Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 40-570 Delta
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1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16" V ariable Speed Scr oll Saw with Quickset II Blade Changing Featur e (Model 40-570) P ART NO. 898602-0010 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 15 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .
2 SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating pr ocedures are not followed. As with all machinery , there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury .
3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SA WS 1. 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 fr om your supervisor , instructor or other qualified person.
4 FOREWORD Delta Model 40-570 16" Scroll Saw is designed to give high quality , smooth cutting performance with capacity to cut up to 16" wide by 2" thick woodworking materials and has a 3/4" stroke.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERA TOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. All grounded, cor d-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding provides a path of least resistance for electric curr ent to reduce the risk of electric shock.
6 F ASTENING SCROLL SAW TO SUPPORTING SURF ACE Y our scroll saw MUST be securely fastened to a stand or workbench using the three holes in the base, two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 4. IMPORT ANT : If there is any tendency for the stand or workbench to move during operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor .
7 T ABLE INSER T The table insert (A) can be assembled to the saw table with the opening in the insert pointing to the front of the table, as shown in Fig. 7, or to the right as shown in Fig. 8. With the table in the level position, 90° to the blade, the insert (A) should be positioned, as shown in Fig.
8 3. Push upper blade chuck locking lever (C) Fig. 11, to the rear as shown. This will automatically r elease the blade (D) from the upper chuck (E). 4. Remove the dust collection cup (A) by rotating knob (B) 90° as shown in Fig. 12. Slide dust cup out of the guides (C) by pulling it toward the fr ont.
9 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION T ension is applied to the blade when the blade tension lever (A) Fig. 15, is in the rear position, as shown. When the lever (A) is moved forward, as shown in Fig. 16, blade tension is released. T o increase blade tension, turn lever knob (B) Fig.
Fig. 18 A 10 TIL TING THE T ABLE The table on your scroll saw can be tilted 45° to the left for bevel cutting operations by removing the dust cup as shown in Fig. 12 and loosening table lock knob (A) Fig. 18, tilt the table to the desired angle indicated on degree scale (B) Fig.
11 ADJUSTING HOLDDOWN The holddown (A) Fig. 23, should be adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work (D) being cut by loosening lock knob (B) and moving holddown rod (C) up or down. Then tighten lock knob (B). The holddown (A) Fig. 23, may be adjusted front to r ear , by loosening set screw (B) Fig.
12 CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED Y our scroll saw will accept a wide variety of 5" flat end blades and can be operated at any speed from 600 to 1650 cutting strokes per minute. Consider the following as a general guideline for selecting a blade and operating speed.
13 FOLLOWING A LINE With your scroll saw you should be able to cut a straight or curved line with ease. Most beginners will experience blade wandering, however , they eventually learn to control it as they become more familiar with the machine. Use scrap material to practice cuts before starting a pr oject.
14 Delta Building T rades and Home Shop Machinery T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory wh.
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