Steele Products SP-PB130 - Manual (Page 9)

Once assembly is complete, the machine is
ready for a test run. The purpose of a test run is
to identify any unusual noises and vibrations, as
well as to confirm that the machine is perform-
ing as intended.
To test run the Model SP-PB130,do these steps:
1. Make sure that all tools have been removed
from the scroll saw.
2. Turn the variable speed/power knob clock-
wise to turn the scroll saw ON.
3. Once the scroll saw is running, listen for any
unusual noises. The machine should run
smoothly with little or no vibrations.
• If there are any unusual noises or vibra-
tions, stop the scroll saw immediately by
pushing the paddle switch down.
4. Unplug the scroll saw and investigate the
source of the noise or vibration. DO NOT
make any adjustments to the scroll saw
while it is plugged in. The scroll saw should
not be run any further until the problems
are corrected.
THIS MACHINE produces
sawdust that may cause
allergic reactions or res-
piratory problems. Wear
a respirator in addition
to using a dust collector.
THIS MACHINE throws
wood chips and sawdust.
Wear safety glasses or a
face shield during all
operations.
KEEP loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Test Run
OPERATIONS
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Important issues regarding blade perfor-
mance:
• Scroll saw blades wear out and must be
replaced frequently. Typically a blade will
stay sharp anywhere from to 2 hours
1᷐2
depending on how the blade is used and
what type of material is being cut.
• Best cutting results will be achieved when
cutting material less than 1" thick.
• When cutting material thicker than 1", use a
very slow feed rate.
• Blades will become dull quickly whenever
making cuts in plywood, hardwoods, and
laminates.
• Exerting excessive side pressure on the
blade greatly increases the chance of blade
breakage.
Teeth Per Inch Width Thickness Strokes-Per-Minute Material Being Cut
10 0.110" 0.020" 1200-1700 General purpose blade for cutting hard
and soft woods between 3 ᷐16" and 2".
Also good for plastics, paper, felt, and
bone.
15 0.110" 0.020" 600-1200 Good for cutting very thin wood and
plastic between 3 ᷐32" and 1᷐2".
18 0.095" 0.010" 500-600 Good for tight radius cutting in thin
hard and soft woods between 3 ᷐32" and
1᷐8".Also good for veneer, bone, ivory,
and plastics
To change the blade speed:
The blade speed is variable between 550 and
1700 strokes-per-minute (SPM). Blade speed
adjustments are made using the variable speed
/power knob(Figure 11)on the front of the
scroll saw.
Figure 11. Variable speed/power knob.
Blade Selection Table
Blade Speed Blade Information
OPERATIONS
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