Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R181PB1 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 RE1802M1 R OUTER With R181FB1 Fixed Base, R181PB1 Plunge Base, and R181DB1 D-Handle Base Doub le I.
2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules ........
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit.
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire , or ser ious injury .
5 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow y ou to operate the tool better and saf er .
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 SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut: Plunge Base .................................................................................................................... ........ 0 - 2 in. (0 - 51 mm) Fixed Base & D-Base ..........................
9 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 packing list are in- cluded.
10 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your router. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
11 LOCKING ARM DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING 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 seri- ous injury.
12 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.
13 OPERA TION REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 8. 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.
14 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.
15 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: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting.
16 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.
17 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.
18 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).
19 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.
20 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.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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 brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc.
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 983000-447 • 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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