Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SC163VS Ryobi
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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) V ariable Speed SCROLL SA W Model SC163VS 0 30 15 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW. Your new Scroll Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ............................. 2 ■ Introduction and Product Specifications .................
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your scroll saw works.
Page 5 ■ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. ■ ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
Page 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Scroll Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.
Page 7 Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Saw Blade Path The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Page 8 LOOSE P ARTS Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. • 3 mm T-Handle Hex Key • 4 mm Hex Key • Blade(s) • P.
Page 9 FEA TURES Sawdust Blower Keeps the line of the cut on the workpiece clean for more accurate scroll cuts. For best results, always direct air flow at the blade and the workpiece. Sawdust Exhaust This feature will allow you to attach any 1-1/4 in.
Page 10 CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface.
Page 11 0 30 15 ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the saw from the power source before making any adjustments. DROP FOOT See Figure 6. To prevent workpiece from lifting, the drop foot should be adjusted so it just rests on the top of the workpiece.
Page 12 SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figure 8. W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.
Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on the type of material and speed of operation.
Page 14 OPERA TION BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem.
Page 15 OPERA TION Fig. 12 BLADE INFORMATION ■ Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced fre- quently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades gener- ally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depend- ing on type of material and speed of operation.
Page 16 OPERA TION W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Page 17 W ARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ■ Keep your scroll saw clean. ■ After cleaning the table top initially, apply a thin coat of automobile type (paste) wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting.
Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. MAINTENANCE W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw.
Page 19 NOTES.
972000-884 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.
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