User manual MAKITA SJ401

[. . . ] . 15 . 16 CONTENT PARTS . 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Know Your Power Tool Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. Ground all Tools This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. [. . . ] To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to determine the minimum wire size (A. W. G. ) extension cord. The cord must be a 3 wire extension cord which has a 3prong receptacle that will accept the tool's plug. 0 - 25 Feet 26 - 50 Feet 51 - 100 Feet No. 12 4 Medium Screwdriver -Phillips Screwdriver Combination square 10 mm Wrench Unpacking and Checking Contents TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Straight E - Draw Light Line On W4" m i , This E* I d BoWd M. u( Board Along This Edge k PertuAy S t n m t . LJ. Should Be No'Gap Or Overlap Here When Square Is Flipped Over In Dotted Position WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in until all assembly and alignment steps are complete. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. Hose The Scroll Saw is shipped complete in one carton. Separate all parts from packing materials and check each item with illustration and 'Table of Loose Parts". Make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. NOTE: Insert the hose to air diaphragm before starting. assemble the scroll saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and installed correctlv. TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS Basic saw assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QTY 1 1 - - 11 I1 n 5 Owners Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts Bag Containing the following parts: Blade Change Rod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saw blade 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw \ Lamp support 7. Sawdust Ejection Port 6 Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw This versatile heavy-duty scroll saw is great for making toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry, and because of its cutting capacity, it is a handy do-it-yourself tool. Pull up on the blade and engage the upper pin in the Lower Blade Holder notch of the upper blade holder. Blade Holder 5. Flip tension lever down to horizontal position to lock in tension. NOTE: For your own need, turn blade tension lever clockwise until blade is tensioned. 10 Assembly & Aausting INSTALLING PLAIN END BLADES NOTE: For plain end blades, the set screw of the blade holders needs to be used. Install the new blade through the insert hole in the table, and into the lower blade holder. Tighten the plain blade set screw using the "L" wrench. 5. Use the same procedure to install the blade into the upper blade holder. Tighten the blade set screw using the "L" wrench, while holding the blade change rod in position. 6. Remove the ` "wrench and the blade change rod from I the blade holder. If necessary, turn blade tension lever clockwise until blade is tensioned. REMOVING PLAIN END BLADES 1. Insert the blade change rod through the hole above the blade holder and loosen the blade set screw of the blade holder with the "L" wrench. 2. Use the same procedure to remove the blade from the lower blade holder. Plain Blade Set Screw "L" Wrench NOTE: Before plugging saw in, use screwdriver to turn the motor shaft at least one cycle and insure the blade is properly installed. Screwdriver 11 Assembly dk Adjusting ON-OFF KNOB 1. To turn tool "ON", place fingers on Speed ControVOn-Off Knob and pull out. [. . . ] They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the blade to "bite". Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before turning the saw on. Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the work hold-down. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the work and keep your hands away from the blade. [. . . ]