owner’s manual MODEL 1680, VARIABLE SPEED 16” SCROLL SAW Voltage rating 120 V 50 - 60Hz Parlez-vous français? Voir page 21 Amperage rating 1.4 A ¿Habla español? Ver página 41 No load speed n0 500-1,600/min Throat 16” Blade 5” Plain and pin-end Blade stroke 3/4” Cutting capacity 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 “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below ! WARNING and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE Work Area When not in use, before servicing, when changing KEEP CHILDREN AWAY blades, bits, cutters, etc. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visi- tors should be kept away from work area. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE In working order, and in proper adjustment and KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN alignment. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting With padlocks, master switches. wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before plug- work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do ging in tool. not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 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 Personal Safety cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cut- well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. ting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the DON’T OVERREACH tool or its stand to reach them. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS STAY ALERT Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while operate properly and perform its intended function. Check under medication or while using alcohol or other drugs. for alignment of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other DRESS PROPERLY part that is damaged should be properly replaced. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are ! WARNING recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective be attempted only by trained repairmen. hair covering to contain long hair. Contact the nearest Dremel Service Center, Authorized Dremel Service Station or other competent repair service. USE SAFETY GLASSES Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear Use only Dremel replacement parts; any ! WARNING plugs during extended periods of operation. others may create a hazard. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, The use of any other accessories not spec- ! WARNING they are NOT safety glasses. ified in the current Dremel catalog, may cre- ate a hazard. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For exam- ple: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. “SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” 2. Additional Safety Rules For your own safety, do not operate your ! WARNING Tool Use Scroll Saw until it is completely assembled DON’T FORCE TOOL and installed according to the instructions...and until you It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was have read and understood the following: designed. 1. General Safety Rules..............................................2-4 USE THE RIGHT TOOL 2. Motor Specifications and Electrical .......................... Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a Requirements ............................................................5 heavy duty tool. Don’t used tool for purpose not intend- 3. Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw ........................8-9 ed—for example, don’t use a circular saw for cutting tree 4. Operating Adjustments ..........................................10 limbs or logs. 5. Basic Scroll Saw Operations ............................11-14 6. Mounting the Scroll Saw....................................15-16 SECURE WORK 7. Maintaining Your Scroll Saw ..................................17 Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate 8. STABILITY OF SAW the tool. Your Scroll Saw must be bolted securely to a stand or workbench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Scroll Saw to tip over or move during certain operations, Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a com- such as cutting long, heavy boards, bolt your Scroll Saw plete stop. stand or workbench to the floor. 9. LOCATION Tool Care This Scroll Saw is intended for indoor use only. DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL 10. PROTECTION: Eyes, hands, face, ears and body. These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modifica- tion not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE ! conditions. WARNING BLADE— AVOID GASEOUS AREAS Do not operate electric tools in a gaseous or explosive DO NOT WEAR: Loose Fitting Gloves atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and Necktie may result in a dangerous condition. Loose Clothing Jewelry MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- DO: TIE BACK LONG HAIR mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if dam- aged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect a. If any part of your saw is missing, malfunctioning, has extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep been damaged or broken . such as the motor switch, or handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. other operating control, a safety device or the power cord...cease operating immediately until the particular part Before connecting the tool to a power ! is properly repaired or replaced. WARNING source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the name- b. Do not cut piece too small to hold by hand. plate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than HINT: When making a very small cut out, always secure that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the the workpiece to a scrap piece of plywood with double- user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT faced tape. This way, the work is supported and your fin- PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with a voltage gers are away from the blade. less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. 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 i. Quick Release Tension Lever should be in down position could cause a hand to move into the blade. before operating. • ALWAYS adjust the drop foot to just clear the work- 11. THINK SAFETY piece to protect the operator, keep blade breakage to a SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON minimum and provide maximum support for blade. SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE • Always adjust blade tension correctly. SCROLL SAW IS BEING USED. Do not allow familiarity (gained from fre- • The Scroll Saw should cut on the down stroke. Always ! WARNING make sure blade teeth are oriented downward toward quent use of your Scroll Saw) to become table. commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. • When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height. The operation of any power tool WARNING can result in foreign objects • Hold the work firmly against the table. being thrown into the eyes, • Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only which can result in severe eye feed the material fast enough so that the blade will cut. damage. Always wear safety Keep fingers away from the blade. goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 before commencing • Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular Wear Eye Protection power tool operation. in cross section‚ it could pinch the blade before the cut is completed. A piece of molding, for example, must lay Some dust created by power sanding, ! WARNING flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while sawing, grinding, drilling, and other being cut. construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Use caution when cutting off round material such as Some examples of these chemicals are: dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite”. • Lead from lead-based paints, e. Never leave the Scroll Saw running unattended.