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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
16 in. (406 mm) Scroll Saw
Model SC155VS
SPECIFICATIONS:
Throat 16 in. (406 mm)
Blade Length 5 in. (127 mm) plain or pin
Motor Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
No Load Speed 400 – 1550 Strokes Per Minute
Amperes 1.2 Amperes
Net Weight 32 lbs. (14 kg.)
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW.
Your new scroll saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 n Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 n Rules For Safe Operation ....................................................................................................
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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 pictogr
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION n USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure service technician at an authorized service center to your extension cord is in good condition. When using an avoid risk of personal injury. extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry n DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into blade against the the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cutting portion of the blade only. cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION n BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST- n REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical MENTS ARE SECURE. or mechanical, should be made by qualified service technician at a authorized service center. n BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COV- ERS, GUARDS OR BLADE, UNPLUG THE SAW. WARNING: n DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY while cutting. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other p
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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 requir
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut Resin A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. than 90˚ to the blade. Ripping Crosscut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the Saw Blade Path workpiece. The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of Compound Cut the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will A compound cut is a c
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0˚ UNPACKING CAUTION: WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble in possible serious personal injury. all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when n Do not discard the packing materials until you have you are assembling parts, making adju
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45˚ 30˚ FEATURES This versatile variable speed scroll saw is great for making Convenient knobs, "T" handle wrench, and blade changing toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry. It is a handy do- rod are used for plain end blades. it-yourself tool. It cuts wood, wood composition products, BLADE TENSION KNOBS plastic, and other fibrous material up to 2 inches thick. It also Blade tension is controlled by a dual knob tension control cuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). system. The in
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FEATURES SAW TABLE BEVEL SCALE Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table that provides a The bevel scale and indicator are located on the front of the working surface to support your workpiece. saw for easy viewing. They show the angle of the table. TABLE LOCK LEVER Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle up to 45 degrees. ASSEMBLY n Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted Your 16 in. scroll saw was fully assembled at the factory. securely using 5/16 in. diameter
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45˚ 45˚ 30˚ 30˚ ASSEMBLY CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 6. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend 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 suffi- cient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. n Mount saw to board using holes in frame as a template for hole pattern or the diagram in Figure 5. Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw i
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45˚ 45˚ 30˚ 30˚ 15˚ 0˚ ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 8 and 9. HOLD HOLD DOWN FOOT DOWN ROD LOCK LEVER n Loosen the hold down foot lock lever and move hold down rod all the way up. Tighten lever. HOLD DOWN FOOT/ n Loosen the table lock lever and move the table until it is BLADE GUARD approximately perpendicular, or at right angle to the blade. n Place a small square on the table next to the blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the blade. If adjustment is needed, rais
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ADJUSTMENTS tension may be performed using the tension adjusting LOWER BLADE HOLDER FOR PIN END BLADES knob (inner, smaller knob) at any time, while the blade is BLADE KNOB PIN END BLADE under tension or not. (FOR USE WITH PLAIN Plain End Blades END BLADES ONLY) See Figures 12 – 15. n Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet. WARNING: BLADE CHAMFER CLAMP To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn off BLADE and unplug the saw before installing, removing, or HOLDER BLOCK replacing the bl
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ADJUSTMENTS n Tighten the hold down foot lock lever. UPPER BLADE HOLDER FOR PLAIN END BLADES n Position blade and securely tighten upper blade knob. CHAMFER n Remove blade changing rod. BLADE KNOB n Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise to tension the blade. n Turn the tension adjusting knob to the right, clockwise or BLADE to the left, counterclockwise until the blade is in desired CLAMP tension. ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION PLAIN See Figures 16 and 17. END BLADE n Turn off and unplu
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0˚ OPERATION This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood composition ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, See Figure 18. copper). Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob with GENERAL OPERATION variable speed. n Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knob Please read and understand the following items concerning in to turn OFF the saw. your scroll saw before attempting to use the saw. Note: After saw is turned on, a hesita
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45˚ 30˚ 0˚ OPERATION LOCK OFF POST See Figure 19. To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A padlock with a 3/16 in. shackle should be used. When the lock is installed and locked, as illustrated, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. n To lock saw in the OFF position, install a padlock through the lock off post beside the knob as illustrated and lock the padlock. (
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45˚ 30˚ OPERATION STACK CUTTING See Figure 21. After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience, you may wish to try stack cutting. TAPE 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 tape around the corners or ends of the stacked wood. You must atta
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0˚ OPERATION • Properly support round material such as dowel rods. USUALLY CAUSED BY SAWDUST CLOGGING UP They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the THE KERF. IF THIS HAPPENS: blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "v" block. • Turn switch OFF. • Clear everything except the workpiece and related • Wait for all moving parts to stop. support devices off the table before plugging into power • Unplug the saw. and turning the saw on. • Remove the blade from the blade holders. n PLAN
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MAINTENANCE n Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make sure n Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that replace. brush moves freely in brush tube. Use the blunt end of n Tighten brush cap using a hand powered screwdriver something thin (eraser end of pencil, etc.) to push the only. Do not overtighten. brush into the tube until it stays. n Repeat for other brush. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF an
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Page 20 RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS 15 14 16 17 13 12 8 23 20 21 7 5 18 6 22 24 4 11 19 26 10 27 3 28 54 29 2 35 9 1 34 53 37 25 30 46 50 52 38 19 33 43 49 45 31 51 48 42 32 47 46 35 44 36 34 45 41 37 40 38 39 FIGURE A
