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Ryobi SC163VS Operator's Manual

16 in. (406 mm) variable speed scroll saw
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW.
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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
16 in. (406 mm) Variable Speed
SCROLL SAW
Model SC163VS

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  • Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW. 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger, Warning, and Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. SPECIFICATIONS: 5 in.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING: WEAR YOUR The operation of any scroll saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can SAFETY GLASSES result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
  • Page 4 Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your scroll saw works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.
  • Page 5 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard.

  • Page 6: Electrical

    COVER OF GROUNDED ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Scroll Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. 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 voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms And Unpacking

    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.

  • Page 8: Loose Parts And Tools Needed

    LOOSE PARTS Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. • 3 mm T-Handle Hex Key • 4 mm Hex Key • Blade(s) • Plastic Tubing BLADE 4 mm HEX KEY PLASTIC TUBING 3 mm T-HANDLE HEX KEY Fig.

  • Page 9: Features

    This feature will allow you to attach any 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) vacuum hose for easy sawdust collection. Saw Table with Throat Plate Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate, inserted in the saw table, allows for blade clearance.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    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 mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface.

  • Page 11: Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 12 Note: When cutting at angles, the drop foot should be tilted so it is parallel to the saw table and rests flat against the workpiece. To tilt the drop foot, loosen phillips screw, tilt drop foot to the proper angle, then retighten screw.

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    Using the T-handle hex key supplied with the saw, loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws. Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm to disengage the upper pin in the V-notch of the upper blade holder.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem. Note: After the saw is turned ON, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.
  • Page 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 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.
  • Page 16 INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 13. One feature of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a workpiece without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep your scroll saw clean. After cleaning the table top initially, apply a thin coat of automobile type (paste) wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw. WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw.
  • Page 19 NOTES Page 19...

  • Page 20: Parts Ordering / Service

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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