If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
Wedge open the kerf and back blade out of the workpiece. 18. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries. 19. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the table. FOR SCROLL SAWS 20.
Delta Model 40-570 16" Scroll Saw is designed to give high quality, smooth cutting performance with capacity to cut up to 16" wide by 2" thick woodworking materials and has a 3/4" stroke. Delta Model 40-570 comes equipped with; basic machine, integral dust port, variable speed 600-1650 spm, lock-out switch, cast iron table for minimal vibration, Quickset II Blade Chuck System for ergonomic “wrench-free”...
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
SPEED CONTROL The on-off switch (A) Fig. 5, and variable speed control (B) are located on the right front side of the scroll saw base, as shown. To turn the saw “ON”, push the switch (A) up and to turn the saw “OFF”, push the switch (A) down.
TABLE INSERT The table insert (A) can be assembled to the saw table with the opening in the insert pointing to the front of the table, as shown in Fig. 7, or to the right as shown in Fig. 8.
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3. Push upper blade chuck locking lever (C) Fig. 11, to the rear as shown. This will automatically release the blade (D) from the upper chuck (E). 4. Remove the dust collection cup (A) by rotating knob (B) 90° as shown in Fig. 12. Slide dust cup out of the guides (C) by pulling it toward the front.
ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF UPPER AND LOWER BLADE HOLDER CHUCK Different widths of scroll saw blades will make it necessary to adjust the clamping action of the upper and lower blade holder chuck. It should be noted, however, that very little adjustment is necessary and very little clamping force is required to hold the blade satisfactorily.
Fig. 19 is on “0”. 2. Using a square that includes a level, check to see if the table is level (A) Fig. 21, and is 90° to the saw blade (B), as shown. 3. If the table is not at 90° to the blade, adjust the table accordingly making certain screw (B) Fig.
Fig. 24 INSIDE CUTTING A blade threaded through a hole in the workpiece is inside cutting. The Delta 16" Scroll Saw has the capability of performing this operation quickly and easily. Loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 26, and raise the holddown (B).
(A) Fig. 15 where it pivots on the upper chuck . CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED Your scroll saw will accept a wide variety of 5" flat end blades and can be operated at any speed from 600 to 1650 cutting strokes per minute. Consider the following as a general guideline for selecting a blade and operating speed.
FOLLOWING A LINE With your scroll saw you should be able to cut a straight or curved line with ease. Most beginners will experience blade wandering, however, they eventually learn to control it as they become more familiar with the machine. Use scrap material to practice cuts before starting a project.
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