FLSO Scroll Saw
Description
A scroll saw is a small, motorized machine used to cut intricate curves in wood, metal, or other materials. The fineness of its blade allows it to cut more delicately than a power jigsaw, and more easily than a hand coping saw or fretsaw. Like those tools, it is capable of creating tight curves with 90-degree edges, (or beveled edges, by pivoting its table.)
The scroll saw's name derives from its traditional use in making scrollwork, sculptural ornaments or intarsia which prominently featured scroll-head designs.
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Using The Hold-down
The work piece hold-down/finger guard should always be in place with the guard portion immediately in front of the saw blade. To set the height, place the work piece directly underneath the hold-down foot and simply drop the foot onto the work piece by releasing the locking knob. NOTE: If your work piece has an uneven surface, you may wish to raise the hold-down slightly to allow free movement of the piece.
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To turn on the power, press the upper segment of the toggle switch, located on the right-hand side of the Control box, located on the front of the machine, under the lower-right hand side of the worktable.
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To make straight cuts, feed your work into the blade by placing one hand on each side of the blade (NEVER place your hand in front of the blade!) and pushing the work gently but firmly directly into the blade evenly with both hands. You should also press gently down as you push forward. The harder you are feeding the work, the more downward pressure should be applied (illustration). Feeding the work piece (Image)
NOTE: The single most common cutting error is inadvertently pushing the work piece sideways into the blade instead of forward into the blade. This puts side pressure on the blade and can lead to shorter blade life, uneven cuts, burning of the work piece edges, and more bouncing of the work on the table.
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While most scrollwork is done at 90 degrees, you can tilt the table on the Saw for additional versatility, easily and securely. Simply release the angle-locking knob under the left front corner of the worktable (turn counterclockwise) and position the table to suit your task. Tighten knob clockwise to lock table into position. Be sure to re-square your table after doing bevel cuts.
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