1116" Variable Speed

Scroll Saw
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Throat Blade length Stroke per minute Overall length Net weight

1 6 (406 mm) 5" (125 mm) 400 - 1,600 2 3 4 8 " (600 mm) 14.1 kg (31 Ibs)

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ...................... .2 Installing Pin End Blade ......................... 10
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAW ...... . 3 Installing Plain End Blade ....................... 11
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND Removing Plain End Blade ...................... 11
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................. .4 On-Off Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS.. ....... .5 BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION .............. .13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW ......... .6 Making Interior Scroll Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................... .7 Before Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTING ...................... .8 Choice of Blade and Speed ...................... 14
Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 MAINTAINING YOUR SCROLL SAW.. ............ .15
Setting the Table for Horizontal or Bevel Cutting . . . . . . 8 CONTENT PARTS ............................ .16
Adjusting Hold down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................... .19
Adjusting Dust Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Aligning the Bevel Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General Safety Rules

1. Know Your Power Tool 13. Secure Work
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as safer than using your hands and frees both hands to
well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. operate tool.
2. Ground all Tools 14. Use Safety Goggles
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSIZ87.1) at
and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper all times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use
cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
to a live terminal. protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods or
3. Keep Work Area Clean operation.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor 15. Don't Overreach
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
4. Avoid Dangerous Environment 16. Check Damaged Parts
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex- Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Provide damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
adequate surrounding work space. will operate properly and perform its intended function.
5. Keep Guards in Place Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
In working order, and in adjustment and alignment. parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any
6. Remove Adjusting keys and Wrenches part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting replaced.
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
17. Use Recommended Accessories
7. Keep Children Away Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces-
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
sories. Follow the instructions that accompany the ac-
area. cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
8. Make Workshop Child Proof hazards.
With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter 18. Disconnect Tools
keys. Before servicing; when changing accessories such as
9. Don't Force Tool blades, bits, cutter, etc.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
19. Direction of Feed
was designed.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
10. Never Stand on Tool rotation of the blade or cutter only.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
20. Maintain Tools with Care
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
11. Use Right Tool
21. Avoid Accidental Starting
Don't force tools or attachment to do a job it was not
Makes sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in
designed for.
power cord.
12. Wear Proper Apparel
22. Never Leave Tool Running Unattended
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
(rings wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts. NON-
complete stop.
SLIP footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, Roll
long sleeves above the elbow.
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 F. To avoid losing control of the workpiece or tool:
When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is
WARN": your scroll saw until it is completely fully supported at table height.
assembled and installed according to the instruc- Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.
tions ... and until your have read and understood the Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only
feed the material fast enough so that the blade will
cut.
I. Should any part of this scroll saw be missing, bent, or fail *Use caution when cutting off material which is
in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform irregular in cross section and could pinch the blade
properly, shut off power switch and remove plug from before the cut is completed. A piece of molding, for
power supply outlet. Replace damaged, missing, andor example, must lay flat on the table and not be
failed parts before resuming operation. permitted to rock while being cut.
2. Think Safety Use caution when cutting off round material such as
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll
alertness whenever the scroll saw is in operation. while being cut causing the blade to bite. Use a V-
block to control the piece.
3. Stability of Tool
G. When backing the blade out of the workpiece, the
Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to stand or work
blade may bind in the kerf (cut) .. this is usually caused
bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the scroll
by sawdust clogging up the kerf. If this happens: Turn
saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroll
off the scroll saw .. remove plug from power source
saw stand or workbench to the floor.
outlet ... wedge open the kerf ... back the blade out of
4. Location the workpiece.
To avoid fire or explosions, never use this tool where H. To avoid unsupervised use or accidents due to in-
flammable vapors or gases are in the air. To avoid injury attention.
from dropped unit, unplug saw before moving it. This Never leave the scroll saw work area with the power
scroll saw is intended for indoor use only. on, before the tool has come to a complete stop.
5. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face Ears, and Body *Do not perform layout, assembly or set up work on
the table while the cutting tool is in operation.
A. To avoid being pulled into the blade: *Turn saw "OFF" and remove plug from power supply
Roll long sleeves above elbows
outlet before installing or removing an accessory
*Do not wear gloves, jewelry, ties or other loose
attachment.
clothing.
Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the
Tie back long hair
table of all objects: (tools, scraps of wood, etc.)
6. Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by hand except for the work piece and related feed or support
outside the blade guard/hold down. devices for the operation planned.
C. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.
D. To avoid slips due to lifting of the work piece make
sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table.
E. To avoid blade breakage always adjust blade tension
correctly.

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 Motor Specifications
and Electrical Requirements
This tool is designed to use, and is wired for operation on This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
120 volts, 60 Hz., altemating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE outlet as shown.
CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT)
If the outlet you are planningto use for this power tool is of
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter
operator from electric shock. as shown below and always connect the grounding means
Plug power cord into a 120 V properly grounded type outlet to a known ground.
protected by a 15-amp. fuse or circuit breaker. If you are not It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
sure that your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
a qualified electrician. THREE prong outlet.

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the GROUNDING MEANS

terminals of plugs when installing or removing the SCREW I
plug to or from the outlet.

WARNING: If not properly grounded this power tool

can cause an electrical shock, particularlywhen used
3-PRONG
-MAKE SURE THIS IS
CONNECTED TO
A KNOWN GROUND
in damp locations close to plumbing. If an electrical
shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary

If power cord is worn 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 I
2-PRONG
ADAPTER
like the one shown below. RECEPTACLE

An adapter as illustrated is available for connecting plugs

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 illustrated is for use only if you already

have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is not approved recom-
GROUNDING .
mended for use in CANADA Use an approved 3-
PRONG prong receptacle.
PROPERLY
GROUNDED The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.
3-PRONG OUTLET To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the table below to determine the
minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and Use only a single cord when an extension cord is required.
grounding type plug approved by Underwriters Labora- The cord must be a 3 wire extension cord which has a 3-
tories. (Approved by CSA in CANADA.) The ground prong receptacle that will accept the tool’s plug.
conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool
housing at one end and to the ground prong in the
attachment plug at the other end.
I Length of the Cord (American Wire Gage Number)
120 V Lines

NOTE: If the internal overload protector has been 0 - 25 Feet No. 16

tripped, pushing the Speed Control Knob “OFF” will 26 - 50 Feet No. 14
reset it. 51 - 100 Feet No. 12

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-- Unpacking and Checking Contents

Medium Screwdriver
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

Phillips Screwdriver
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

Draw Light Line On

Board Along This Edge
Straight E-
W4" m i ,This E*
d BoWd
k PertuAy S t n m t .
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Combination square 10 mm Wrench LJ.

Should Be No'Gap Or Overlap

Here When Square Is Flipped
Over In Dotted Position

The Scroll Saw is shipped complete in one carton.

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
Separate all parts from packing materials and check each
ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in until all
item with illustration and 'Table of Loose Parts". Make
assembly and alignment steps are complete. The
certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any
power cord must remain unplugged whenever you
packing material.
are working on the saw.
NOTE: Insert the hose to air diaphragm before starting.
Hose

assemble the scroll saw, plug in the power cord or

turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained
and installed correctlv.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS QTY

Basic saw assembly ................................... 1

Owners Manual ......................................... 1

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In 111
Loose Parts Bag
Containing the following parts:

Blade Change Rod..................................... 1

Hex Wrench "L" ......................................... 1

Saw blade ................................................. 6

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 Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw

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Lamp support

Base
7. Table Lock Knob

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9. Speed Control I On-Off Knob

5. Hold Down Foot

Blade Tension Lever

11. Blade Support & Guard

2. Sawdust Blower

. Hold Down Foot

1. Blade Storage Case

3. Sawdust Ejection Port

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 Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw
This versatile heavy-duty scroll saw is great for making 6. Blade Tension Lever
toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry, and because of Allows you to loosen or tighten the blade tension by
its cutting capacity, it is a handy do-it-yourself tool. It cuts rotating the lever.
wood and plastic up to 2 inches thick.
7. Table Lock Knob
1. Blade Storage Case Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at desired angle up
Your scroll saw is equipped with a blade storage area to 45 degrees.
located on the side of the saw. The blade storage area
conveniently stores the blade set screws, allen wrenches 8. Degree Scale
and both pin and plain end blades. You can open the Shows the degree the table is tilted.
case with pressing the top.
9. Speed ControWOn-off Knob
2. Sawdust Blower For speed control setting, refer to the "Choice of Blade
Keeps workpiece clean for more accurate scroll cuts. For and Speed" table. The On-Off Knob has a locking
best results, always direct air flow from blower tube at feature.
blade and workpiece. To adjust, loosen set screw in THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO HELP PREVENT
the foot assembly, position tube and tighten screw. UNAUTHORIZED USE BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS.
CAUTION: To prevent blower tube from collapsing DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 10. Blade Holders
Retain and position the blade
3. Sawdust Ejection Port
Your scroll saw is equipped with a vacuum hook-up. This 11. Blade Support 4% Guard
feature will allow you to attach any 1-1/4" vacuum hose Defines area of moving blade and supports blade
into the hole provided for convenient sawdust removal.
12. Table
4. Hold Down Foot Provides working surface to support workpiece.
The foot should always be lowered until it just rests on top
of the workpiece to prevent workpiece from lifting, but not
so much that the workpiece drags.

5. Hold Down Foot Adjusting Knob

Allows you to raise or lower the foot and lock it at desired
heights.

Glossary of Tenns
Kerf Blade Tooth Set
The slot cut by the blade. The distance that the edge of the saw blade tooth is bent
(onset) outward from the side of the blade.
Leading Edge
The edge of the workpiece which is pushed into the blade Trailing Edge
first. The workpiece edge last cut by the saw blade.

Sawblade Path Workpiece

The area of the workpiece directly in line with and moving The item on which the cutting operation is being performed.
toward the saw blade edge.

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 Assembly & Adjusting
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW
TO WORKBENCH
WARNING: Turn off saw and unplug before making
any adjustments. I
When mounting this saw to a workbench, a solid bench is
preferable to a plywood bench where noise and 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 be no smaller than the following. r I
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Quantity Description ; I
3 Hex Head Bolts, 1/4-20 Length ;I
Required I 1
3 Flat Washers, 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.

SETING THE TABLE FOR

HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUlTlNG
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 provided under the work table as a

convenient reference for setting the approximate table
angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is re-
quired, make practice cuts and adjust the table as neces-
sary for your requirements.

3. NOTE: When cutting at angles, the hold down can be

tilted so it's parallel to the table and rests flat against the
workpiece. To tilt foot, loosen allen screw, tilt foot so it's
parallel to table and securely tighten screw.

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ADJUSTING HOLD DOWN
The hold down should be adjusted so it contacts the
top surface of the work being cut by loosening
adjusting knob and moving hold down rod up or down.
Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been
made.

Hold Down Rod

Lock Knob

Blade support &

Guard Set Screw
ADJUSTING DUST BLOWER
The dust blower may be moved to direct air to the most
Blade support
effective point on the cutting line by loosening screw, adjust & Guard
dust blower accordingly and tighten screw.

Sawdust Blower
Set Screw
Sawdust Blower

ALIGNING THE BEVEL INDICATOR

1. Loosening the hold down adjusting knob and moving hold
down rod up. Then tighten adjusting knob.

2. Loosen the table lock knob and move the table until it is
approximately perpendicular, or at a right angle to the
blade.

3. Place a small square on the table next to the

blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the blade.
If adjustment is needed, raise or lower the table
until table is approximately 90 degrees to the
blade and securely tighten the table lock knob.

4. Loosen the screw holding the degree scale

pointer, move pointer to the 0 degree mark and
securely tighten screw. Remember, the degree DWrm
scale is a convenient guide but should not be
relied upon for precision. Make practice cuts
on scrap wood to determine if your angle
setting are correct.

5. Remove the hold down rod to desired position.

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 Assemb/y & Adjusting
INSTALLING PIN END BLADES

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected tool

movement, always unplug the saw before installing,
removing,or replacing the blade.

1 . Unplug power cord from outlet.

Lever
2. Install blade with the tension lever in vertical position.,

3. Install the blade through the insert opening. Have the

teeth pointing down. Engage the pin into the "V" notch of
the lower blade holder.

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Lower Blade Holder

4. Pull up on the blade and engage the upper pin in the

notch of the upper blade holder.
Blade Holder

5. Flip tension lever down to horizontal position to lock in

tension.

NOTE: For your own need, turn blade tension lever

clockwise until blade is tensioned.

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 Assembly & Aausting
INSTALLING PLAIN END BLADES
NOTE: For plain end blades, the set screw of the blade
holders needs to be used. The set screws are supplied in the
loose parts bag.

1. Unplug power cord from outlet.

2. Install blade with the tension lever in vertical position.
3. Install the new blade through the insert hole in the table,
and into the lower blade holder. Position the lower end of
the blade in the lower blade holder.
4. Tighten the plain blade set screw using the “L” wrench.

5. Use the same procedure to install the blade into the upper
blade holder. Tighten the blade set screw using the “L”
wrench, while holding the blade change rod in position.
6. Remove the ‘I“wrench and the blade change rod from
the blade holder.
7. Flip tension lever down to a horizontal position to lock in
tension.
8. If necessary, turn blade tension lever clockwise until
blade is tensioned.

REMOVING PLAIN END BLADES

1. Insert the blade change rod through the hole above the
blade holder and loosen the blade set screw of the blade
holder with the “L” wrench.
2. Remove the blade from upper blade holder Plain Blade
Set Screw “L” Wrench
3. Use the same procedure to remove the blade from the
lower blade holder.

NOTE: Before plugging saw in, use screwdriver to turn the

motor shaft at least one cycle and insure the blade is
properly installed.

Screwdriver
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ON-OFF KNOB
1. To turn tool “ON”, place fingers on Speed ControVOn-Off
Knob and pull out.
NOTE: A hesitation before blade movement, after tool is
turned “ON, is a normal condition of this saw.

2. To turn tool “OFF”, push in Speed ControVOn-Off Knob.

NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL UNAlTENDED UNTIL IT
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
The variable speed control may be adjusted to the
approximate speeds identified on the control panel.
Suggested speeds are identified under “Choice of Blade
and Speed. Turn the control knob clockwise (7) to
increase strokes per minute and counter-clockwise (1 )
to reduce the strokes per minute.

This motor has an electronic control that regulates the

speed and provides overload protection to the motor. If the
motor fails to start after about 2 seconds, push the Speed
Control Knob “OFF. Unplug the tool. Check that 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
blade is free, plug tool in, start the motor again. If the motor
still will not start, refer to the “Motor Trouble shooting
Chart”.

NOTE: If the internal overload protector has tripped,

pushing the Speed Control Knob “ O F F will reset it.

3. To lock knob in “OFF” position, install a padlock through

the post above the knob as illustrated, and lock the
padlock. (Padlock is not supplied with the saw.)

WARNING: For your own safety, always push the

knob “ O F F when tool is not in use. Also, in the event
of a power failure, push the knob “OFF”.
“LOCKOUT” your knob with a padlock as shown. This
will prevent the tool from starting up again when the
power comes back on.

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 Basic Scroll Saw Operation
PLEASE, read and understand the following items about 0. To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compensate for the
your scroll saw before attempting to use the saw. blades' tendency to follow other wood grain as you are
cutting.
1. Allow the saw to cut wood by guiding the wood into the
blade as it moves. 9. This scroll saw is intendedto cut wood or material similar
to wood only.
2. The blade teeth cut wood ONLY on the down stroke.
10. When choosing a blade to use with your scroll saw,
3. You must guide the wood into the blade slowly because consider the following carefully.
the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only Very fine, narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in
remove wood on the down stroke. thin wood 114" thick or less.
4. There is a learning curve for each person who wants to To cut wood over 1/4" thick, use wider blades.
use this saw. During that period of time, it is expected Most blade packages state the size or thickness of
that some blades will break until you learn how to use the wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the
saw and receive the greatest benefit from the blades. radius, size of curve, which can be cut with that blade.

5. Best results are achieved when cutting wood less than Wider blades can't cut curves as tight or small as
one inch thick. thinner blades.
Narrower blades work well only on thinner wood
6.When cutting wood thicker than one inch, the user must material.
guide the wood very, very slowly into the blade and take
extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting. 11. This saw uses 5" long pin or plain end type blades.

7. Teeth on the scroll saw blades wear out and as such 12. Blades wear faster when cutting plywood, which is very
must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. abrasive; when sawing wood which is thicker than 314"
Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 blade stroke; and when sawing hardwood, or when side
hours of cutting. pressure is placed on 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. t14" Hole in

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental

starting, always push control knob "OFF" and
remove plug from power source outlet before
removing or replacing the blade.

2. To make interior cuts in a board, remove the scroll saw

blade as explain in the Assembly Section.

3. Drill a 1 / 4 hole in the board you will use to make interior ''''7\L //
cuts.

4. Place the board on the saw blade with the hole in the 6. When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply
board over the access hole in the table. remove the blade from the blade holders, as described in
the Assembly Section, and remove the board from the
5. Install blade through hole in board and adjust blade table.
tension.

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BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your saw Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to
DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from accidental finish
starting, unplug the saw, push the switch "OFF" and lock the Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go
switch before changing the setup or removing covers, under the work hold-down. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
guards, or blade. work and keep your hands away from the blade.

Inspect your workpiece Before freeing any jammed material:

Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of Push switch "OFF".
the workpiece to be cut. Lock the switch.
Unplug the saw.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward Wait for all moving parts to stop.
workpieces:
Never use this tool to cut pieces too small to hold by hand. When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in
Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clog-
any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to ging up the kerf. If this happens:
the table top. Push switch "OFF".
NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table Lock the switch.
extension, or as additional support for a workpiece or to Unplug the saw.
help feed, support or pull the workpiece. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your Remove the blade from the blade holders.
work so it will not pinch the blade. A piece of molding, for Remove workpiece with blade from the table. Remove
example, must lay flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will blade from workpiece.
not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Push switch "OFF".
Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw
tubing. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
the blade to "bite". To avoid this, always use a " V block.
Cut only one workpiece at a time.
Clear everything except the workpiece and related support
devices off the table before turning the saw on.
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CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED

The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and of teeth per inch are determined by the type of material and
thicknesses. The blade width and thickness and the number the size of the radius being cut. See the following chart.

Speed
Teet hllnch Width Thickness Material Cut
(StrokeslMin.)
10 .I 1 0 .020 C (1200- 1600) Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods 3/16 up to 2"
Also plastics, paper, felt, bone, etc.
15 .110 ,020 B (600 - 1200) Wood, plastic, extremely thin cuts on materials 3/32" to
1/2" thick.
18 ,095 .010 A (400 - 600) For tight radius work in thin 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 intricate curve cutting and widest blades
for straight and large curve cutting operation.

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 Maintaining Your
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: For your own safety, push control knob
“OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet
before maintaining or lubricating your 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.

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Motor n
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.

Do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor

internal parts.

METHOD OF OILING BEARINGS

Arm Bearings 1. Turn saw on its side.
Lubricate the arm bearings after 10 hours of use. Re-oil after
every 50 hours of use or whenever there is squeak coming 2. Squirt a generous amount of SAE20 Oil around the shaft
from the bearings. end and bronze bearing.
3. Let the oil soak in overnight in this position.
4. Next day repeat the above procedure for the opposite
side of the saw.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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Content Pants

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Part No. Description Part No. Description

1 Base 32 Board Cover

2 Screw and Washer (4) 33 Screw (2)
3 Body 34 Control Board
4 Hose 35 Switch, Washer and Nut
5 Plate Cover 36 Control Knob
6 Blade Storage Case 37 Gasket
7 Pull Nail (2) 38 Switch Cover
8 Screw (2) 39 Lock Post
9 Blade 40 Nut
10 Motor 41 Screw (2)
11 Screw and Washer (3) 42 Switch Case
12 Power Cord 43 Screw (4)
13 Spacer 44 Ext. Tooth Washer
14 Counterweight 45 Lock Washer (2)
15 Set Screw 46 Table
16 Hex Socket Bolt 47 Tilt Bracket
17 Spring Washer 48 Screw (3)
18 Flat Washer 49 Flat Washer
19 Hold Down Block 50 Pointer
20 Support Rod 51 Bevel Lever
21 Set Screw 52 Shaft
22 Hold Down Foot 53 Bolt
23 Hex Socket Bolt (3) 54 Compressing Spring
24 Blade Support & Guard 56 Blade Changing Rod
25 Flat Washer (3) 57 Hex Wrench "L"
26 Dust Blower 58 Pan Head Screw
27 Pin, Spring 59 Socket Head Screw
28 Knob 60 Wave Washer
29 Bushing Set Cover 61 Ground Wire
30 Screw (8)
31 Bushing (2)

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 Content Parts

98’8 93
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95
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Part No. Description Part No. Description

62 Arm Cover, Right 82 Link, Arm
63 Arm Cover, Left 83 Bearing (2)
64 Bearing Flange (4) 84 Bearing Fence
65 Air Diaphragm 85 Screw
66 Cover Set Screws (8) 86 Flat Washer
67 Upper Arm 87 Nut
68 Arm Pin (2) 88 Pin
69 Lower Arm 89 Blade Support
70 Connector 90 Spring
71 Set Screw (2) 91 Upper Blade Holder
72 Spring Washer (2) 92 Upper Blade Nut
73 Nut (2) 93 Hex Socket Bolt (2)
74 Pin 94 Roll Pin
75 Roll Pin (2) 95 Lower Blade Holder
76 Blade Tension Lever 96 Lower Blade Nut
77 Tension Adjusting Bolt 97 Wrench Clip
78 Flat Washer 98 Pin (2)
79 Pin 99 Compressing Spring
80 Hex Socket Blot
81 Spacer

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 Tmuble Shooting
Turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from the power source before trouble shooting.

TROUBLE PROBLEM REMEDY

1. Wrong tension. 1. Adjust blade tension.

2. Over working blade. 2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Wrong blade application. 3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin wood, wide blades
Breaking blades for thicker wood.
4. Twisting blade in wood. 4. Avoid side pressure on blade.

5. Incorrect teeth per inch. 5. Blade should have minimum 3 teeth in contact with
workpiece.

1. Defective cord or plug. 1. Replace defective parts before using saw again.
2. Defective motor. 2. Consult Service Center. Any attempt to repair this
Motor will not run. motor may void warranty.
3. Defective wire connections. 3. HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service
technician.

1. Improper mounting of saw. 1. See “MOUNTING SCROLL SAW WORKBENCH”.

2. Unsuitable mounting surface. 2. The heavier your work bench is, the less vibration will
Vibration occur. A plywood workbench will not be as good a
NOTE: There will always work surfaces the same size solid lumber workbench.
be some vibration present Use common sense in choosing a mounting surface.
when the saw is running
because of motor opera- 3. Loose table or table resting 3. Tighten table lock knob.
tion. against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting. 4. Tighten motor mounting screws.

NOTE: Consult your local Service 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 leaving the 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 Service Centers. 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 P R O D u c f THISDISCLAIMER
APPLIES BOTH 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-YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
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.

Makita Corporation

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