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Ryobi SC164VS 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 SC164VS

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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

    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: Safety And International Symbols

    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 servic- ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

  • Page 6: Extension Cords

    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 For Woodworking

    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

    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: Know Your Scroll Saw

    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: Mounting Scroll Saw To Workbench

    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: Sawdust Blower

    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: Installing Blades

    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 V-notch of the lower blade holder.

  • Page 14: I Operation

    If this happens: I Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. I Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place.

  • Page 15: Choice Of Blade And Speed

    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

    INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 13. 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 17: General 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 15. Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower arm of the saw.

  • 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: Extension Cord Caution

    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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