GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING:
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machineʼs
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. C, shows the correct
gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Model BDSS100 is a 16 in. variable speed scroll saw. The variable speed range for the Model BDSS100 is
400-1800 cutting strokes per minute. The Model BDSS100 offers a full 2 in. depth of cut for thick workpieces.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from
all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household
floor paste wax.
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT
PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE
ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR
ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.
Fig. A
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Rating
Volts
0-6
120
0-6
120
0-6
120
0-6
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
6-10
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
10-12
120
12-16
120
12-16
120
12-16
120
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
Total Length
Gauge of
of Cord in Feet
Extension Cord
up to 25
18 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
16 AWG
100-150
14 AWG
up to 25
18 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
14 AWG
100-150
12 AWG
up to 25
16 AWG
25-50
16 AWG
50-100
14 AWG
100-150
12 AWG
up to 25
14 AWG
25-50
12 AWG
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. C
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GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
Fig. B