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983000-016
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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

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

18 in. (457 mm) Variable Speed Scroll Saw

SC180VS

• 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.

• 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

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
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

16

16

14

14

50'

16

16

16

14

14

12

100'

16

16

14

12

10

CAUTION: 

Keep the extension 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.

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

Summary of Contents for SC180VS

Page 1: ...gineered 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 WARNING To redu...

Page 2: ...or Rating 120 volts 60Hz AC Only No Load Speed 500 1600 Strokes Per Minute Amperes 1 2 Net Weight 28 lbs 14 kg Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safe...

Page 3: ...es they are NOT safety glasses 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 DONOTOVERREACH Keepproperfooting...

Page 4: ...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 KEEP BLADES CL...

Page 5: ...cations 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 safet...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...ork 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...

Page 8: ...Blade s Operator s Manual not shown The following tools not included are needed for adjustments and alignment Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE PHIL...

Page 9: ...EVEL SCALE THROAT PLATE SAWDUST BLOWER LIGHT ON OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED SAWDUST EXHAUST TABLE LOCK KNOB KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all the op...

Page 10: ...e 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 surfac...

Page 11: ...njury 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 B...

Page 12: ...egree stop is properly set If the table stops somewhere other than zero then adjust the zero degree stop To access the zero degree stop loosen the table lock knob and tilt the table with the right sid...

Page 13: ...er Securely tighten the upper and lower blade clamps Push the tension release back down Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise until the blade has the desired amount of tension Replace the throa...

Page 14: ...saw run If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise stop immediately Turn the saw off remove the switch key and unplug the saw Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem Note...

Page 15: ...saw table before turning the saw on 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...

Page 16: ...the padlock key in another location 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 sa...

Page 17: ...s explained in the section on Installing Blades on page 13 Drill a 1 4 in 6 mm hole in the workpiece Place the workpiece on the saw table with the drilled hole over the access hole in the table Instal...

Page 18: ...a qualified service technician Failuretodosocouldresultinseriouspersonal injury MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 18 Your saw has externally accessible motor brush assemblies that should be checked periodicall...

Page 19: ...N 1 Problem with ON OFF switch power cord or outlet 2 Motor defective 1 Too much tension 2 Feeding too quickly 3 Wrong blade 4 Blade twisting in wood 1 Improper mounting of saw 2 Mounting surface 3 Lo...

Page 20: ...NSION 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...

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