Ryobi SC180VS - Manual (Page 7)

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Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Saw Blade Path
The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in front of
the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will
be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set)
outward from the face of the blade.
SPM
Strokes per minute. Used in reference to blade movement.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,
such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being
dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in
contact with the blade.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The
surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing
a cutting or sanding operation.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle
other than 90˚ to the blade.
Compound Cut
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a
bevel angle at the same time.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Freehand (for scroll saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence or miter gauge. Work 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 cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first.
Nonferrous Metal
Metal that does not contain iron, such as aluminum, brass or
copper.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece
to make thinner pieces.
UNPACKING
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled.
■ Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected the belt/disc sander, identified all parts, and
satisfactorily operated your new tool.
■ If all parts have been included, proceed to assembly.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
■ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage has occurred
during shipping. Any damaged or missing part should be
replaced before attempting to use the tool.
Note: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt
to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the
damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed
correctly.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to assemble this tool, plug in the power
cord, or turn on switch if any parts are damaged or missing.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.