Ryobi SC155VS - Manual (Page 9)

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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 inches thick. It also
cuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper).
KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements of your scroll
saw.
See Figures 3 and 4.
ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED
Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF knob with
variable speed. Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and
push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Turn the knob to adjust
the speed from the high speed of approximately 1550 SPM
(Strokes Per Minute) to the low speed of approximately 400
SPM.
LOCK OFF POST
Place a pad lock in the lock off post next to the ON/OFF knob
to lock the saw in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized
use of the saw by children or others.
BLADE HOLDERS
Blade holders retain and position the blades. Notches in
blade clamp have been designed 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 control
system. The inner (smaller) knob, tension adjusting knob, is
for making adjustments of the blade tension. The outer
(larger) knob, quick release knob, is used to quickly set and
release blade tension to facilitate blade changes.
HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD
The hold down foot should be adjusted to apply light pres-
sure to the top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece
from lifting while cutting, but not so much that the workpiece
drags. The vertical portion provides a blade guard to prevent
accidental blade contact.
HOLD DOWN FOOT LOCK LEVER
Allows you to raise or lower the hold down foot/blade guard
and secure it at desired heights.
SAWDUST BLOWER
Keeps the line of cut on workpiece clean for more accurate
scroll cuts.
SAWDUST EXHAUST
Your saw has a sawdust exhaust that fits a small shop
vacuum hose.
Fig. 4
SAWDUST EXHAUST
FEATURES
QUICK
RELEASE KNOB
TENSION
ADJUSTING
KNOB
HOLD DOWN FOOT/
BLADE GUARD
SAW BLADE
AIR HOSE
SAW TABLE
HOLD DOWN
FOOT LOCK LEVER
SAWDUST
BLOWER
TABLE LOCK / BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
BEVEL SCALE
BLADE HOLDER
PLAIN END
BLADE KNOB