Makita SJ401 Saw User Manual


 
Assembly
&
Adjusting
MOUNTING SCROLL
SAW
TO WORKBENCH
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WARNING:
Turn
off
saw and unplug before making
any adjustments.
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.
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Quantity Description
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3
Hex Head
Bolts,
1/4-20 Length
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Required
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3
Flat Washers,
9/32
I.D.
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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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