Ryobi Complete Guide to Router Instructions and Manual for R1801M1 and R181FB1

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Never connect the router to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or re- moving cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router prevents accidental starting that could cause se- rious injury.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROUTER BASE

TO REMOVE THE ROUTER BASE

See Figure 4.

1. Unplug the router.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start- ing causing serious injury.

2.Place the router upside down with the Ryobi label away from you.

3.Loosen the locking arm on the base.

4.Depress and hold the gold spindle lock button. The gold spindle lock button will not depress fully unless it is in line with the hole in the collet.

5.If the gold spindle lock button does not depress fully, turn the collet nut while depressing the gold spindle lock button. As they align, the gold spindle lock button will depress fully.

6.Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the motor is to its highest position. NOTE: As the motor is rising, the gold spindle lock button has to be depressed until it clears the rear window.

7.Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base.

8.Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor housing.

TO INSTALL THE ROUTER BASE

1.Unplug the router.

2.Place the fixed or D-handle base on a flat surface.

3.Loosen the locking arm.

4.Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base.

5.Align the groove in the motor housing with the tab inside of the base. NOTE: The tab is located on the inside of the base in line with the handle.

6.Depress and hold the gold spindle lock button on the motor.

7.Slide the motor housing into the base.

8.Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the gold spindle lock snaps out as it clears the rear window, just below the locking arm.

9.Tighten the locking arm.

LOCKING

DEPTHARM ADJUSTMENT

RING

GOLD

SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

INDICATOR

ARROW

1/32

0

1

2

 

 

 

 

DEPTH

 

 

15/32

INDICATOR

 

 

 

RING

 

 

 

INDICATOR POINT

 

 

Fig. 4

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyAdditional Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesService Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Meaning ServiceExtension Cords ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionFeatures Instructions UnpackingOFF OperationTurning the Router ON/OFF Operating the RouterTo Remove the Router Base Removing and Installing the Router BaseTo Install the Router Base Indicator PointLoosen Tighten Gold Spindle Lock Button REMOVING/INSERTING CuttersLocking ARM Adjusting Depth of CUTDepth Indicator Ring Adjustment Arrow Guide Outside BIT Rotation Thrust Feedguide Guide Inside Feeding the RouterDirection External Direction InternalTOO Fast TOO Slow Rate of Feed2ND. Pass Pass Determining Depth of CUTRouting Pass Width CUTRouting by Freehand Router Work Pilot Guide Edging with PilotsRouter Pilot Work Accessories MaintenanceService Model NO. and Serial no