Scroll saw help

[bob]

I recently purchased an almost new, used, Delta ss250 type 1 Shopmaster Scroll saw. I didn't get the manual with it and I'm having trouble getting the blade to lock in place and I also broke the small square spring and had to order a replacement. Can anyone help me with this\? This is my first scroll saw and I'm not sure how it all works to hold the blade in.

[cmoorejack]

Hey bob,
I have worked on a few of these and the feedback i get from customers is that it takes a while to learn exactly how to keep the tension correct on the blade and that it also depends on the blade and the type of wood..! ugh
as far as the clamping part..you may want to install the new quickset blade chuck lock assy [unless you already have it..] part # 40-251 avail at ereplacementparts.com..
hope this helps..
Craig