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 rugged, trouble-free performance.
We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, FORESIGHT IS BETTER available at your local Ryobi dealer. THAN NO SIGHT TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. When servicing always use identical Ryobi replacement parts.
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Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified...
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by qualified service technician at a authorized service center. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. ELECTRICAL...
As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade. The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF knob with variable speed. Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1550 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) to the low speed of approximately 400 SPM.
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 5. If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent application, we recommend that you secure it in a permanent location such as a workbench. When mounting the saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench using dimensions illustrated.
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.
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Engage the pin into the "V" notch of the lower blade holder. See Figure 10. Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm to engage the upper pin in the "V" notch of the upper blade holder.
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Secure in place with upper blade knob. Place new blade through the opening in the table with the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the table. Next, place blade in the lower blade holder into the slot that enlarges as you loosen the blade knob.
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Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Tension adjusting knob is on the top of the saw. See Figure 17. Rotate the quick release knob (outer, larger knob) 1/4 turn to the left or counterclockwise to release blade tension.
Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob with variable speed. Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Note: After saw is turned on, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.
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INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 20. One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board.
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5 inch 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. A full selection of scroll saw blades are available at your local Ryobi dealer.
• Unplug the saw. WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE WORKPIECE, THE BLADE MAY BIND IN THE KERF (CUT). THIS IS WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING:...
(eraser end of pencil, etc.) to push the brush into the tube until it stays. WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. PROBLEM Motor will not run.
RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS FIGURE A...
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RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLL SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS...
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RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS FIGURE B...
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RYOBI 16 in. SCROLL SAW – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLL SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS...
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800- 525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Authorized Service Center.