TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARnInG: For your own safety, turn switch "off" and re-
move plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot-
ing your scroll saw.
PROBLEM
breaking blades
Motor will not run
Vibration
nOte: there will
always be some
vibration present
when the saw is
running because of
the motor operation
blade Run out
blade not in line
with arm motion
Maintenance
WARnInG: For your own safety, turn switch "off" and remove
plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricat-
ing your saw.
GeneRAl
An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will al-
low the wood being cut to glide smoothly acroos the work
surfece.
MOtOR
If the power cord is worn, cut or dameged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor
internal parts.
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Wrong tension
2. Over working blades.
3. Wrong blade application.
4. twisting blade in wood.
1. defective cord or plug.
2. defective motor.
1. Improper mounting
of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting
surface.
3. loose table or table
resting against motor.
4. loose motor mounting.
blade holders not aligned.
REMEDY SUGGESTED
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Use narrow blades.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
1. Replace defective parts before using saw again.
2. Consult Service Center. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARd unless repair is done
by a qualified service technician.
1. See mounting instructions in this manual for
proper mounting technique.
2. the heavier your work bench is the less vibration
will occur. A plywood workbench will not be as a
good work surface as the same size solid lumber.
Use common sense in choosing a mountioning surface.
3. tighten table lock knob.
4. tighten motor mounting screws.
1. loosen cap screws holding blade holders to arms.
Adjust position of blade holders. Retighten holders.
ARM beARInGS
lubricate the arm bearing sufter every 50 hours of use.
to do so:
1. turn saw on its side.
2. Squirt a generous amount of SAe 20 oil
around the shaft end and bronze bearing.
3. let the oil soak in overn ight in this condition.
4. next day repeat the above procedures
for the opposite side of the saw.
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