Genesis GSS160 User manual

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Model: GSS160

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16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw 1.2 AMP

Operator’s Manual

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  

  

  

   

  

  

   

  



 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future

reference.

Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665

WARNING:













Look for this symbol to point out important safety

precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is

involved.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

 

 

 

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this

type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those

dust masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

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

English

 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS

AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or

serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

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Keep your work area clean and well lit



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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres







Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power

tool.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 













•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.



•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 



•Donotabusethecord.





•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable

for outdoor use. 

•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.





PERSONAL SAFETY

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Stay alert, 





•Usesafetyequipment.





•Dressproperly.





English

16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

•Avoidaccidentalstarting.





•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower

tool on. 



•Donotoverreach.



•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand

collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.



•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.



•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.



TOOL USE AND CARE

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Secure the work piece. 





•Donotforcethepowertool.





•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.



•Donotuseatooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.





•Turnthepowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplug





. 



•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced

persons. 

•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.







•Userecommendedaccessories.







•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.



English

•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.







•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.



•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingormovingcomponent

is in contact with the work piece.

SERVICE



Have Your Power Tool Serviced by a qualiﬁed repair person using

only identical replacement parts. 



•ServiceYourPowerToolperiodically.



WARNING:

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious

personal injury.

EXTENSION CORDS

Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.



















Guidelines for Using Extension Cords

 



 



 

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)

Nameplate

Amperes

(At Full Load)

Extension Cord Length

25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet

0–2.0      

2.1–3.4      

3.5–5.0      

5.1–7.0      

7.1–12.0      

12.1–16.0      

16.1–20.0      

English

16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SCROLL SAWS

 WARNING: DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT

(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT

SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer

serious personal injury!

•Makesuresawisonarm,levelsurfaceandproperlysecured







Unplug the saw before making adjustments, repairs, maintenance

or storing.

•Alwaysswitchoffsawbeforeunpluggingit



•Useonlythecorrectsizeandstyleofblade.

•Allowthemotortocomeuptofullspeed



•Weareyeprotection.Donotweargloves,necktie,orlooseclothing.

•Beforemakingacut,besurealladjustmentsaresecure.

•Alwaysadjustdropfoottojustcleartheworkpiece.



•Avoidawkwardoperationsandhandpositions



•Makesuretoinstallthebladewiththeteethtothefrontofthesaw

and pointing downward.

•Keephandsoutofsawbladelineduringtheoperation.

•Keepbladeclean,sharp,andwithsufcientset.

•Besurethebladepathisfreeofnails.



•Donotremovejammedmaterialuntilthesawbladehasstopped.

•Neverstartthesaw

•Holdworkpiecermlyagainstthesawtableduringthecutting.

•Alwayssupportlargeworkpieces



•Donotleavetheworkareauntilallmovingpartshavestopped.

•Donotoperateinrainorindampconditions.

•Groundingrequired.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

English

YOUR 16" VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW

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





























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





FIG 1

English

16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

UNPACKING AND CONTENT

IMPORTANT:

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is

unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you ﬁnd anything

wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the

fault has been rectiﬁed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal

injury.

Contents in Package: (FIG 2)

Item Description QTY Item Description QTY

      

    

     

  

 

WARNING: If any parts are missing or damaged, do not attempt to

assemble the saw, plug in power cord or turn the switch on until the missing or

damaged parts are replaced.

ASSEMBLY

 WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged

from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a

function on the tool

Installing the Sawdust Blower (FIG 3)











FIG 3

FIG 2

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Installing the Clear Shield (FIG 4)



















Installing the Rubber Feet (FIG 5)





WARNING: Make sure saw is on a ﬁrm, level surface and properly

secured to avoid injury from unexpected movement.

Mounting the Saw to Work Surface







ADJUSTMENTS

 WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged

from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a

function on the tool

Removing and installing the Blades (FIG 6, Page 10)





 WARNING: Blade teeth are sharp. Be careful when handling the blade.















FIG 5

FIG 4

English

16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

WARNING: Make sure the blade with the teeth to the front of the saw

and pointing downward.



 NOTE:



NOTE:















NOTE

 WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged

from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a

function on the tool

Blade selection















Teeth/

Inch

Width Thick-

ness

Speed

(Strokes/Min.)

Material Cut

10 0.110" 0.020" 1200-1600 Popular size for cutting hard and soft

woods 3/16 in. up to 2 in. Plastics,

paper, felt, bone, etc.

15 0.110" 0.020" 600-1200 Wood, plastic, extremely thin cuts on

materials 3/32" to 1/2" thick

18 0.095" 0.010" 400-600 For tight radius work in thin material

3/32" to 1/8" wood veneer, wood,

bone, Fiber, ivory, plastic, and etc.

FIG 6

English





NOTE:



Adjusting the Blade Drop Foot (FIG 7)







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







Aligning the Bevel Indicator (FIG 8)

















NOTE: 



Setting the Table for Horizontal or Bevel Cutting (FIG 9)





NOTE:

To set the table angle











FIG 8

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16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

OPERATION

ON/OFF Switch (FIG 10)









Variable Speed Dial (FIG 10)











NOTE:



Dust Port (FIG 10)





Basic Scroll Saw Operation:

WARNING: Read and understand the following items about your scroll

saw before attempting to use the saw.

NOTE: Use scrap lumber to check the settings and to get the feel of operating

the saw before attempting regular work.

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







GENERAL FREEHAND CUTTING





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





WARNING: Never start the saw when the blade is in contact with the

work piece.

WARNING: Do not force the leading edge of the work piece into the

blade. The blade will deﬂect, reducing accuracy of cut, and may break.









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INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING (FIG 11)

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

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

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





BEVEL CUTTING















MAINTENANCE

CLEANING







WARNING: Do not at any time let brake ﬂuids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.

Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious

personal injury.











FIG 11

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16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Operator’s Manual GSS160

LUBRICATION (FIG 12)

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To Lubricate:

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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL

PURPOSES. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.

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Genesis GSS160 User manual

Brand: Genesis

Model: GSS160

Category: Power tools

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