Ryobi R1801M manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL R1801M ROUTER With R181FB Fixed Base Double Insulated Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the router will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of in[...]

2 I Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 I General Saf ety Rules ........................................................................................................... ..................................[...]

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and underst and all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , m a y result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injur y . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA I Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. I Do not operate power too[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION I Know your power tool. Read operator ’ s manual carefully . Learn it s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electr ic shock, fire , or serious injur y . I Always wear safety glasses. Eve[...]

5 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. DAN[...]

6 ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. Important: Servicing of [...]

7 FEA TURES Depth of Cut ................................................................................................................... ................. 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38 mm) Collet ......................................................................................................................... ....................................[...]

8 FEA TURES INSTRUCTIONS When unpacking the tool: I Carefully remov e the tool and accessories from the box . I Make sure that all items listed in the pac king list are in- cluded. I Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. I Do not discard the packing material until you ha v e care- fully inspected an[...]

9 OPERA TION W ARNING: Ex ercise caution when using this tool. Careless ac- tions, f or e v en a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injur y . You may use the router for the purposes listed below: I Routing Grooves , shaping edges, etc. in wood. I Chamf ering, rabbeting, dadoing, and dov etailing in wood. I Routing edges on plastic[...]

10 OPERA TION W ARNING: Ne ver connect the router to po wer supply when y ou are assemb ling par ts, making adjustments, install- ing or removing cutters, or when not in use . Discon- necting the router pre vents accidental star ting that could cause serious injur y . REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROUTER BASE TO REMOVE THE ROUTER BASE See Figure 4. 1[...]

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12 OPERA TION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the peak horsepower of the router motor, the type of cutter, and the type of wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts. A router with a high horsepower rating can safely cut deeper. Small cutters, such as veining bits with 1/16 [...]

13 FEEDING THE ROUTER The “secret” of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figure 8. When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When you feed the router fro[...]

14 OPERA TION RATE OF FEED The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed can be used. When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak, a slower rate of feed should [...]

15 OPERA TION DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 12 . As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause you t[...]

16 OPERA TION Fig. 14 When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the cutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines. Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide; then, reverse direction and rout along the other guide. Clean out any r[...]

17 OPERA TION EDGING WITH PILOTS See Figure 15. You can cut rabbets and molded edges using piloted cutters. The pilot, which extends below the cutter, allows the cutter to turn while the pilot follows the edge of the workpiece. Some pilots are solid extensions of the cutter. Others are ball bearing guides that are fastened to the end of the cutter.[...]

18 ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available. ACCESSORIES Template ........................................................... 4070177 Edge Guide ....................................................... 6090080 MAINTENANCE GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damag[...]

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