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Ryobi SC180VS Operator's Manual

18 in. (457 mm) variable speed scroll saw
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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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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 in. (457 mm) Variable Speed
SCROLL SAW
SC180VS
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  • Page 1 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.

  • 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

    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 I KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    I REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by qualified service technician at an authorized service center. I WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
  • Page 5 Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge 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 for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. WARNING:...

  • Page 6: I 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: I 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: I Loose Parts And Tools Needed

    Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. I Blade(s) I Operator's Manual (not shown) PIN BLADE The following tools (not included) are needed for adjustments and alignment: I Combination Square I Phillips Screwdriver I Slotted Screwdriver...

  • Page 9: I Features

    FEATURES On/Off Knob with Variable Speed Pull the knob out to turn ON the scroll saw and push the knob in to turn OFF the scroll saw. Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1,600 SPM (strokes per minute) to the low speed of approximately 500 SPM.

  • Page 10: I Assembly

    Your Ryobi 18 in. (457 mm) Scroll Saw was fully assembled at the factory. Before operating this tool, it is important to check all alignments and settings. Normal handling during shipment may have changed settings. MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH...

  • Page 11: I Adjustments

    I Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod all the way up. Retighten drop foot lock knob. I Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade.

  • Page 12: Setting The Table For Horizontal Or Bevel Cutting

    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 I Loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws. I 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. Push the blade downward to disengage the lower pin in the lower blade holder.

  • Page 14: I Operation

    WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. ADJUSTING DROP FOOT I Loosen the drop foot lock knob. See Figure 4, page 9. I Center the drop foot around the saw blade to the desired position.
  • Page 15 Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF knob with variable speed. I 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.
  • Page 16 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 17 INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 15. I 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 18: I Maintenance

    50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings. I Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Figure 17. Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower arm of the saw.

  • Page 19: I Troubleshooting

    WARNING: For your own safety, turn saw OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. PROBLEM Motor will not run.

  • Page 20: I 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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