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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 18 in. (457 mm) V ariable Speed SCROLL SA W 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:[...]
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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction and Product Specifications ........................................................................................ ................................... 2 ■ Rules for Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... .....................[...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 carefu[...]
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Page 4 ■ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. ■ ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. ■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replace[...]
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Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION GLASSES SAFETY WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT W ARNING: IMPORT ANT 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[...]
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Page 6 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. If the saw does n[...]
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Page 7 Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Saw Blade Path The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade. Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade[...]
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Page 8 LOOSE P ARTS Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages. ■ Blade(s) ■ Operator's Manual (not shown) The following tools (not included) are needed for adjustments and alignment: ■ Combination Square ■ Phillips Screwdriver ■ Slotted Screwdriver SMALL COMB[...]
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Page 9 R R BLADE STORAGE FEA TURES 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. Sawdust Blower/Light With an easy ON/OFF swit[...]
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Page 10 R STORAG E B LADE 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. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while [...]
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Page 11 R STORAGE BLADE Fig. 6 DROP FOOT DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB SAWDUST BLOWER / LIGHT R ST O RA G E BLA D E ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the saw from the power source before making any adjust- ments. DROP FOOT See Figure 6. To prevent workpiece from[...]
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Page 12 SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 8, 9 and 10. W ARNING: Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. A bevel scale is located under the saw table as a convenient guide for setting the approximate saw table angle for beve[...]
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Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on the type of material and speed of operation. Pin End Blades See Figure[...]
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Page 14 W ARNING: 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 ■ Loosen the drop foot lock knob. See Figure 4, page 9. ■ Center the drop foot around the saw blade to the desired position. ■ Tighten the drop foot lock knob. ADJUSTIN[...]
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Page 15 R S T O R A G E D E OPERA TION REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade holders. If this happens: ■ Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. ■ Place the switch in the OFF posi[...]
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Page 16 R OPERA TION BLADE INFORMATION ■ Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced fre- quently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades gener- ally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depend- ing on type of material and speed of operation. ■ In cutting wood, best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thi[...]
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Page 17 R STO RA G E B LA DE R STORAGE BLADE OPERA TION W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. W ARNING: To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting, always turn the saw off and unplug the saw from power source before [...]
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Page 18 ST ORAGE BLADE W ARNING: 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 wh[...]
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Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING: For your own safety, turn saw OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw. MAINTENANCE W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw. W ARNING: Failure t[...]
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983000-016 7-02 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 18 in. (457 mm) V ariable Speed Scroll Saw SC180VS • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, [...]