owner's manual MODEL 1680, VARIABLE SPEED 16" SCROLL SAW Parlez-vous français? Voir page 21 ¿Habla español? Ver página 41 Voltage rating Amperage rating No load speed Throat Blade Blade stroke Cutting capacity 120 V 50 - 60Hz 1.4 A n0 500-1,600/min 16" 5" Plain and pin-end 3/4" 2" at 0º; 1" at 45º assembly · operation · safety instructions P.O. Box 1468 Racine, Wisconsin 1-800-437-3635 http://www.dremel.com Form No. 2610914195 7/01 Printed in Taiwan General Safety Rules ! WARNING "READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Work Area KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area. KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF With padlocks, master switches. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in tool. GROUND ALL TOOLS This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly replaced. All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should be attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the nearest Dremel Service Center, Authorized Dremel Service Station or other competent repair service. ! WARNING ! WARNING Use only Dremel replacement parts; any others may create a hazard. Personal Safety KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. DON'T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times. STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while under medication or while using alcohol or other drugs. DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. USE SAFETY GLASSES Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs during extended periods of operation. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. The use of any other accessories not spec! WARNING ified in the current Dremel catalog, may create a hazard. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" 2. Additional Safety Rules Tool Use DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't used tool for purpose not intended--for example, don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs. SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. For your own safety, do not operate your Scroll Saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions...and until you have read and understood the following: ! WARNING 1. General Safety Rules..............................................2-4 2. Motor Specifications and Electrical .......................... Requirements ............................................................5 3. Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw ........................8-9 4. Operating Adjustments ..........................................10 5. Basic Scroll Saw Operations ............................11-14 6. Mounting the Scroll Saw....................................15-16 7. Maintaining Your Scroll Saw ..................................17 8. STABILITY OF SAW Your Scroll Saw must be bolted securely to a stand or workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the Scroll Saw to tip over or move during certain operations, such as cutting long, heavy boards, bolt your Scroll Saw stand or workbench to the floor. Tool Care DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous conditions. AVOID GASEOUS AREAS Do not operate electric tools in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may result in a dangerous condition. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Before connecting the tool to a power ! WARNING source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. 9. LOCATION This Scroll Saw is intended for indoor use only. 10. PROTECTION: Eyes, hands, face, ears and body. ! WARNING TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE BLADE-- DO NOT WEAR: Loose Fitting Gloves Necktie Loose Clothing Jewelry DO: TIE BACK LONG HAIR ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS a. If any part of your saw is missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken . . . such as the motor switch, or other operating control, a safety device or the power cord...cease operating immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced. b. Do not cut piece too small to hold by hand. HINT: When making a very small cut out, always secure the workpiece to a scrap piece of plywood with doublefaced tape. This way, the work is supported and your fingers are away from the blade. c. Never turn your Scroll Saw on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.) except for the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned. 3. Additional Safety Rules d. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. · ALWAYS adjust the drop foot to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator, keep blade breakage to a minimum and provide maximum support for blade. · Always adjust blade tension correctly. · The Scroll Saw should cut on the down stroke. Always make sure blade teeth are oriented downward toward table. · When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height. · Hold the work firmly against the table. · Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade. · Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section, it could pinch the blade before the cut is completed. A piece of molding, for example, must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut. · Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to "bite". e. Never leave the Scroll Saw running unattended. Turn the saw OFF, make sure the saw has come to a complete stop, and then remove plug from power supply before leaving the work area. f. Do not perform layout, assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is operating. g. Turn saw off and remove plug from power supply outlet before installing or removing an accessory attachment. h. Access Door must be closed before operation. Wear Eye Protection i. Quick Release Tension Lever should be in down position before operating. 11. THINK SAFETY SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE SCROLL SAW IS BEING USED. Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your Scroll Saw) to become commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. ! WARNING WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 before commencing power tool operation. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ! WARNING · Lead from lead-based paints, · Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. NOTE AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE PANEL ON SCROLL SAW HOUSING: 4. Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Motor Specifications In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This Scroll Saw is designed to use a Variable Speed RPM motor. It is wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz. alternating current. Before connecting the motor cord to power source, make certain the switch is in the "OFF" position and be sure the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the nameplate. prong in the attachment plug at the other end. This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type outlet as shown. It must be grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is of the two-prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Have a qualified electrician replace the TWO-prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. ! WARNING GROUNDING LUG Connection To A Power Source This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured below, is properly grounded; have it checked by a qualified electrician. To avoid electric shock, do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet. ! DANGER Failure to properly ground this power tool can cause electrocution or serious shock, particularly when used near metal plumbing or other metal objects. If shocked, your reaction could cause your hands to hit the tool. ! SCR ...