Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R181FB Ryobi
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2 2 1 1 0 0 15/32 15/32 7/16 7/16 3/ 3/ 1 1 3 3 / / 3 3 2 2 1 1 / / 3 3 2 2 OPERA T OR'S MANU AL RE1802M R OUTER With R181FB Fix ed Base , R181PF Plung e Base, and R181D D-Handle Base Doub le Insulated Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Saf ety Rules .......
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING! Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injur y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ Keep y our work area c lean and well lit.
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ■ Know y our power tool. Read operator’ s manual care- fully . Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. F ollowing this rule will reduce the r isk of electric shock, fire, or serious injur y .
5 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the follo wing symbols ma y be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and saf er .
6 ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
7 FEA TURES SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut: Plunge Base .................................................................................................................... ........ 0 - 2 in. (0 - 51 mm) Fixed Base & D-Base ..........................
8 2 1 0 15/32 7/16 3/ 1 3 / 3 2 1 / 3 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 15/32 15/32 7/16 7/16 3/ 3/ 1 1 3 3 / / 3 3 2 2 1 1 / / 3 3 2 2 FEA TURES INSTRUCTIONS When unpacking the tool: ■ Carefully remov e the tool and accessor ies from the bo x. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the pac king list are in- cluded.
9 OPERA TION W ARNING: Alwa ys wear saf ety goggles or saf ety glasses with side shields when using your router . F ailure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips , loose par ticles, or f oreign objects being thrown in y our eyes result- ing in possible serious injur y .
10 LOCKING ARM DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING OPERA TION W ARNING: Ne ver connect the router to po wer supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use . Disconnect- ing the router pre vents accidental starting that could cause serious injur y .
11 OPERA TION Fig. 6 LOCKING KNOB GOLD SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON 2 1 0 15/32 7/16 3/ 1 3 / 3 2 1 / 3 2 Fig. 7 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING TAB INSIDE THE BASE 1 2 0 15/32 1/32 INDICATOR POINT INDICATOR ARROW DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING GROOVE IN MOTOR HOUSING TO SWITCH FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE BASE See Figures 6 and 7.
12 OPERA TION REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 8. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. 1. Unplug the router. W ARNING: F ailure to unplug the tool could result in accidental star ting causing ser ious injur y .
13 OPERA TION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the peak horsepower of the router motor, the type of cutter, and the type of wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts. A router with a high horsepower rating can safely cut deeper.
14 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTERS See Figures 11, 12, and 13. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge base routers. 1. Unplug the router. W ARNING: F ailure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental star ting.
15 FEEDING THE ROUTER The “secret” of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figures 14 and 15. When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise.
16 OPERA TION RATE OF FEED The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed can be used.
17 OPERA TION DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 19 . As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit).
18 OPERA TION When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the cutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines. Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide; then, reverse direction and rout along the other guide.
19 OPERA TION EDGING WITH PILOTS See Figure 22. You can cut rabbets and molded edges using piloted cutters. The pilot, which extends below the cutter, allows the cutter to turn while the pilot follows the edge of the workpiece. Some pilots are solid extensions of the cutter.
20 ROUTER TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING KIT Sizes: 5/16 in., 7/16 in. (Short), 7/16 in. (Long), 1/2 in., and 5/8 in. ROUTING WITH THE GUIDE BUSHING You can accurately duplicate curves and complex shapes by fitting your router with a template guide bushing that extends below the subbase.
21 3 1 1 0 1 2 16 32 3 2 3 2 15 7 16 3 1 1 0 1 2 16 32 3 2 32 15 7 1 6 STRAIGHT GUIDE The straight guide is used as an edge guide that slides against the edge of a board to guide the cutter through the cut. The straight guide can be used from either side of the router base.
22 MAINTENANCE GENERAL 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, carbon dust, etc. W ARNING: Do not at any time let brak e fluids, gasoline , petro- leum-based products, penetr ating oils, etc.
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R Y OBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 P earman Dair y Road Anderson, SC 29625 P ost Office Bo x 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .r yobitools .com Phone 1-800-525-2579 983000-015 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center.
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