Ryobi ESW1846 Operation manual

THANK YOU 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.
SAVE THIS 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 ..............................................................180 W
No Load Speed ............................................600-1450 min
Blade Stroke .......................................................... 20 mm
Max. Cutting Thickness ......................................... 52 mm
Max. Cutting Capacity ......................................... 457 mm
Blade Length ........................................................127 mm
Net Weight .............................................................22.5 kg
Gross Weight ............................................................25 kg
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
457mm VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW
MODEL ESW1846
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
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.
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.
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.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY
YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
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.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
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.
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.
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW
Before attemping to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all
the operating features and safety requirements of your Ryobi
scroll saw. See Figure 1.
This versatile, variable speed scroll saw is great for making
toys, puzzles, games artwork, and jewelry. It is a handy do-
it-yourself tool. It cuts wood, wood composition products,
plastic, and other fibrous material up to 2 in. (52 mm) thick.
It aslso cuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper).
1. Blade Tension Knob
Loosen or tighten the blade tension by turning the blade
tension knob.
2. Drop Foot Lock Knob
Allows you to raise or lower the drop foot and lock it in
place.
3. Sawdust Blower
Keeps the line of the cut on the workpiece clean for more
accurate scroll cuts. For best results, always direct air
flow at the blade and the workpiece.
4. 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.
5. Bevel Scale
The bevel scale and indicator show you the degree the
saw table is tilted.
6. Sawdust Exhaust
This feature will allow you to attach any 1-1/4 in. (32mm)
vacuum hose for easy sawdust collection.
7. LED (light)
Illuminates the work piece and blade for more accurate
cutting.
8. Combined Blade Guard
Have the function of magnifying glass.
9. Saw Blade
10. Saw Table with Throat Plate
Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table with tilt control
for maximum accuracy. The throat plate, inserted in the
saw table, allows for blade clearance.
11. Blade Length Gauge
Used for attaching the blade adaptors at the proper length
for operation.
12. Variable Speed Knob
Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed
of approximately 1450 SPM (storkes per minute) to the
low speed of approximately 600 SPM.
13. On/Off Switch for Light
14. Power On/Off Switch
15. Table Lock Knob
Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired angle
up to 45º.
Fig. 1
1. Blade tension
knob
2. Drop foot
lock knob
3. Sawdust
blower
4. Drop foot
5. Bevel scale
6. Sawdust exhaust
13. Light on/off
switch
7. LED (light)
8. Combined Blade guard
9. Saw Blade
10. Throat plate
11. Blade length
guage
12. Variable
speed knob
Blade holder
14. Power on/off switch
15. Table lock knob

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LOOSE PARTS
Check all loose parts from the box with the list below. Assemble according to the instructions on the following pages.
• 2.5 mm Hex Key
• 4 mm Hex Key
• Blade(s) (4 pcs)
• Combined Blade guard
• Blade adaptor (2 pcs)
4 mm Hex key
Blade
Combined blade guard
2.5 mm Hex key
Blade adaptor

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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH
Fig. 2
Work
bench
If the scroll saw is to be 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 surface of the
workbench.
■Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted securely
using machine bolts, washers, and nuts (not included).
Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the
saw base, washers, nuts and the thickness of the
workbench.
■Place scroll saw on workbench. Using the saw base as a
pattern, locate and mark the holes where the scroll saw is
to be mounted.
■Drill four holes through the workbench.
■Place scroll saw on workbench aligning holes in the saw
base with the holes drilled in the workbench.
■Insert all four bolts (not included) and tighten securely with
washers and nuts (not included).
Note: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install the
washers and nuts from the underside of the bench.
Supporting surface where scroll saw is mounted should be
examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement
during use can result. If any tipping or walking is noted, secure
workbench or supporting surface before beginning cutting
operations.
Reducing Noise and Vibration:
You may wish to place a foam pad or piece of carpet between
the saw base and the workbench to help reduce noise and
vibration.
If a foam pad or piece of carpet is used, do not overtighten
the mounting bolts. Leave some cushion between the padding
and the saw base to help absorb the noise and vibration. The
size of the padding material should be approximatedly 30 in.
x 15 in. x 1/2 in. (780mm x 390mm x 13mm).
CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH
See Figure 2.
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. Any good grade
plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. (19mm) thickess is
recommended.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury from unexpected tool
movement, always securely mount scroll saw to a
workbench.
■Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a template
for hole pattern. Locate and mark the holes where scroll
saw is to be mounted.
■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.
If machine bolts are being used, make sure they are long
enough to go through holes in the saw base, the material the
saw is being mounted to, and the washers and nuts.
Note: It may be necessary to countersink washers and nuts
on the bottom side of mounting board.
C-clamp Mounting
board
Saw
base
MOUNTING THE BLADE GUARD ON THE DROP
FOOT ROD
■Take out the blade guard from polyfoam box,
■Use 4 mm Hex key to loose and remove the M5 screw on
the drop foot rod,
■Use the M5 screw through the gain of the blade guard and
fix it to the drop foot rod,
■Reasonably tight up and adjust the M5 screw to make sure
the blade guard vertical with the table
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, pls mounting the blade
guard before using your saw.
Fig. 3

DROP FOOT
See Figure 4.
To prevent workpiece form lifting, the drop foot should be
adjusted so it just rests on the top of the workpiece. The drop
foot should not be adjusted so that the workpiece drags.
Always retighten the drop foot lock knob after each adjustment
has been made.
■Loosen the drop foot lock knob.
■Lower or raise the drop foot to the desired position.
■Retigten 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.
SAWDUST BLOWER
See Figure 4.
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.
■Plastic tubing should be connected to the bellows tube
before starting the saw.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible
serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the
saw from the power source before making any adjustments.
SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE
See Figure 5.
■Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot rod all
the way up. Retighten drop foot lock knob.
■Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is
approximately perpendicular or at right angle to the blade.
■Place a small square on the saw table next to the blade.
■Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator. See Figure
6. Move indicator to the 0º mark and securely tighten screw.
Remember, the bevel scale is a convenient guide but
should not be relied upon for precision. Make practice cuts
on scrap material to determine if your angle settings are
correct.
■Adjust the drop foot to desired position and securely
retighten the drop foot lock knob.
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the
power source could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the
power source could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious injury.
Drop foot
lock knob
Plastic
tubing
Sawdust blower
Drop foot
Fig. 4
ADJUST THE COMBINED BLADE GRARD
■Need to use the blade guard when bevel cutting,
■Use 4 mm Hex key to loose the M5 screw on the drop foot rod,
■Pull up the blade guard along the gain and make sure it
will not interfere with the cutting material,
■Tight up the M5 screw to fix it on the drop foot rod.
Fig. 5
Drop foot rod
Drop foot
Small combination
square
Table lock knob
Drop foot
lock knob
Fig. 5

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ADJUSTMENTS
SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figure 6.
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. To tilt the drop foot, loosen philips screw, tilt drop
foot to the proper angle, then retighten screw.
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
See Figure 7.
■Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source.
■Turning the blade tension knob counter-clockwise decreases
(or loosens) blade tension.
■Turning the blade tension knob clockwise increases (or
tightens) blade tension.
Note: Adjustments to blade tension can be made at any time.
Check tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked
like a guitar string. This method of adding tension to the blade
can be developed with practice and requires knowing your
scroll saw.
■Pluck the back straight edge of blade while turning tension
adjustment knob. Sound should be a musical note. Sound
becomes less flat as tension increases. Sound decreases
with too much tension.
Note: Be careful not to adjust blade too tight. Too much tension
may cause the blade to break as soon as you start cutting.
Too little tension may cause the blade to bend or break before
the teeth wear out.
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the
power source could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious injury.
Bevel
scale
Blade tension knob
Table lock knob
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off and unplug the saw from the
power source could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious injury.
Scale
indicator
To tighten To release
Screw

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ADJUSTMENTS
BLADES
See Figure 8.
Your new scroll saw accepts 127 mm pin type blades. Your
saw is also equipped with blade adaptors that allow you to
use a variety of 127 mm plain end blades.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PIN TYPE
BLADES
■Rotate the blade tension knob anti-clockwise to release
blade tension.
■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 mybe
helpful when removing blade from upper holder.
■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.
■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. Silde 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.
■Carefully tighten the blade by rotating the blade tension
knob clockwise just untill 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 pressure
should do well for most cutting operations and blades.
WARNING:
To prevent personal injury always disconnect the power
cord from power source before changing blades or making
adjustments.
REMOVING THE PLAIN-END BLADES
■Rotate blade tension knob anti-clockwise to release the
blade tension.
■Remove throat plate by applying force from the bottom of
the throat plate upward.
■Press down the upper blade holder and lift up the blade
with blade adaptor to enable the removal of the blade with
blade adaptor.
■Place the blade with blade adaptor onto the blade length
guage.
■Use hex key to loosen the screw in blade adaptor.
■Remove the blade from blade length gauge.
INSTALLING THE PLAIN-END BLADES
■Loosen the screw in blade adaptor and put the new blade
into blade adaptor. See figure 9.
■Put the blade and blade adaptor into blade length gauge
and use hex key to tighten the screw in blade adaptor.
See figure 10.
■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.
■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.
■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 properly
positioned in the blade holder. Then turn the blade tension
knob ONE full turn clockwise and then replace the table
insert. This amount of pressure should do well for most
cutting operations and blades.
Note: If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then
the drop foot must be adjusted. See section on ADUSTING
DROP FOOT, Page 5.
Blade adaptor
Setscrew
Fig. 9
Blade
Drop foot lock knob
Blade
holder
Saw blade
Throat plate
Table
Fig. 8
Table
Hex key
Fig. 10
Blade length guard

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OPERATION
CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED
The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other fibrous materials. Your saw
uses 5 in. long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style. The blade width and thickness and the number of teeth per
inch to use are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being cut.
Note: As a general rule, always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting and wide blades for straight and large curve
cutting.
BLADE INFORMATION
■Scroll saw baldes wear out and must be replaced frequently
for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades generally stay
sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on type
of material and speed of operation.
■In cutting wood, best results are achieved when cutting
wood less than one inch thick.
■When cutting wood thicker than one inch, the user must
guide the workpiece very slowly into the blade and take
extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting.
■When choosing a blade, carefully consider the following:
• Very fine, narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in
thin material 1/4 in. (6mm) thick or less.
• Most blade packages state the size or thickness and type
of material which that blade is intended to cut. The
package should also state the radius or size of curve that
can be cut with that blade size.
• Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or as small as
thinner blades.
■Blades wear faster when:
• Cutting plywood, hardwood, and other laminates.
• Cutting material thicker than 3/4 in. (19mm).
• Side pressure is applied to the blade.
Fig. 11
Teeth/Inch Width Thickness Speed or Strokes
Per Minute Material Cut
10
15
18
.110 in.
(2.8 mm)
.110 in.
(2.8 mm)
.095 in.
(2.4mm)
.020 in.
(0.5 mm)
.020 in.
(0.5 mm)
.010 in.
(0.3 mm)
1200-1450
850-1200
600-850
25mm (1”) and 52mm (2”) hard / soft wood,
plywood, etc.
25-38mm (1-11/2”) hard / soft wood, bone,
paper, felt, plastic, etc.
2-19mm (3/32-3/4) hard / soft wood, bone,
horn, plastic, etc.
USING VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 11.
■By turning the variable speed knob, the saw’s speed may
be adjusted from a high speed of approximately 1600 SPM
(Strokes Per Minute) to a low speed of approximately 600
SPM.
■To increase the strokes per minute, turn the variable speed
knob clockwise or to the right.
■To decrease the strokes per minute, turn the variable speed
knob counterclockwise or to the left.

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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn
the saw off and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating
and correcting the problem.
Note: After the saw is turned ON, a hesitation before blade
movement is normal.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
■There is a learning curve for each person who wants to
use this saw. During that period of time it is expected that
some blades will break until lyou learn how to use and
adjust the saw.
■Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish.
■Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand hold
pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade guard.
■Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
■The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke.
■Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the
work into the blade. Do not force the work.
■Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the
teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove
material on the down stroke.
■Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with
the blade. Never place hands in blade path.
■To get accurate cuts, compensate for the blade’s tendency
to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood.
■Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when
cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.
■Never use another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is
longer or wider than the basic saw table.
■When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not pinch the blade. Workpieces must not
twist, rock or slip while being cut.
REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL
When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the
kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf
or when the blade comes out of the blade holders. If this
happens:
■Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop.
■Place the switch in the OFF position.
■Unplug the saw from the power source.
■Remove the saw’s blade and the workpiece, see section
on Removing the Saw Blade, page 7.
■Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden
wedge then remove the blade from the workpiece.
AVOIDING INJURY
■Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should
always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room for
handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
■Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping, walking
or sliding during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.
■Turn saw off and unplug cord from the power source before
moving the saw.
■Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has come
to a full and complete stop.
■Choose the right size and style blade for the material and
type of cut you plan to do.
■Use only recommended accessories.
■With the exception of the workpiece and related support
devises, clear everything off the 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 “oite”. To avoid this, always use a “V”
block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge.
■Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn saw
off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
WARNING:
Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off
and wait for all moving parts to stop to avoid serious
personal injury.

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OPERATION
SCROLL CUTTING
For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do not
try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without
pushing it – the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.
INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 12.
■One feature of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make
scroll cuts on the interior of a workpiece without breaking
or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board.
■To make interior cuts in the workpiece, remove the scroll
saw blade as explained in the section on Installing the
Saw Blades.
■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.
■Install blade through the hole in the workpiece; adjust the
drop foot and blade tension.
■When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply remove
the blade from the blade holders as described in the section
on Installing the Saw Blades and remove the workpiece
from the saw table.
STACK CUTTING
See Figure 13.
After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice
and experience, you may wish to try stack cutting. Stack
cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to
be cut. Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and
secured to each other before cutting. The wood pieces may
be joined together by placing double sided tape between each
piece or by wrapping masking tape around the stacked pieces
of wood to each other so they will move on the table as a
single piece of material.
WARNING:
To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting,
always turn the saw off and unplug the saw from power
source before removing or replacing the blade.
Wood pieces
Fig. 13
Tape
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, never leave the saw
unattended until the blade has come to a complete stop.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
To avoid possible, serious personal injury, do not cut more
than one loose piece of material at a time.
Fig. 12
Drill hole
Interior cut
Workpiece

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MAINTENANCE
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.
■Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table. Clean
with gum and pitch remover.
ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 14.
Lubricate the arm bearings after the first 10 hours of use. Oil
after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak
coming from the bearings.
■Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Figure 14.
Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower arm
of the saw.
■Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil around the shaft end and
arm bearings. Let oil soak in overnight, remaining in this
position.
Note: Lubricate the bearings on the other side of the saw in
this same manner.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
ARM
bearing
Fig. 14
WARNING:
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately by a qualified service
technician. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.

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MAINTENANCE
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.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or aligning your scroll saw.
PROBLEM
Motor will not run.
Blades breaking.
Vibration(there is always
some vibration when the
saw is running).
Blade runout (blade not
properly aligned with arm
motion).
CAUSE
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. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Blade holders out of line.
SOLUTION
1. Have worn parts replaced before using Scroll Saw
again. Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
2. Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired by a qualified
service technician.
1. Adjust tension.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or tight corners
and turns, wide blades for thicker wood or wide turns.
4. Reduce side pressure on blade, check blade tension.
1. Check mounting.
2. Check mounting in manual.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten mounting screws.
1. Realign blade.

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
A.B.N. 98 002 277 509
SYDNEY: 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, N.S.W. 2214.
Contact during normal business hours.
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - www.ryobi.com.au
RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD.
AUCKLAND: 503 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, N.Z.
Tel: [phone] - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: [phone] - www.ryobi.co.nz
Contact during normal business hours.
Subject to the guarantee condition below, this Ryobi tool
(hereinafter called “the product”) is guaranteed by Ryobi
(hereinafter called “the Company”) to be free from defects
in material or workmanship for a period of 24 months from
the date of original purchase covering both parts and
labour. Under the terms of this guarantee, the repair
or replacement of any part shall be the opinion of the
Company or its authorised agent. Should service become
necessary during the warranty period, the owner should
contact the Authorised Ryobi Retailer from whom the
Product was purchased, or the nearest Company Branch
Office. In order to obtain guarantee service, the owner
must present the sales docket and Guarantee Certificate
to confirm date of purchase. This product is sold by the
dealer or agent as principal and the dealer has no
authority from the Company to give any additional
guarantee on the Company’s behalf except as herein
contained or herein referred to.
Guarantee Conditions
This guarantee only applies provided that the Product
has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such guarantee
does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting
from misuse, neglect, abuse, or used for a purpose for
which it was not designed or is not suited and no
repairs, alterations or modifications have been
attempted by other than an Authorised Service Agent.
This guarantee will not apply if the tool is damaged by
accident or if repairs arise from normal wear and tear.
The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant to
this guarantee for the costs of travelling or
transportation of the Product or parts to and from the
service dealer or agent - such costs are not included in
this guarantee.
Certain legislation, including the Trade Practices Act,
1974 (as amended) and other state and territorial laws
give rights to the buyer and impose liability on the seller in
certain circumstances. Nothing herein shall have the effect
of excluding, restricting or modifying any condition,
guarantee, right or liability imposed, to the extent only
that such exclusion, restriction or modification
would render any term herein void.
MELBOURNE: 960 Stud Road, Rowville,Vic. 3178
Tel : [phone]
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33-35 Sorbonne Cres., Canning Vale,W.A. 6155.
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Address Of Dealer
Date Model No Serial No
For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service)
please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.
Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required.