Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RE170VS Ryobi
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL ROUTER - RE170VS DOUBLE INSULA TED SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICA TIONS: Depth Of Cut 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38.1 mm) Collet 1/2 in. (13 mm) Also Included With Packaging 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Amperes 8.5 Peak Horsepower 1-3/4 Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only No Load Speed 15,000 - 25,000 RPM Net Weight 3.
Page 2 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 16 13 64 3 ■ Product Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1 ■ Typical Applications ........
Page 3 The operation of any router 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.
Page 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator's 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.
Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION (Continued) 25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. 26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
Page 6 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 UNP ACKING Your router has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. After removing it from the box, inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
Page 7 3/8 15 64 1 64 0 1 32 3 7 32 64 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 6 13 6 FEA TURES CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic see-through chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips. The shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base.
Page 8 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 4 Fig. 3 W ARNING: Your router should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting your router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
Page 9 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 CUTTER INSIDE SUBBASE DEPTH INDICATOR RING INDICATOR POINT Fig. 5 Fig. 6 L O C K U N L O C K TO LOCK TO UNLOCK CLAMPING LEVER ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS (Continued) ■ To use cutters with 1/4 in.
Page 10 15 64 1 64 0 1 32 3 7 32 64 16 3 64 1 1 13 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 8 Fig. 9 CUTTER EXTENDED BELOW SUBBASE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) ■ Position your router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth setting.
Page 11 A B ■ Make sure there is not a cutter in the collet. ■ Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase. ■ Choose the desired speed from the speed selection chart. See Figure 10 . ■ Turn the variable speed control selector to the desired setting.
Page 12 OPERA TION PROPER FEEDING The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow. It is the rate at which the bit is being advanced firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips — without hogging into the wood to make large individual chips or, on the other hand, to create only sawdust.
Page 13 Fig. 16 OPERA TION DEPTH OF CUT As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit).
Page 14 OPERA TION STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed.
Page 15 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 16 13 64 3 OPERA TION EDGE ROUTING Place router on workpiece, making sure the router bit does not contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Begin your cut, gradually feeding cutter into workpiece.
Page 16 FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 21. When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, etc. There are two basic techniques for freehand routing: ■ Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood.
Page 17 MAINTENANCE When electric tools are use on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Page 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HELPFUL HINTS ✓ Always clamp workpiece securely before routing. ✓ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead. ✓ Always wear eye protection when routing. ✓ Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double check. Measure twice and cut once.
Page 19 NOTES.
Page 20 W ARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed by a Ryobi authorized service center.
Page 21 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. P ARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 974323-001 Shaft Lock Label .
Page 22 POWER CORD SWITCH YELLOW BRUSH LEAD SWITCH TRIGGER MOTOR BLACK POWER HANDLE LEAD BLACK POWER CORD LEAD POWER HANDLE CORD BROWN BLACK BROWN BLUE WHITE BLACK YELLOW BRUSH LEAD SPEED CONTROL MODU.
OPERA T OR'S MANUAL ROUTER - RE170VS DOUBLE INSULA TED 972000-774 Printed in U.S.A. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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