Ryobi SC164VS- Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2 ■ Introduction and Product Specifications .........................................................................

Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read andunderstand this operator's manual and all labels affixed tothe tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert, and knowing how your scroll saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL....

Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Page 4 ■ 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...

Page 5 - IMPORTANT; RYOBI; MEANING; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; SYMBOL MEANING

Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION GLASSES SAFETY WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT WARNING: IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and shouldbe performed only by a qualified service technician. Forservice we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVIC...

Page 6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; power supply that is 120; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRICAL; GROUNDING; EXTENSION CORDS; Length of Extension Cord

Page 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Scroll Saw is powered by a precision built electricmotor. 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 voltagedrop will cause a loss of powe...

Page 9 - FEATURES; OFF

Page 9 FEATURES Sawdust Blower Keeps the line of the cut on the workpiece clean for moreaccurate scroll cuts. For best results, always direct air flowat 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. S...

Page 10 - CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH; Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench; ASSEMBLY; MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH; Reducing Noise and Vibration:; MOUNTING

Page 10 0 30 15 CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it isrecommended that you fasten it permanently to a mountingboard that can easily be clamped to a workbench or othersupporting surface. The mounting board should be ofsufficient...

Page 11 - ADJUSTMENTS; DROP FOOT

Page 11 0 30 15 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug thes a w f r o m t h e p o w e r s o u r c e b e f o r e m a k i n g a n yadjustments. DROP FOOT See Figure 6. To prevent workpiece from lifting, the drop...

Page 12 - ADJUSTING DROP FOOT

Page 12 SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL ORBEVEL CUTTING See Figure 8. WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, andunplug the saw from the power source could result inaccidental starting causing possible serious injury. A bevel scale is located under the saw table as a convenient...

Page 13 - INSTALLING BLADES; Adjusting; Plain End Blades; Removing the Saw Blade:; Adjusting Drop

Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replacedfrequently for best cutting results. Expect to break someblades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Bladesgenerally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting,depending on the type of material and...

Page 14 - OPERATION; BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW; CUTTING PROCEDURES; not; REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL; AVOIDING INJURY

Page 14 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experienceexcessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turnthe saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Donot restart until locating and correcting the problem. Note: After the ...

Page 15 - BLADE INFORMATION; TO

Page 15 OPERATION Fig. 12 BLADE INFORMATION ■ 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. ■ In cutting wood, best results are a...

Page 16 - SCROLL CUTTING; Installing; STACK CUTTING

Page 16 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make youcareless. Remember that a careless fraction of a secondis sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting,always turn the saw off, remove the switch key, andunplug the...

Page 17 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; ARM BEARINGS; MOTOR BRUSHES; MAINTENANCE; ARM BEARING

Page 17 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or causeproduct damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ■ Keep your scroll saw clean. ■ After cleaning the table top initially, apply a thin coat ofautomobile type (paste) wax to the table top s...

Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM

Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possibleserious personal injury, turn off and unplug the sawbefore maintaining or...

Page 19 - NOTES

Page 20 - • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; EXTENSION CORD CAUTION

983000-0 46 9- 02 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 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model SC164VS • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should ...