Ryobi ESW1240 Operation manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
405mm VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW
MODEL ESW1240
THANKYOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SCROLL SAW
Your new Scroll Saw has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
Scroll Saw.
SAVETHIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage ........................................................... 240V 50Hz
Power Input ..............................................................120 W
No Load Speed ........................................... 550-1700 min
Blade Stroke ..........................................................20 mm
Max. Cutting Thickness ......................................... 52 mm
Max. Cutting Capacity ......................................... 405 mm
Blade Length ........................................................127 mm
Net Weight ................................................................12 kg
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Gross Weight ............................................................14 kg N197

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose
not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11.PROTECTYOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18.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 operation of tool.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any 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 any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
22.THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY
YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISEDTO ENSURETHATTHEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The operation of any tool can
result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety
goggles or 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.
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers.The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution
or warning. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury.Save owners manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
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GETTINGTO KNOWYOUR SCROLL SAW
This versatile scroll saw is great for making toys, puzzles,
games, fretwork and jewellery, and because of its cutting
capacity, is a handy-do-it-yourself tool. It cuts wood up to
52mm thick as well as plastics.
1. TABLE: Provides working surface to support
workpiece.
2. SAWDUST BLOWER: Keeps workpiece clean for
more accurate scroll cuts.For best results, always di-
rect air flow from blower tube at blade and workpiece.
To adjust, loosen set screw in the foot assembly, posi-
tion tube and tighten screw.
CAUTION:To prevent blower tube fromcollapsing DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: Blowing action will decrease on lower speeds.
3. VACUUM HOOK-UP: Your scroll saw is equipped with
a vacuum hook-up.This feature will allow you to at-
tach any 30mm vacuum hose into the hole provided
for convenient sawdust removal.
4. DROP FOOT: The foot should always belowered until
it just rests on top of theworkpiece to prevent workpiece
from lifting, but not so much that the workpiece drags.
5. DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB: Allows you to raise or
lower the foot and lock it at desired heights.
6. BLADE TENSION KNOB: Allows you to loosen or
tighten the blade tension by rotating the knob.
7. TABLE LOCK KNOB: Allows you to tilt the table and
lock at desired angle up to
8. DEGREE SCALE: Shows the degree the table
is tilted.
9. BLADE LENGTH GAUGE: Used for attaching the
blade adaptors at the proper length for operation.
10. TABLE INSERT: Should always be in place and flush
with table during cutting operation.
11. ON/OFF AND VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH: Allows
you to regulate the speed from fastcutting to slow cut-
ting for intricate pattern work.
12. ADJUSTABLE LIGHT: Illuminates the work piece
and blade for more accurate cutting .
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FEATURES
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Blade Tension
Knob (6)
Blade Length Gauge (9)
Drop Foot Lock
Knob (5)
Adjustable Light (12)
Sawdust
Blower (2)
Drop Foot (4)
Table (1)
ON/Off and
Variable Speed
Switch (11)
Vacuum
Hook-Up (3)
Table Lock
Knob (7)
Degree Scale (8)
Table Insert (10)

OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
SETTING THE TABLE FORHORIZONTAL OR BEVEL
CUTTING.
1. Loosen the table lock knob, and the saw table can be
tilted to the left and locked at any angle from 0˚horizontal
cutting position up to 45˚for bevel cutting.
2.A degree scale is also provided under the work table as
a convenient reference for setting the approximate table
angle for bevel cutting.When greater precision is required,
make prac-tice cuts and adjust the table as necessary for
your requirements.
3.NOTE:When cutting at angles, the drop foot can be tilted
so it’s parallel to the table and rests flat against the
workpiece.To tilt drop foot, loosen allen screw, tilt foot so
it’s parallel to table and securely tighten screw.
ALIGNINGTHE DEGREE SCALE POINTER
1.Loosen the table lock knob, and move the table until it is
approximately perpendicular, or at a right angle to the blade.
2. Place a small square on the table next to the blade as
shown to check if the table is 90˚to the blade.If adjustment
is needed, raise or lower the table until table is approxi-
mately 90˚to the blade and securely tighten the table lock
knob.
3. Loosen the screw holding the degree scale pointer as
shown, move pointer to the 0˚mark and securely tighten
screw. Remember, the degree scale is a convenient guide
but should not be relied upon for precision. make practice
cuts in scrap pieces of wood to determine if your angle set-
tings are correct.
ON/OFF AND VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
The On/Off switch of your scroll saw also features variable
speed control which allows you to regu-late the correct
speed for the material and shape to be cut.
For straight cutting, turn the switch clockwise to high speed.
For intricate pattern cutting, turn the switch anti-clockwise
to low speed.
On/Off and Variable Speed Switch
Blade
Pointer
Adjustment
Screw
Degree
Scale
Pointer
Square
Phillips
Screw
Table
Table
Lock
Knob
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BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATIONS
BLADES
Your new scroll saw accepts 127mm pin type blades.Your
saw is also equipped with blade adaptors that allow you to
use a variety of 127mm plain end blades.
WARNING:
To prevent personal injury
always disconnect the power cord from
power source before changing blades or
making adjustments.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLINGPINTYPE BLADES
1. Rotate the blade tension knob anti-clockwise to release
blade tension.
2. Remove table insert and remove blade from the inner
upper and lower blade holders by pulling forward on blade
and then lifting the blade through the access hole in the
table. Slight downward pressure against the upper holder
may be helpful when removing blade from upper holder.
3. Look at the blade holders closely and notice the blade
slots and pin recesses in the blade hold-ers. The blade
holders are made so you can position the blade for cutting
from the front or from one side of the saw as shown. Cut-
ting from the side of the saw will be necessary when your
work piece exceeds 405mm in length.It allows your scroll
saw to cut like a band saw. For 0˚horizontal cutting only.
4. In order to cut, and avoid uncontrollable lifting of the
workpiece, the teeth of the blade used on the scroll saw
should always point downwards when installed.
5. Install the blade while inserting one end of the blade
through the access hole in the table and hook the blade pin
in the pin recess in the lower blade holder. Slide the top
blade pin into the pin recess of the inner upper blade holder.
You may need to press down lightly on the upper blade
holder to install the blade.
6. Carefully tighten the blade by rotating the blade tension
knob clockwise just until you feel the slack in the blade
removed. Double check to see that the pins are properly
located in the blade holder. Then turn the blade tension
knob ONE full turn clockwise.This amount of blade pres-
sure should do well for most cutting operations and blades.
Cap Screw
Adaptor Guard
Blade
Pin
Blade
Positioned for
front cutting
Pin
Recesses
Blade Slots
Arm
Blade
Positioned for
side cutting
Upper Inner
Blade Holder
TableTilted for
picture clarity
Lower Inner
Blade Holder
SLIGHT
PRESSURE
HERE
Blade
Tension Knob
LOOSEN TIGHTEN
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ATTACHING BLADE ADAPTORSTO PLAIN END
BLADES (Straight Cutting)
1. Adjust one setscrew on each adaptor until it covers
approximately half the hole.
2.Loosen the other setscrew just enough to slide one adap-
tor onto each end of the blade as shown.
3. Place the blade and adaptors into the gauge to set the
blade to the proper length as shown, and securely tighten
the other setscrew with the wrench provided.
ATTACHING BLADE ADAPTORSTO PLAIN END
BLADES (Side Cutting)
1.Remove both setscrews from each blade adap-tor, thread
them into the opposite holes in the blade adaptor perpen-
dicular to the adjustment pin, and repeat steps 1,2 & 3 of
above with the blade in the side cutting position.
Cutting from the side of the saw will be necessary when
your workpiece exceeds 405mm in length.With the blade
positioned for side cutting, the table must always remain in
the 0˚bevel position.
!WARNING:
Do not attempt to cut a bevel with
the blade positioned for side cutting.
Adaptor Pin
Blade
Adaptor
Setscrew
Blade
END OF BLADE MUST BE FLUSH WITH END OF ADAPTOR
Wrench
Blade Length
Gauge
SIDE CUTTING POSITION
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REMOVING AND INSTALLINGPLAIN-END BLADES.
1. Rotate the blade tension knob anti-clockwise to release
blade tension.
2. Remove table insert and remove blade from outer sec-
tion of the upper and lower blade hold-ers by pulling for-
ward and lifting the blade and adaptor through the access
hole in the table. Slight downward pressure against the
upper blade holder may be helpful when removing blade
from upper blade holder.
3.Install the blade while inserting one end of the blade and
adaptor through the access hole in the table, and hooking
the blade adaptor onto the outer section of the lower blade
holder.Slide top adaptor onto pin recess between adaptor
guard and outer section of the upper blade holder.You may
need to press down lightly on the upper blade holder to
install the blade.
4. In order to cut, and avoid uncontrollable lifting of the
workpiece, the teeth of the blade used on the scroll saw
should always point downwards when installed.
6. Carefully tighten the blade by rotating the blade tension
knob clockwise just until you feel the slack in the blade
removed. Double check to see that the adaptors are prop-
erly positioned in the blade holder.Then turn the blade ten-
sion knob ONE full turn clockwise and then replace the table
insert. This amount of pressure should do well for most
cutting operations and blades.
Cap Screw
Adaptor Guard
Blade
Pin Arm
Pin
Recesses
Upper Inner
Blade Holder
Table Tilted for
picture clarity
Lower Inner
Blade Holder
SLIGHT
PRESSURE
HERE
Blade
Tension Knob
TIGHTEN
Blade
Length
Gauge
Blade
Blade Adaptor
LOOSEN
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MAKING INTERIOR SCROLL CUT
1. One of the features of this saw is that it can be used to
make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without breaking
or cutting into theoutline or perimeter of the board.
2. Drill a 6mm hole in the board you will use to make inte-
rior cuts.
3. Place the board on the saw table with the hole in the
board over the access hole in the table.
4. Insert blade through hole in board, install blade and ad-
just blade tension.
5.Lower drop foot until it just rests on top of the workpiece
and you’re ready to begin cutting.
6.When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply re-
move the blade from the blade holders.
MOUNTINGTHE SCROLL SAWTO A BENCH
1.When mounting this saw to a workbench, a solid bench
is preferable to a plywood bench where noise and vibration
will be more notice-able.
2.Hardware to mount his saw to a workbench is NOT SUP-
PLIED with the saw. However, we rec-ommend the hard-
ware used be no smaller than the following.
Quantity Description
4 Hex Head Bolts, 1/4-20 length required
4 Flat Washers, 9/32 I.D.
4 Lockwasher, 9/32 I.D.
8 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20
3.Soft foam pad to place between your scroll saw and work-
bench is NOT supplied with the saw. However, we highly
recommend the use of such a pad to reduce noise and
vibration.
Quantity Description
1 Soft foam pad, such as carpet padding
610mm x 305mm x 12mm
DO NOT overtighten mounting bolts - leave some cushion
in the foam pad for absorbing noise and vibration.
Scroll Sawbase
12mm Foam Pad or Carpet (optional)
Workbench
Flatwasher
Lockwasher
Hex Nut
Jam Nut
Hex Head Bolt
ATTENTION: When inserting the front right hex head bolt,
it will be necessary to insert hex head bolt from bottom side
of workbench, and secure with hex nut from top side of
scroll saw base.
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MAINTAININGYOUR SCROLL SAW
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumu-late inside
the motor.An occasional coat of paste wax on the table will
allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work
surface.
CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage
plastic parts.Some of these are: gaso-line, carbon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents that contain ammonia. Avoiding
use of these and other types of cleaning agents
minimises the probability of damage.
LUBRICATION
Arm Bearings - Lubricate the arm bearings with oil after
10 hours of use.Re-oil after every 50 hours of use or when-
ever there is a squeak com-ing from the bearings.
To Lubricate
1.Turn saw on its side.
2.Squirt a generous amount of SAE 20 oil around the shaft
end and bronze bearing.
3. Let the oil soak in overnight in this condition.
4. Next day repeat the above procedure for the opposite
side of the saw.
!WARNING:
For your own safety, turn power switch
“OFF”and remove plug from power source
outletbefore maintaining orlubricatingyour
scroll saw.
!WARNING:
To avoid shock or fire hazard, if the power
cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
!WARNING:
All repairs, electrical or mechanical,
should only be attempted by trained
repairmen. Contact your nearest local
service centre.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
!WARNING:
Turn switch “OFF” and always remove power cord
from the power source before trouble shooting.
TROUBLE PROBLEM REMEDY
Breaking Blades 1.Wrong Tension.
2. Over working blade.
3.Wrong blade application.
4.Twisting blade in wood.
5. Incorrect teeth per inch.
1. Adjust blade tension. See “REMOVING
& INSTALLING BLADES”.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin
wood, wide blades for thicker wood.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
5. Blade should have minimum 3 teeth in
contact with workpiece.
Motor Will Not Run 1. Defective cord or plug.
2. Defective motor.
1. Replace defective parts before using
saw again.
2. Consult local serviceagent. Any
attempt to repair this motor may cre-
ate a hazard unless repair is done by
a qualified service technician.
Vibration
NOTE:There will
always be some
vibration present
when the saw is
running because of
motor operation.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. See “MOUNTINGYOUR SCROLL SAW
TO A BENCH ”
2.The heavier your workbench is, the less
vibration will occur.A plywood
workbench will not be as good a work
surface as the same size solid timber.
Use common sense in choosing a
mounting surface.
3.Tighten table lock knob.
4.Tighten motor mounting screws.
Blade runout-
Blade not in-line
with arm motion.
1. Blade holders not aligned. 1. Loose cap screws holding blade to
upper and lower arms.Adjust position of
blade holders-retighten holders.
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