. Apply slight downward pressure against
the upper arm when hanging the other
end of the blade adaptor set on the upper
blade holder clip (8).
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8. Tighten the tension on the blade by
turning the blade tension knob (2)
clockwise. If the tension is too tight, turn
counterclockwise. If too loose, turn the
knob clockwise. Do not make too tight or
blade will easily break in use. (Fig. E)
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT (FIG. K, L)
1. Remove the blade guard foot (1) by using
the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
screw (2). (Fig. K)
Fig. K
2. Loosen the table lock knob (3) and move
the table (4) until it is approximately at a
right angle to the blade (5). (Fig. L)
3. Loosen the lock nut (6) and adjust the
adjusting screw (7) under the table by
turning counterclockwise.
4. Lower the adjusting screw (7) by turning
clockwise.
5. Use a combination square (8) to set the
table exactly 90° (0°) to the blade. If there
is space between the square and blade,
adjust the table angle until the space is
closed.
6. Lock the table lock knob (3) to prevent
movement. Raise the adjusting screw (7)
under the tabel until the tip of the screw
touches the table.
7. Tighten the lock nut (6).
8. When the blade is exactly 90° (0°) to the
table, loosen the bevel indicator screw (9)
using a Phillips screwdriver.
9. Adjust the bevel indicator (10) to the “0”
mark on the bevel scale and retighten the
indicator screw (9).
10. Attach the blade guard foot (1) using the
Phillips screwdriver, so the foot rests at
against the table and tighten.
Fig. L
BLADE GUARD FOOT ADJUSTMENT
(FIG. M)
NOTE: User must keep constant downward
pressure on workpiece when cutting. The
blade guard foot is not designed to hold down
the workpiece, but is rather to help prevent
the workpiece from lifting up excessively.
When cutting at angles, the blade guard
foot (1) should be adjusted so it is parallel to
the table and rests at above the workpiece.
1. To adjust, loosen the screw (2) with the
Phillips screwdriver, tilt the blade guard
foot (1) parallel to table, and tighten the
screw (2).
2. Loosen the blade guard foot lock knob (3)
to raise or lower the foot until it rests
slightly above the workpiece. Tighten
blade guard foot lock knob (3).
Fig. M
SAWDUST BLOWER (FIG. M)
The sawdust blower (4) should be positioned
to point to the blade and workpiece to blow
sawdust out of the line-of-sight when cutting.
It is not designed to blow all of the sawdust off
the table.
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NOTE:
● When using blades, sometimes speeds
must change to compensate for smaller
curves, radii or smaller diameters. Thinner
blades will have more possibilities for
blade deection when cutting angles
which are not perpendicular to the
table. Read RECOMMENDATION FOR
CUTTING for more suggestions.
● The blade must be installed with the
teeth pointing downward, to prevent the
workpiece from being pulled upward by
the saw blade action.
BLADE SELECTION (FIG. N)
To avoid injury from accidental starting,
always turn the switch OFF and unplug the
scroll saw before moving, replacing the
blade or making adjustments.
This scroll saw accepts 5 in. (127 mm) length
blades with a wide variety of blade thickness
and widths. The type of material and cutting
operations (size of radius or curve) will
determine the number of teeth per inch. As a
rule, always select the narrowest blades for
intricate curve cutting and the widest blades
for straight and large curve cutting operations.
The following table represents suggestions
for various materials. When purchasing
blades, refer to the back of the package for
the best use of blades and speeds on various
materials.
Use this table as an example, but practice
and your own personal preference will
determine the best selection method.
Fig. N
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9.5 - 15 15 - 28 30 - 48
General Scroll Saw Blade Reference Guide
Tooth
Type
TPI
Application
Speed
Faster Slower
Standard 9.5 ~ 48 General cutting
Skip 9.5 ~ 33
Better chip
removal. Smooth,
splinterless nish
Double 10 ~ 37
Efcient chip
removal. Clean
edges
Reverse 9/5 ~ 28/21
Eliminates
underside
tearout. Smooth,
splinterless nish
Spiral 36 ~ 46 All direction
cutting
1. Hard, thicker wood - Coarse TPI, slower
speed.
2. Soft, thinner wood - Fine TPI, faster
speed.
3. Plastic materials - Slower speed.
4. Please use the blades for the applications
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OPERATION
CAUTION
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VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL AND ON/OFF
SWITCH
●For your own safety, always push the
switch “OFF” when the scroll saw is
not in use. Also, in the case of power
failure (all of your lights go out) push
the knob “OFF”. Remove the plug
from the power source outlet to avoid
accidental starting.
●The variable speed control allows
greater versatility to cut a variety of
materials such as wood, plastics, non-
ferrous metals, etc. Depending on the
hardness and thickness of material,
the speed should be reduced to allow
the blade teeth to remove cut material
from the kerf.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB
(FIG. O)
1. Your saw is equipped with a variable
speed control knob (1). The blade stroke
rate may be adjusted by simply rotating
the variable speed control knob (1).
2. Turn the control knob clockwise to
increase up to 1,600 strokes per
minute (SPM). Turn the control knob
counterclockwise to reduce, down to
550 strokes per minute (SPM).
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. O)
The ON/OFF switch has a removable, safety
key (2). With the safety key removed from the
switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by
children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the scroll saw “ON”, insert the
safety key (2) into the slot of the switch (3).
Move the switch upward to the “ON”
position.
2. To turn the scroll saw “OFF”, move the
switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position,
grasp the sides of the safety key, and pull
it out.
4. With the safety key removed, the switch
will not turn the power tool on.
5. If the safety key is removed while the
scroll saw is running, it can be turned
“OFF” but cannot be restarted without
inserting the safety key.
Fig. O
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUTTING
1. When feeding the workpiece into the
blade do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade because the it
will deect the blade, reduce the accuracy
of cutting and possibly break the blade.
Allow the saw to cut material by guiding
the workpiece into the blade as it cuts.
2. The blade teeth cut material ONLY on the
down stroke.
3. You must guide the wood into the blade
slowly because the teeth of the blade
are very small and they can only remove
wood when they are on the down stroke.
4. There is a learning curve for each person
who wants to use this saw. During that
period of time it is expected that some
blades will break until you learn how to
use the saw and receive the greatest
benet from the blades.
5. Best results are achieved when cutting
wood less than one inch (25.4 mm) thick.
6. When cutting wood thicker than one inch
(25.4 mm), the user must guide the wood
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. When teeth of scroll saw blade worn out,
must replace the new blade. Check the
blade frequently for best cutting results.
Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for
1/2 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 intended to cut wood or
wood products.
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10. When choosing a blade to use with your
scroll saw, consider very ne, narrow
blades to scroll cut in thin wood in 1/4 in.
(6.4 mm) thick or less. Use wider blades
for thicker materials but this will reduce
the ability to cut tight curves.
11. This saw uses 5 in. (127 mm) long pin or
plain end type blades.
12. Blades wear faster when cutting plywood
or particle board which is very abrasive.
Angle cutting in hardwoods reduces
blade tooth set faster due to the blade
deection.
FREEHAND CUTTING (FIG. P)
1. Lay out desired design, or secure design
to the workpiece (1).
2. Raise the blade guard foot (2) by
loosening the blade guard foot lock
knob (3).
3. Position the workpiece against the blade
and place the blade guard foot slightly
above the top surface of the workpiece.
4. Secure the blade guard foot (2) by
tightening the blade guard foot lock
knob (3).
5. Remove the workpiece from the blade
before turning the scroll saw ON.
Set the desired speed by turning the
speed control knob (4) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece and to reduce blade
breakage, do not turn saw ON while
the workpiece is against the blade.
6. When turning the scroll saw ON, position
the workpiece against scrap wood prior
to touching the leading edge of the
workpiece against the blade.
NOTE: For your own safety, use the scrap
wood to perform the cutting especially for
the small workpiece.
7. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade
by guiding and pressing the workpiece
down against the table.
Do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade, it may deect
the blade, reduce accuracy of cutting,
and possibly break the blade.
8. When the cut is complete, move the
trailing pieces of the workpiece beyond
the blade guard foot. Turn the scroll saw
OFF.
Fig. P
LEFT BEVEL CUTTING (MAXIMUM 45
DEGREES) (FIG. Q)
● To avoid injury from an accidental
starting, make sure the switch is in
the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet
before moving, replacing the blade or
making adjustments.
● To avoid injury, always keep your
hands off the underneath of the table
during operating.
1. Lay out or secure design to workpiece (1).
2. Move the blade guard foot (2) to the
highest position by loosening the blade
guard foot lock knob (3) and retighten.
3. Tilt the table (4) to the desired angle by
loosening the table lock knob (5) and
move the table to the proper angle, using
the degree scale and the pointer (6).
4. Tighten the table lock knob (5).
5. Loosen the blade guard screw (7), and tilt
the blade guard to the same angle as the
table (4). Retighten the blade guard
screw (7).
6. Position the workpiece on the left and
right side of the blade (8). Lower the blade
guard foot slightly above the surface by
loosening the blade guard foot lock
knob (3).
7. Follow items 4 - 8 under the section of
FREEHAND CUTTING.
CAUTION
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Fig. Q
RIP OR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING (FIG. R)
To avoid injury from an accidental starting,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the plug is not connected to the power
source outlet before moving, replacing the
blade or making adjustments.
Tools Needed (Not Included)
Q'TY DESCRIPTION
2 Small C-clamps
1Ruler or measuring tape
1
12-inch (304.8 mm) straight
scrap of wood (Thickness to
match workpiece)
1. Raise the blade guard foot (1) by
loosening the blade guard foot lock
knob (2) on the left side of the upper arm.
Measure from the tip of the blade (3) to
the desired distance. Position the
straight edge (4) parallel to the blade at
that distance.
2. Clamp the straight edge (4) to the
table (5).
3. Recheck your measurements, using the
workpiece to be cut, and make sure the
scrap wood (6) is secure.
4. Position the workpiece against the blade
and place the blade guard foot (1) slightly
above the top surface of the workpiece.
5. Secure the blade guard foot in place by
tightening the blade guard foot lock knob.
WARNING
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6. Remove the workpiece from the
blade before turning the scroll saw
ON. Set the desired speed by turning
the speed control knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting
of the workpiece and reduce blade
breakage, do not turn saw ON while
the workpiece is against the blade.
7. Position the workpiece against the
straight edge (4) prior to touching the
leading edge of the workpiece against the
blade (3).
8. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade,
guiding the workpiece against the straight
edge and press the workpiece down
against the table while cutting.
Do not force the leading edge of the
workpiece into the blade. The blade
will deect, reducing accuracy of cut
and may break.
9. When the cut is complete, move the
trailing edge of the workpiece beyond the
blade guard foot. Turn the scroll saw OFF.
NOTE: Use push stick when cutting a
narrow workpiece.
Fig. R
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