Global Machinery Company LS1620 - Manual (Page 6)

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• Do not cut pieces too small to hold by hand. When making
a small cutout always secure the workpiece to a scrap
piece of plywood with double sided tape. This way the work
is supported and your fingers are away from the blade.
• 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.
• Always adjust blade tension correctly.
• The scroll saw should cut on the down stroke. Always
make sure blade teeth are oriented downward towards
the table.
• When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is
supported at table height.
• Hold the work firmly against the table.
• Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed
the material fast enough so that the blade will cut.
• 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.
• Never leave the scroll saw running unattended. Always
turn the saw off, make sure that it has come to a
complete stop, and then remove plug from the power
supply before leaving the work area.
• Do not perform layout, assembly or setup work on the
table while the cutting tool is operating.
• Turn saw off and remove plug from power supply outlet
before installing or removing blades.
Wear safety goggles
Wear ear protection
Wear a breathing mask
Accessories
The GMC LS1620 Scroll Saw is supplied with the following
accessories as standard:
• 15 TPI saw blade
• 18 TPI saw blade
• Allen key
• Instruction manual
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
The scroll saw you have purchased is ideal for numerous
projects including making toys, puzzles, games, artwork
and jewellery, and due to its cutting capacity is a handy
do-it-yourself tool. It cuts wood up to 50mm thick as well
as plastics.
Assembly
The GMC Scroll saw is packed fully assembled.