Scroll Saw SS13W (SS16W SS22W) SCROLL SAW OWNER'S MANUAL Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for future reference.
Scroll Saw SS13W (SS16W SS22W) SCROLL SAW SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions & Specifications: 1. Max. cutting thickness: 50mm 2. Max. cutting swing: 330mm(SS13W)/ 400mm (SS16W) / 560mm (SS22W) 3. Blade length: 127mm 4. Cuts per minute: 750-1500/min 5. Table size: 250x330mm (SS13W) / 250x330mm (SS16W) / 250x410mm (SS22W) 6. Table tilt: 0º to 45º 7. Net weight: 10kg(SS13W)/11kg (SS16W)/20kg(SS22W) 8. Gross weight: 11kg (SS13W) / 12kg (SS16W) / 22kg (SS22W) 9. Packing size: 410x380x180mm (SS13W), 480x390x180mm (SS16W), 640x420x180mm (SS22W) 10. Voltage 230 volts, 50 Hz alternating current Note: Performance of this tool (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating, inspection and maintenance instructions. When using this tool, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. WORK AREA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Operate in a safe work environment. Do not use in damp or wet locations. Do not expose to rain. Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids. 3. Keep children, bystanders and visitors away from the work area. Do not let them handle tools or extension cords. No one should be in the work area if they are not wearing suitable protective equipment. 4. Store unused equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to prevent rust. Always lock up tools and keep them out of reach of children. PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Use eye, breathing protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles, which must provide both frontal and side protection. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood and chemical dusts and mists. 2. Do not overreach; keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. 3. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Tie back long hair. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. 4. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense. Do not operate any machine or tool when you are tired, under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. 2
TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool to do the work of a larger industrial tool. The tool will perform better and safer at the task for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool or use for a purpose for which it was not designed. 2. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp, clean and in good condition for a better and safer performance. The handles must be kept clean, dry and free from oil and grease at all times. 3. Avoid unintentional starts. Be sure that the throttle/ignition switch is in neutral or OFF position when not in use and before connecting it to any power. 4. Know you power tool. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitation as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. 5. Keep guards in place. Keep in working order and properly adjusted and aligned. 6. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 7. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. 8. When the work piece is jammed, turn off the scroll saw, remove plug from power source outlet, wedge open the cut, and back the blade out of the work piece. 9. Do not perform layout, assembly, or set up work on the table while the cutting tool is operating. 10. Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or workbench. In addition, if there's any tendency for the scroll saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroll saw stand or workbench. 11. Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by hand. 12. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. 13. Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.,) except for the work piece and related feed or support devices for the table. 14. Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table. 15. Always adjust blade tension correctly. 16. When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height. 17. Hold the work firmly against the table. 18. Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the material fast enough that the blade will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade. 19. Use caution when cutting off material that is irregular in cross section that could pinch the blade before the cut is completed. A piece of molding for example must lie flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut. 20. Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite". When backing the blade out of the workplace, the blade may bind in the cut; this is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the cut. If this happens: Turn off the scroll saw, remove plug from power source outlet, wedge open the cut, and back the blade out of the work piece. SERVICE 1. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears to be damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended functions. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; broken parts or mounting fixtures, or any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. 2. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Replace damaged parts immediately. ELECTRICAL & OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect power supply. Disconnect from power supply when not in use, before cleaning, unplugging, servicing or changing any parts or accessories. 2. Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical equipment. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cooking stoves and refrigerators. There is an increased chance of electrical shock if your body is grounded. 3. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electronically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. 4. Do not expose to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 3
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to pull the tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Do not operate this tool if the power cord is frayed or damaged. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. Do not modify the plug in any way. 6. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked W-A or W. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. 7. Avoid using an unnecessarily long extension cord. Choose a cord that is appropriate for the situation, as a cord that is too long and running across the floor can be more dangerous than helpful. 8. Problems concerned with any moving part(s) or accessories must be investigated and corrected with the power disconnected and after everything has come to a complete stop. 9. Never leave tool running unnattended Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times, when the scroll saw is being used. 10. Never stand on a tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them. UNPACKING CAUTION: NEVER LIFT THIS SAW BY THE ARM which holds the blade or damage will occur to your saw. 1. Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box. 2. Make sure that all items listed in the packaging lists are included. 3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. 4. Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. WARNING! For your own safety, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE your scroll saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. If any part is missing, do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. # Parts list Qty. 1 Scroll saw 1 2 Blade guard 1 3 Owner's manual 1 4 T-style too 1 MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This machine is equipped with a 750~1500 RPM motor. It is wired for operation on 230 volts, 50 Hz alternating current. For replacement motor refer to parts list in this manual. If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. Your unit is for use on 230 volts, this power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and grounding type plug approved by VDE 0620. Plug power cord into a 230 volt properly grounded outlet. The use of any extension cords will cause some loss of power. Use only 3 wire extension cords which have grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool s plug. Extension Cord Length Wire Size (mm dia.) Up to: 30.5m 1.5mm 61m 122m 2.0mm 2.5mm 4
ASSEMBLY WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE, AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. Lift the saw by the frame and base and place scroll saw on work bench Familiar yourself with the controls and features of this scroll saw indicated in the illustration NOTE: When you mount the frame to the base, you must first place 2 taper pins (see No.39 and No.40 in the assembly diagram - page 12) into the holes on the base across the frame. You then mount the 4 bolts and tighten them. GUARD AIR TUBE TABLE BLADE FRAME TABLE LOCKKNOB BEVEL SCALE SWITCH BASE SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING The scroll saw work table can be titled to the left for bevel cutting up to 45º from the 0º or horizontal cutting position A bevel scale is provide under the work table as a convenient reference for setting the approximate table angle for bevel cutting BEVEL SCALE 5
TO ALIGN THE BEVEL INDICATOR 1. Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the table until it is approximately perpendicular, or at a right angle to the blade. 2. Use a small square to set the table at 90º to the blade. 3. When the space between the square and the blade is minimal, tighten the bevel lock knob. The table should now be approximately 90º to the blade. 4. Loosen the screw holding the bevel scale pointer and adjust pointer to 0º. Tighten screw. Remember, the bevel scale is a convenient guide but should not be relied upon for precision. Make practice cuts in scrap wood to determine if your angle settings are correct, adjust the table as required. 6
REMOVING AND INSTALLING BLADE WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY from passing the blade through the slot in the table by the access hole in the lower blade holder, slide the top blade into the pin recess of the top blade holder. 1. Install the blade by inserting one end through the slot in the table then the access hole in the lower blade holder, slide the top blade into the pin recess of the top blade holder. You may need to press down lightly on the upper end by using the T-style tool. 2. If the blade is UNDER TENSIONED, it will break more frequently. The thicker, harder and more abrasive the wood you are cutting the more blades you will have to replace. Blade breakage is also caused by the following: overworking the blade by going too fast, twisting or bending the blade; overusing the blade when it is dull; OVER AGGRESSIVE FEEDING of the workpiece into the blade. 3. Loosen tension on the blade by pressing the T-style tool into the upper end of the blade holder and turning it. 4. Loosen 2 screws on blade holder. Remove blade by pulling it forward. 5. In order to avoid uncontrolled lifting of the work piece, the teeth of the blades used on the scroll saw should always be installed point downward. 7
INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE SCROLL SAW TO A BENCH When mounting this saw to a workbench, a solid wood bench is prefered over 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 recommended the hardware used be no smaller than the following. Quantity Quantity Description 2 Hex head screws, 1/4-20" length required 2 Flat washers, 9/32" dia. 4 Hex nuts, 1/4-20" A soft foam pad placed between your scroll saw and workbench is NOT supplied with the saw. However, we highly recommend the used of such a pad to reduce noise and vibration. Description 1 Soft foam pad such as carpet padding 228.6 x 381 x 12.7mm (9"x 15"x1/2") DO NOT overtighten mounting bolts - Leave some cushion in the foam pad for absorbing noise and vibration. HEX BOLT FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER HEX NUT JAM NUT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW BLADE HOLDER...Retain and position the blade TABLE LOCK KNOB...Loosening the knob allows table to be titled up to 45º for bevel cutting. Tightening the knob locks the table in the position you have selected BEVEL POINTER...Indicates what angle you have selected on the bevel scale BEVEL SCALE...Used to set the approximate table angle for bevel cutting BLADE GUARD...Protects hands from blade contact GUARD AIR TUBE TABLE TABLE LOCK KNOB BEVEL SCALE BLADE HOLDER (LEADER) BLADE FRAME SWITCH BASE 8
BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION PLEASE read and understand the following items about your scroll saw before attempting to use the saw. The saw does not cut wood by itself. You allow the saw to cut the wood by guiding it into the blade as it moves The blade teeth cut wood only on the down stoke You must guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only remove wood when they are on the down stroke There is a learning period for each person who uses this saw. During that period of time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use the saw efficiently The best results are achieved when cutting wood less than 25mm (1") thick When cutting wood thicker than 25mm (1") the user must guide the wood very, very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in order to maximize blade life The scroll saw blades must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting MAKING INTERIOR SCROLL CUTS One of the features of this saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without cutting into it's outline or perimeter Drill a 6.4mm (1/2") hole in the board you will use to make interior cuts Place the board on the saw blade with the hole in the board over the access hole in the table Install the blade through the hole in the board, reattach the blade to the blade holders and adjust the blade tension When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the assembly section and remove the board from the table To get accurate cuts be prepared to compensate for the blades tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting This scroll saw is intended to cut wood or wood products only WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, ALWAYS PUSH THE OFF SWITCH "O" AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING THE BLADE. When choosing a blade to use with your scroll saw, carefully onsider the following: Very fine narrow blades should be use to cut wood of less than 6.4mm (1/2") thick To cut wood over 6.4mm (1/2") thick use wider blades Most blade packages state the size or thickness of wood that the blade is intended to cut and the radius size of the curve which it can cut Wider blades can't cut curves as tight or smaller than thinner blades Narrow blades work well only on thin wood material Blades wear faster when cutting plywood which is very abrasive; when sawing wood which is thicker than 19mm (3/4"), when sawing hardwood, or when side pressure is placed on the blade 9
MAINTENANCE WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS PUSH THE OFF SWITCH "O" AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL 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 MOTOR If the power cable is worn, cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately. Don't attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor internal parts Before starting to use the scroll saw make sure you are aware of all its features and know how to turn the machine on and off. Follow all safety guide lines laid down in pages 5 and 6 of this manual The On/Off switch is located at the side of the machine. This means that in the event of a power failure the machine will only restart by manually pressing the green (I) button. To switch the machine ON press the green (I) button. To switch the machine OFF press the red (O) button VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH The variable speed switch is located at the same position as the On Off switches, and is a dial with an indicator arrow showing L and H for speed control. Turn clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed Variable speed and ON/OFF switch control panel 10
WIRING DIAGRAM TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS PUSH THE OFF SWITCH "O" AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SCROLL SAW. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY SUGGESTED Breaking blades 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 4. Twisting blade in wood 4. Avoid side pressure on blade Motor will not run 1. Defective cord or plug 1. Replace defective parts before using saw again Vibration NOTE: There will always be some vibration present when the saw is running because of the motor operation. Blade Runout - Blade not in-line with arm motion 2. Defective motor 2. Consult the Customer Service Center. Any attempt to repair the motor may create a HAZARD. Repairs must be done by a qualified service technician 1. Improper mounting of saw 1. See mounting instructions in this manual for proper mounting technique 2. Unsuitable mounting surface 2. The heavier your work bench is the less vibration will occur. Plywood workbench will not be as good a work surface of solid lumber. Use common sense in choosing a mounting surface 3. Loose table or table resting against motor 3.Tighten table lock knob 4. Loose motor mounting 4.Tighten motor mounting screws Blade holders not aligned Loosen cap screws holding blade holders to arms. Adjust position of blade holders. Retighten holders. 11
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PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION QTY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 Frame 1 45 Cap head screw 2 2 Spring washer 4 46 Bolt 1 3 Bolt 4 47 Flat washer 2 4 Side cover 1 48 Guard support 1 5 Cap head screw 6 49 Flat washer 1 6 Flat washer 6 50 Nut 1 7 Pin 1 51 Flat washer 2 8 Hex nut 1 52 Nut 1 9 Spring pin 1 53 Cover 1 10 Upper leader 1 54 Nut 1 11 Bushing 2 55 Lower leader 1 12 Hex set screw 2 56 Bushing 2 13 Table support 1 57 Guard link 1 14 Label 1 58 Lock handle 1 15 Cap head screw 4 59 Tube 1 16 Cap head screw 1 60 Nut 1 17 Bevel scale 1 61 Cap head screw 2 18 Flat washer 1 62 Support table 1 19 Spring 2 63 Spring pin 1 20 Base 1 64 Blade 1 21 Spring washer 4 65 Tilt bracket 1 22 Bolt 4 66 Flat washer 1 23 Bolt 2 67 Table lock knob 1 24 Spring washer 2 68 Plastic Guard 1 25 Rod 1 26 Self tapping screw 3 27 Side cover 1 28 Switch Box 1 29 Switch box cover 1 30 Button 1 31 Switch 1 32 Eccentric 1 33 Hex set screw 1 34 Bushing (no.4) 1 35 Link assembly 1 36 Ball bearing 1 37 Spring washer 1 38 Screw 1 39 Taper pin 1 40 Taper pin 1 41 Motor 1 42 Table 1 43 Screw 1 44 Guard 1 13