Ryobi Comprehensive Instructions for Operating the Router

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OPERATION

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.

TO INSTALL THE STRAIGHT GUIDE

See Figures 25 and 26.

■Unplug your router.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

■Slide the two straight guide mounting posts into the holes in the side of the router base.

■Set the straight guide to a desired location.

■To secure the straight guide, install the two knob screws into the tapped holes in the base of the router.

■Tighten both knob screws securely.

				0	1	2	15
3	32	1 16			1	2	32
3	32	1 16	1
			1	32

KNOB

SCREWS

STRAIGHT

GUIDE

				0	1	2	15
3	32	1 16			1	2	32
3	32	1 16	1
			1	32

SUBBASE

STRAIGHT GUIDE

MOUNTING POSTS

Fig. 25

FEED

ROUTER

DIRECTION

STRAIGHT GUIDE
AGAINST EDGE OF	Fig. 26
WORKPIECE	Fig. 26

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsDouble Insulation ElectricalElectrical Connection Extension CordsFeatures Unpacking Depth Adjustment Ring Gold SpindleLocking ARM Lock ButtonTurning the Router ON/OFF OperationOperating the Router See FigureTo Install the Plunge Base Removing and Installing the Router BaseDepth Adjustment Ring Indicator Arrow To Remove the Fixed or D-HANDLE BaseTo Install the Fixed or D-HANDLE Base To Switch from Plunge Base to Fixed Base or D-HANDLE BaseSee Figures 6 To Remove the Plunge BaseTo remove the cutter REMOVING/INSERTING CuttersTo insert the cutter Loosen Tighten Spindle Lock ButtonTo Adjust Depth of CUT for Fixed Base or D- Base Routers Adjusting Depth of CUTDepth Indicator Ring Adjustment Arrow Indicator PointTo Adjust Depth of CUT for Plunge Base Routers Plunge Lock Lever Cutter Stop BAR Knob Depth IndicatorSee Figures 11, 12, Feeding the Router Feeding Too Fast See Figure Rate of FeedTOO Fast TOO Slow Feeding Too Slow See FigureDetermining Depth of CUT RoutingRouting Grooves Routing by Freehand Edging with Pilots Router Pilot WorkRouter Work Pilot Guide Router Template Guide Bushing KIT To Install the Template Guide BushingRouting with the Guide Bushing See Figures 23To Install the Straight Guide Straight GuideSee Figures 25 Accessories MaintenancePage Service Model NO. and Serial no