Excalibur CTEX-21CE Specifications

SETUP & OPERATION MANUALSCROLL SAWSVERSION 6_ REVISION 3 - DECEMBER 20 /12FEATURESHead tilts 45° left and right, tilting theblade, not the table k

10ATTACHING THE LEVELING FEETIf you prefer, an optional stand (item EX-21BS for EX-16CE & EX-21CE or item EX-30BS for EX-30CE) is avai-lable from

Reverse teeth at the bottom of the blades prevent splintering to the underside of the workpiece.Regular evenly spaced tooth pattern. Considered the mo

Helpful Hints on blade tensionDetermining correct blade tension is somewhat sub-jective. It is learned through experience and is some-what dependant o

ADJUSTING THE BLOWERThe workpiece hold-down B can be adjusted to assist inpreventing the blade from lifting the workpiece up fromthe table during the

FRET CUTTINGFret or inside cutting is an operation that can only be performedon a scroll saw. Fret cutting involves drilling a small pilot holethrough

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW AND WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO COME TOA COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REACHING IN TO REMOVE WASTE MATERIAL FRO

MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICINGBLADE CLAMPING THUMBSCREWS - SET SCREWSOver time with normal use and wear, especially whendoing a lot of interna

BLADE TENSION LEVER LUBRICATIONA regular application of white grease (or petroleum jelly) to thefriction point (bottom) of the tension lever is recomm

MAINTENANCE• Always release tension on the blade when the saw is not in use.• Clean the saw regularly with a soft bristle brush or by vac-uuming to ke

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THANK YOUfor choosing this Excalibur by General®International Scroll Sawmodel. This scroll saw has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment

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21PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CEREF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY01 EX16-A78 MAIN BODY 1EX21-A01 MAIN BODY 1EX30-A01 MAIN BODY 103N

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23PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CEREF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY01 EX21-B01 TRUNNION 202 EX16-B41 SIDE PANEL 2EX21-B02 SIDE PANEL

N54N5444B25EX21-C46AEX21-C30 EX21-C27A EX21-C10A24C

25PARTS LIST - EX-16CE, EX-21CE, EX-30CEREF. # PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY02 EX21-C02 BALANCE BLOCK 103 EX21-C03 SET SCREW M6 X 6 104 EX21-C0

IMPORTANTWhen ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine andpart number. Also a brief description of each

GENERAL®& GENERAL®INTERNATIONAL WARRANTYAll component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by GeneralInternational ® products a

TABLE OF CONTENTSRules for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Be sure to read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions in the supplied Operator’s Manual.2. Do not operate the saw when tired,

Additional Safety InstructionsSpecific to this Scroll SawBecause each shop situation is unique, no list of safety guidelines can ever be complete. The

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSIn the event of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock.

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTSA- UPPER ARM ADJUSTERB- VARIABLE BLADE SPEED CONTROL KNOBC- ON/OFF SWITCHD- BLADE TENSION LEVERE- BLADE CLA

UNPACKING & HANDLINGCarefully unpack and remove the scroll saw and itscomponents from the box and check for damagedor missing items as per the lis