Tradesman VS4000W User manual

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READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL.
ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES
PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND iN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE USE.
Your new power tool isa well built, carefully inspected, versatile machine, capable of providing
many years of dependable service. Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a
minimum of assembly and setup required. When unpacking, check all packages and packing
materials for loose parts before discarding.
NOTICE: On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date
code of your unit. Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service
reference.
SERIAL # MFG. DATE # PURCHASE DATE:
TRADESMAN E. WINDSOR, CT 06088 PRINTED iN CHINA
www,tradesman-rexon,oom
1-800-Z43-5|14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
Product Specifications 2 Know Your Scroll Saw 7
Warranty 2 Glossary of Terms 8
Proposition 65 Warning 2 Assembly and Adjustments 9
Power Tool Safety 3 Operation 13
Scroll Saw Safety 4 Maintenance 16
Electrical Requirements and Safety 5 Troubleshooting Guide 17
Pre-assembly 6 Parts List 18
Tools Required For Assembly 6 Exploded View 19
Carton Contents 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR TABLE
HP (Maximum developed) 1/9 Size 12-3/16 in. x 18-7/8 in.
Amps 1.4 Tilt 45 in. Left ; Right
Voltage 120 SAWDUST BLOWER Yes
Hz 60 WORK LIGHT Yes
Speed (no load) 400-1600 SPM
Speed Control Electric
BLADE
Type Pin-end or Plain-end
Depth of Throat 16 in.
Blade Stroke 11/16 in.
Depth of 45° Cut 1-1/16 in. Left ; 3/4 in. Right
Depth of 90° Cut 2-1/8 in.
WARRANTY
Refer to the warranty card included for your power tool warranty information.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead -based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure 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 with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not
meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance
and due care must be used.
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READ and become familiar with the entire
Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's application,
limitations and possible hazards.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
a safe distance away from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
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
frees both hands to operate tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters
and the like.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator's Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
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 tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, 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 that will cause the tool to overheat. The
table on page 5 shows the correct size tool 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 that may get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any scroll
saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes that
could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSI Safety Standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistance lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at your
local Lowe's store. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injury.
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 TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER "OFF". Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
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.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or
cutter.
24.DO NOT OPERATE the tool if you are under the
influence 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 the saw
in well-ventilated areas and provide for proper dust
removal. Use dust collection systems whenever
possible.

SCROLL
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READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions
and operating procedures throughout the manual.
DO NOT OPERATE the scroll saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
.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 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 qualified 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 firm, level surface where the saw
does not rock, bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
.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 floor.
8. THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for indoor use only.
9. TENSION THE 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
finger positions, where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the blade when operating the saw.
SAW SAFETY
13.HOLD WORK PIECE 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 work piece, 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 work piece.
17.DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting. Only
feed the work piece at the rate the saw will cut.
18.TURN THE POWER OFF, remove the switch key
and 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 a work piece pressing
against the blade. Slowly feed the work piece into the
moving blade.
20.WHEN CUTTING a large work piece, make sure the
material is supported at table height.
21 .EXERCISE CAUTION when cutting work pieces that
are round or irregularly shaped, work pieces 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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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS
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 electric
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
fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with green insulation (with or without yellow
stripes) is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding conductor to
a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person
if you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly
grounded.
USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE
3-PRONGED GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE
RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL'S PLUG.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS
IMMEDIATELY.
GUiDELiNES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, use one 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
and cause overheating. The table on the right 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 qualified technician before
using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This
circuit must not be less than # 12 wire and should
be protected with a 15 Amp time delay 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. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 shows a 3-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 2-contact
grounded receptacle. The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded receptacle can
be installed by a qualified technician. 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. The Canadian
Electrical Code prohibits the use of the adapters.
CAUTION
In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.
Fig. 1
3 Pronged Plug
_ilng Prong
Properly Grounded
3-Pronged Receptacle
Make sure this is
connected to a
known ground.
2-Pronged
Receptacle
CAUTION
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total length Of Cord
More Than Not More Than 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.
0 6 18ft. 16ft. 16ft. 14ft.
6 10 18ft. 16ft. 14ft. 12ft.
10 12 16ft. 16ft. 14ft. 12ft.