Changing Blades - PEUGEOT Energyscroll 400 Manuel D'utilisation

Basic scroll saw operation
NOTE : The scroll saw is basically used for cutting curves.
1. This scroll saw is intended to cut woods and non-ferrous metals. Refer to the Optional Accessories to choose a correct blade
for your workpiece. For intricate cutting, a plain-end blade is recommended.
2. Make sure the blade teeth point downwards toward the table for proper cutting.
3. Press the workpiece against the table.
4. Turn on the switch and guide the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only
remove wood when they are on the down stroke.
5. When using non-spiral blades, only feed the wood forwards. Take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting in
order to maximise blade life.
6. Best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick. When the wood is thicker than one inch, guide the
wood very slowly into the blade.
7. Be prepared to compensate for the blades' tendency, follow the wood grain to get accurate cutting.
8. 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 on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut.
9. 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. Use a V-block to control the piece.
10. Teeth on scroll saw blades wear out and as such must be replaces frequently for best cutting result.
NOTE : When performing inside cutting, drill a Ø3mm hole in the inner section of the part to be cut out, then insert the blade
through the hole. Then reinstall the blade.
WARNING! To avoid injury from an accidental starting,make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet before changing the blades.
Removing the blades
PLAIN-END BLADES
1. Lift up the quick release tension lever to loosen the tension of blade. (Fig. 5)
2. Loosen the knob. (Fig. 6)
3. Remove the table insert for a better view of the lower blade holder.
4. Loosen the lower set screw with a T-handle wrench through the access hole on the side cover. (Fig. 6)
5. Remove the blade.
PIN-END BLADES
1. Lift up the quick release tension lever to loosen the blade tension. (Fig. 5)
2. Remove the table insert for better view of lower blade holder.
3. Press the upper arm down and remove the blade.
NOTE : Please refer to the section «Installing the blades» in the chapter «Assembly» to install a new blade.
CHANGING BLADES (Fig.5, 6)