Ryobi RT501W Switch Box Familiarization, Operation of Switch Box and Router, Circuit Breaker

Switch Box Familiarization

The purpose of this section is to familiarize the user with the operation of the switch box BEFORE the router is plugged in.

WARNING:

DO NOT plug the router in at this time. An ON switch will start and an unprepared user could possibly be seriously injured.

See Figure 23

The switch box also features a safety key that prevents tools plugged into the switch box from being turned ON inadvertently. Removal of the safety key disables the switch box by locking the switch in the OFF position. Strike the switch paddle with your hand to turn the router OFF in an emergency situation. Please note paddle switch positions and reset button at this time.

paddle switch

Fig. 23

Operation of Switch Box and Router

Make sure router switch is OFF and switch box is OFF BEFORE proceeding.

1.Insert the yellow safety key into the switch box.

2.Position router power switch to ON.

NOTE: If your router requires the use of the switch trigger and "Lock-On" button, refer to your Router Owner's Manual for operating instructions.

3.Insert finger under paddle and pull switch to ON position.

4.To turn router OFF, push paddle down.

WARNING:

Router bit must come to a complete stop before leaving router table unattended.

5.Lock switch to OFF position by removing key from switch box.

For Routers With "LOCK-ON" Feature

The "LOCK-ON" feature will not permit the router to be turned ON by the switch box, but it can be turned OFF by the switch box. Operate as follows:

1.Place the switch box to ON as previously described. The router should NOT start even though the trigger lock is in the "LOCK-ON" position. Refer to your Router Owner's Manual.

2.To start router, depress trigger and engage "LOCK-ON" button. Router should start.

NOTE: The router will not start if the router switch is already in the "LOCK-ON" position. In this case, unlock the trigger, depress the trigger to start the router, then

re-engage the "LOCK-ON" button.

3. To turn router OFF, push switch paddle down.

Circuit Breaker

If an overload occurs, the circuit breaker inside the switch box trips and interrupts power to the router and any accessories. If this happens:

1.Unplug the power cord.

2.Remove the workpiece from the router bit and table.

3.Find the cause of the overload and correct.

4.Push the reset button to reset it.

See Figure 23.

5.Plug in power cord.

6.Follow instructions under Operation of Switch Box and Router to reset router.

WARNING:

When router table is not in use, always:

1.Place the switch box in OFF position and remove the safety key.

2.Place router power switch in OFF position.

3.Unplug switch box from wall outlet.

4.Remove router bit.

5.Make sure router collet assembly is below router table.

6.Remove and place safety key in a secure location. Remember where you place the safety key.

WARNING:

If breaker trips, or the router stalls, or if the power fails for any other reason, place the switch box in the OFF position, remove the safety key, and unplug the switch box from the wall outlet.