Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R161 Porter-Cable
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL R161 ROUTER DOUBLE INSULA TED SPECIFICA TIONS: Depth Of Cut 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38.1 mm) Collet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Horsepower 1-1/2 HP Rating 120 Volts, 60Hz, AC Only Amperes 8.0 No Load Speed 25,000 RPM Net Weight 7.8 lbs. (3.5 kg) SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER.
Page 2 ■ Table of Contents and Introduction ............................................................................................. ................... 2 ■ Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your router works.
Page 5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■ POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
Page 6 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
Page 7 5 32 9 64 1 8 7 64 3 3 3 16 13 64 11 64 KNOW YOUR ROUTER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips.
Page 8 7 3 2 64 1 5 6 4 0 ■ Remove cutters by turning collet nut counterclockwise enough to allow cutter to slip easily from collet. See Figure 3. The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cutters with 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter shank size.
Page 9 TO LOCK CLAMPING LEVER Fig. 5 DEPTH ADJUSTING RING SUBBASE INDICATOR POINT CUTTER INSIDE SUBBASE DEPTH INDICATOR RING CUTTER AT ZERO DEPTH OF CUT BASE INDICATOR POINT DEPTH INDICATOR RING Fig. 7 FOR ROUTER TABLE USE ONLY DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS See Figures 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Page 10 be advanced. If the wood is very hard, knotty, gummy or damp, the operation must be slowed still more. You can always detect “ force feeding ” by the sound of the motor. Its high-pitched whine will sound lower and stronger as it loses speed.
Page 11 OPERA TION Fig. 10 WIDTH OF CUT 1ST. PASS 2ND. PASS 2ND. PASS 1ST. PASS GUIDE INSIDE Fig. 12 THRUST GUIDE FEED ROTATION ROTATION GUIDE OUTSIDE DEPTH OF CUT Fig. 11 TOO SLOW FEEDING (Continued) In addition, it is more difficult to control a router when the bit is scraping instead of cutting.
Page 12 Fig. 13 OPERA TION W ARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury. W ARNING: Never pull router out of work and place upside down on work surface before the cutter stops.
Page 13 5 3 2 9 6 4 1 8 7 6 4 3 3 3 16 13 6 4 11 64 FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 14. 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 14 OPERA TION ROUTER TABLE USE See Figures 16 and 17. ■ Your router can be used on UL listed router tables such as the Ryobi BT3000SXI Precision Cutting System. It may be necessary to remove the subbase to utilize the full pattern of some edge forming bits such as Roman Ogee and round-over bits.
Page 15 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. ✓ Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened.
OPERA T OR'S MANUAL R161 ROUTER DOUBLE INSULA TED 972000-891 6-01 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 www.
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