Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R181FB1 Ryobi
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OPERA T OR'S MANU AL R1801M1 R OUTER With R181FB1 Fixed Base Double Insulated Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the router will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Saf ety Rules .......
3 GENERAL SAFETY R ULES 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 . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit.
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Know y our power tool. Read operator’ s manual carefully . 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 ser ious injury .
5 Some of the follo wing symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper inter preta- tion of these symbols will allow y ou to operate the tool better and safer .
6 The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
7 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.
8 FEA TURES Depth of Cut ................................................................................................................... ................. 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38 mm) Collet ...........................................................
9 FEA TURES INSTRUCTIONS When unpacking the tool: ■ Carefully remov e the tool and accessories from the box . ■ Make sure that all items listed in the pac king list are in- cluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
10 OPERA TION W ARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. You may use the router for the purposes listed below: ■ Routing Grooves , shaping edges, etc. in wood.
11 OPERA TION W ARNING: Never connect the router to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re- moving cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router prevents accidental starting that could cause se- rious injury.
12 Fig. 5 REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 5. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. 1. Unplug the router. W ARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start- ing causing serious injury.
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 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 Figure 8. When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right.
15 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.
16 OPERA TION DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 12 . 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).
17 OPERA TION Fig. 14 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.
18 OPERA TION EDGING WITH PILOTS See Figure 15. 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.
19 A CCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available. ACCESSORIES Template ........................................................... 4070177 Edge Guide ....................................................... 6090080 MAINTENANCE GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
R Y OBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 P ear man Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 P ost Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .r yobitools .com Phone 1-800-525-2579 983000-446 • 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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