Ryobi EVT400K User Manual

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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
TRIMMING AND ROUTING KIT
MODEL EVT400K
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SPECIFICATIONS :
Input................................ 400 watt
No Load Speed ...............30,000 min
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Max. Cutter Diameter ......6.35 mm
Weight .............................1.75 kg
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI TRIMMING AND ROUTING KIT
Your new trimming and routing kit 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
trimming and routing kit.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your trimming and routing kit 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.
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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 instr uction 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
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 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 A WAY. 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.
operation, always wear safety
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9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT Y OUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hear ing 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.
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FEATURES
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1. On/ Off Switch
2. Base
3. External Brush Cap
4. Motor Housing
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5. Collet
6. Collet Nut
7. Depth Of Cut Scale
8. Wing Bolt
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APPLICATIONS
You may use the trimming and routing kit for the purposes listed below:
Routing all types of timber. Cabinet making, trimming counter tops and finishing
work.
Trimming wood and plastics.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Your trimming and routing kit should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting your trimmer will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from tool causing injury.
WARNING:
Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than the opening in trimmer base. Use of such cutters will come in contact with the trimmer base and damage both the cutter and trimmer base. Possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS (Fig. 1)
UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.
ASSEMBLY
If installing a cutter for the first time, it can be installed
once the collet nut is loose. If changing cutters, cutter will easily slip from collet after loosening collet nut.
The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit
cutters with 6.35 mm diameter shanks.
With your trimmer still upside down on a workbench,
insert shank of cutter into collet. The shank of your cutter should be close to but not touching the bottom of the collet. This allows for expansion when the cutter
gets hot. Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the wrench provided.
WARNING:
If collet nut is not tightened securely, cutter may come out during use, causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Avoid open area of trimmer base. Serious personal injury will result from contact with a rotating cutter.
Wrench On Collet Nut
Cutter
Wrench On Spindle Flats
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in
order to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut.
Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided
on the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle stationary.
Place the large end of the other wrench provided onto
the collet nut. Rotate wrench counterclockwise to loosen collet nut.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers. They may get burnt due to the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provide.
TO SET THE DEPTH OF CUT (Fig. 2) UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
Loosen the wing bolt and move the base until the tip of cutter touches the work surface. The depth of cut is
zero at this point. Position your trimmer so that the cutter can extend
below the sub base for desired depth of cut setting.
Move the base to obtain the desired depth of cut. The
distance the cutter moves will be indicated on the
depth of cut scale. Each mark on the scale indicates a
1.6 mm change in depth setting. Indicator points are
located on the base. Securely tighten the wing bolt.
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Fig. 1
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CHANGING THE ROTATION SPEED (FIG. 7)
Depth of Cut Scale
CM
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OPERATION
CIRCUMFERENCE CUTTING (Fig. 4 - 6)
By installing the straight fence and connector you can make a circumference cut. Available radius cuts, shown from bit to central hole. Minimum radius: 70mm Maximum radius: 220mm Attention: The straight fence is unable to cut a radius between 172mm and 186mm.
Wing Bolt
Fig. 2
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your trimmer. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.
WARNING:
When turning your trimmer ON, be prepared for start-up torque. Always have a firm grasp of your trimmer before starting. Because of the high cutter speed rotation your trimmer has a tendency to twist, jerk or grab in your hands during start-up. If not prepared, this can cause a loss of control resulting in possible serious injury.
STRAIGHT FENCE (Fig. 3)
It is helpful to use the straight fence when trimming the straight edge or engraving a groove. Tighten the screw to install straight fence. Loosen the
wing bolt to adjust the required distance between bit and fence. Then tighten the bolt. Keep the fence even with the workpiece edge when cutting and moving the tool.
Screw
Fence
Wing Bolts
or foreign
Fig. 3
Wing Bolt
Washer
Center Hole
Bolt
Correctly aline the fence central hole to the required circle’s center. Pushing a nail, with a diameter no more than 6mm into the hole, to firmly fix the fence. Move the tool around the nail in a clockwise direction.
Fence
Connector
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Nail
Center Hole
Fence
Fig. 6
ADJUSTING THE GUIDE (Fig. 7 & 8)
It is much easier to use the adjusting guide for curve cutting and trimming. Move the guide along the curved edge. Tighten the screw to install the adjusting guide on the tool base plate. Loosen the wing bolt to adjust the guide. Then tighten the screw firmly to fix the adjusting guide at a required distance. Install the guide into the base by bolt A. Adjust the distance between the bit and base by bolt B, then fasten by bolt C.
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OPERATION
Bolt A
Bolt C
Bolt B
Fig. 7
When using the tool, please keep the guide mounted on the workpiece edge.
Bit
Workpiece
Guide
Fig. 8
DEPTH OF CUT (Fig. 9)
As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the quality of a cut (and also, the possibility of damage to your trimmer motor and cutter). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow cut and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the cutter is no longer cutting. Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller cutters especially those only 1.6 mm in diameter are easily broken when subjected to too much side thrust. A large cutter may not break, but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will result and it may be very difficult to guide and control the cutter as desired. For these reasons, we recommend that you do not exceed 3 mm depth of cut in a single pass, regardless of the cutter size or the softness or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a higher quality cut. To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required, lowering the cutter 3 mm for each new pass. In order to save time, do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before lowering the cutter for the next pass. This will also ensure a uniform depth when the final pass is completed.
WARNING:
If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes.
Depth of Cut
1ST.Pass
Trimmer Feed
Direction
Trimmer Feed
Direction
Grains First
1ST. Pass
2ND. Pass
DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST (Fig. 10)
The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direction. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist (in
your hands) in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts. Because of the extremely high speed of cutter rotation during “proper feeding” operation, there is very little kickback under normal conditions. However, should the
cutter strike a knot, hard grain, foreign object etc, that would affect the normal progress of the cutting action, there will be a slight kickback — sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared. Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite to the direction of cutter rotation. To guard against such kickback, plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut in the same direction that the leading edge of the cutter is moving. In short, the thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the cutter continuously biting straight into new (uncut) timber.
Trim End
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Width of Cut
2ND.Pass
Fig. 9
Direction
Trimmer Feed
Bit
Rotation
Fig. 10
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 11)
Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is
required:
UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
Remove the brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver.
Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when
you remove the brush cap. Remove Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs. DO
Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of Make sure the brush cap is oriented correctly (straight)
the brush assembly (brush and spring).
NOT replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies.
motor and that the brush moves freely in the brush tube. and replace.
Tighten the brush cap securely. DO NOT over tighten.
PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS
Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use. When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground.
PROPER CARE OF COLLET
From time to time, it also becomes necessary to clean your collet and collet nut. To do so, simply remove collet nut from the collet and clean the dust and chips that have Collected. Then return the collet nut to its original position.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Brush Cap
Brush
Brush Cap
Assembly
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Brush
Assembly
Fig. 11
WARNING:
Do not at anytime let brake fluids, fuel, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,
or destroy plastic.
weaken
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. When electric tools are used on fibreglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster, it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. During any use on these materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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GUARANTEE
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Guarantee Conditions
This guarantee only applies provided that the Product has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’ s recommendations under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of the Company) and such
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