Ryobi 1200W PLUNGE ACTION ROUTER ERT241200 User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

1200 WATT ELECTRONIC ROUTER

MODEL ERT241200

SPECIFICATIONS :

Power Input....................1200 watt

No Load Speed..............15000 - 33000 r.p.m.

Collet Capacity...............1/2”, 1/4”

Weight............................3.8 kg

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ELECTRONIC ROUTER

Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for
dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of
rugged, trouble free performance.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your

router.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your router properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,

reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until
you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this tool.

The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles

a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING
BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For

example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.

4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT . Don't use power tools
in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored
in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.

7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate at which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do
the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not
intended.

9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non­skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

or safety glasses with side shields and

10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

11.PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is
dusty.

12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.

13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support.
Secure tools when working at elevated levels.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.

16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never

use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.

18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you
are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.

19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.

20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON
AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised

service centre.

21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.

22. THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG
OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION. YOUNG
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT
THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Due to continued product

refinement policy, product features

and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check

current features and specifications

with your retailer.

On/Off
Switch

Variable Speed

Control

Depth Set Pole

Straight Guide
Fence Locking

Knobs

Parallel
Fence

Spanner

Template

Guide
Screws

ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig 1)

Your ERT241200 Router starts and stops by depressing the
On/Off Switch located on the body of the tool. Push the switch
down to start the Router. It will lock into place, allowing you to
remove your finger while the Router remains in operation.
Always ensure you are holding the Router properly before
depressing the switch to turn the tool on. To turn the Router
off, simply push the switch up.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Fig 1)

Your Router features variable speed control to greatly increase
the versatility of the tool. This can be used to adjust the
rotational speed of the bit to its size and the material being
worked on.

NOTE: Select high speed for larger router bits and heavy
grained timber. Use lower speed only for very small router
bits and composition board. Do not overload the router
as this may cause motor damage at lower speed.

Speed Setting

The actual speed will depend on the material and other
conditions and is best determined by use on a scrap piece of
material before routing the actual workpiece.

NOTE: Do not run the tool at low speeds for extended
periods without occasionally running at high speed with
no load applied. At lower speeds the fan does not cool the
motor as effectively as it does at high speed and the motor
may overheat.

Fig 1

On/Off

Switch

Variable Speed

Control

Collet Nut

Dust Port

1/4” Straight

Cutted Bit

Collets

DUST EXTRACTION (Fig 2 )

Mount the dust port on the base with hexagon screws supplied.
It is advisable to have the outlet on the opposite side from the
On/Off switch on the body of the Router to allow free access to
the On/Off switch. The dust port can be connected to the dust
extraction channel.

NOTE: Outlet is on the opposite side of the body to the On/Off
switch.

Fig 2

INSTALLING & REMOVING ROUTER BITS (Fig 3 & 4)

Ensure that the bit you wish to use is suited for your Router. It
must be capable of at least 28000 r.p.m

Also, ensure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
installing or removing the bit.

Before use, check that the bit to be installed for any cracks or
chips. If the bit shows any sign of damage do not use it.

Insert the bit into the collet to a depth of at least twice its
diameter. Finger tighten the collet nut until the bit is held in
place. Depress spindle lock button (situated above the collet)
with finger, locking spindle into place. With the spanner
provided, firmly tighten the collet nut until the bit is securely
held.

Never tighten the collet nut without a cutter bit in the collet.
Be sure to remove the spanner then plug the unit to the power

supply. Turn the Router on to check for any undue vibration or
wobbling which may indicate the bit is damaged or not properly

WARNING Router bits are extremely sharp
Take care when inserting and removing bits
as they can cause serious injury.

Removal is a reverse of the above procedure.

WARNING Do not tighten the collet nut
without first inserting a bit or damage to the
collet cone will result.

Fig 3

Spindle Lock Button

Fig 4

installed.

LOCK LEVER (Fig 5 & 6)

The lock lever on your Router is adjustable. To place the lever
in a position with which you are comfortable, remove the phillips
head screw, pull the lever off its retaining shaft then place it to
your preferred position and re-tighten the screw.

SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (Fig 7)

1. Insert the bit into the Router as outlined previously.

2. Loosen the wing screw retaining the depth set pole.

3. With the Router on a flat surface, loosen the lock lever and
lower the Router body until the bit just touches the surface.
Tighten the lock lever.

4. Lift up the depth set pole and lift and rotate the triple depth
set block to a suitable position.

5. Allow the depth set pole to rest on the threaded bolt in the
triple depth set block and note the scale reading where it
enters the upper housing.

6. Add the require depth of cut to the scale reading (in mm),
move the depth set ploe up to the reading and tighten the
wing screw.The Router is now set for the required depth.

NOTE: Always do a trial run of a new set depth on a scrap
piece of material to ensure the depth of cut is exactly as
required.

NOTE: When you have plunged the router into the timber

Lock Lever

Lock

Lever

Fig 5

Lock Lever

Fig 6

to the required depth it is essential that the depth setting
lock lever be locked TIGHTLY into the locked position.

If making a deep cut, it is advisable to make more than one
pass to achieve the desired depth. The depth of cut achievable
with each pass depends greatly on the size of the bit and the
material being worked. Excessive depth of cut will unduly labour
the motor, place excessive strain on the bit, make the Router
more difficult to control and significantly reduce the quality of
the cut being made.

The triple depth set block can be used to assist in making
multiple passes, particularly when working on more than one
piece of material. If the final depth of cut is set using the shortest
of the three threaded bolts, the two longer bolts can be set to
two appropriately shallower depths. Using the block in this
manner removes the necessity for resetting the depth set pole
for each pass.

ROUTING

1. Be sure the work piece is clamped or otherwise firmly
secured.

2. Switch on the Router and allow the motor to come up to the
full selected speed.

3. Plunge the bit down into the work piece to the set depth and

firmly lock it in place with the lock lever.

4. Holding the tool firmly with both hands, progress smoothly
through the cut until complete.

Wing
Screw

Fig 7

5. Release the lock lever and allow the bit to come free of the

Fig 8

Scale

Reading

Depth

Set Pole

Trip Depth

Set Block

CUTTING
BLADE

LAMINATE

BENCH TOP

BEARING
BEARING

SCREW

EDGE

work piece before removing the Router.

TRIMMING (Fig 8)

1. You must select a bit that has a bearing attached.

2. When trimming follow Router directions.

3. To sight work easier, dust extractor might need to be
removed.

4. NOTE: If the edge where your bearing is running along is
laminated or veneered, run some masking tape along it to
protect the surface.

5. The bearing changes the distance trimmed. Different bearing
size are available from your retailer.

6. Always check that the trimming bit blade does not damage
other surfaces.

DIRECTION OF FEED

The Router motor, and therefore the bit, revolves in a clockwise
direction. This gives the tool a tendency to twist counter
clockwise in your hands, particularly when starting the tool. The
router bits are designed to use this clockwise rotation to assist
in the cutting and clearing of the material. Therefore when using

the Router it should always be moved from left to right as you
are facing the workpiece. When cutting edges, move the Router
anti-clockwise for outside edges and clockwise when cutting
inside edges.

RATE OF FEED

The rate at which the Router is moved through the material
has a significant effect on the quality of the cut and the length
of service you will get from your Router and bits.

Moving the Router through the cut too fast, as well as possibly
overloading the tool and damaging the bit, will cause the bit to
take larger pieces of material with each rotation, thereby causing
a rough, uneven cut.

Moving the Router through the cut too slowly tends to cause
burning of the timber and if excessive, will cause overheating
of the bit.

The proper feed rate to use depends on the bit size, the mateial
being cut, the depth of cut and the speed selected. With all
these variables the best way to ensure that you get the best
quality and efficiency of cut is to practice on a scrap piece of
the same material to get a feel for what feed rate to use. This
will also show you exactly how the cut will look and allow you
to check your cutting depth.

STRAIGHT CUTS (Fig 9 & 10)

The straight guide is used for straight cuts along a work piece
with a straight edge that can be followed. To use the guide
attach the two fence poles to the fence bracket with the allen
screws provided. Attach the fence to the Router base by passing
the poles through the holes provided in the base and fix it in
the required position.NOTE: It is essential that the 2 straight

fence locking knobs be locked TIGHTLY into the locked
positions. Make sure that each of the poles passes through

both holes in the base otherwise there may be some movement
that will cause the cut to not be exactly parallel with the
reference edge.

If the edge is too far away from the fence to reach whilst still
keeping the poles retained in the base, or there is not a straight

Fig 10

edge ot follow, a piece of wood or other straight material can
be clamped alongside where the cut is to be made. The straight
edge of the base can then be used to guide the Router instead
of the fence.

TEMPLATE GUIDE (Fig 11)

The template guide can be fitted to the base of the Router to
accurately duplicate curves and other complex shapes. These
shapes can be easily made by using a jigsaw to cut out the

Fig 11

Template Guide

Fig 9

required designs. Fix the guide to the base of the Router by
removing the two screws retaining the dust extraction duct,
placing the guide in the recess provided in the base and
replacing the screws. The dust extraction duct must be in place
when fitting the guide to hold the screws.

The guide protrudes below the bottom of the base allowing the
Router to follow the template.

A template must be securely fixed to the workpiece and a firm
pressure applied to the Router at all times to ensure that the
edge of the guide accurately follows the template. The template
must be at least 5mm thick to allow for the protrusion of the
guide. Allowance must also be made in the template for the
distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the outside
edge of thd guide.

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