Ryobi SC155VS- Manuals

7 ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this product is approximately 1,600 r/min. (RPM. This speed is not constant and decreases un-der a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot...

8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’...

9 0 30 15 FEATURES No Load Speed ..............................400-1,600 r/min. ( S PM) Net Weight ................................................................ 28 lbs. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Throat ......................................................................... 16 in.Blade Length ........

11 LOOSE PARTS • 3 mm T-Handle Hex Key• 4 mm Hex Key• Blade(s)• Plastic Tubing Fig. 4 PLASTIC TUBING BLADE 3 mm T-HANDLE HEX KEY 4 mm HEX KEY WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.

12 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Place it on a level work surface.  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discard the packing material until you have c...

13 0 30 15 ASSEMBLY 0 30 15 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 mount-ing board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should...

14 ASSEMBLY 0 30 15 SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 7 - 8.  Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod all the way up. Retighten drop foot lock knob.  Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade. ...

15 0 30 15 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figure 9.  Turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise decreases (or loosens) blade tension.  Turning the blade tension knob clockwise increases (or tightens) blade tension. NOTE: Adjustments to blade tension can be made at any time. Check tension by the ...

16 OPERATION CUTTING PROCEDURES  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.  Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish.  Keep your han...

17 OPERATION Fig. 11 DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BLADE CLAMP SCREW SAW BLADE THROAT PLATE SAW BLADE BLADE CLAMP SCREW INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES See Figure 11. Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced fre-quently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use...

18 OPERATION Fig. 12 BLADE INFORMATION  Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on type of material and speed of operation.  In cutting wood, best results are achieved ...

19 OPERATION SCROLL CUTTING 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. INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figur...

20 MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 16. The 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.  Unplug the saw from the power source.  Carefully place the saw on its side exposing the underside ...

21 TROUBLESHOOTING Motor will not run. Blades breaking. Vibration (there is always some vibration when the saw is running). Blade runout (blade not properly aligned with arm motion). PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, power cord, or outlet. 2. Motor defective. 1. Too much tension....

22 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 16 in. SCROLL SAWVARIABLE SPEED SC164VS 983000-0460 3 -2 7 -0 7 (REV:0 2 ) • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your product, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when...

Page 6 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 thepower source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carrythe current that the tool will draw. An und...

Page 9 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ This versatile variable speed scroll saw is great for makingtoys, 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 inches thick. It alsocuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, bra...

Page 10 FEATURES SAW TABLE Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table that provides aworking surface to support your workpiece. TABLE LOCK LEVER Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle upto 45 degrees. BEVEL SCALE The bevel scale and indicator are located on the front of thesaw ...

Page 11 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplugbefore making any adjustments. HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD See Figure 7. The hold down foot should be adjusted so it applies lightpressure to the top su...

Page 12 15˚ 30˚ 45˚ 0˚ 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 8 and 9. ■ Loosen the hold down foot lock lever and move hold downrod all the way up. Tighten lever. ■ Loosen the table lock lever and move the table until it isapproximately perpendicular, or at right angle to theblade. ■ Pl...

Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 17 Fig. 16 Fig. 15 Fig. 14 ■ Tighten the hold down foot lock lever. ■ Position blade and securely tighten upper blade knob. ■ Remove blade changing rod. ■ Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise totension the blade. ■ Turn the tension adjusting knob to the righ...

Page 15 0˚ ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 18. Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob withvariable speed. ■ Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knobin to turn OFF the saw. Note: After saw is turned on, a hesitation before blade movement is normal. WARNING: Never lea...

Page 16 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ 0˚ LOCK OFF POST See Figure 19. To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we suggestthat you disconnect it from the power supply and lock theknob in the OFF position. A padlock with a 3/16 in. shackleshould be used. When the lock is installed and locked, asillustrated, the ...

Page 17 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ 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 sawuses 5 inch long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style. The blade width and thickness and the number of teethper inc...

Page 18 0˚ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, turn off and unplug the sawbefore maintaining or lubricating your...

Page 19 MAINTENANCE ■ Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make surecurvature of brush matches curvature of motor and thatbrush moves freely in brush tube. Use the blunt end ofsomething thin (eraser end of pencil, etc.) to push thebrush into the tube until it stays. ■ Make sure brush cap is oriented...

Page 20 RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 25 24 34 35 35 34 37 38 38 19 37 43 42 39 40 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 46 45 53 52 51 54 36 FIGURE A

Page 21 1 350305122 Flat Washer (M5) ..................................................... 1 2 105022006 Clamp ...................................................................... 1 3 105023002 Hold Down Foot ....................................................... 1 4 102031006 Support Plate ........

Page 22 RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 15 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 39 34 37 41 42 43 34 FIGURE B

Page 23 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLLSAW or when ordering repair parts. RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B K...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL16 in. (406 mm) Scroll SawModel SC155VS 972000-704 RYOBI AMERICA CORPORATION 1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobi.com RYOBI CANADA INC. P.O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 EXTENSION C...