Ryobi SC155VS manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) Scroll Saw Model SC155VS SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW. Your new scroll saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trou[...]

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. .......................................... 2 ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................... ..............[...]

Page 3 IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system 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. When servicing always use identical Ryobi replacement parts. W ARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you [...]

Page 4 ■ 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 gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommen[...]

Page 5 ■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST- MENTS ARE SECURE. ■ BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COV- ERS, GUARDS OR BLADE, UNPLUG THE SAW. ■ DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY while cutting. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. ■ NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE WORKPIECE AT A TIME. If making a stacked cut, all of the pieces mus[...]

Page 6 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop [...]

Page 7 Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other than 90˚ to the blade. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. Freehand (for scroll saw) Performing a cut without the workpiece being g[...]

Page 8 UNP ACKING CAUTION: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing blades, cleaning, o[...]

Page 9 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ This versatile variable speed scroll saw is great for making toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry. It is a handy do- it-yourself tool. It cuts wood, wood composition products, plastic, and other fibrous material up to 2 inches thick. It also cuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before at[...]

Page 10 FEA TURES SAW TABLE Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table that provides a working surface to support your workpiece. TABLE LOCK LEVER Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle up to 45 degrees. BEVEL SCALE The bevel scale and indicator are located on the front of the saw for easy viewing. They show the angle of the t[...]

Page 11 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ ADJUSTMENTS W ARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug before making any adjustments. HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD See Figure 7. The hold down foot should be adjusted so it applies light pressure to the top surface of the work being cut. Tighten secure[...]

Page 12 15˚ 30˚ 45˚ 0˚ 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 8 and 9. ■ Loosen the hold down foot lock lever and move hold down rod all the way up. Tighten lever. ■ Loosen the table lock lever and move the table until it is approximately perpendicular, or at right angle to the blade. ■ Place a small square on the table ne[...]

Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 LOWER BLADE HOLDER FOR PIN END BLADES UPPER BLADE HOLDER FOR PIN END BLADES PIN END BLADE CORRECT ORIENTATION FOR BLADE HOLDER BLOCK BLADE HOLDER BLOCK CORRECT ORIENTATION FOR BLADE HOLDER BLOCK LOWER BLADE HOLDER FOR PLAIN END BLADES CORRECT ORIENTATION FOR BLADE HOLDER BLOCK BLADE HOLDER BLOCK L[...]

Page 14 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 17 Fig. 16 Fig. 15 Fig. 14 ■ Tighten the hold down foot lock lever. ■ Position blade and securely tighten upper blade knob. ■ Remove blade changing rod. ■ Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise to tension the blade. ■ Turn the tension adjusting knob to the right, clockwise or to the left, counterclo[...]

Page 15 0˚ ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 18. Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob with variable speed. ■ 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. W ARNING: Never leave the saw unattended until the blade has co[...]

Page 16 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ 0˚ LOCK OFF POST See Figure 19. To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A padlock with a 3/16 in. shackle should be used. When the lock is installed and locked, as illustrated, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock ke[...]

Page 17 45˚ 30˚ 15˚ 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 inch 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 materi[...]

Page 18 0˚ W ARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ■ Keep y[...]

Page 19 MAINTENANCE ■ Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube. Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end of pencil, etc.) to push the brush into the tube until it stays. ■ Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and replace. ■ Tig[...]

Page 20 R YOBI 16 in. SCROLL SA W – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 25 24 34 35 35 34 37 38 38 19 37 43 42 39 40 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 46 45 53 52 51 54 36 FIGURE A[...]

Page 21 1 350305122 Flat Washer (M5) ..................................................... 1 2 105022006 Clamp ...................................................................... 1 3 105023002 Hold Down Foot ....................................................... 1 4 102031006 Support Plate .......................................................[...]

Page 22 R YOBI 16 in. SCROLL SA W – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 15 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 39 34 37 41 42 43 34 FIGURE B[...]

Page 23 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLL SA W or when ordering repair parts. R YOBI 16 in. SCROLL SA W – MODEL NUMBER SC155VS SEE BACK P AGE FOR P ARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS P ARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B Key Part No. Number Description Quan. Key [...]

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 16 in. (406 mm) Scroll Saw Model SC155VS 972000-704 RYOBI AMERICA CORPORATION 1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobi.com RYOBI CANADA INC. P.O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a [...]