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WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.

WARNING:

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 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 while cutting.

WARNING:

If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately by a qualified service
technician at an authorized service center to avoid risk of
personal injury.

MOTOR BRUSHES

See Figure 22.

Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be checked periodically for wear. When one of the
two brushes becomes worn, replace both brushes.

Unplug your saw.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods.

They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the
blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "v" block.

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devices off the table before plugging into power
and turning the saw on.

PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD THE WORKPIECE
FROM START TO FINISH. 
Do not hand hold pieces so
small that your fingers will go under the work hold-down.

BEFORE FREEING ANY JAMMED MATERIAL:

• Turn switch OFF.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the saw.

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE WORKPIECE, THE
BLADE MAY BIND IN THE KERF (CUT). THIS IS

USUALLY CAUSED BY SAWDUST CLOGGING UP
THE KERF. IF THIS HAPPENS:

• Turn switch OFF.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the saw.

• Remove the blade from the blade holders.

• Remove the workpiece with blade from the table.

• Remove blade from workpiece.

WARNING:

Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off
and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious
personal injury.

Fig. 22

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

BRUSH CAP

MOTOR BRUSH

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.

Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver.

Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush assembly
out using a small screwdriver, point of a nail or paperclip,
etc.

Check for wear. If one brush is worn down shorter than
1/4 in., replace both brushes. Do not replace one side
without replacing the other.

BRUSH CAP

MOTOR BRUSH

Summary of Contents for SC155VS

Page 1: ...ntire operator s manual before using your new scroll saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your scroll saw properly and only for what it is intended...

Page 2: ...ur 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...

Page 3: ...use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety gl...

Page 4: ...arts saw stability 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 a qualified service technician at an a...

Page 5: ...e blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance Do not cut pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortably in your hand REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should b...

Page 6: ...al 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 ma...

Page 7: ...e 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 fron...

Page 8: ...placed Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operate...

Page 9: ...ned to retain and position pin type blades Convenient knobs T handle wrench and blade changing rod are used for plain end blades BLADE TENSION KNOBS Blade tension is controlled by a dual knob tension...

Page 10: ...bench holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench using dimensions illustrated Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted securely using 5 16 in diameter machine bol...

Page 11: ...orkpiece and to direct air to the cutting surface CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 6 If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application we recommend that you fasten it permanently to...

Page 12: ...y 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 type of material and speed...

Page 13: ...e location of both the V notch and chamfer on each Carefully loosen lower blade knob until blade holder block can be removed Flip blade holder block 180 then rotate V notch up 90 as shown in figure 13...

Page 14: ...quick release knob can be either released or engaged while making adjustments with the ten sion adjusting knob Rotate quick release knob to the right or clockwise 1 4 turn to engage tension before us...

Page 15: ...utting depend ing on type of material and speed of operation To get accurate cuts be prepared to compensate for the blade s tendency to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood In cutting wood be...

Page 16: ...injury INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 20 One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without breaking or cutting through the edge or...

Page 17: ...e another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece or to help feed support or pull the workpiece When cutting an irregularly shaped workpiece plan your wor...

Page 18: ...he workpiece and related support devices off the table before plugging into power and turning the saw on PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD THE WORKPIECE FROM START TO FINISH Do not hand hold pieces so small...

Page 19: ...tension 2 Feeding too quickly 3 Wrong blade 4 Blade twisting in wood 1 Improper mounting of saw 2 Mounting surface 3 Loose table or table resting against motor 4 Loose motor mounting 1 Blade tension r...

Page 20: ...in SCROLL SAW 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...

Page 21: ...ge 1 33 105019003 Arm Cover 1 34 104030006 Shoulder Bolt 2 35 380314300 Spring Washer 2 36 105016005 Lower Arm 1 37 420010501 Roll Pin M5 x 14 2 38 981395001 Wing Knob 2 39 101004200 Lower Blade Holde...

Page 22: ...Page 22 RYOBI 16 in SCROLL SAW 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: ...981378001 Screw M5 x 12 Pan Hd 5 16 981375001 Control Box Cover 1 17 981372001 PC Board Assembly 1 18 979798001 Gasket 1 19 981376001 Control Box 1 20 981373001 Switch Knob 1 21 981370001 Switch Label...

Page 24: ...extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation 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 1...

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