Scroll Saw

Scroll Saw

The scroll saw is a very versatile machine design specificaly for detailed cuts

A. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICE:

Make sure scroll saw is securely fastened to a bench or stand
Make sure your stock is less then 3/4" in thickness
Adjust the blade guard (or "hold down foot") to a height just above the stock; Always adjust hold down foot for each new operation.
Always hold stock firmly against table making sure your fingers are at least 1" away from the blade.
Make sure you reduce the speed to a minimum when cutting through plastic (excess friction will cause the piece overheat)
Make sure blade is properly tensioned before operating saw. Finer blades require more tension.
Make sure teeth are pointed downward toward table.
Do not cut material that is too small to be safely supported.
Make relief cuts before cutting long curves.
If the blade brakes, first thing to do, as for all the machine, is to turn off the saw
Do not use bent blades.
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden shift could cause a hand to move into the blade.
Have qualified instructor double check/or help with any concerns before starting up the scroll saw.

Bank of Questions: (Scroll Saw)

Missing words

The teeth on a scroll saw blade should point _______________.
If another student should ask you a question while you are operating the scroll saw you should _________________________ him\her.
The scroll saw is designed specifically for making _____________________ cuts in ___________________ stock.
While cutting plastic, the speed on the scroll saw should be set at a ________________ speed.
Use a _____________________ to clear the table of debris before starting to cut wood.
A very fine scroll saw blade needs __________________ tension in relation to a wider blade.

Short answer Questions

Please state why each of the following represent a safety hazard.

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