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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.
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction and Product Specifications ........................................................................................................ 2 Rules For Safe Operation ...........................................................................................................................3-5 Electrical.....
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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 pict
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying for lubricating and changing accessories. alert, and knowing how your scroll saw works. DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bi
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI- BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COV- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to ERS, GUARDS, OR BLADES, unplug the saw and move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good remove the switch key. balance. KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI- CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick- ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED backs. before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. ALWAYS TURN
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- Your Ryobi Scroll Saw is powered by a precision built electric ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry operate this tool on direct curren
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut Resin A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. other than 90˚ to the blade. Ripping Compound Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a Saw Blade Path bevel angle at the same time. The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of Crosscut the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will A c
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LOOSE PARTS 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) • Plastic Tubing BLADE 4 mm HEX KEY PLASTIC TUBING 3 mm T-HANDLE HEX KEY Fig. 2 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for adjustments and alignment: • Combination Square • Phillips Screwdriver • Slotted Screwdriver PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER Fig. 3 Page 8
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30 15 0 FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Sawdust Blower Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with Keeps the line of the cut on the workpiece clean for more all the operating features and safety requirements of your accurate scroll cuts. For best results, always direct air flow Ryobi scroll saw. See Figure 4. at the blade and the workpiece. This versatile, variable speed scroll saw is great for making Sawdust Exhaust toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry. It is a handy do- Th
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30 15 0 ASSEMBLY Attach the plastic tubing to the sawdust blower and bellows CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH tube on the top of the saw housing. See Figure 5. Apply a coat of paste wax to the saw table surface to allow If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it is the workpiece to slide easily across the surface. Wipe the recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting saw table thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove excess wax. board that can easily be clamped to a w
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30 15 0 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE WARNING: See Figure 7. To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the WARNING: saw from the power source before making any Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and adjustments. unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. DROP FOOT See Figure 6. Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod
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ON OFF 45 30 15 0 ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figure 9. BEVEL CUTTING See Figure 8. Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source. WARNING: WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source could result in unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. accidental starting causin
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ADJUSTMENTS Removing the Saw Blade: INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some (or loosen) blade tension. See Figure 4. blades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Blades Pushing up from under the saw table, remove the throat generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, plate. depending on the type of material and speed of operation.
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0N REMOVE TO LOCK OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW WARNING: Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious not restart until locating and correcting the problem. personal injury. Note: After the saw is turned ON, a hesitation before blade AVOI
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ON OFF 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 la
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30 30 15 15 0 0 OPERATION 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 DRILL HOLE replacing the blade. INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING CUT For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade. WAR
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30 15 0 MAINTENANCE MOTOR BRUSHES WARNING: See Figure 16. Your saw has externally accessible motor brush assemblies When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement that should be checked periodically for wear. When one of parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause the two brushes becomes worn, replace both brushes. product damage. Unplug the saw from the power source. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Carefully place the saw on its side exposing the under- Keep your scroll saw clean.
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw starting causing serious injury. before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, 1. Hav
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NOTES Page 19
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model SC163VS EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating 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 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of p
