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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw
®
with Quickset II Blade
Changing Feature
(Model 40-570)
PART NO. 898602-0010
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SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks a
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAWS 1. DO NOT operate your scroll saw until it is 20. DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting. completely assembled and installed according to the Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will instructions. cut. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the 21. NEVER start the Scroll Saw with the stock pressed operation of Scroll Saws, obtain advice from your against the blade. supervisor, instructor or other qualified person. 22. WHEN cu
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FOREWORD Delta Model 40-570 16" Scroll Saw is designed to give high quality, smooth cutting performance with capacity to cut up to 16" wide by 2" thick woodworking materials and has a 3/4" stroke. Delta Model 40-570 comes equipped with; basic machine, integral dust port, variable speed 600-1650 spm, lock-out switch, cast iron table for minimal vibration, ® Quickset II Blade Chuck System for ergonomic “wrench-free” blade changing, threading and tensioning, accepts wide variety of 5" flat end blad
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
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FASTENING SCROLL SAW TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Your scroll saw MUST be securely fastened to a stand or workbench using the three holes in the base, two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 4. IMPORTANT: If there is any tendency for the stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor. A Fig. 4 ON-OFF SWITCH AND VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL The on-off switch (A) Fig. 5, and variable speed control (B) are located on the right front side of the scroll saw base, as
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TABLE INSERT The table insert (A) can be assembled to the saw table with the opening in the insert pointing to the front of the table, as shown in Fig. 7, or to the right as shown in Fig. 8. With the table in the level position, 90° to the blade, the insert (A) should be positioned, as shown in Fig. 7. This allows for the blade to be pivoted forward after it is unclamped from the top blade holder, enabling you to A quickly insert the blade into the next hole in a pattern when doing inside-cuttin
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3. Push upper blade chuck locking lever (C) Fig. 11, to the rear as shown. This will automatically release the blade (D) from the upper chuck (E). E D C Fig. 11 4. Remove the dust collection cup (A) by rotating knob A (B) 90° as shown in Fig. 12. Slide dust cup out of the guides (C) by pulling it toward the front. NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DUST CUP REMOVED. B C Fig. 12 5. Push lower blade chuck locking lever (F) Fig. 13, to G the rear as shown. This will automatically release
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ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION Tension is applied to the blade when the blade tension lever (A) Fig. 15, is in the rear position, as shown. When A the lever (A) is moved forward, as shown in Fig. 16, blade tension is released. To increase blade tension, turn lever knob (B) Fig. 16, clockwise and to decrease blade tension, turn knob (B) counterclockwise. When adjusting blade tension, lever (A) should be in the forward position, as shown in Fig. 16. NOTE: It is necessary to adjust the blade tension knob
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TILTING THE TABLE The table on your scroll saw can be tilted 45° to the left for bevel cutting operations by removing the dust cup as shown in Fig. 12 and loosening table lock knob (A) Fig. 18, tilt the table to the desired angle indicated on degree scale (B) Fig. 19 and tighten lock handle (A) Fig. A 18. Fig. 18 B Fig. 19 C When bevel cutting, the holddown (B) Fig. 20, can be adjusted to lay flat on the stock by loosening screw (C) and tilting the holddown (B) accordingly. Then tighten screw (C
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ADJUSTING HOLDDOWN B The holddown (A) Fig. 23, should be adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work (D) being cut by loosening lock knob (B) and moving holddown rod (C) up or down. Then tighten lock knob (B). The holddown (A) Fig. 23, may be adjusted front to rear, by loosening set screw (B) Fig. 24, and positioning the holddown in the desired location. Once the holddown is in the C desired location, tighten set screw (B), Fig. 24. ADJUSTING DUST BLOWER A The dust blower (A) Fig. 24, ma
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LUBRICATION To keep the scroll saw operating at peak efficiency, we recommend that a simple maintenance procedure be performed after each 20 hours of use (approximately) as follows: 1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCON- NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Tilt the table 45° to the left as shown in Fig. 28. 3. Remove four rubber grommets (A) Fig. 29 that cover the lubrication access holes. 4. Lubricate the pivot points in each of the four access Fig. 28 holes with a few drops of light machine oil
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FOLLOWING A LINE With your scroll saw you should be able to cut a straight or curved line with ease. Most beginners will experience blade wandering, however, they eventually learn to control it as they become more familiar with the machine. Use scrap material to practice cuts before starting a project. This enables you to develop your own way of cutting and you will find out what you can and cannot do with your saw. Always hold the work firmly against the table and do not feed the workpiece too
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