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additional safety instructions for scroln saw
Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness at all times when the scroll saw is
being used
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW
UNTIL IS IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS o . . AND UNTIL YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2
2_ Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw ........ 15
3_ Basic Scroll Saw Operation ................... 17
4. Maintenance ................................... 18
& Stability of Machine.
Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand
or work bench, In addition, if there is any
tendency for the scroll saw to move during
certain operations, bolt your scroil saw stand or
workbench to the floor
6. Location
This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only
7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
a, Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI
Z87,1 and a face shield if operation is dusty,
Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended
periods of operation Do not wear gloves ....
roll tong sleeves above the elbow
b Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold
by hand,,
c Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move into
the blade
d Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before
clearing the table of alf objects (tools, scraps
of wood, etc ,) except for the workpiece and
related feed or support devices for the
operation planned,
e Make sure the blade teeth point downward
toward the table
f Always adjust blade tension correctly
g ALWAYS adjust the blade guard to just
contact the workpiece to protect the operator,
and to provide maximum support of
workpiece
h When cutting a large piece of material, make
sure it is supported at table height
i Hold the work firmly against the table
j, Do not feed the materiat too fast white cutting
Only feed the material fast enough so that the
blade win cu[ Keep fingers away from the
blade
k Use caution when cutting off material which is
irregular in cross sectfon which could pinch
the blade before the cut is completed A piece
of molding for example must lay fiat on the
tabte and not be permitted to rock while being
cut
I Use caution when cutting off round material
such as dowel rods, or tubing They have a
tendency to rotl while being cut causing the
blade to "bite" Always use a "V" block, or
clamp round material to a miter gauge
m When backing the blade out of the workpiece,
the blade may bind in the kerf (cut) this is
usuaNy caused by sawdust clogging up the
kerr If this happens: Turn off the scroll saw
remove plug from power source outlet
wedge open the kerr back the blade out oi
the workpiece
n Never leave the scroll saw work area with the
power on, before the machine has come to a
complete stop, or without removing and
storing the switch key.
p Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup
work on the table while the cutting tool is
operating
q Turn saw "OFF" and remove plug from power
supply outlet before installing or removing an
accessory or attachment
& Should any part of this scroN saw be missing,
bent, or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly, shut off
power switch and remove plug from power
supply outlet Reptace damaged, missing, and/or
failed parts before resuming operation
9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness whenever the scroll saw is in
operation
WEAR YOUR
The operation of any power too! can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87,1 (shown on Package)
before commencing power tool operation Safety
goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog
stores
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP ALERT° DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF
YOUR SCROLL SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS
FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJtJRY.
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