Always report broken blades to a teacher or mentor immediately

Keep fingers clear of the blade's path at all times

Your workpiece must be flat on the table, with both hands being used to control and guide it

Blade teeth must be facing down to cut properly

The scroll saw is for detailed, curved, or interior cuts, not for large stock cuts. Do not use a scroll saw to cut large stock

Guide the workpiece through the blade with two hands

Only adjust the saw when it's off and not moving

Clear scrap wood out of the saw with a brush and/or shop-vac after the machine is off and no longer moving.

Never use your hands to clean the scroll saw