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MODEL G0537
22" SCROLL SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © OCTOBER 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE
CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF T
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
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Table Of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools....................................................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions For Scroll Saws ....................................................................................4 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION.........................................
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. sure your extension cord is in good condi- Consult the owner’s manual for recommend- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- ed accessories. The use of improper acces- dance with the chart below. The amperage sories may cause risk of injury. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL a drop in line voltage resulti
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Additional Safety Instructions For Scroll Saws 1. SCROLL SAW SAFETY BEGINS with 7. USE BLADES APPROPRIATE FOR your lumber. Inspect your stock carefully YOUR MACHINE, material being cut, and before you begin a cut. If you have any the type of cut that you are performing. doubts about the stability or structural integrity of your stock, DO NOT CUT! 8. DO NOT START THE SAW WITH THE BLADE IN CONTACT WITH THE WORK- 2. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE. DO PIECE. NOT hold pieces so small that your fingers go
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. Commentary If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below. Grizzly Industrial, Inc. 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Lack of familiarity with Muncy, PA 17756 this manual could Phone: (570) 546-9663 cause serious person- Fax: (800) 438-5901 al injury. Become E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com familiar with the con- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com tents of this manual, includi
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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Circuit Breaker Requirements 110 Volt Use the following guidelines when choosing a cir- cuit breaker for your machine: Amperage Draw Recommended Circuit Breaker ..............5 Amp The Model G0537 motor is wired to operate at 110V and draw the following load: Your Circuit Capacity Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are Motor Load ..........................................1.4 Amps capable of handling the amperage load from your machine. If you are uns
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, grounding Operation If you find it necessary to use an extension cord : reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- • Make sure the cord is rated Standard Service rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord that (grade S) or better. has an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accor- • The extension cord must also contain a dance wi
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SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES Blade Tension Adjustment Knob Blade Guard Upper Arm Table Base Table Tilt Knob Motor Figure 2. General machine features. -8- G0537 Scroll Saw
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ON/OFF Switch Variable Speed Knob Figure 3. Controls. Blade Guard Dust Blower Hold Down Foot Blade Throat Plate Figure 4. Cutting features. G0537 Scroll Saw -9-
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SECTION 5: SET UP Unpacking G0537 Inventory The machine was carefully packed when it left the • Blade Guard Assembly ..............................1 • Blade ..........................................................1 Grizzly warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the contain- ers and all packing materials for possible inspec- tion by the carrier or its ag
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Weight Load oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- The Model G0537 Scroll Saw is a small weight ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- load with a small footprint. Most workbenches vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as should be sufficient to carry the weight of the Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, machine. Reinforce the workbench if you ques- tion its ability to support the weig
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Beginning Assembly Attach Blade Guard This section covers the basic assembly and adjust- To attach the blade guard: ment instructions needed to begin operation. Complete the assembly in the order provided in this 1. Thread the bolt through the blade guard manual and then read the remaining portion of the components as shown in Figure 6, and manual before attempting any type of operation. screw it into the knurled nut. Your safety is important! Please follow the warnings below during this entire
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Installing Blades Test Run To install the blade: Once the assembly is complete, the machine needs to be tested. The purpose of the test run is 1. Disconnect the machine from the power to ensure that there are no problems. source. To test run the scroll saw: 2. Feed the blade through the table and hook it into the lower blade holder as shown in 1. Remove all tools from the scroll saw. Figure 8. The blade teeth should face for- ward and down. 2. Turn the variable speed setting down to 425 SPM. 3.
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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS General Blade Speed This section will cover basic scroll sawing opera- It is important to adjust the blade speed for the tions. Please read the remaining portion of the type of material being cut. Generally harder mate- manual before attempting any type of operation. rials require a slower blade speed. Your safety is important! Please follow the To adjust the blade speed: warnings below during this entire section: Rotate the knob, shown in Figure 9, clockwise to increase t
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5. Feed the new blade through the table and Changing Blades hook it into the lower blade holder as shown in Figure 11. The teeth should face forward and down. 1 A typical scroll saw blade will wear out in ⁄2 to 2 hours, depending on the material cut. Blades become dull quicker when cutting thick material, plywood, laminates, hardwoods and metal. To change the blade: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Loosen the blade tension adjustment knob. 3. Remove the throat plate and move t
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Straight Cuts Curved Cuts Miter gauges and fences are not effective on When cutting curves, preplan your cuts and leave scroll saws because most scroll saw blades are tight inside curves for a second pass to minimize narrow and tend to follow the grain of the wood. backing out. Cut sharp outside curves by cutting Freehand cutting allows the operator to compen- past the curve and looping around to cut from a sate for blade drift. different angle. To make a straight cut: To make a curved cut: 1. D
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Inside Cuts Bevel Cuts Inside cuts such as circles or the insides of closed Bevel cuts can be used for miters, cope joints, letters can be easily cut with your scroll saw by and making relief or recessed projects. threading the blade through a hole drilled in the workpiece. To make a bevel cut: To make an inside cut: 1. Draw your pattern as described in the previ- ous sections. 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Adjust the table to the desired angle. 2. Remove blade and throat p
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety General Your safety is important! Please follow the Regular periodic maintenance on the Model warnings below during this entire section: G0537 will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting the machine each time you use it. Before each use, look for the following condi- Always disconnect tions: ! power to the machine before performing main- 1. Loose bolts. tenance. Failure to do this may result in serious 2. Damaged blades. personal injury.
