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ADJUSTMENTS
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Correct blade tension is essential to maximizing
the performance of the scroll saw. Blades that
are tensioned correctly will also last longer and
are less likely to break during a cutting opera-
tion; however, finding the correct amount of
tension for the saw blade is a subjective matter
that often results in trial-and-error adjustments.
Having too little tension on the blade is safer
than having too much. If the blade is tensioned
too tight, the blade could break, causing serious
personal injury. If the blade is tensioned too
loose, the blade will more than likely fall off
during the cutting operation.
To adjust the blade tension, do these steps:
• Turn the blade tension knob (Figure 10)
clockwise to increase the blade tension.
• Turn the blade tension knob counter-clock-
wise to decrease the blade tension.
Get into the habit of plucking the saw blade
every time the blade is replaced or re-installed.
With time and experience, a distinct sound will
be recognized as the “correct” blade tension.
Figure 10. Blade tension knob.
Figure 9. Lower saw adjustments.
Table Lock
Knob
Angle Scale
Pointer
Blade Tension
Scale Calibration
To calibrate the scale, do these steps:
1. Loosen the table lock knob (Figure 9).
2. Using a machinist’s square, adjust the table
square to the saw blade. Retighten the
table lock knob.
3. Adjust the angle scale pointer to the 0˚
mark (Figure 9).
4. Adjust the table stop bolt so it makes con-
tact with the underside of the table.
The angle scale is only a rough scale and should
not be used to set the table for precise angle
cuts.