16" Scroll Saw: (Model 40-530)
16" Scroll Saw: (Model 40-530)
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper- 20. NEVER start the tool with the stock pressed against
ation of Scroll Saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, the blade.
instructor or other qualified person.
21. WHEN cutting a large workpiece, MAKE SURE the
3. YOUR TOOL MUST be securely fastened to a stand material is supported at table height.
or workbench. If there is any tendency for the stand or
workbench to move during operation, the stand or 22. USE CAUTION when cutting material which is
workbench MUST be fastened to the floor. irregular in cross section which could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed. A piece of moulding for ex-
4. THIS TOOL is intended for indoor use only. ample must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to
rock while being cut.
5. MAKE SURE blade is properly tensioned before
operating saw. 23. USE CAUTION when cutting round material such as
dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while
6. TO AVOID blade breakage ALWAYS adjust blade being cut causing the blade to “bite.” Use a V-block to
tension correctly. control the piece.
7. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward 24. ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the
the table. blade holder screw.
8. NEVER turn the saw “ON” before clearing the table 25. MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is tightened before
of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). starting the machine.
9. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely 26. NEVER reach under the table while the machine is
supported. running.
10. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip 27. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
could cause a hand to move into the blade. the table while the saw is operating.
11. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from blade. 28. ALWAYS ALLOW the saw to stop before removing
scrap pieces from the table.
12. ALWAYS adjust holddown foot for each new
operation. 29. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE, the switch
should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent
13. DO NOT USE dull or bent blades. unauthorized use.
14. DO NOT attempt to saw material that does not have 30. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used. and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
15. MAKE “relief” cuts before cutting long curves. IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
16. NEVER attempt to cut a curve that is too tight for the provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
blade being used. National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require-
ments for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Depart-
17. WHEN backing a blade out of a workpiece, the blade ment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
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. Dis-
conect the blade from the upper blade clamp and
remove the workpiece.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your tool is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the tool to the power source, make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 1750 SPM.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: 2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to volts:
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding This tool is intended for use on a normal 120-volt circuit
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed illustrated in Fig. 1.
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, adapter, shown in Fig. 2, may be used for connecting the
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 3-prong grounding type plug to a 2-prong receptacle. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment- such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the the adapter is used, it must be held In place with a metal
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the screw.
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
t h e g ro u n d i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s a re n o t c o m p l e t e l y
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded. WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN
THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept
the tool’s plug, as shown in Fig. 1. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
CURRENT GROUNDING
CARRYING MEANS
PRONGS
ADAPTER
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension Ampere Volts Total Length of Gauge of
cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord
cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG
3-pole receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG
heavy enough to carry the current of the saw. An 0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, 6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. 3, 6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG
shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord 6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG
length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The 6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 10-12 120 up to 25 16 AWG
10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG
12-16 120 up to 25 14 AWG
12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 120 GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. 3
J
C I
G H
B
F E
Fig. 4
A - Scroll Saw F - M6 Hex Nut
B - Table G - 4mm Wrench
C - Table Insert H - 6mm Wrench
D - Holddown Assembly I - Table Lock Handle
E - Pivot Bolt J - M8.4 Flat Washers (2)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THE USE OF ACCESSORIES OR AT- D
TACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY DELTA MAY K
RESULT IN RISK OF INJURY.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL L M
STARTING, ALWAYS TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND RE-
MOVE POWER CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET N
BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING BLADE.
1. Remove the blade from the upper blade holder. (See the
section “CHANGING BLADES”, begin with instruction #3). Fig. 5
S Q
making sure pin (O) in rear table casting is engaged with H R
hole in base casting. Insert pivot bolt (E) through hole in
table casting (P) and thread bolt through threaded hole in Fig. 6
base casting (Q) using wrench (H) supplied. Thread M6
hex nut, supplied, on end of pivot bolt (E). Make sure the
tilt scale (R) is positioned inside pointer (S) as shown. R
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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6. Re-attach blade to upper blade holder. (See the
section “CHANGING BLADES”, begin with instruction
#6).
FASTENING SCROLL
SAW TO SUPPORTING
Fig. 9
SURFACE
This scroll saw MUST be securely fastened to a stand or
workbench using the three holes, two of which are
shown at (A) Fig. 10. The third hole is at the rear of the
machine.
ON-OFF SWITCH
The on-off switch (A) Fig. 11, is located on the motor
directly under the right hand side of the table. To turn the
saw “ON”, move the switch (A) to the up position and to
turn the saw “OFF”, move the switch to the down
position.
Fig. 11
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch
should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent
unauthorized use. This can be done by grasping the
switch toggle (B) and pulling it out of the switch, as
shown in Fig. 12. With the switch toggle (B) removed, the
switch will not operate. However, should the switch B
toggle be removed while the saw is running, the switch
can be turned “OFF” once, but cannot be restarted
without inserting the switch toggle (B). Fig. 12
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WRENCH AND BLADE
STORAGE
A convenient wrench and blade holder (A) Fig. 13, is
supplied on the left side of the rear casting, which allows B
you to store the quickset blade changing wrench (B) and
extra scroll saw blades when not in use.
A
Fig. 13
CHANGING BLADES
WARNING: THE USE OF ACCESSORIES OR AT-
TACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY DELTA MAY
RESULT IN RISK OF INJURY.
B
1. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDEN-
TAL STARTING, ALWAYS TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND RE- A
MOVE POWER CORD PLUG FROM ELECTRICAL OUT- D
LET BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING BLADE.
Fig. 15
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6. Insert long end (A) Fig. 16, of quickset blade
changing wrench into hole (G) in lower blade holder. This C
will automatically align wrench (C) with blade holder
screw (H).
H
G
A
Fig. 16
7. Turn wrench (E) Fig. 17, counterclockwise to loosen
screw (H) and remove blade (F) from lower blade holder.
Fig. 17
ADJUSTING
BLADE TENSION
Tension is applied to the blade when the blade tension
lever (A) Fig. 18, has been adjusted and is in the
horizontal position as shown. When the blade tension A
lever (A) is moved to the vertical position, as shown in
Fig. 19, blade tension is released.
To adjust blade tension, position lever (A) in the vertical
position, as shown in Fig. 19. To increase tension, turn
lever (A) clockwise and to decrease tension turn lever (A)
counterclockwise. When adjusting tension, turn lever
one-quarter of a turn at a time. NOTE: It is necessary to
adjust the blade tension only when the blade is removed Fig. 18
from both the upper and lower blade holders and a new
or different type of blade is assembled to the holders. It
is not necessary to adjust blade tension when the blade
is removed and replaced in only the upper blade holder A
as in performing inside cutting operations. After desired
tension is obtained, position tension lever (A) in the
horizontal position, as shown in Fig. 18.
Adjusting the blade for proper tension is usually
accomplished by trial and error; however, a good method
to use is to pluck the rear of the blade like a guitar string,
after the tension lever (A) is moved to the horizontal
position, as shown in Fig. 18. A high-pitched tone of the
blade should be heard and this usually indicates proper
tension. Finer blades require more tensioning (a higher
pitched sound) while thicker blades require less tension.
Fig. 19
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TILTING THE TABLE
The table (A) Fig. 20, on your scroll saw can be tilted up B
to 45 degrees to the left for bevel cutting operations.
2. Loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 20. Tilt table (B) A
Fig. 20, to the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A).
NOTE: Table lock handle (A) Fig. 20, is spring-loaded
and can be repositioned by pulling outward on handle (A) Fig. 20
and repositioning hub of handle on the nut located un-
derneath the hub.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
D
C
Fig. 23
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ADJUSTING
HOLDDOWN B
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 C
easily as follows:
A
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 B
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.
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LUBRICATION
Use the maintenance procedure listed below after each
20 hours (approximate) of use.
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECT-
ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the four screws (A) Fig. 26, and side panel
B A
(B). A
3. Release blade tension by positioning blade tension
lever to the vertical position.
4. Remove the two pivot bolts and wavy washers (C)
Fig. 27.
5. Fig. 28 illustrates one of the pivot bolts and wavy
washers (C) removed. Thoroughly clean grease from
shafts of both pivot bolts and lubricate shafts with a few
drops of light machine oil. Fig. 26
6. Re-assemble the two pivot bolts and replace side
panel. Re-apply tension to the blade.
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
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NOTES
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ACCESSORIES
A complete line of accessories are available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable · Delta Factory
Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site
www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Delta, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only
Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Printed in U.S.A.
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