OPERATOR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) Variable Speed SCROLL SAW Model SC164VS 30 15 0 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS I Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2 I Introduction and Product Specifications .......................................................................................................... 2 I Rules for Safe Operation .............................................................................................................................. 3-5 I Electrical .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 I Glossary of Terms and Unpacking .................................................................................................................. 7 I Loose Parts and Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................... 8 I Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 I Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 I Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................. 11-13 I Operation ..................................................................................................................................................14-16 I Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................17-18 I Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 18 I Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................ 20 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate. WARNING: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw. 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. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS: Throat Blade Length Motor Rating No Load Speed Amperes Net Weight 16 in. (406 mm) 5 in. (127 mm) plain or pin 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only 400 ­ 1600 Strokes Per Minute 1.2 28 lbs. (14 kg.) Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Page 2 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. I DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. I MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. I DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power source. I REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. I USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. I NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted. I CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury. I DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only. I NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. I DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. I PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. I PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. I BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF. I KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool. I INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel. I NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. I USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked. I BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for and remove nails from lumber before cutting. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS I KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool. I GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. I KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use. I REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. I KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. I DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. I KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. I MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. I DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. I USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. I USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. I WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Nonslip footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. I ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. I SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION I AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. I ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. I DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. 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. I KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. I FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your saw to a stable, level workbench or table. The most comfortable table height is approximately waist height. I DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. I USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the table. I BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. I ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards. I DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until blade has stopped. I NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact with the workpiece. I NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use. I BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADES, unplug the saw and remove the switch key. I KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks. I ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source. I DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION. I STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. I MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw. I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · 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, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Alw ...