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ADJUSTING
HOLDDOWN
The bottom of the holddown (A) Fig. 24, should be
adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work being
cut by loosening lock handle (B) and moving holddown
rod (C) up or down. Then tighten lock handle (B). NOTE:
Lock handle (B) is spring-loaded and can be
repositioned by pulling out handle and repositioning hub
of handle on the nut located directly underneath the hub.
DUST BLOWER
A dust blower (D) Fig. 24, is supplied with your saw to
direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line.
Make sure end of hose (D) is connected to the holddown
(A) as shown.
B
C
D
Fig. 24
INSIDE CUTTING
Inside cutting takes place when the blade is threaded
through a hole in the workpiece. With your Delta 16”
Scroll Saw, you can perform this operation quickly and
easily as follows:
Loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 25, and raise the spring
holddown (B). Release blade tension by moving the
blade tension lever to the vertical position as previously
explained. Use the quickset blade changing wrench and
loosen upper blade holder screw (C) as previously
explained. This will release the blade and allow you to
thread the blade through the next hole in the pattern.
Replace blade in upper blade holder and move blade
tension lever to the horizontal position to re-apply blade
tension. Lower spring holddown and you are ready to
make the next cut.
BLADE BREAKAGE
Blade breakage is usually caused by one or more of the
following:
1. Bending the blade during installation.
2. Improper blade tension.
3. Improper blade selection for the work being cut.
4. Forcing the work into the blade too rapidly.
5. Cutting too sharp a turn for the blade being used.
Fig. 25
A
B
C
A
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