Taurus bt-ss 405e User manual

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120 W
SCROLL SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER BT-SS 405E
N26704

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Scroll Saw
What your 1year warranty means
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should
therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the
event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the rst
1 year after the date of purchase we will remedy the problem as quickly as
possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event of
such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product, please
contact us via our after sales support services, details of which can be found in
this manual and on the product itself.
Welcome Section
Congratulations on choosing to buy a TAURUS® product.
All products brought to you by TAURUS® are manufactured to the
highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our
comprehensive 1Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Table of Contents
1. General Safety Rules Pg. 6
2. Special Safety Rules Pg. 7
3. Layout and items supplied Pg. 8
4. Proper use Pg. 9
5. Technical data Pg. 9
6. Before starting the equipment Pg. 9
7. Operation Pg. 10
8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts Pg. 11
9. Disposal and recycling Pg. 11

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1. General Safety Rules
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/
or serious injury. The term “power tool’in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tools plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tool. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
o-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools
with your nger on the switch or plugging in power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may aect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power tool,
taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations dierent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6. Recommendation
a. We recommend that the tool always be supplied via a residual
current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

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72. Special Safety Rules
1. Important: Whenever you use electric tools it is
imperative to take basic safety precautions in order to
reduce the risk of re, electric shock and personal injury.
Essential safety precautions include:
2. In an emergency, switch o the machine directly and
pull out the power plug.
3. Follow all these instructions before and while you are
working with the saw.
4. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
5. Always pull out the power plug before adjusting or
servicing the machine.
6. Give these safety regulations to all persons who work on
the machine.
7. Do not use this saw to cut re wood.
8. Never use the saw to cross -cut round timber unless it is
equipped with a suitable holding device.
9. The machine is equipped with a safety switch to prevent
it being switched on again accidentally after a power
failure.
10. Before you use the machine for the rst time, check that
the voltage marked on the rating plate is the same as
your mains voltage.
11. If you need to use an extension cable, make sure its
conductor cross-section is big enough for the saw’s
power consumption. Minimum cross section: 1mm2.
12. If you use a cable reel, the complete cable has to be
pulled o the reel.
13. Never carry the saw by its cable.
14. Check the power cable. Never use a faulty or damaged
power cable.
15. Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket-
outlet. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
16. Do not leave the saw in the rain and never use it in
damp or wet conditions.
17. Provide good lighting.
18. Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.
19. Wear suitable work clothes! Never wear loose garments
or jewellery.
20. Keep long hair in a hair net.
21. Avoid abnormal working postures.
22. Keep children away from the machine when it is
connected to the power supply.
23. Keep your workplace clean of wood scrap and any
unnecessary objects.
24. Do not allow other persons, particularly children, to
touch the tool or the power cable. Keep them away from
your workplace.
25. Persons working on the machine should not be
distracted.
26. After you have switched o the motor, never slow down
the saw blade by applying pressure to its side.
27. Fit only blades which are well sharpened and have no
cracks or deformations.
28. Faulty saw blades have to be replaced immediately.
29. Never use saw blades which do not comply with the data
specied in this manual.
30. It is imperative to make sure that all the devices used to
cover the saw blade are in good working order.
31. Never dismantle the machine’s safety devices or put
them out of operation.
32. Damaged or faulty safety devices have to be replaced
immediately.
33. Never cut work pieces which are too small to hold
securely in your hand.
34. Never load the machine so much that it cuts out.
35. Always press the work piece rmly against the worktop.
36. Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces of
wood when the saw blade is running.
37. To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of wood,
always switch o the machine rst. Pull out the
power plug!
38. Conversions, adjustments, measurements and cleaning
jobs are to be performed only when the motor is
switched o. Pull out the power plug!
39. Before you switch on the machine, check that all
wrenches and adjustment tools have been removed.
40. When you leave your workplace, switch o the motor
and pull out the power plug.
41. Electric installation work, repairs and maintenance are to
be carried out only by specialists.
42. All guards and safety devices have to be retted
immediately after completion of any repairs
or maintenance.
43. It is imperative to observe the manufacturer’s safety,
operating and maintenance instructions as well as the
dimensions quoted in the technical data.

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44. It is imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area as well as all other
generally recognized rules of safety.
45. The machine is designed for indoor installation only.
46. Workpieces smaller than the blade guard may lead to
injuries to your hands and suitable aids!
47. When guiding the workpiece do not place your hands
in cramped or awkward positions where they may slip
directly against the blade.
48. Always insert the blade so that the teeth point down
toward the table.
49. To avoid broken blades, always set the correct
blade tension.
50. Be particularly careful when sawing material with
irregular cutting proles.
51. Take special care when cutting round workpieces such
as rods or tubes as they may roll away from the blade
and cause the teeth to jam. Secure such workpieces with
a wedge.
52. When you withdraw the workpiece the teeth may get
caught in the kerf, particularly if the gap is blocked by
sawdust. If this happens you should disconnect from
power source and open the kerf with a wedge and pull
the workpiece free.
53. Never leave your workplace without switching o the
saw rst. Wait until the saw stops.
54. Never arrange, glue or assemble any parts on the work
table while the saw is running.
55. Do not switch on the saw until you have cleared all
material remnants and tools from the work table. Only
the workpiece and any essential aids (wedge) are to be
left on the workpiece.
56. Always wear safety goggles.
57. Keep your ngers a safe distance from the blade.
58. Guide the workpiece securely and do not loosen your
grip at any time.
59. Never leave your workplace without switching o the
saw rst.
60. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR FAMILIARITY WITH THE SAW
TO TURN INTO CARELESSNESS. IT TAKES ONLY
FRACTIONS OF A SECOND FOR CARELESSNESS TO
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.
Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read
the complete operating instructions and safety regulations
with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times. If you give the equipment
to any other person, hand over these operating instructions
and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability
for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.
3. Layout and items supplied
3.1 Layout (Fig. 1/3)
1 Dust extraction adapter
2 On/O switch
3 Blade speed regulator
4 Cover, left
5 Locking screw
6 Dial scale
7 Saw table
8 Blade holder, bottom
9 Retention bolt
10 Blade guard
11 Clamping screw
12 Holder
13 Blade holder, top
14 Clamping screw
15 Blade
16 Blow-o device
Caution
Read the operating instructions to reduce the
risk of injury.
Wear ear-mus.
The impact of noise can cause damage to
hearing.
Wear a breathing mask.
Dust which is injurious to health can be
generated when working on wood and other
materials. Never use the device to work on any
materials containing asbestos!
Wear safety goggles.
Sparks generated during working or splinters,
chips and dust emitted by the de-vice can cause
loss of sight.

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93.2 Items supplied
- Open the packaging and take out the equipment
with care.
- Remove the packaging material and any packaging
and/or transportation braces (if available).
- Check to see if all items are supplied.
- Inspect the equipment and accessories for the
transport damage.
- If possible, please keep the packaging until the end
of the guarantee period.
Important!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do
not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts.
There is a danger of swallowing or suocating! Do not let
children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There
is a danger of swallowing or suocating.
- Scroll saw
- Blade guard
- Sawdust blower facility
4. Proper use
The Scroll saw is intended for cutting square edged timber or
wood-like workpieces. Round materials may only be cut with
suitable holding devices.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user
/ operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any
damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our
warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial,
trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
The equipment is to be operated only with suitable saw
blades. It is prohibited to use any type of cutting-o wheel. To
use the equipment properly you must also observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the equipment have to be
acquainted with this manual and must be informed about the
machine’s potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for the
general rules of health and safety at work.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made to
the machine nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the equipment is used as prescribed it is still
impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s
construction and design:
• Harmfulemissionsofwooddustwhenusedinclosed
rooms.
• Contactwiththebladeintheuncoveredcuttingzone.
• Injuries(cuts)whenchangingtheblade.
• Crushedngers.
• Kickback.
• Tiltingoftheworkpieceduetoinadequatesupport.
• Touchingtheblade.
5. Technical data
Mains voltage: _________________________ 230 V ~ 50Hz
Power: __________________80 W S2 20 min/120 W S6 30%
Idle speed no:_________________________ 400-1600 rpm
Protection type: _______________________________IP 20
Stroke: _____________________________________ 21 mm
Base area: ____________________________ 440 x 280 mm
Tilting range of table: _______________ 0° to 45° to the left
Table size: ___________________________413.5 x 253 mm
Saw blade length:___________________________ 127 mm
Throat:____________________________________ 406 mm
Max. cutting height at 90°:_____________________ 57 mm
Max. cutting height at 45°:_____________________ 27 mm
Weight: _____________________________________ 13 kg
Load factor:
A load factor of S2 20 min (intermittent periodic duty) means
that you may operate the motor continuously at its nominal
power level (80 W) for no longer than the time stipulated on
the specications label (20 min). If you fail to observe this
time limit the motor will overheat. During the OFF period the
motor will cool again to its starting temperature.
Operating mode S6 30%: Continuous operation with idling
(cycle time 10 minutes). To ensure that the motor does not
become excessively hot, it may only be operated for 30% of
the cycle at the specied rating and must then be allowed to
idle for 70% of the cycle.
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance
with EN 61029.
Operation Idle speed
LpA sound pressure level: 80.2 dB 65.1 dB
LWA sound power level: 88.4 dB 74.8 dB
Wear ear-mus.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Keep the
noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.
• Onlyuseapplianceswhichareinperfectworkingorder.
• Serviceandcleantheapplianceregularly.
• Adaptyourworkingstyletosuittheappliance.
• Donotoverloadtheappliance.
• Havetheapplianceservicedwhenevernecessary.
• Switchtheapplianceowhenitisnotinuse.
• Wearprotectivegloves.

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Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with
instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out.
The following hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment’s construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
6. Before starting the equipment
6.1 General information
• Allcoversandsafetydeviceshavetobeproperlytted
before the machine is switched on.
• Itmustbepossibleforthebladetorunfreely.
• Whenworkingwithwoodthathasbeenprocessedbefore,
watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws etc.
• BeforeyouactuatetheOn/Oswitch,makesurethat
the saw blade is correctly tted and that the machine’s
moving parts run smoothly.
• Beforeyouconnectthemachinetothepowersupply,
make sure the data on the rating plate is the same as that
for your mains.
6.2 Mounting the saw on a workbench (Fig. 2)
1. It is better to mount the saw on a solid wood workbench
rather than on a weak plywood stand where vibrations
and noise are certain to be a nuisance.
2. The tools and hardware needed to mount the saw on a
work bench are not supplied with the saw. Be sure to use
equipment of at least the following size:
Item Quantity
Hex screws M8 ___________________________________4
Gaskets Ø 8 mm __________________________________4
Washers Ø 8 mm__________________________________4
Hex nuts M8 _____________________________________8
3. A sound-absorbing foam rubber mat is not supplied with
the saw. It is strongly recommended to use such a mat,
however, in order to minimize vibrations and noise.
Do not overtighten the screws. Leave enough scope for the
foam rubber mat to develop a good absorbing eect.
Mounting the saw on a workbench, see Figure (2).
List of components in the illustration:
A: Saw body
B: Foam rubber support
C: Worktable
D: Flat gasket
E: Washer
F: Hex nut
G: Blocking nut
H: Hex screw
6.3 Assembly
Caution! Pull out the power plug before carrying out any
maintenance and conversion work on your fretsaw.
6.3.1 Mounting the saw blade guard and the sawdust
blower facility (Fig. 4/5/6)
• Puttheretentionbolt(9)ontheradialarm(19).
• Slidethesawbladeguard(10)ontotheretentionbolt(9).
• Insertthescrew(20)throughtheboreholeofthe
retention bolt (9) and the saw blade guard (10).
• Usethenut(21)tosecurethescrewfromfallingout.
• Thesawbladeguardcanbexedatvariousheightswith
the clamping screw (11).
• Mounttheblow-odevice(16)asshowninFig.6.
6.3.2 Changing the blade (Fig. 1/3/7)
• Turntheclampingscrew(14)clockwiseinordertotake
the tension o the blade (15).
• Unscrewtheleftcover(4).
• Firsttakethebladeoutofthetopbladeholder(13),
pressing down the upper pendulum arm as you do so.
• Thentakethebladeoutofthebottombladeholder(8).
• Pullthebladeupandoutthroughthetableinsert(18).
• Installthenewbladeinreverseorder.
Caution: Always insert the blade so that the teeth point
toward the saw table.
The blade can be inserted in slot a or b;
Slot a: For cuts along the axis of the radial arm.
Slot b: For cuts across the axis of the radial arm.
Tension the blade by turning the clamping screw (14)
anticlockwise (right-hand thread).
6.3.3 Tilting the saw table (Fig. 8)
• Undothelockingscrew(5).
• Tiltthetable(7)totheleftuntiltheindicator(17)pointsto
the required angle value on the scale (6).
Important: For precision work you should rst carry out a
trial cut and then re-adjust the tilt angle as required.
7. Operation
7.1 Please note:
• Yoursawdoesnotcutwoodautomatically.Forcuttingto
occur, you have to guide the wood against the blade.
• Theteethcutonlyonthedownstrokeoftheblade.
• Youhavetoguidethewoodslowlyagainsttheblade
because the teeth are very small.
• Everynewuserneedsacertaintrainingperiod.Youare
certain to break a number of blades at the beginning.
• Whencuttingthicktimber,beparticularlycarefulnotto
bend or twist the blade. This will help to prolong blade life.

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11 7.2 On/O switch (Fig. 3 / Item 2)
• Pressthegreenbuttontoswitchthesawon.
• Presstheredbuttontoswitchthemachineo.
• Pleasenote:Themachineisequippedwithasafetyswitch
to prevent it being switched on again accidentally after a
power failure.
7.3 Blade speed regulator (Fig. 1 / Item 3)
The blade speed regulator allows you to set the blade speed
appropriate to the material to be cut.
7.4 Carrying out internal cuts
1. A feature of this scroll saw is that it allows you to carry
out internal cuts in a panel without damaging it on the
outside or circumference.
Warning! To avoid injury from accidental starting: Before
you remove or change the blade, always set the switch to
„0“ position and pull the power plug out of the socket.
2. To carry out internal cuts in a panel: Remove the blade as
described in Section 6.3.2
3. Drill a hole in the panel in question.
4. Place the panel on the saw table with the drilled hole
above the access hole.
5. Install the blade through the hole in the panel and adjust
the blade tension.
6. When you have completed the internal cuts, remove the
blade from the blade holders (as described in Section
6.3.2) and take the panel o the table.
7.5 Adapter for jigsaw blades (Fig. 8/9)
• Removethesawbladeasdescribedin6.3.2.
• Nowinsertthescrollsawblade(a)intheadapter.
• Firstremovethetableinsert(18).
• Thenhookbothadapters(22)onthetwosawblade
holders (8/13).
• Insertthesawbladeasdescribedin6.3.2.
8. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering of spare parts
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any
cleaning work.
8.1 Cleaning
• Keepallsafetydevices,airventsandthemotor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the
equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed
air at low pressure.
• Werecommendthatyoucleanthedeviceimmediately
each time you have nished using it.
• Cleantheequipmentregularlywithamoistclothand
some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents;
these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment.
Ensure that no water can seep into the device.
8.2 Bearings
Lubricate the bearings of the guide rollers periodically with
high-grade machine grease, but at least after every 25-30
hours in operation.
8.3 Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes
checked only by a qualied electrician. Important! The carbon
brushes should not be replaced by anyone but a qualied
electrician.
8.4 Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which require
additional maintenance.
8.5 Ordering spare parts:
Contact our After Sales Support on 1300 922 271 and quote
the following data when ordering spare parts:
• Typeofmachine
• Articlenumberofthemachine
• Identicationnumberofthemachine
• Replacementpartnumberofthepartrequired
8. Disposal and recycling
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being
damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and
can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw
material system.
The unit and its accessories are made of various types of
material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components
must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your local council.
9. Storage
Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in
a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal
storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric
tool in its original packaging.

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