Rikon Power Tools 10-600VS User manual

Model: 10-600VS
16” VS Scroll Saw
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10-600VSM1
Operator’s Manual
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IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment.
The following instructions must be followed at all times.
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool
not be modied and/or used for any other application other than that for which it was designed. If you
have any questions about its application, do not use the tool until you have contacted us and we have
advised you.
General Safety Warnings
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s
applications, work capabilities, and its specic potential hazards.
ALWAYS KEEP VISITORS AWAY FROM RUNNING MACHINES.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
ALWAYS MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF.
Childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
NEVER OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
MEDICATION, OR ALCOHOL.
ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts. Rubber-soled footwear is
recommended for the best footing.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES AND WEAR HEARING PROTECTION.
Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
NEVER OVERREACH.
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
ALWAYS GROUND ALL TOOLS.
If your tool is equipped with a three-pronged plug, you must plug it into a three-hole electric receptacle.
If you use an adapter to accommodate a two-pronged receptacle, you must attach the adapter plug to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong of the plug.
ALWAYS AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Never use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep your work area well lighted and clear of clutter.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES FROM TOOLS AFTER USE.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
NEVER STAND ON TOOLS.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
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Operator Safety: Required Reading

Special Safety Rules For Scroll Saws
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often.
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When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and personal injury. Read all
these instructions before attempting to operate this product. Save theseinstructions for future reference.
•Keep work area clear. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
•Consider work area environment. Do not expose tools to rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use tools
in the presence to ammable liquids or gases.
•Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces.
•Keep other people away. Do not let others, especially children, not involved in the work touch or the power cord and keep them away from the
work area.
•Store idle tools. When not use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of children.
•Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
•Use the right tool. Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use
circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts. On-skid footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Use protective equipment. Use safety glasses. Use face or dust mask if cutting operations create dust.
•Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
•Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the power cord to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the lead away from heat, oil and sharp edge.
•Secure work. Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It’s safer than using your hand.
•Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time.
•Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect power cables periodically and if damaged have they replaced by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cables
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry-clean and free from oil and grease.
•Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, Disconnect tools from the power
supply.
•Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
•Avoid unintentional starting. Ensure switch is in‘off’position when plugging in.
•Use outdoor extension leads. When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension leads intended for outdoor use and so marked.
•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when you are tired.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tools, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check the 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 should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated in this instruction manual. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn on and off.
•Warning. Repaired by a qualied person. This electric tool compliers with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be carried out by a
qualied person using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before initial or continual use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be checked to
assure 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 damaged parts should immediately be properly repaired or replaced.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.
ALWAYS AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in cord.
NEVER LEAVE TOOLS RUNNING UNATTENDED.

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Table of Contents
Specications
Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................2-3
Sander Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................3
Specications ........................................................................................................................................4
Contents of Package ............................................................................................................................................5
Assembly ...........................................................................................................................6-8
Electrical Requirements .........................................................................................................................9
Operation............................................................................................................10-11
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................12
Changing the Motor Belt............................................................................................................................12
Trouble Shooting...............................................................................................................................................13
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................................................13
Parts List .....................................................................................................................................14
Parts Explosion...........................................................................................................................................15
Notes .............................................................................................................................................16
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................17
Model No.
Motor
Amps
Volts
Electronic Variable Speed (SPM)
Cutting Capacity
Blade Length
Blade Length
Height
Stroke
Throat Depth
Table
Size
Left Tilt
Features
Features
Stroke Speed Per Minute
Dust Port Diameter
Maximun Sound Level (Idle)
Overall
Height
Width
Depth
Depth
Base Size
Net Weight
Shipping Weight
Shipping Carton
Warranty
10-600VS
1.2
120V, 60 Hz
550 - 1,650
5"
2"
19/32"
19/32"
15-3/4"
10-1/16" x 15-5/16"
0° - 45°
550 - 1,650
1-3/8"
<76 dB
14-15/16"
14-15/16"
12-9/16"
29-3/4"
9" x 15-1/2"
26.4 lbs.
30 lbs.
26" x 13" x 15-1/2"
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5 Years

When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing
or broken, please call RIKON Power Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as
possible.
Contents of Package
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Carton Contents
Item Description Qty
A Pinless blade holder 2
B Safety shield 1
C Pinless blade 1
List of loose parts in bag
Description Qty
Hex nut M5 2
Washer 5 mm 1
Lock washer 5mm 1
Screw M5X25 1
L wrench 1

Fig. 01
Fig. 02
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Assembly
SCROLL SAW DESIGN FEATURES
1. Clamping screw: for removing the saw blade.
2. Blade guard: protects your hands from injury.
3. Work piece holder
4. Shavings blower: keeps the work piece area free
from dust.
5. Variable speed switch
6. On/Off power switch
7. Angle scale: Scale shows the tilting angle of table.
8. Adjustable light
9. Flexible shaft with drill chuck
10. Setting gauge for saw blades without pin
INSTALLATION
Setting the saw bench
Setting the angle scale
• Release the star button (1) and bring the saw bench
(2) to a right angle (3) in relation to the saw blade.
• Use a 90° angle to measure the right angle between
the blade and the bench. The saw blade should be
90° to the angle.
• Close the star button again when the distance be-
tween the blade and the 90° angle is at a minimum.
The bench should then be at 90° to the saw blade.
• Release the lock screw and bring the indicator to
the zero position. Fasten the screw. Please note: the
angle scale is a useful piece of supplementary equip-
ment, but should not be used for precision work. Use
scrap wood for saw tests, adjust the bench if neces-
sary. Note: The table should not be on the motor
block, this can cause
undesirable noise. Horizontal saw bench and diagonal
cuts
• The saw bench can be positioned into a 45 degree
diagonal position or be left in the horizontal position.
• You can read off the approximate degree of angle by
using the angle scale located under the work bench.
For more exact adjustment, use scrap wood for some
saw tests; adjust the bench if necessary.
Blade guard assembly
Install the blade guard to the holder as shown in the
diagram.
Secure the screws with a nut and washer.
• Lift the saw onto the frame and base and push
it onto the workbench.
• Familiarize yourself with the saw operating
elements and features.
Fig. 03
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10
2
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
1
2
3

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Fig. 05
Fig. 06
Fig. 04
Mounting the saw on a work bench
• A workbench made from solid wood is better than
one made of plywood, as interfering vibrations and
noise are more noticeable with plywood.
• The necessary tools and small parts for assembling
the saw on a workbench are not supplied with the
saw. However, use equipment of at least the following
size:
1. Saw body
2. Foam rubber base
3. Work bench
4. Flat seal
5. Washer
6. Hexagonal nut
7. Lock nut
8. Hexagonal bolt
Quantity Description
4 Hexagonal bolts (6mm) 1/4-20 x length depends on
bench thickness
4 Flat seal (7mm) 9/32 1.0
4 Washers (7mm) 9/32 1.0.
8 Hexagonal nuts (6 mm) 1/4-20
First of all, drill holes into the seating surface and then
insert the screws.
• A foam rubber base for reduction of noise is not
supplied with the saw either. However, we expressly
recommend that you use such a base to keep vibra-
tion and noise to a minimum. Ideal size 400 x 240 mm
(15-3/4’’ x 9-1/2’’).
Changing the saw blades
Warning: Switch off the saw and remove the power
cord from power supply before installing saw blades in
order to avoid injuries caused by unintentional activa-
tion of the saw.
A. Flat saw blades (pinless)
Use the adapters with  at saw-blades (1).
The saw-blade is  xed with Allen screws.
A-1 Saw-blade removal
• Extract the saw-blade by sliding the table’s inlay up,
then unscrew the tightening screw (2).
• Slightly press the upper arm (3) down.
• Remove the saw blade by pulling it (4)
forward out of the supports and through
the access perforation in the table.
A-2 Inserting the saw-blade:
• Put the saw-blade with the two adapters
into the lower support, the other end
into the upper support.
• Slightly press the upper arm (3) down
before hooking it in.
• Tighten the blade with the tightening
screw (2) by rotating it clockwise.
Check the tightness of the blade. Keep on rotating
clockwise in order to tighten the blade even more.
Fig. 07
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2

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B. Saw-blade with pins
B-1 Saw blade removal
• Extract the saw-blade by  rst unscrewing the tight-
ening screw (2).
• Remove the saw-blade from the upper and lower
support by
slightly pressing the saw’s upper arm down (5).
B-2 Inserting the saw-blade
• Lead one end of the saw-blade through the perfora-
tion
in the table and insert the saw-blade pins into the
notch.
Repeat this procedure at the upper blade support.
• Before hooking it in, slightly press the saw’s upper
arm down (5)
• Check the position of the blade pins at the supports
(6).
• Tighten the blade by means of the tightening screw
(2).
Check the blade’s tightness.
Keep on rotating clockwise in order to tighten the
blade even more.
Fig. 08

The installed electric motor is completely wired ready for operation.
The customer’s connection to the power supply system, and any extension cables that may be used,
must conform with local regulations.
Important remark:
The motor is automatically switched off in the event of an overload. The motor can be switched on
again after a cooling down period that can vary with environmental temperatures.
Defective electrical connection cables
Electrical connection cables often suffer insulation damage.
Possible causes are:
• Pinch points when connection cables are run through window or door gaps.
• Kinks resulting from incorrect attachment or laying of the connection cable.
• Cuts resulting from running over the connecting cable.
• Insulation damage resulting from forcefully pulling out of the wall socket.
• Cracks through aging of insulation.
Such defective electrical connection cables must not be used as the insulation damage makes them
extremely hazardous.
Check electrical connection cables regularly for damage. Make sure the cable is disconnected from
the mains when checking. Electrical connection cables must comply with the regulations applicable in
your country.
Single-phase motor
• The power voltage must coincide with the voltage speci ed on the motor’s rating plate.
• Extension cables up to a length of 25m (82ft) must have a cross-section of 1.5 mm2 (16ga), and
beyond 25m (82ft) at least 2.5 mm2 (14ga).
• The connection to the power supply must be protected with a 15 A slow-acting fuse.
Only a qualied electrician is permitted to connect the machine and complete repairs on its electrical
equipment.
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Electrical Requirements

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A scroll saw is fundamentally a “curve cutting tool” but
which can also carry out straight and angled edge cuts.
Familiarize yourself with the following important points prior
to commissioning the saw.
• The saw does not automatically cut wood. You must feed
the wood against the saw blade manually.
• The cutting process occurs while the blade is moving.
• Feed the wood slowly against the saw blade as the saw
blade teeth are small.
• Persons carrying out work with the saw require training.
The saw blade may break easily during this training time
while the operator is still unfamiliar with the saw.
• The saw is best suited for sheets of wood less than 25
mm (1’’) thick.
• Feed the wood especially slowly against the blade
and avoid abrupt curves to prevent the saw blade from
breaking, if you wish to cut wood sheets thicker than 25
mm (1’’).
• Saw blade teeth will get dull over time, saw blades must
be replaced. Blade wear depends on type of wood and
operator.
• Try and make sure that the saw blade follows the grain
of the wood in order to obtain a clean cut.
• The saw speed must be reduced to minimum when cutting
precious and non-ferrous metals.
Inside cuts
Warning: Switch off the saw and remove the cord from
power supply before installing saw blades in order to
avoid injuries caused by unintentional activation of the
saw. This saw is suited also to inside cuts, or cuts not
starting at the edge of the work piece.
Proceed as follows:
• Drill a 6mm (1/4’’) hole in the work piece.
• Turn the blade tension knob to release the tension in
the blade.
• Place the bore hole over the saw blade slot in the work
table.
• Install the saw blade through the hole in the work piece
and through the work blade slot, and fasten the blade to
the holders.
• When you have completed the inside cut, remove the saw
blade and then remove the work piece from the table.
Attaching Flexible shaft
• Remove protective cap from the threaded bushing.
• Place  exible shaft onto the threaded bushing.
• Clamp tool in the drill chuck 3.2mm (1/8’’) diameter.
• Firmly hold threaded shaft at the handle and switch on
the speed control.
• Having nished the work, remove the  exible shaft and
place the protective cap in place.
Attention: When working with the exible shaft,
cover the saw blade with the blade guard.
General Usage and Maintenance
Fig. 09
Fig. 10
Fig. 11

Warning: In the interests of operational safety, always switch off the saw and remove the cord from
power supply before carrying out maintenance work.
General
Re-application of the wax coating on the work table makes feeding the work piece to the blade easier.
Motor
The power cord should be replaced immediately if pulled out, cut or damaged in any other way.
Do not lubricate the motor bearings or internal parts!
Saw arm bearings
Lubricate the saw arm bearings every 50 hours. Proceed as follows (10).
• Turn the saw to the side
• Apply a generous amount of SAE 20 oil to the shaft end and bronze bearings.
• Let the lubricant oil work in overnight.
• Repeat the procedure the next day on the other side of the saw.

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Troubleshooting
Service on these tools should only be performed by an authorized, qualied technician.
Wiring Diagram

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Parts List

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Parts Explosion

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Notes

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To take advantage of this warranty, please ll out the enclosed warranty card and send it to:
RIKON Warranty
16 Progress Road
Billerica, MA 01821
The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid. If you have any questions
please contact us at 877-884-5167 or [email protected].
Warranty
2-Year Limited Warranty
RIKON Power Tools, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our
products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two
(2) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred.
This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence,
accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear. Under no
circumstances will Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
defective products. All other warranties, expressed or implied, whether of merchantability,
tness for purpose, or otherwise are expressly disclaimed by Seller. This warranty does not cover
products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes.
This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as blades, drill bits, sanding discs or
belts and other related items.
Seller shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty proof of purchase documentation, which includes date of
purchase and an explanation of the complaint, must be provided.
The Seller reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
ttings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

For more information:
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877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380
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