Ryobi ESW1240 Owner's Operating Manual
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
405mm VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW
MODEL ESW1240
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 ..............................................................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
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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 saf er
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.PROTECT Y OUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12.PROTECT Y OUR 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 T OOLS 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 par ts,
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
SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVE THESE 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 ey eglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
The pur pose of safety rules is to attr act 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. Chec k
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. Sa ve owners manual and revie w
frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 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 direct air flow from blower tube at b lade and workpiece .
To adjust, loosen set scre w in the foot assembly, position 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 attach 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 w orkpiece
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. T ABLE INSER T: 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 cutting 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 T ension
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)
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