Summary of Contents for Rikon Power Tools 10-622VS
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#10-622VS 22” VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. The serial number can be found on the specification label on the rear of your machine. Serial Number:...
Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caughtin moving parts.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area with approved safety equipment such as dust masks specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SCROLL SAW SAFETY - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 2. Before moving the scroll saw, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. To avoid injury from kickback: - Hold the workpiece firmly against the tabletop. - Do not feed the workpiece too fast while cutting. Only feed the workpiece at the rate the saw will cut.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating.
Hex Wrenches (S3, S4) See pages 16 to 18 for the Parts Diagram and Parts List. ASSEMBLY The model # 10-622VS 22” Scroll Saw is shipped complete in one box. UNPACKING AND CLEAN-UP WARNING Report any shipping damage immediately to your local distributor. Take photographs for any possible insurance claims.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS This machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must be placed stable on a firm and level surface. For safe operation of the scroll saw, the machine should be secured to a solid work surface, bench or stand. •...
ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 ADJUSTING THE DUST BLOWER For best results, the dust blower tube (Fig. 4, 3) should be adjusted to direct air at both the blade and the workpiece. POWER SWITCH & SPEED CONTROL KNOB FIGURE 4 1.
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ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION ANGLE CUTTING (BEVELING) 1. Layout or secure design to workpiece. 2. Loosen the blade guard height adjustment knob (Fig. 5, 2), move the blade guard foot (1) to the highest position, and retighten the knob. 3. Tilt the table to the desired angle by loosening the table bevel lock knob (3). Move the table to the proper angle using the degree scale and the pointer (4).
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Make sure the saw is turned OFF and unplugged before making WARNING any adjustments to the blade. NOTE: The 10-622VS 22” Scroll Saw only accepts 5” PINLESS scroll saw blades. REPLACE THE SAW BLADE 1. Loosen the locking knob (Fig.8, 1) first and swing open the Dust Hood (2).
MAINTENANCE CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT The wear on the carbon brushes depends on how frequently and how heavily the tool is used. To maintain maximum efficiency of the motor, we recommend inspecting the two carbon brushes every 60 hours of operation or when the tool stops working.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TROUBLESHOOTING. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Tension incorrectly set Set the correct tension Feed the work piece more Load to great slowly Saw blades break Incorrect saw blade variety Use the correct saw blades Work piece not fed straight...
PARTS LIST - #10-622VS NOTE: Please reference the Key Number when calling for Replacement Parts. For Parts under Warranty, the Serial Number of your machine is required. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Housing guard board Hex socket screw M6x8 Lower adaptor Sping cloumn pin-3x18...
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#10-622VS For more information: LINK TO 25 Commerce Way RIKON North Andover, MA 01845 WEBSITE 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 10-622VSM1...
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