Ryobi R181FB1 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANU AL R1801M1 R OUTER With R181FB1 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 o[...]

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

3 GENERAL SAFETY R ULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injur y . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ ■ ?[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Know y our power tool. Read operator’ s manual carefully . Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. F ollowing this rule will reduce the r isk of electric shock, fire , or ser ious injury . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Always[...]

5 Some of the follo wing symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper inter preta- tion of these symbols will allow y ou to operate the tool better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V V olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Her tz F requency (cycles per second) W W att P ower min Minutes Time Alt[...]

6 The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side[...]

7 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 [...]

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

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

10 OPERA TION W ARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. You may use the router for the purposes listed below: ■ Routing Grooves , shaping edges, etc. in wood. ■ Chamf er ing, rabbeting, dadoing, and do vetailing in wood. ■ Routing edges on plastic[...]

11 OPERA TION W ARNING: 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 t[...]

12 Fig. 5 REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 5. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. 1. Unplug the router. W ARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental start- ing causing serious injury. CA UTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, al- ways allow the motor to come to a complete stop before engaging th[...]

13 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 [...]

14 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[...]

15 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 [...]

16 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[...]

17 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[...]

18 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.[...]

19 A CCESSORIES 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 dama[...]

R Y OBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 P ear man Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 P ost Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .r yobitools .com Phone 1-800-525-2579 983000-446 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provid[...]