Steele Products SP-PB130 - Manual (Page 10)

To perform a standard scroll cutting opera-
tion:
For standard scroll cutting, follow the pattern
lines on the workpiece by pushing and turning
the workpiece at the same time. DO NOT turn
the workpiece without pushing it at the same
time; otherwise, the blade could twist and
break.
Interior Scroll Cutting Standard Scroll Cutting
The scroll saw can also make internal scroll cuts
without having to cut through the perimeter of
the workpiece.
To perform an interior scroll cutting operation:
1. UNPLUG THE SCROLL SAW!
2. Remove the saw blade.
3. Drill a 1/4" hole in the workpiece.
4. Place the hole in the workpiece over the
blade hole in the table insert.
5. Re-install the blade by sliding the bottom
end of the blade through the workpiece
hole. Note—If a plain end blade is being
used, the lower blade adapter may need to
be installed after the blade is slid through
the workpiece.
6. Adjust the drop foot onto the surface of the
workpiece.
7. Plug the scroll saw in and perform the cut-
ting operation.
8. When the cutting operation is complete,
unplug the scroll saw and remove the saw
blade.
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To replace the motor brushes, do these steps:
1. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the
motor brush caps. The top cap is accessible
from the top of the scroll saw and the bot-
tom cap is accessible through a hole on the
bottom of the base (Figure 13).
2. Replace the motor brushes if they are dam-
aged or severely blackened by carbon build-
up.
3. Re-install the motor brush caps.
Figure 13. Motor brush cap (1 of 2).
Make sure that your
machine is unplugged
during any maintenance
procedures except
where instructed other-
wise! If this warning is
ignored, serious person-
al injury may occur.
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model
SP-PB130 will ensure its optimum performance.
Make a habit of inspecting your machine each
time you use it. Check for the following condi-
tions and repair or replace when necessary:
Š Loose mounting bolts.
Š Worn switch.
Š Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
Š Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
The arm bearings(Figure 12)on each side of the
scroll saw need to be lubricated after every 6-10
hours of use. Unplug the saw, lay it on its side,
and apply a generous amount of SAE 20 oil. Let
stand overnight. Perform the same procedure to
the opposite side bearings.
Figure 12. Arm bearings.
Motor Brushes
Arm Bearings
General
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