® (Model 40-540) PART NO. 900087-0010 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 1-888-848-5175 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
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 possiblity of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ·lead from lead-based paints, ·crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ·arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The table and table locking handle are furnished disassembled from the scroll saw to prevent damage during shipment. A 1. To assemble the table (A) Fig. 2, to the machine, find the two special screws (B) and two locknuts (C). C B Fig. 2 O B A C O C B P 2. Position table (A) Fig. 3, on the machine as shown.
4. Screw threaded end of stud (H) Fig. 6, with flat washer (J) through slot in angle of tilt scale (D) and into tapped hole (K). D K J H Fig. 6 5. Reassemble handle (G) Fig. 7, and screw and spring (F) which were removed in STEP 3, onto stud (H). Move table (A) to the horizontal position and lock table (A), by turning handle (G) clockwise. A H F G Fig. 7 6. Using the wrench (L) Fig. 8, supplied, loosen the two screws on bottom of bracket (M) that fasten bracket to rod (N). N M L Fig. 8 7.
8. Rotate bracket (M) Fig. 10, back to its original position as shown, and tighten the two screws that fasten bracket (M) to rod (N). These screws were loosened in STEP 6. Then tighten lockhandle (R) to hold rod (S) in position. S M N R Fig. 10 9. Slide end of chip blower tube (T) Fig. 11, onto end of air nozzle (V), as shown. T V Fig. 11 10. Assemble tool holder (X) Fig. 12, to the right side of the scroll saw using two screws (W). W X W Fig. 12 11. The tool holder(X) Fig.
CONNECTING SCROLL SAW TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp fuse. Have a certified electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediately. Before connecting the motor to a power line, make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor name-plate.
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 15. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. 16, may be used to connect this plug to a 2pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 16, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. THIS ADAPTER IS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA.
ON-OFF AND VARIABLE SPEED SWITCHES The on-off switch (A) Fig. 18, and variable speed switch (B) is located on the left side of the scroll saw base, as shown. To turn the saw "ON," push the top portion of switch (A) and to turn the saw "OFF", push the bottom portion of the switch (A). This scroll saw is supplied with variable speeds of 400 to 1800 strokes per minute. When the variable speed switch (B) Fig. 18, is rotated all the way to the left (counterclock-wise) the speed will be 400 strokes per minute.
A table insert blank (B) Fig. 22, is supplied as standard equipment with your scroll saw and can be used when cutting very small workpieces to give added support to the bottom of the workpiece. Simply cut a slot into the blank and replace the standard insert (A) with the blank (B). The slot cut into the blank (B) will only be as wide as the blade giving maximum support to the bottom of the workpiece. A B Fig. 22 CHANGING BLADES B 1.
J 5. Fig. 26 illustrates the quickset blade changing wrench (K) engaged with the lower blade holder assembly. Turn wrench counterclockwise to loosen screw (J) Figs. 26 and 27, and remove blade from lower chuck, as shown in Fig. 27. K Fig. 26 6. Insert new blade into the lower and upper blade holders in the same manner, making certain the blade teeth are pointing down toward the table. 7. Apply blade tension by referring to the following section "ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION." J Fig.
ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF UPPER BLADE HOLDER C A Different widths of scroll saw blades will make it necessary to adjust the clamping action of the upper blade holder. It should be noted, however, that very little adjustment is necessary and very little clamping force is required to hold the blade satisfactorily. 1. Move the chuck locking lever (A) Fig. 30, to the rear (open) position, as shown. Fig. 30 2. Turn locknut (C) Fig.
LEVELING THE TABLE 1. Loosen table lock handle way to the right. and move the table all the to the right. A 2. Using a square (A) Fig. 33, check to see if the table is 90 degrees to the saw blade, as shown. Fig. 33 3. If the table is not at 90 degrees to the blade, adjust the table accordingly making certain screw (B) Fig. 34, contacts bottom of table surface when table is 90 degrees to the blade.
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.
LUBRICATION To keep the scroll saw operating at peak efficiency, we recommend that a simple maintenance procedure be performed after approximately each 20 hours of use. Proceed as follows: B A 1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove four screws (A) Fig. 40, and remove side panel (B) from the scroll saw. 3. Release blade tension by pulling tension lever (C) Fig. 41, forward as shown. Fig. 40 4. Lubricate the shafts of two special screws (D) Fig.
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