SIP + Footswitch

[BMac]

Hi,

I'm going to get a scrollsaw but I have one question that I can't quite work out. Is it possible to get a footswitch to go with the SIP saw and, if so, where or how?

Thanks for you time,

Brendan

 

[Mouse]

Hi Brendan.
The SIP has a NVR switch which means the switch is held in the on position by an electro magnet when switched on. Once the power is cut ie by a foot switch or switching off at the mains, the switch will only switch on again when the green button is pressed. This is a safety feature on a lot of machinery. It stops the machine running when switched on at the mains without some other input by the operator.
In theory the switch could be replaced with a foot switch. I contemplated this, but its a bit like driving a car, after a couple of weeks I could find the on/off switch easily and now see no useful purpose in fitting one.
HTH

 

[BMac]

Thanks Mike,

That's simplified things for me. It's easy to get carried away when reading loads of stuff about a possible new tool purchase so my mind is at ease now.

Brendan