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1. BLADE STORAGE DRAWER 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 switch the sawdust blower light keeps the line of cut on the workpiece clean and lighted for more accurate scroll cuts For best results always direct air flow at the blade and the workpiece Sawdust Exhaust 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 Switch Apower switch that turns the sawdust blower light on and off Table Lock Knob Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle up to 45 LIGHT SWITCH DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB SAWDUST EXHAUST am EAA ee mo PA BEVEL SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB Fig 4 Page 9 ASSEMBLY Your Ryobi 18 in 457 mm Scroll Saw was fully assembled at the factory Before operating this tool it is important to check all alignments and settings Normal handling during shipment may have changed settings MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury from unexpected2. E Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table Clean with gum and pitch remover ARM BEARINGS See Figure 17 Lubricate the arm bearings after the first 10 hours of use Oil after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings E Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Figure 17 Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower arm of the saw Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil around the shaft end and arm bearings Let oil soak in overnight remaining in this position Note Lubricate the bearings on the other side of the saw in this same manner A WARNING If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately by a qualified service technician Failure todo so could resultin serious personal injury ARM BEARING KG J ARM BEARING Fig 17 MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 18 Your saw has externally accessible motor brush assemblies that should be checked periodically for wear When one of the two brushes becomes worn replace both brushes E Unplug the saw from the power source E Carefully place the saw on its side exposing the under side of the saw housing E Using a flat blade screwdriver remove the bottom brush assembly cap through the access hole in the base and the top brush assembly cap from the top of the motor Gently pry the brush assemblies out using a small screw drivier point of a nail or paper clip E If one motor br
3. If a foam pad or piece of carpet is used do not overtighten the mounting bolts Leave some cushion between the pad ding and the saw base to help absorb the noise and vibration The size of the padding material should be approximately 24 in x 12 in x 1 2 in 610 mm x 305 mm x 13 mm 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 in use Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3 4 in 19 mm thickness is recommended E Mountsawto board using holes in saw base as a template for hole pattern Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted E Follow last three steps in previous section called Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench If lag bolts are being used make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base and the material the saw is being mounted to If machine bolts are being used make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base the material the saw is being mounted to and the washers and nuts Note It may be necessary to countersink washers and nuts on the bottom side of mounting board C CLAMP SAW BASE MOUNTING BOARD Fig 5 C CLAMP WORKBENCH Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING T
4. OFF and disconnect the saw from the power source Refer to the troubleshooting chart Note If the internal overload protector has been tripped pushing the On Off knob OFF will reset it SPEED SWITCH INDICATOR Page 15 OPERATION 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 Note As a general rule always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting and wide blades for straight and large curve cutting Speed or Teeth Inch Thickness Strokes Per Material Cut Minute 500 1600 Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods 3 16 in 4 8 mm up to 2 in 51 mm Plastics paper felt bone etc 750 1250 Wood plastics extremely thin cuts on materials 3 32 in 2 4 mm to 1 2 in 13 mm thick 500 1000 For tight radius work in thin materials 3 32 in 2 4 mm to 1 8 in 3 mm wood veneer bone fiber ivory plastic etc BLADE INFORMATION LOCK POST ON OFF KNOB E 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 E In cutting
5. See Figure 11 Removing the Saw Blade E Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury E Pull up on the tension release E Turn blade tension knob clockwise to decrease or loosen blade tension See Figure 4 E Pushing up from under the saw table remove the throat plate E Loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws E 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 lower blade holder E Remove the blade Replacing the Saw Blade E Place the new blade through the opening in the saw table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table The pins on the blade go under the blade holder in the lower blade holder E Pull up on the blade and press the upper arm down to position the upper end of the blade in the V notch in the upper blade holder E Securely tighten the upper and lower blade clamps E Push the tension release back down E Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise until the blade has the desired amount of tension E Replace the throat plate Note If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot must be adjusted See section on Adjusting Drop Foot Plain End Blad
6. severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles or VS safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear Be ti eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product Read the operator s manual for complete safety assembly operating and maintenance and repair information MEANING Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Page 5 ELECTRICAL 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 in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 16 26 100 feet 16 When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is ind
7. tool movement always securely mount scroll saw to a workbench If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent application we recommend that you secure it in a permanent location such as a workbench When mounting the saw to a workbench holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench WE Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted securely using machine bolts washers and nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accom modate the saw base washers nuts and the thickness of the workbench E Place scroll saw on workbench Using the saw base as a pattern locate and mark the holes where the scroll saw is to be mounted E Drill four holes through the workbench E Place scroll saw on workbench aligning holes in the saw base with the holes drilled in the workbench E Insert all four bolts not included and tighten securely with washers and nuts not included Note All bolts should be inserted from the top Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the bench Supporting surface where scroll saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no move ment during use can result If any tipping or walking is noted secure workbench or supporting surface before beginning cutting operations Reducing Noise and Vibration You may wish to place a foam pad or piece of carpet between the saw base and the workbench to help reduce noise and vibration
8. RYOB OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 in 457 mm Variable Speed SCROLL SAW SC180VS ASN E 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Thank you for buying a Ryobi Scroll Saw SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS E Introduction and Product Specifications ccccccceceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaeeeseaeeececaeeeseeeeeseeesseaeeeseneeeseeeeseieeeseeeeess E Rules for Sate Operation e t hvac ne etait e a a Ea a a a Aa aa a aa iat Natit tanadan Aea EE avait dens 3 5 ME E S E EAE PA E E A AE he ee EE E N 6 M Glossary of Terms and Unpacking c ccccccceeeeeececeneeeeeeaeeeceaeeeeseaeeeseaaeeeeeaeeeeeaeesseaeeeeseaeeeseaaeeeseeeeseaaeeseaeeseceeesssaeessgaees 7 E Loose Parts and Tools Needed ccceeccsceeeceseeceeeeeeeseeneeeeeeeaaeneeeeeeaaeeeeeeeesaaaeeeeeeeaaaaeeeeesaaaaaeeseeaaeeeeesnaaseeeeesneaeesseenaaes 8 EEE E EE E A AE seeks cube E E S T EA E lech E TAE ecg shuns bul Bey E tect eee sts bes E A ETE 9 eae E E E A E EE E E E Ar oad et E E Avec Son 10 BB SAGJUSTIMONUS ee inaa Ea a N anA EA eta hives vend fev ee eee 11 14 E Operation ite eta ei As Meee ny Aaa hii vle tess eee oi anne aa ve evga ni eoa DEET a
9. THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade 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 BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while cut ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until blade has stopped NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact with the workpiece NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COV ERS GUARDS OR BLADES unplug the saw and remove the switch key CIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick backs m ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source E DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION E 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 E 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them th
10. WER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool m GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures E 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 E REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on E KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents m 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 E KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area E MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys E DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed E USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed E 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 p
11. ailure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury E To lock the saw in the OFF position install a padlock through the lock post beside the knob as illustrated and lock the padlock Padlock is not supplied with the saw Page 16 OPERATION A WARNING To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting always turn the saw off and unplug the saw from power source before removing or replacing the blade SCROLL CUTTING For general type scroll cutting follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time Do not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it the workpiece could bind or twist the blade A WARNING To prevent serious personal injury never leave the saw unattended until the blade has come to a complete stop INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 15 E 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 E To make interior cuts in the workpiece remove the scroll saw blade as explained in the section on Installing Blades on page 13 E Drill a 1 4 in 6 mm hole in the workpiece E Place the workpiece on the saw table with the drilled hole over the access hole in the table E Install blade through the hole in the workpiece adjust the drop foot and blade tension When finished making the interior s
12. blades for thicker wood or wide turns 4 Blade twisting in wood 4 Reduce side pressure on blade check blade tension Vibration there is always 1 Improper mounting of saw 1 Check mounting some vibration when the saw 2 Mounting surface 2 Check mounting in manual nee 3 Loose table or table resting 3 Tighten table lock knob against motor 4 Loose motor mounting 4 Tighten mounting screws Blade runout blade not 1 Blade holders out of line 1 Realign blade properly aligned with arm motion Page 19 OPERATOR S MANUAL 18 in 457 mm Variable Speed Scroll Saw RYOB SC180VS EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords should be used When working with a tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 A CAUTION Keep the extens
13. croll cuts simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the section on Installing Blades page 13 and remove the workpiece from the saw table STACK CUTTING See Figure 16 After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience you may wish to try stack cutting Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting The wood pieces may be joined together by placing double sided tape between each piece or by wrapping masking tape around the corners or ends of the stacked wood You must attach the stacked pieces of wood to each other so they will move on the table as a single piece of material DRILL HOLE INTERIOR WORKPIECE A WARNING To avoid possible serious personal injury do not cut more than one loose piece of material at a time A WARNING 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 WwooD PIECES Page 17 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE E Keep your scroll saw clean E After cleaning the table top initially apply a thin coat of automobile type paste wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting
14. driver ADJUSTABLE WRENCH HEX KEY PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER Fig 3 Page 8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements of your Ryobi scroll saw See Figure 4 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 in 51 mm thick It also cuts nonferrous metals aluminum brass copper Bevel Scale The bevel scale and indicator show the degree the saw table is tilted Blade Clamp Screws Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw blades Blade Storage Drawer Attached under the left side of the table is a blade storage drawer It will hold up to 20 blades Blade Tension Knob Loosen or tighten blade tension by turning the blade tension knob Drop Foot and Drop Foot Lock Knob This foot should be lowered until it just rests on top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting yet not so much that the workpiece drags The vertical portion provides a blade guard to prevent accidental blade contact ON OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED BLADE TENSION KNOB BLADE TENSION LEVER DROP ARMATURE ACCESS HOLE SAWDUST BLOWER LIGHT BLADE CLAMP SCREWS THROAT PLATE
15. ectric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live termi nal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown Page 6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90 to the blade Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle anda bevel angle at the same time Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Freehand for scroll saw Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence or miter gauge Work must supported by the table Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Nonferrous Metal Metal that does not contain iron such as alumin
16. ed accessories E With the exception of the workpiece and related support devises clear everything off the saw table before turning the saw on E Properly support round materials such as dowel rods or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during a cut causing the blade to bite To avoid this always use a V block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge E Before removing loose pieces from the saw table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop ON OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 13 Your scroll saw has an easy access ON OFF knob with variable speed E 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 A WARNING Never leave the saw unattended until the blade has come to a complete stop to prevent serious personal injury E By turning the knob the variable speed control may be adjusted from the high speed of approximately 1600 SPM Strokes Per Minute to the low speed of approximately 500 SPM Suggested speeds are identified under Choice of Blade and Speed page 16 Turn the On Off knob to the right or clockwise to increase strokes per minute and to the left or counterclockwise to reduce the strokes per minute This motor has an electronic control that regulates the speed and provides overload protection to the motor If the motor fails to start after about two seconds push the knob
17. ers 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 Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Note Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT A Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest thoroughly and understand completely all instructions RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which SAFETY GLASSES can result in
18. es See Figure 11 E Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury Removing the Saw Blade E Pull up on the tension release E Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease or loosen blade tension See Figure 4 E Pushing up from under the saw table remove the throat plate E Loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws E Remove the blade Replacing the Saw Blade E Place the new blade through the opening in the saw table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table E Position blade and tighten the blade clamp screw securely E Pull up on the blade and press the upper arm down to position the upper end of the blade in the upper blade holder E Securely tighten the upper blade clamp screw E Push the tension release back down E Turn the blade tension knob clockwise until the blade has the desired amount of tension E Replace the throat plate Note If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot must be adjusted See section Adjusting Drop Foot TENSION RELEASE Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING 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 d
19. ese instructions also A 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 WARNING KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 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 oth
20. foot lock knob E Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade E Place a small square on the saw table next to the blade M Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator See Figure 8 Move indicator to the 0 mark and securely tighten screw Remember the bevel scale is a conve nient guide but should not be relied upon for precision Make practice cuts on scrap material to determine if your angle settings are correct Adjust the drop foot to desired position and securely retighten the drop foot lock knob DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB FOOT ROD x SMALL Ke rr COMBINATION SS TABLE LOCK KNOB Fig 7 SQUARE lt Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 8 9 and 10 A WARNING 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 bevel cutting When greater precision is required make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the saw table as necessary for your requirements 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 reti
21. ghten screw E Loosen the table lock knob and push down on the right side of the table If the table stop at 0 the zero degree stop is properly set If the table stops somewhere other than zero then adjust the zero degree stop E To access the zero degree stop loosen the table lock knob and tilt the table with the right side all the way down Just under the front of the saw table is the zero degree stop See Figure 9 Loosen the hex nut and rotate the hex bolt to raise or lower the bolt as needed to adjust the zero degree stop Be sure to check to see that the table is square to the blade Now by returning the table to the zero position the zero degree stop provides a quick reference to the preset posi tion ZERO DEGREE STOP A HEX NUT ZERO DEGREE STOP ASSEMBLY The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and down out of the way and the table can be angled up to 12 to the left See Figure 10 Note Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all the way down or it will contact the blade storage drawer as you angle to the left ZERO DEGREE STOP ASSEMBLY Page 12 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
22. icated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately A CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Fig 1 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 not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of el
23. ion cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool wires and cut or worn insulation Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest 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 e MODEL NO The model and serial numbers of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER SC180VS SERIAL NUMBER 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 983000 016 7 02
24. larly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not pinch the blade Workpieces must not twist rock or slip while being cut Page 14 OPERATION 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 E Place the switch in the OFF position E Unplug the saw from the power source E Remove the saw s blade and the workpiece see section on Removing the Saw Blade page 13 Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden wedge then remove the blade from the workpiece A WARNING Before removing loose pieces from the table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury AVOIDING INJURY E Make sure saw is level and does not rock Saw should always be on a firm level surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece E Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping walking or sliding during operations like cutting long heavy boards Turn saw off remove switch key and unplug cord from the power source before moving the saw E Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come to a full and complete stop E Choose the right size and style blade for the material and type of cut you plan to do E Use only recommend
25. lly remove all parts from the shipping carton E Donotdiscard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the belt disc sander identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new tool E If all parts have been included proceed to assembly E if any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance E Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred during shipping Any damaged or missing part should be replaced before attempting to use the tool Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Do not attempt to assemble this tool plug in the power cord or turn on switch if any parts are damaged or missing Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury Page 7 LOOSE PARTS Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages E Blade s E Operator s Manual not shown PIN BLADE PLAIN BLADE Fig 2 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for adjustments and alignment E Combination Square E Hex Key E Phillips Screwdriver E Adjustable Wrench E Slotted Screw
26. o 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 lifting the drop foot should be adjusted so it just rests on the top of the workpiece The drop foot should not be adjusted so that the workpiece drags Always retighten the drop foot lock knob after each adjust ment has been made E Loosen the drop foot lock knob E Lower or raise the drop foot to the desired position Retighten the drop foot lock knob The tall front part of the drop foot acts as a blade guard to prevent accidental contact with the blade LIGHT SWITCH DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB FOOT ROD DROP FOOT SAWDUST BLOWER LIGHT SAWDUST BLOWER LIGHT See Figure 6 A WARNING Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury With an easy ON Off switch the attached sawdust blower light is designed to direct air to the cutting line Adjust the sawdust blower light to the desired position SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 7 and 8 A WARNING Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury E Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod all the way up Retighten drop
27. roduct 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 E 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 E ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses E 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 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of inj
28. rop foot lock knob See Figure 4 page 9 E Center the drop foot around the saw blade to the desired position E Tighten the drop foot lock knob ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figure 12 Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source A WARNING Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury E Turning the blade tension knob clockwise decreases or loosens blade tension E Turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise increases or tightens blade tension Note Adjustments to blade tension can be made at any time Check tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string This method ofadding tension to the blade can be developed with practice and requires knowing your scroll saw WE Pluck the back straight edge of blade while turning tension adjusting knob Sound should be a musical note Sound becomes less flat as tension increases Sound decreases with too much tension Note Be careful not to adjust blade too tight Too much tension may cause the blade to break as soon as you start cutting Too little tension may cause the blade to bend or break before the teeth wear out BLADE TENSION KNOB OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW Before starting a cut watch the saw run If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise stop immediately Turn the saw off remove the switch ke
29. s 14 17 E Maintenane is cc00 eile E tere eee eee the aes 18 19 ME J rOUDIGSMOOUING cece E A E AEE AA AP E tesa see aetna en E E ence ee ec onde E 19 E Parts Ordering Senices na nnecee thei ceri a a a a a tee ie tees fen belt tae ects eae INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and A CAUTION dependability have been given top priority in the design of Carefully read through this entire operator s manual this saw making it easy to maintain and operate 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 18 in 457 mm Blade Length 5 in 127 mm plain or pin Motor Rating 120 volts 60Hz AC Only No Load Speed 500 1600 Strokes Per Minute Amperes 1 2 Net Weight 28 Ibs 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 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR PO
30. stantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel NEVER USE IN ANEXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove nails from lumber before cutting RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION E AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI M amp KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFI 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 replaced by an authorized service center REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by qualified service technician at an authorized service center WHEN SERVICING use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage 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 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your saw to a stable level workbench or table The most comfortable table height is approximately waist height DO NOT FEED
31. um brass or copper Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces 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 tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade SPM Strokes per minute Used in reference to blade movement Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing such as a workpiece not being against the fence being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting or sanding operation UNPACKING Your scroll saw comes completely assembled E Carefu
32. ury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe blade is unintentionally contacted 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 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 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 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use aclean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician Stay con
33. ush is worn down shorter than 1 4 in 6 mm replace both motor brushes Do not replace one side without replacing the other Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that the motor brush moves freely in brush tube Use the blunt end of something thin eraser end of pencil etc to push the motor brush into the tube until it stays E Make sure the motor brush cap is oriented correctly straight Tighten motor brush cap using a hand powered screwdriver only Do not overtighten Page 18 MAINTENANCE A WARNING A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental serious personal injury turn off and unplug the saw starting causing serious injury before maintaining or lubricating your scroll saw TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING For your own safety turn saw OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run 1 Problem with ON OFF switch 1 Have worn parts replaced before using power cord or outlet Scroll Saw again Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri cian 2 Motor defective 2 Do not attempt any repair Have repaired by a qualified service technician Blades breaking 1 Too much tension 1 Adjust tension 2 Feeding too quickly 2 Reduce feed rate 3 Wrong blade 3 Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or tight corners and turns wide
34. wood best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick E When cutting wood thicker than one inch the user must guide the workpiece very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting E When choosing a blade carefully consider the following e Very fine narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in thin material 1 4 in 6 mm thick or less e Most blade packages state the size or thickness and type of material which that blade is intended to cut The package should also state the radius or size of curve that can be cut with that blade size e Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or as small as thinner blades E Blades wear faster when Cutting plywood hardwood and other laminates e Cutting material thicker than 3 4 in 19 mm e Side pressure is applied to the blade LOCK POST See Figure 14 To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw we suggest A WARNING For your own safety always push the knob OFF when i hine is not in use Also in the event of a power failure that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the mag tin knob in the OFF position A padlock should be used When f PUSH knob OFF Lock the scroll saw switch OFF with a the lock is installed and locked as illustrated the switch is f Padlock This will prevent the machine from starting up inoperable Store the padlock key in another location again when the power comes back on F
35. y and unplug the saw Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem Note After the saw is turned ON a hesitation before blade movement is normal CUTTING PROCEDURES E There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw During that period of time it is expected that some blades will break until you learn how to use and adjust the saw E Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish E Keep your hands away from the blade Do not hand hold pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard E Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table E The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the work into the blade Do not force the work Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove material on the down stroke E Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade Never place hands in blade path To get accurate cuts compensate for the blade s tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood mM Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc when cutting large small or awkward workpieces E Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table E When cutting irregu
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