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Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Saw Blade Path
The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of
the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will
be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set)
outward from the face of the blade.
SPM
Strokes per minute. Used in reference to blade movement.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing
a cutting or sanding operation.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle
other than 90˚ to the blade.
Compound Cut
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a
bevel angle at the same time.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Freehand (for scroll saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence or miter gauge. Work must supported by the table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot
produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first.
Nonferrous Metal
Metal that does not contain iron, such as aluminum, brass or
copper.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
to make thinner pieces.
UNPACKING
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you have
carefully inspected the saw, identified all parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new saw.
Note: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to
plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the
damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed
correctly.
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled. A package of
extra blades and an operator's manual are included with
your saw.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that
could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble
all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply.
Saw should never be connected to power supply when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments, lubricating,
installing or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in
use.
■ Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
■ Remove package of extra blades and operator's manual
from the carton.
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