Ryobi SC164VS - Manual (Page 19)

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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 13.

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
Blades.
 Drill a 1/4 in. 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 re-
move the blade from the blade holders as described in the
section on
Installing Blades. and remove the workpiece
from the saw table.
STACK CUTTING
See Figure 14.
After becoming well acquainted with the 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 corners
or ends of the stacked wood. You must attach the stacked
pieces of wood to each other so they will move on the table
as a single piece of material.
0
30
15
Fig. 13
DRILL HOLE
INTERIOR
CUT
WORKPIECE
Fig. 14
TAPE
0
30
15
WOOD
PIECES
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.