Delta 40-650 User Manual

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DATED 11-25-98

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PART NO. 1349463

© Delta International Machinery Corp. 1998

18" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

(Model 40-650, Type 2)

Quick
Quality
Quiet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES..................................................................................................................................3

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAWS ........................................................................4

UNPACKING AND CLEANING ........................................................................................................5-6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................6

Assembling Stand ..............................................................................................................................6

Fastening Scroll Saw To Stand ..........................................................................................................7

Assembling Rear Leg Height Extension ............................................................................................8

Assembling Holddown Foot ..............................................................................................................8

Rotating Table To 90 Degree Position ................................................................................................8

Assembling Table Insert ....................................................................................................................8

CONNECTING SCROLL SAW TO POWER SOURCE........................................................................9

Extension Cords ................................................................................................................................9

Grounding Instructions ......................................................................................................................9

FASTENING STAND TO SUPPORTING SURFACE..........................................................................10

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

On-Off Power Switch........................................................................................................................10

Variable Speed Control ....................................................................................................................10

Locking On-Off Switch In The “OFF” Position ................................................................................10

Dust Blower ......................................................................................................................................11

Adjusting Blade Tension ..................................................................................................................11

Adjusting Clamping Action Of Blade Holders ..................................................................................12

Adjusting Holddown ........................................................................................................................12

Changing Blades ..............................................................................................................................13

Tilting The Table................................................................................................................................14

Adjusting 90 And 45 Degree Positive Stops For Table ....................................................................14

Aligning Lower Blade Holder With Upper Blade Holder ..................................................................15

Brush Inspection And Replacement ................................................................................................15

Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................16

BLADE BREAKAGE ..........................................................................................................................16

CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED ....................................................................................................16

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR SCROLL SAWS

1. WARNING: Do not operate your scroll saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.

2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper­ation of Scroll Saws, obtain advice from your supervi­sor, instructor or other qualified person.

3. YOUR SCROLL SAW STAND MUST be fastened to
the floor if there is any tendency for the stand to move
during operation.

4. THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for indoor use only.

5. MAKE SURE blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw.

6. TO AVOID blade breakage ALWAYS adjust blade
tension correctly.

7. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward
toward the table.

8. NEVER turn the saw “ON” before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).

9. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.

10. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.

11. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from blade.

12. ALWAYS adjust holddown foot for each new
operation.

13. DO NOT USE dull or bent blades.

14. DO NOT attempt to saw material that does not
have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

15. MAKE “relief” cuts before cutting long curves.

16. NEVER attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for
the blade being used.

17. WHEN backing a blade out of a workpiece, the
blade may bind in the saw kerf. This is usually caused
by sawdust in the kerf. If this happens, turn “OFF” the
switch and remove plug from power source outlet.
Wedge open the kerf and back blade out of the work­piece.

18. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the table.

19. DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting.

Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will
cut.

20. NEVER start the Scroll Saw with the stock pressed
against the blade.

21. WHEN cutting a large workpiece MAKE SURE the
material is supported at table height.

22. USE CAUTION when cutting material which is
irregular in cross section which 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 while being cut.

23. USE CAUTION when cutting round material such as
dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll
while being cut causing the blade to “bite.” Use a V­block to control the piece.

24. ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the
blade holder.

25. MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is tightened before
starting the machine.

26. NEVER reach under the table while the machine is
running.

27. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the saw is operating.

28. ALWAYS STOP the saw before removing scrap
pieces from the table.

29. SHOULD any part of your Scroll Saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove
plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, dam­aged or failed parts before resuming operation.

30. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require­ments for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. De­partment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

31. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre­quently and use them to instruct other users.

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UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Your new scroll saw and stand is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the saw, stand and all loose
items from the shipping container. Figure 2 illustrates the saw and all loose items and Figure 3 illustrates the stand
and all related parts. Remove the protective coating from the saw table surface. This coating may be removed with a
soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning,
cover the table surface with a good quality paste wax. Buff out the wax thoroughly to prevent it from rubbing into

your workpieces.

1 - Scroll Saw
2 - Holddown Foot
3 - 1/2" Long Hex Socket Head Screw - for

fastening holddown foot to rod

4 - Lockwasher - for fastening holddown foot

to rod

5 - Flat Washer - for fastening holddown foot

to rod

6 - Table Insert
7 - 5mm Wrench
8 - 1-1/2" Long Hex Head Screws - for fas-

tening front of saw to stand (2)

9 - Flat Washers - for fastening front of saw
to stand (4)
10 - Lockwashers - for fastening front of saw
to stand (2)
11 - Hex Nuts - for fastening front of saw to
stand (2)
12 - 5/8" Long Hex Head Screws - for fasten­ing rear of saw to stand (2)
13 - Lockwashers - for fastening rear of saw
to stand (2)
14 - Flat washers - for fastening rear of saw to
stand (2)

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