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Table of Contents Section Page Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw .......... 2 Safety Signal Words ........................... 2 Before Using The Saw ........................ 2 When Installing or Moving The Saw ... 3 Before Each Use ................................. 3 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears ....................... 4 Whenever Saw Is Running ................. 5 Before Leaving the Saw ...................... 6 Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .....
• Learn the use and function of the speed control ON-OFF knob, bevel lock knob, blade holders, blade support, hold down, tension knob, and blade guard. (See “Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw” section.) • Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual. • Review the maintenance methods for this saw. (See “Maintenance” section.) • Read the warning label below, which is found on the base of the saw.
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw (continued) Maintain Tools with Care. Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from tool before turning it on. To reduce the risk of injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces • Use Only Recommended Accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to person.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for hours at a time. • For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with the safety goggles. Inspect Your Workpiece. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut. Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces • Never use this tool to finish pieces too small to hold by hand. • Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw (continued) Before Leaving the Saw knob on the saw. Store the key away from children and others not qualified to use the tool. • Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Make Workshop Child-proof. Unplug the saw. Lock the workshop and ON/OFF Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Kerf - the slot cut by the blade. Leading Edge - the edge of the workpiece which is pushed into the blade first.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections. If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) Wire Sizes NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3pole receptacles which accept the tools plug.
Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Medium Standard and Phillips Screwdriver Combination Square Unpacking NOTE: Hardware to mount this scroll saw to a bench is not supplied. See mounting instructions for recommended hardware size. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a power source outlet during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.
Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw 11 Height Adjusting Knob 10 Blade Guard/Hold-Down Knob 9 Upper Blade Holder 1 Blade Tension Knob 8 Blade Guard Blade Arm Bearings 7 Storage Drawer 3 Bevel Scale Frame (Lift Here) 2 Work Hold-Down Foot and Blade Support 4 Bevel Indicator 12 Sawdust Collection Port 5 Table Bevel Lock Knob Base (Lift Here) 9 Lower Blade Holder 1. Blade Tension Knob - Tightening the knob (clockwise) will increase the tension on the blade.
Speed Control/On-Off Knob (continued) • To turn machine “ON”, place fingers on Speed Control/On-Off Knob and pull out. • To turn machine “OFF”, push in Speed Control/On-Off Knob. WARNING: Never leave the machine unattended until it has come to a complete stop. The variable speed control may be adjusted to the approximate speeds identified on the control panel. Suggested speeds are identified under “Choice of Blade and Speed”.
Alignment (Adjustments) Changing the Table Bevel Angle • The scroll saw work table can be tilted to the left for bevel cutting up to 45° from the 0° or horizontal cutting position. • A bevel scale and indicator are provided under the work table as a convenient reference for setting the approximate table angle for bevel cutting. NOTE: A scroll saw is a scroll curve cutting tool. It is not intended for making precise angular cuts in wood. The indicator is provided to give approximate angular readings.
Adjusting Work Hold-down WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, always turn switch "OFF" and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade. Height Adjustment Knob Hold-Down Knob The purpose of the work hold-down foot is to hold the work against the table so that it is less likely to lift with the up stroke of the blade. It should lie flat on the workpiece with the front prongs straddling the blade. 1.
Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) Removing Pin End Blades Loosen WARNING: To reduce the risk of Blade Tension Knob injury from accidental starting, always turn switch "OFF" and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade. Upper Blade Holder Knob NOTE: Saw comes with 5" pin end blade installed. If you are going to use 5" plain end blades, refer to the instructions under “Installing Plain End Blades”.
Installing 5" Pin End Blades Pin end blade set up: • Check that the blade tension knob is loose. • Check that the upper and lower blade holder knobs are loose. Spread blade holder jaws open using fingers. NOTE: A rubber band looped around the back of the blade holder will automatically open the jaws when the knobs are loosened which will make changing blades easier. See illustration below. • Install the blade through the opening in the table with the teeth pointing down.
Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) Removing Plain End Blades Loosen WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, always turn switch “OFF” and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade. • Loosen tension on blade by turning tension knob counterclockwise about three full turns. • Loosen the upper blade holder by turning the knob on the holder counterclockwise so the jaws open. • Remove blade from upper blade holder.
Installing 5" Plain End Blades Tighten • Check that the blade tension knob is loose. • Check that the upper and lower blade holder knobs are loose. Spread blade holder jaws open using fingers. NOTE: A rubber band looped around the back of the blade holder will automatically open the jaws when the knobs are loosened which will make changing blades easier. See illustration below. • Install the blade through the hole in the table and into the lower blade holder. The blade teeth should point down.
Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) Dust Blower The dust blower will direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line when the hold down is adjusted. No adjustment is necessary to the blower. Blade Guard Blade Guard The blade guard will always be positioned parallel to the blade. No adjustment is necessary. Dust Blower Sawdust Collection Port Sawdust Collection Port The collection port will help to control sawdust. Simply attach a 1-1/4" wet/dry vac hose into the opening.
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Before Each Use • Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted. • Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery. To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases. • Know Your Saw. Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued) Dress for safety • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. • Wear non-slip footwear. • Tie back long hair. • Roll long sleeves above the elbow. • Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for hours at a time. • For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with the safety goggles.
Before Leaving The Saw • Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Make Workshop Child-proof. Unplug the saw. Lock the workshop and ON/ OFF knob on the saw. Store the key away from children and others not qualified to use the tool. Basic Saw Operations General Instructions Please, read and understand the following items about your scroll saw before attempting to use the saw. • The saw does not cut wood by itself. You allow the saw to cut wood by guiding the wood into the blade as it moves.
Basic Saw Operations (continued) • When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply remove the blade from the blade holders, as described in the Assembly section, and remove the board from the table. Install Blade Through Hole In Board Choice of Blade and Speed Your scroll saw accepts a wide variety of 5" plain end and pin end blades. As a general guide: • Use a finer tooth blade for cutting thin workpiece, when a smoother cut is required for hard materials or when using slow saw speeds.
Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, push control knob “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. General Drawer Oil Finger Knob Threads An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface. Drawer - Apply oil safe for plastic to drawer and guide as necessary.
Troubleshooting WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”, and remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting your scroll saw. Problem Probable Cause Remedy Schedule Breaking Blades. 1. Wrong tension 2. Over working blade. 3. Wrong blade application. 4. Twisting blade in wood. 1. Adjust blade tension. 2. Reduce feed rate. 3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin wood, wide blades for thicker wood. 4. Avoid side pressure on blade. Plain end blade slips within blade clamp 1.
Wiring Diagram WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock, use only recommended service parts and reassemble exactly as originally assembled.
41 49 26 8 38 40 35 36 37 34 5 47 61 48 39 42 46 50 30 29 8 31 32 46 53 33 43 45 52 54 51 58 28 23 44 55 59 56 57 27 55 26 25 24 60 23 62 13 22 12 20 3 11 3 19 Parts List For RIDGID 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model No. SS16500 21 4 8 18 17 16 15 10 9 1 6 14 5 7 2 3 Repair Parts RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.
Parts List for RIDGID 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw Model No. SS16500 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part No. Description 826177 Table 826257 Chute Sawdust * Screw Pan Hd Ty “T” 10-32 x 3/8 821532 Washer Curved Spring 821521 Screw Hex Wash Shldr Ty “T” 1/4-20 x 1/2 823808-1 Guide Drawer 826254 Drawer 826252 Knob Bevel * Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 821510 Label Bevel Scale 826256 Scale Bevel * Washer 17/64 x 3/4 x 7/64 60326 Pin Roll .
Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent product quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the professional trades. Therefore, RIDGID covers its products with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against defects in material or workmanship.
