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1. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it the workpiece could bind or twist the blade AWARNING To prevent serious personal injury never leave the saw unattended until the blade has come to a complete stop INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 13 E One feature of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a workpiece without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board E To make interior cuts in the workpiece remove the scroll saw blade as explained in the section on Installing Blades on page 13 E Drill a 1 4 in 6 mm hole in the workpiece E Place the workpiece on the saw table with the drilled hole over the access hole in the table E Install blade through the hole in the workpiece adjust the drop foot and blade tension E When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the section on Installing Blades page 13 and remove the workpiece from the saw table STACK CUTTING See Figure 14 After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience you may wish to try stack cutting Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting The wood pieces may be joined together by placing double sided tape between each piece or by wrapping masking t2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations 5 as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool m GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures E KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use E REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on E KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents m DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted o E KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance gy from work area E MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys E DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed E USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or E attachment to do a job for which it was not designed m USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure E your extension cord is in good condition When using an MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CAR
3. EXTENSION CORD CAUTION TEER When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to ee handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cord Length Wire Size A W9 cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size re 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 quired in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords should be used 100 16 16 14 12 10 When working with a tool outdoors use an extension cord that is Cesta nee ARO Ue ese nls le Indicated py the letters Aon area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece the cord s jacket f l tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed tool wires and cut or worn insulation Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit A CAUTION Keep the extension cord clear of the working e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Aut
4. not overtighten the mounting bolts Leave some cushion between the pad ding andthe saw base to help absorb the noise and vibration The size of the padding material should be approximately 24 in x 12 in x 1 2 in 610 mm x 305 mm x 13 mm 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 The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3 4 in 19 mm thickness is recommended E Mountsaw to board using holes in saw base as atemplate for hole pattern Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted E Follow last three steps in previous section called Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench If lag bolts are being used make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base and the material the saw is being mounted to If machine bolts are being used make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base the material the saw is being mounted to and the washers and nuts Note It may be necessary to countersink washers and nuts on the bottom side of mounting board C CLAMP SAW BASE MOUNTING BOARD C CLAMP WORKBENCH Fig 5 Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could ca
5. 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 32 mm vacuum hose for easy sawdust collection Saw Table with Throat Plate Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy The throat plate inserted in the saw table allows for blade clearance Switch and Switch Key Your scroll saw has an easy access power switch To lock in the OFF position remove the yellow switch key Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool Table Lock Knob Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle up to 45 Variable Speed Knob Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1600 SPM strokes per minute to the low speed of approximately 400 SPM BLADE TENSION KNOB DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BLADE CLAMP SCREWS VARIABLE SPEED KNOB Page 9 ASSEMBLY Attach the plastic tubing to the sawdust blower and bellows tube on the top of the saw housing Apply a coat of paste wax to the saw table surface to allow the workpiece to slide easily across the surface Wipe the saw table thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove excess wax MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury from unexpected tool movement always securely mount scr
6. open with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge then remove the blade from the workpiece A WARNING Before removing loose pieces from the table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury AVOIDING INJURY Make sure saw is level and does not rock Saw should always be on a firm level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece E Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping walking or sliding during operations like cutting long heavy boards E Turn saw off remove switch key and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw E Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop E Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do E Use only recommended accessories E With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on E Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to bite To avoid this always use a V block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge E Before removing loose pieces from the saw table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 11 Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop E Place the switch in the OFF position remove the
7. power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately by a qualified service technician Failure to do so could resultin serious personal injury MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 16 Your saw has externally accessible motor brush assemblies that should be checked periodically for wear When one of the two brushes becomes worn replace both brushes E Unplug the saw from the power source E Carefully place the saw on its side exposing the under side of the saw housing E Using a flat blade screwdriver remove the bottom brush assembly cap through the access hole in the base and the top brush assembly cap from the top of the motor Gently pry the brush assemblies out using a small screw drivier point of a nail or paper clip E if one motor brush is worn down shorter than 1 4 in 6 mm replace both motor brushes Do not replace one side without replacing the other Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that the motor brush moves freely in brush tube Use the blunt end of something thin eraser end of pencil etc to push the motor brush into the tube until it stays E Make sure the motor brush cap is oriented correctly straight Tighten motor brush cap using a hand powered screwdriver only Do not overtighten Page 17 MAINTENANCE A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury A WARNING To prevent accidental starting tha
8. switch key from the switch assembly Store key in a safe place SWITCH KEY Page 14 OPERATION CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other fibrous materials Your saw uses 5 in long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style The blade width and thickness and the number of teeth per inch to use are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being cut Note As a general rule always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting and wide blades for straight and large curve cutting Speed or Teeth Inch Thickness Strokes Per Material Cut Minute 1200 1600 Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods 3 16 in 4 8 mm up to 2in 51 mm Plastics paper felt bone etc 600 1200 Wood plastics extremely thin cuts on materials 3 32 in 2 4 mm to 1 2 in 13 mm thick 400 600 For tight radius work in thin materials 3 32 in 2 4 mm to 1 8 in 3 mm wood veneer bone fiber ivory plastic etc BLADE INFORMATION E 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 E In cutting wood best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick E When cutting wood thicker than one inch the user must guide the workpiece very slowly
9. E Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Followinstructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power source REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oi
10. LASTIC TUBING 3 mm T HANDLE HEX KEY Fig 2 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for adjustments and alignment e Combination Square e Phillips Screwdriver e Slotted Screwdriver PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER Fig 3 Page 8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements of your Ryobi scroll saw See Figure 4 This versatile variable speed scroll saw is great for making toys puzzles games artwork and jewelry It is a handy do it yourself tool It cuts wood wood composition products plastic and other fibrous material up to 2 in 51 mm thick It also cuts nonferrous metals aluminum brass copper Bevel Scale The bevel scale and indicator show you the degree the saw table is tilted Blade Clamp Screws Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw blades Blade Tension Knob Loosen or tighten the blade tension by turning the blade tension knob Drop Foot This foot should always be lowered until it just rests on top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting yet not so much that the workpiece drags Drop Foot Lock Knob Allows you to raise or lower the drop foot and lock it in place SAWDUST BLOWER THROAT PLATE SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY BEVEL SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB SAWDUST EXHAUST Sawdust Blower Keeps the line
11. ODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel NEVER USE IN ANEXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove nails from lumber before cutting RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION m 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 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by qualified service technician at an authorized service center A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your saw to a stable level workbench or table The most comfortable table heig
12. RYOBI OPERATOR S MANUAL 16 in 406 mm Variable Speed SCROLL SAW Model SC163VS 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 Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS E T ble Ol COMUCING asics al r a dead cola a aa EE Setanta ute ee Hilda eaaa eE E Introduction and Product Specifications iis ceccetee stescctecs 3 sotia coted debe eae ne coins bees neck eee eae ata laste nenen nE E RUIES FOr Sale OPS rain cece pieced aes eer Seer ed a eed te ada e a aa ES eas Ea tive be Sa 3 5 MS Fea eshte See ea ag ca el a T a evel a eal aa Ulan Debus SU Nd Lt ade Ue ac MM neta el ie Mi Glossary of Terms and Unpacking tess eccce cain ieee acrcen cerarteeie edt beatvne Mee ccattiddas salad sche ineeas epi EEEE Seek Moose Parts and Tools Needed ics cccca seat easteterte ans staidasiea lac ahteel ested te Lala eet el heck aie eect ade AACS inro a
13. Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the work into the blade Do not force the work Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove material on the down stroke E Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade Never place hands in blade path WE To get accurate cuts compensate for the blade s tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood E Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc when cutting large small or awkward workpieces E Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table E When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not pinch the blade Workpieces must not twist rock or slip while being cut REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL When backing out the workpiece the blade may bind in the kerf cut This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade holders If this happens E Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop E Place the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the switch assembly Store key in a safe place E Unplug the saw from the power source E Remove the saw s blade and the workpiece see section on Removing the Saw Blade page 13 E Wedge the kerf
14. ape around the corners or ends of the stacked wood You must attach the stacked pieces of wood to each other so they will move on the table as a single piece of material A WARNING To avoid possible serious personal injury do not cut more than one loose piece of material at a time A WARNING 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 16 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE E Keep your scroll saw clean E 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 E Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table Clean with gum and pitch remover ARM BEARINGS See Figure 15 Lubricate the arm bearings after the first 10 hours of use Oil after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings E Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Figure 15 Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower arm of the saw Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil around the shaft end and arm bearings Let oil soak in overnight remaining in this position Note Lubricate the bearings on the other side of the saw in this same manner A WARNING If the
15. ce technician For Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI thoroughly and understand completely all instructions AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to ing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any scroll saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can 7 SAFETY GLASSES ser A result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles gt _ P Y or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision FORESIGHT IS BETTER Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields THAN NO SIGHT WARNING KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS SERIOUS INJURY Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that youreadand W 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
16. curely using the T handle hex key E Pull up on the blade and press the upper arm down to position the upper end of the blade in the V notch in the upper blade holder E Securely tighten the upper blade clamp screw using the T handle hex key E Turn the blade tension knob clockwise until the blade has the desired amount of tension E Replace the throat plate Note If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot must be adjusted See section Adjusting Drop Foot page 12 DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BLADE CLAMP SCREW SAW BLADE THROAT PLATE Page 13 OPERATION 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 Note After the saw is turned ON a hesitation before blade movement is normal CUTTING PROCEDURES E There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw During that period of time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use and adjust the saw E Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish E Keep your hands away from the blade Do not hand hold pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard E Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table E The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke E
17. e lente Beale ten ca sath aoe as ae ck a Bah et I ae alt a eee eh ae eae anit ie eet ct E Assembly oenen onr aa eoat Meas hea hak oa ea el ak evil oda ah auc aa Sedan te Meese a aaa Re AGuM aaa 10 E Adjustments ge eee atch a a na ited Nala y Mi A zalie eG ct pel eaten tilas 11 13 E Operation coe oc ete se acetate a dod da ete a RA ei le ae ie ac a Miata dae e a a a ade 14 16 E TAIT A CS cease ete ee scans ake ect era i Pete A cca te gta hedt Ra a as TA Blas Ub salen hoe 17 18 E Troubleshooting artia a eae at lea a alee a a a a aaa a a ch AS eh oR ads A al leo leat 18 E Parts Ordering SCI IGG asarat e E E E a a a iti ea a a Pa ia oe a aes INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger Warning and Caution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Throat Blade Length Motor Rating No Load Speed Amperes Net Weight A 16 in 406 mm 5 in 127 mm plain or pin 120 volts 60Hz AC Only 400 1600 Strokes Per Minute 1 2 28 Ibs 14 kg L
18. e proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live termi nal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood orifin doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown Page 6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90 to the blade Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle anda bevel angle at the same time Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Freehand for scroll saw Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence or miter gauge Work must supported by the table Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Leadin
19. e workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation UNPACKING A WARNING To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments lubricating installing or removing blades cleaning or when not in use E Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface E Remove package of extra blades and operator s manual from the carton A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury E Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new saw Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Your scroll saw comes completely assembled A package of extra blades and an operator s manual are included with your saw Page 7 LOOSE PARTS Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages e 3mm T Handle Hex Key e 4mm Hex Key e Blade s e Plastic Tubing BLADE 4mm HEX KEY P
20. ew tilt drop foot to the proper angle then retighten screw BEVEL SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB A WARNING 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 ADJUSTING DROP FOOT Loosen the drop foot lock knob See Figure 4 page 9 E Center the drop foot around the saw blade to the desired position E Tighten the drop foot lock knob ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figure 9 E Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING 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 E Turning the blade tension knob counter clockwise decreases or loosens blade tension E Turning the blade tension knob clockwise increases or tightens blade tension Note Adjustments to blade tension canbe made at any time Check tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string This method of adding tension to the blade can be developed with practice and requires knowing your scroll saw WE Pluck the back straight edge of blade while turning tension adjusting knob Sound should be a musical note Sound becomes less flat as tension increases Sound decreases with too much tension Note Be careful not to adjust blade too tight Too much tension may cause the blade to break as soo
21. g End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Nonferrous Metal Metal that does not contain iron such as aluminum brass or copper Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces 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 Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade SPM Strokes per minute Used in reference to blade movement Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing such as a workpiece not being against the fence being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which th
22. horized Service Centers e MODEL NO The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER SC163VS SERIAL NUMBER 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 com 972000 884
23. ht is approximately waist height DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade size style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut Blade teeth should point down toward the table BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cut ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until blade has stopped NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact with the workpiece NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use E BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COV ERS GUARDS OR BLADES unplug the saw and remove the switch key E KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFI CIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick backs m ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source E DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION E STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush E MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw E SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to
24. into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting E When choosing a blade carefully consider the following e Very fine narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in thin material 1 4 in 6 mm thick or less e Most blade packages state the size or thickness and type of material which that blade is intended to cut The package should also state the radius or size of curve that can be cut with that blade size e Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or as small as thinner blades E Blades wear faster when e Cutting plywood hardwood and other laminates e Cutting material thicker than 3 4 in 19 mm e Side pressure is applied to the blade USING VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 12 E By turning the variable speed knob the saw s speed may be adjusted from a high speed of approximately 1600 SPM Strokes Per Minute to a low speed of approxi mately 400 SPM E To increase the strokes per minute turn the variable speed knob clockwise or to the right E To decrease the strokes per minute turn the variable speed knob counterclockwise or to the left Page 15 OPERATION A WARNING To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting always turn the saw off remove the switch key and unplug the saw from power source before removing or replacing the blade SCROLL CUTTING For general type scroll cutting follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time
25. l and sharp edges PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will A WARNING Blade coasts after turn off cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gauge size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in W length If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord E WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing neckties or jewelry that can get caught in the tools W moving parts and cause personalinjury Nonslip footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair E ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE E SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses E SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool E m DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Page 4 KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERI
26. n as you start cutting Too little tension may cause the blade to bend or break before the teeth wear out BLADE TENSION KNOB TO TO RELEASE X y ENGAGE Page 12 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 Pin End Blades See Figure 10 Removing the Saw Blade E Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING 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 E Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease or loosen blade tension See Figure 4 E Pushing up from under the saw table remove the throat plate E Using the T handle hex key supplied with the saw loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws E Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm to disengage the upper pin in the V notch of the upper blade holder Push the blade downward to disengage the lower pin in the V notch of the lower blade holder E Remove the blade Replacing the Saw Blade E Place the new blade through the opening in the saw table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table The pins on
27. ob and move drop foot rod all the way up Retighten drop foot lock knob E Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade E Place a small square on the saw table next to the blade M Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator See Figure 8 Move indicator to the 0 mark and securely tighten screw Remember the bevel scale is a conve nient guide but should not be relied upon for precision Make practice cuts on scrap material to determine if your angle settings are correct E Adjust the drop foot to desired position and securely retighten the drop foot lock knob DROP FOOT ROD DROP FOO LOCK KNOB COMBINATION SQUARE TABLE LOCK KNOB Fig 7 Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figure 8 A WARNING 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 A bevel scale is located under the saw table as a convenient guide for setting the approximate saw table angle for bevel cutting When greater precision is required make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the saw table as necessary for your requirements Note When cutting at angles the drop foot should be tilted so it is parallel to the saw table and rests flat against the workpiece To tilt the drop foot loosen phillips scr
28. oll saw to a workbench If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent application we recommend that you secure it in a permanent location such as a workbench When mounting the saw to a workbench holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench E Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted securely using machine bolts washers and nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accom modate the saw base washers nuts and the thickness of the workbench E Place scroll saw on workbench Using the saw base as a pattern locate and mark the holes where the scroll saw is to be mounted E Drill four holes through the workbench E Place scroll saw on workbench aligning holes in the saw base with the holes drilled in the workbench E Insert all four bolts not included and tighten securely with washers and nuts not included Note All bolts should be inserted from the top Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the bench Supporting surface where scroll saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no move ment during use can result If any tipping or walking is noted secure workbench or supporting surface before beginning cutting operations Reducing Noise and Vibration You may wish to place a foam pad or piece of carpet between the saw base and the workbench to help reduce noise and vibration If a foam pad or piece of carpet is used do
29. ook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey asafety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT A Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should WARNING be performed only by a qualified servi
30. sed Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 16 26 100 feet 16 When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Fig 1 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 If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have th
31. t could cause possible serious personal injury turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw PROBLEM Motor will not run CAUSE SOLUTION 1 Problem with ON OFF switch 1 Have worn parts replaced before using power cord or outlet Scroll Saw again Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri cian 2 Motor defective 2 Do not attempt any repair Have repaired by a qualified service technician Blades breaking 1 Too much tension 1 Adjust tension 2 Feeding too quickly 2 Reduce feed rate 3 Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or tight corners and turns wide blades for thicker wood or wide turns 3 Wrong blade Vibration there is always some vibration when the saw is running Blade runout blade not properly aligned with arm motion Blade twisting in wood Improper mounting of saw Mounting surface Loose table or table resting against motor Loose motor mounting Blade holders out of line Page 18 Reduce side pressure on blade check blade tension Check mounting Check mounting in manual Tighten table lock knob Tighten mounting screws Realign blade NOTES Page 19 RYOB OPERATOR S MANUAL 16 in 406 mm Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model SC163VS
32. the blade go under the blade holder in the V notch of the lower blade holder E Pull up on the blade and press the upper arm down to position the upper end of the blade in the V notch in the upper blade holder Securely tighten the upper and lower blade clamps using the T handle hex key supplied with the saw E Turn the blade tension knob clockwise until the blade has the desired amount of tension E Replace the throat plate Note If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot must be adjusted See section on Adjusting Drop Foot page 12 Plain End Blades See Figure 10 E Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING 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 Removing the Saw Blade E Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease or loosen blade tension See Figure 4 E Pushing up from under the saw table remove the throat plate E Using the T handle hex key supplied with the saw loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws E Remove the blade Replacing the Saw Blade E Place the new blade through the opening in the saw table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table Place the lower end of the blade in the V notch in the lower blade holder E Position blade and tighten the blade clamp screw se
33. them frequently and use them to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also A 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 lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be u
34. use 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 The drop foot should not be adjusted so that the workpiece drags Always retighten the drop foot lock knob after each adjust ment has been made Loosen the drop foot lock knob E Lower or raise the drop foot to the desired position E Retighten the drop foot lock knob The tall front part of the drop foot acts as a blade guard to prevent accidental contact with the blade DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BELLOWS TUBE SAWDUST BLOWER See Figure 6 A WARNING 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 The sawdust blower is designed and preset to direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line Be sure drop foot is properly adjusted to secure workpiece and direct air to the cutting surface E Plastic tubing should be connected to the bellows tube before starting the saw SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 7 A WARNING 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 E Loosen the drop foot lock kn
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