User manual GMC LS1620

[. . . ] 200W VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW ® WITH REDEYE LS1620 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: LS1620 Date: 060906 Edition: 05 Op: BR Contents Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for scroll saws Accessories Unpacking Assembly Know your product Mounting the saw to a workbench Blades Selecting the correct blade Removing blades Installing blades Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting Aligning the degree scale pointer Turning on and off Sawdust blower LED light Adjusting the laser line Adjusting the speed Selecting the correct speed Scroll saw operation Using the REDEYE® laser line generator Maintenance Oiling the arm bearings Cleaning General inspection Repairs 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 Warranty Powertools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department. This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified. [. . . ] · Never turn your scroll saw on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc. ) except for the workpiece. · Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. · Always adjust the drop foot to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator, keep blade breakage to a minimum and provide maximum support for the blade. · When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is supported at table height. · Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section as it could pinch the blade before the cut is completed. A piece of moulding, for example, must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock whilst being cut. · 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. Using the base of the scroll saw as a template mark the holes on the workbench through the holes in the casting. A soft foam pad or carpet (not supplied) can be placed between the scroll saw and the work bench to further reduce noise and vibration. 7. Most blade packages state the size or thickness of wood which that blade is intended to cut, and the radius (size of curve) which can be cut with that blade. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before removing or installing a blade. Remove blade from the upper and lower blade adapters (13). Blades The scroll saw accepts 127mm pin type and flat blades. A flat blade adapter is not required. Selecting the correct blade 1. The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other wood based materials. The blade width, thickness, and number of teeth per inch will be determined by the material and size of the radius being cut. Select a blade that allows at least three (3) teeth to be in contact with the workpiece at all times. Very fine, narrow blades should be used for curve cutting in thin wood (6mm or less). When cutting wood thicker than 25mm, guide the workpiece into the blade slowly and take care not to bend or twist the blade whilst cutting. 8 Installing blades CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before removing or installing a blade. Ensure that the slots on the upper and lower blade adapters are wider than the thickness of the blade. In order to cut effectively and avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece, the teeth of the scroll saw blade must always point in a downward direction. [. . . ] The saw will not cut wood by itself, you allow the saw to cut wood by guiding the wood into the blade as it moves. The drop foot (8) should always be lowered until it just rests on top of the workpiece to prevent your workpiece from lifting during operation but not so much that the workpiece drags. To lower or raise the drop foot loosen the drop foot locking knob (9) and position the drop foot so it rests on top of the work piece. Ensure that you feed 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. [. . . ]