User manual RYOBI SC160

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The throat plate, inserted in the saw table, allows for blade clearance. Bevel Scale The bevel scale and indicator show you the degree the saw table is tilted. Blade Clamp Screws Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw blades. Switch and Switch Key Your scroll saw has an easy access power switch. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool. Blade Tension Knob Loosen or tighten the blade tension by turning the blade tension knob. Table Lock Knob Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle up to 45°. Drop Foot This foot should always 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. Variable Speed Knob Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1600 SPM (strokes per minute) to the low speed of approximately 400 SPM. BLADE TENSION KNOB Drop Foot Lock Knob Allows you to raise or lower the drop foot and lock it in place. SAWDUST BLOWER SAW BLADE THROAT PLATE DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BLADE CLAMP SCREWS DROP FOOT 30 15 0 MOTOR SAW TABLE BEVEL SCALE TABLE LOCK KNOB SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY SAWDUST EXHAUST VARIABLE SPEED KNOB Fig. 4 Page 9 ASSEMBLY Attach the plastic tubing to the sawdust blower and bellows tube on the top of the saw housing. Apply a coat of paste wax to the saw table surface to allow the workpiece to slide easily across the surface. Wipe the saw table thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove excess wax. 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. I Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a template for hole pattern. I 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. I 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. DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB BELLOWS TUBE DROP FOOT ROD PLASTIC TUBING DROP FOOT DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB DROP FOOT SAWDUST BLOWER Fig. 6 SAWDUST BLOWER See Figure 6. 30 15 0 WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. The sawdust blower is designed and preset to direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line. Be sure drop foot is properly adjusted to secure workpiece and direct air to the cutting surface. I Plastic tubing should be connected to the bellows tube before starting the saw. SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE TABLE LOCK KNOB Fig. 7 Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figure 8. ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figure 9. I Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source. WARNING: Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, 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. [. . . ] 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. TAPE WOOD PIECES 30 15 0 Fig. 14 Page 16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 16. [. . . ]