G0536 Scroll Saw -13-
To install the blade:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Feed the blade through the table and hook
into the lower blade holder as shown in
Figure 6. The blade teeth should face for-
ward and down.
Figure 6. Blade attached to both holders.
(Guard removed for clarity)
3. Push down on the upper blade holder and
slide the upper end of the blade into the hold-
er. Make sure that the pins are seated into
the grooves in both holders.
4. Increase the tension on the blade until the
blade gives a musical sound when plucked.
Note—Determining correct blade tension is
subjective and learned through experience.
If the blade is loose, the blade will drift off the
layout line when cutting and the scroll saw
will be noisy and vibrate. If the blade is too
tight, the blade could break causing serious
injury. Properly tensioned blades will last
longer and are less likely to break.
5. Replace the lower arm guard, the throat
plate and lower the blade guard into position.
Note—The blade can be installed sideways
to accommodate long workpieces.
Once the assembly is complete, the machine
needs to be tested. The purpose of the test run is
to ensure that there are no problems.
To test run the scroll saw:
1. Remove all tools from the scroll saw.
2. Turn the variable speed setting down to 550
SPM.
3. Plug the saw into the power source. Flip the
switch ON. Keep your finger ready to turn the
scroll saw OFF.
4. Listen for any unusual noises, vibrations or
rubbing. If anything sounds unusual, stop the
saw immediately.
5. Disconnect the machine from the power
source and find the source of the problem
before operating further.
NOTE—If you cannot locate the source of an
unusual noise or vibration, feel free to con-
tact our service department for help.
Test RunInstalling Blades
Before starting the saw, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you
have read through the rest of the manual
and are familiar with the various functions
and safety issues associated with this
machine. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
