Craftsman 137.21602 - Manual (Page 29)

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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
2
3
1
5
4
RIP OR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING
(FIG. X)
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)
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
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
2 Small C-clamps
1 Ruler or measuring tape
1
12-inch straight scrap
of wood (Thickness to
match workpiece)
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WARNING !