Delta SHOPMASTER SS250 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL16" Variable Speed Scroll Sawwith Quickset II®BladeChanging Feature(Model SS250)PART NO. 905574 - 05-03-02Copyright © 2002 Delt

10FASTENING SCROLL SAWTO SUPPORTING SURFACEYour scroll saw MUST be securely fastened to a standor workbench using the holes in the four rubber feet,th

11TABLE INSERTThe table insert (A) can be assembled to the saw tablewith the opening in the insert pointing to the front of thetable, as shown in Fig.

123. Push chuck locking lever (C) Fig. 23, to the rear asshown. This will release the blade (D) from the upperchuck (E).Fig. 23CDE4. Insert long end (

13ADJUSTING BLADETENSIONTension is applied to the blade when the blade tensionlever (A) Fig. 27, is in the rear position, as shown. Whenthe lever (A)

14Fig. 30Fig. 31TILTING THE TABLEThe table on your scroll saw can be tilted 45 degrees tothe left for bevel cutting operations by loosening tablelock

15ADJUSTING HOLDDOWNThe holddown (A) Fig. 34, should be adjusted so itcontacts the top surface of the work being cut byloosening lock handle (B) and m

16INSIDE CUTTINGInside cutting is where the blade must be threaded through a hole in the workpiece. The Delta 16" Scroll Saw has thecapability of

17LUBRICATIONFig. 39Fig. 40Fig. 421. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.2. Remove four screws (A) Fig. 39, and remove sidepanel (B) from the scroll

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2GENERAL SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain ha

Two Year Limited WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory whichin

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORSCROLL SAWS3WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to

4POWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord whichhas a 3-prong grounding type plug a

6SCROLL SAW PARTSFig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 11. Scroll Saw with blade attached1Fig. 22. Table3. Quickset Blade Changing Wrench4. Holddown Rod5. 4mm Hex Wrench6.

7ASSEMBLY1. Remove the blade from the scroll saw.2. Move the blade lever tension handle (A) Fig. 3, to theforeword position as shown.3. Push chuck loc

8Fig. 75. Position table (A) Fig. 7, on the machine as shown.Align the two holes in the table trunnions (O) with thetwo holes in the base (P) of the m

99. Using the 4mm wrench (L) Fig. 11, loosen the twoscrews (P) on bottom of bracket (M) that fasten bracketto rod (N).Fig. 11Fig. 1210. Rotate bracket