Ryobi RE180PL1 manual See Figures 25, 26, To Adjust Plunge Lock Lever Unplug Your Router

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MAINTENANCE

PLUNGE LOCK LEVER

See Figures 25, 26, and 27.

After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. If this happens, you can easily adjust the lever.

TO ADJUST PLUNGE LOCK LEVER

UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your router could result in acciden- tal starting causing serious injury.

Make sure lever is in locked position.

Remove the screw supporting the plunge lock lever.

Remove the lever.

Place the lever back in the original locked position.

Replace the screw.

Check for free plunge with lever rotated to unlocked position. If router does not plunge freely, reposition lever.

PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN

AFTER EXTENDED WEAR

Fig. 25

PLUNGE LOCK

LEVER

TO

LOOSEN

SCREW

TO

TIGHTEN

Fig. 26

PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN

IN ORIGINAL LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 27

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.

Don’t let familiarity make you careless.

Study all safety rules and do the job safely.

NEVER place your hands in jeopardy.

Make certain clamps can’t loosen while in use.

Test difficult setups on scrap—Don’t waste lumber.

Plan each operation before you begin.

Clean your router frequently. Shake router or blow with an air jet to remove sawdust buildup.

DO NOT ABUSE POWER TOOLS. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.

THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD.

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesAdditional Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONApplications SpecificationsUnpacking InstructionsFeatures Front View of Router Change in Depth CUTHEX Nuts Subbase Power Cord Plunge Lock Lever Collet NUT Router BaseRear View of Router AdaptorAdjustments Cutter InstallationDepth of CUT To Adjust Depth of CUT Unplug Your RouterSee Figures 5, 6 See Figure To Install Optional Depth Control KnobOptional Depth Control Knob Optional Depth Control Knob Stop FlangeDepth Stop To Adjust Depth of CUT Using Optional Depth Control KnobScale Zero Reset Indicator With RED Line Lock Knob Stop BAR Optional Depth Control Knob Plunge Lock LeverVariable Speed Control Selector Speed Selection ChartZero Reset Indicator To SET Depth Stop Unplug Your RouterOperation Motor Housing= OFF Switch RoutingRouting by Freehand Routing EdgesRouter Pilot Work Pilot BIT EdgingTOP Edge Shaping Router Work Pilot GuideProper Feeding Feeding Too Slow Rate of FeedFeeding Too Fast TOO Fast TOO SlowGeneral DepthCollet LubricationCutters Brush AssembliesThink Safety by Thinking Ahead To Adjust Plunge Lock Lever Unplug Your RouterSee Figures 25, 26, Optional Straight Guide AccessoriesRouter Table Service Model NO. and Serial no