Ryobi R160, R165 User Manual

OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL ROUTER - R160 / R165

DOUBLE INSULATED

SPECIFICATIONS:

Depth Of Cut 0 - 1-1/2 In. (0 - 38.1mm)

Collet 1/4 In. (6.4mm)

Horsepower R160 1-1/2 R165 1-3/4

Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only

Amperes R160 8.0 R165 8.5

No Load Speed 25,000 RPM

Net Weight 7.8 Lbs.

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI 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 new 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 a Ryobi router.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Product Specifications ................................................................................... 1

2. Table Of Contents .......................................................................................... 2

3. Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................... 3-5

4 Operation .................................................................................................. 6-12

5. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 13-14

6. Optional Accessories ................................................................................... 14

7. Parts Ordering / Service............................................................................... 16

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you are separated from the tool's electrical system by two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

WARNING:

The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.

WARNING:

WEAR

YOUR

SAFETY

FORESIGHT IS BETTER

GLASSES

THAN NO SIGHT

The operation of any router 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 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.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

WARNING:

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

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's 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 GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

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

14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Both hands are needed to operate the tool.

16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

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

20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 50 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example

- SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

23. KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kickback.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach underneath work while cutter is rotating. Do not attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.

28. 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.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or 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 other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have switches replaced by an authorized service center.

32. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before routing.

33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

34. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL

RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

36. DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWNOUT"

37. WHEN USING THIS ROUTER WITH A ROUTER

38. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them

OR OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS.

Also, do not use with any device that could cause the power supply voltage to change.

TABLE, HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY BY KEEPING THE CUTTER GUARDED AT ALL TIMES. Use only UL listed

router tables, with guards, that have been designed for use on routers that are of this type, size, and weight.

frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATION

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WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your router until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

UNPACKING

Your router has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate router. A wrench, owner's operating manual, and warranty

registration are also included.

KNOW YOUR ROUTER

Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

See Figure 1.

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your router. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, loose particles or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, causing possible serious injury.

CHIP SHIELD

A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips. The shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base.

Figure 1.

If necessary to remove chip shield, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward. To replace, squeeze the tabs at each end, fit into opening, then release. FOR YOUR

PROTECTION, DO NOT USE ROUTER WITHOUT CHIP SHIELD PROPERLY IN PLACE.

"LOCK-ON BUTTON"

The switch of your router is equipped with a "lock-on" feature which is convenient when operating for extended periods of time. To lock on, depress the trigger, push in the lock button located on the side of the handle, then while holding the lock button pushed in, release the trigger. To release the lock, depress the trigger and release it.

See Figure 1.

See

SPINDLE

LOCK

INDICATOR

POINT(S)

HANDLE

DEPTH

INDICATOR

RING(S)

CHIP

SHIELD

DEPTH

INDICATOR

RING(S)

FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER

UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF ROUTER

DEPTH

ADJUSTING

RING

ADJUSTING

POWER

HANDLE

DEPTH

RING

"LOCK-ON

BUTTON"

INDICATOR

POINT(S)

SWITCH

TRIGGER

REAR VIEW OF ROUTER

CLAMPING

LEVER

SUBBASE WITH

STRAIGHT EDGE

Fig. 1

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