Ryobi RT401W manual Using the router for beading, Edge cutting, Using the router as a jointer

OPERATION

Using the router for beading	3. Tighten the knobs that secure the right fence in place.
and edge cutting	4. Place a straightedge against the right fence face.
See Figure 18 and 19
1. Loosen the knobs that hold the fences in place.	NOTE: When making this adjustment, the router bit can
See number 2 in figure 18 below.	interfere with the straightedge. If this occurs, lower the
	bit below the surface of the table until both fences are
	positioned.

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5.Using the straightedge as a guide, position the left fence so it is even with the right fence.

6.Swing the safety shield over the router bit.

7.Your router/router table is now ready to use.

NOTE: Test on a scrap of wood before making final cuts.

WARNING:

Feed workpiece against the router bit's direction of rotation. Unplug router prior to changing the bit, modifying settings, or making any other adjustments.

1.	Left fence	3.	Right fence
2.	Knobs	4.	Straightedge

Fig. 18

2.Position the right fence for the desired cutting depth. See number 3 in figure 19 below.

Using the router as a jointer

See Figure 20

NOTE: Make sure boards that are to be jointed together are true and smooth. Also make sure edges are prepared

properly.

1.Loosen the knobs holding the fences in place.

2.Against the left fence, place a straightedge.

3.Slide fence until straightedge touches the outside diameter of the router bit.

4.Tighten the left fence knobs.

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1.	Tabletop					6			4
		5.	Successive cut
2.	Right fence	6.	Depth of cut
				1.	Left fence		4.	Depth of cut
3.	Cutting depth	7.	Router bit	2.	Knobs		5.	Router bit
4.	Workpiece		Fig. 19	3.	Right fence		6.	Straightedge Fig. 20

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