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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 in. (457 mm) Variable Speed
SCROLL SAW
SC180VS
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi Scroll Saw.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Product Specifications ...........................................................................................................................2 Rules for Safe Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 3-5 Electrical.................................................................................................................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to at all times. the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and alert, and knowing how your scroll saw works. clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNEC
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI- AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI- CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to backs. move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED source. before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. DO NOT OP
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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 pi
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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. Blade(s) Operator's Manual (not shown) PIN BLADE PLAIN BLADE Fig. 2 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for adjustments and alignment: Combination Square Hex Key Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Slotted Screwdriver ADJUSTABLE WRENCH HEX KEY PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER Fig. 3 Page 8
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R R FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW On/Off Knob with Variable Speed Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with Pull the knob out to turn ON the scroll saw and push the knob all the operating features and safety requirements of your in to turn OFF the scroll saw. Turn the knob to adjust the Ryobi scroll saw. See Figure 4. speed from the high speed of approximately 1,600 SPM (strokes per minute) to the low speed of approximately 500 This versatile, variable speed scroll saw is grea
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R ASSEMBLY Your Ryobi 18 in. (457 mm) Scroll Saw was fully assembled CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH at the factory. Before operating this tool, it is important to See Figure 5. check all alignments and settings. Normal handling during If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it is shipment may have changed settings. recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH supporting sur
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R R ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE WARNING: See Figures 7 and 8. 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 adjust- Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the ments. 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 all To prevent wor
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ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR HEX BOLT BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 8, 9 and 10. WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the HEX NUT 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 ZERO DEG
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ADJUSTMENTS Removing the Saw Blade: INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced Pull up on the tension release. frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease blades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Blades (or loosen) blade tension. See Figure 4. generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, Pushing up from under the saw table, remove the throat depending on the type of mater
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ADJUSTMENTS Check tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked WARNING: like a guitar string. This method of adding tension to the blade can be developed with practice and requires knowing your Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the scroll saw. power source could result in accidental starting causing Pluck the back straight edge of blade while turning possible serious injury. tension adjusting knob. Sound should be a musical note. Sound becomes less flat as tension increa
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R OPERATION REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 13. When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF knob with kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade holders. If this variable speed. happens: Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Note: After saw is
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R 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 c
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R R OPERATION WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting, always turn the saw off and unplug the saw from power DRILL HOLE source before removing or 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. WARNING: To prevent serious personal in
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MAINTENANCE MOTOR BRUSHES WARNING: See Figure 18. 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. side of
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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 saw 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. Have w
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 18 in. (457 mm) Variable Speed Scroll Saw SC180VS 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 power.
