Craftsman 21602 Operation Manual - Page 29

RIP OR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING (FIG. X) ,A WARNING t To avoid injury from an accidental starting, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. Tools Needed (Not Included) QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2 Small O-clamps 1 Ruler or measuring tape 12-inch straight scrap 1 of wood (Thickness to match workpiece) 1. Raise the blade guard foot (1) by loosening the blade guard foot lock knob (2) on the right side of the upper arm. Measure from the tip of the blade (3) to the desired distance. Position the straight edge (4) parallel to the blade at that distance. 2. Clamp the straight edge (4) to the table (5). 3. Recheck your measurements, using the workpiece to be cut, and make sure the scrap wood is secure. 4. Position the workpiece against the blade and place the blade guard foot (1) slightly above the top surface of the workpiece. 5. Secure the blade guard foot in place by tightening the height adjustment knob. 6. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning the control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. CAUTION: In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece and reduce blade breakage, do not turn saw ON while the workpiece is against the blade. 7. Position the workpiece against the straight edge (4) prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against the blade (3). 8. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade, guiding the workpiece against the straight edge and press the workpiece down against the table while cutting. CAUTION: Do not force the leading edge of the workpiece into the blade. The blade will deflect, reducing accuracy of cut and may break. 9. When the cut is complete, move the trailing edge of the workpiece beyond the blade guard foot. Turn the scroll saw OFF. NOTE: When cutting a narrow workpiece use push sticks. Fig. X 3 5 29