Ryobi R163 Owner's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
FIXED BASE ROUTER
DOUBLE INSULATED
TOUPIE À BASE FIXE
DOUBLE ISOLATION
FRESADORA DE BASE FIJA
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO
R163 / R163G
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings .........................................2-3
Router Safety Warnings .....................3
Symbols ..............................................4
Electrical ............................................. 5
Features .............................................. 6
Assembly ............................................ 6
Operation .......................................6-11
Adjustments .....................................11
Maintenance ..................................... 12
Accessories ...................................... 12
Figures (Illustrations) ....................13-16
Parts Ordering and
Service ................................Back page
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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Règles de sécurité relatives
aux outils électriques ......................2-3
Avertissements de sécurité
relatifs au toupie .................................3
Symboles ............................................4
Caractéristiques électriques ............... 5
Caractéristiques .................................6
Assemblage ........................................ 6
Utilisation ......................................6-11
Réglages ...........................................11
Entretien ...........................................12
Accessoires ...................................... 12
Figures (illustrations) ....................13-16
Commande de pièces
et dépannage ....................Page arrière
AVERTISSEMENT :
réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant
d’employer ce produit.
Pour
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
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Advertencias de seguridad
para herramientas eléctricas ......... 2-3
Advertencias de seguridad tupi .........3
Símbolos ............................................4
Aspectos eléctricos ...........................5
Características ...................................6
Armado ..............................................6
Funcionamiento ........................... 6-11
Ajustes .............................................11
Mantenimiento .................................12
Accesorios .......................................12
Figuras (illustraciones) ............... 13-16
Pedidos de piezas
y servicio ....................... Pág. posterior
ADVERTENCIA: Para
reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario
debe leer y comprender el manual del
operador antes de usar este producto.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
ROUTER SAFETY WARNINGS
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, be-
cause the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and shock the operator.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest authorized service center.
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.
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. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be re-
placed only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product. If
you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
n
o
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
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ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire 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.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the product’s
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a product 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 product to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only
(normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this
product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a product, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating (on product data plate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with
a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use product with a damaged
cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
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WARNING:
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of Cut..................................................................2 in.
Collet..........................................................................1/4 in.
Peak Horsepower .................................................... 1.5 HP
ASSEMBLY
No Load Speed ...................................25,000 r/min (RPM)
Input ............................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 Amps
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may
contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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 exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
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APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Rout grooves, carve designs, mortise door jambs, and
create joints in wood and wood products
Cabinet making, routing counter tops, and finishing work
in wood and wood products
REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE
See Figure 1, page 14.
To remove the base:
Unplug the router.
Place the router upside down with the Ryobi label away
from you.
OPERATION
Loosen the lock lever on the base.
NOTE: It should not be possible to move the router
motor with the lock lever tightened and the motor correctly installed in either base. If movement is possible
with the lock lever tightened in either of the bases, an
adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made. See
Adjustments.
Hold the handles and pull the adjustment bar from the
slot in the motor base.
Lift the base up from the slot until the adjustment bar tab
passes out of the slot area.
After the tab has cleared the slot, release the adjustment
bar and press the spindle lock down and in (until it fully
locks in the collet spindle) so that it slides behind the
base housing.
NOTE: When using the spindle lock for any applica-
tion, make sure that the latch goes all the way in. If the
latch is depressed and does not go all the way in, turn
the collet with the wrench provided until the spindle lock
locks into place.
Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor. Use cau-
tion, as forcing may result in permanent damage to the
locking mechanism.
To install the base:
Unplug the router.
With the base right side up, loosen the lock lever.
Push the spindle lock in, holding it into place.
Align arrow on base with arrow on motor.
Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The
spindle lock can be released once the motor slides down
into the base. It will disengage once it has cleared the
inside of the base. Use caution as forcing may result in
permanent damage to the locking mechanism.
Pull the adjustment bar.
Place the adjustment bar tab in the slot on the motor.
Tighten the lock lever.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
the spindle lock.
WARNING:
If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful
not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands or
fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup
from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.
WARNING:
Bit continues to rotate after the router has been turned off.
To avoid injury, wait until the bit has come to a complete
stop before removing router from the workpiece.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 2, page 14.
Unplug the router.
To install the bit:
Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place.
Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
Insert the bit until it is approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. away
from the collet nut face.
NOTE: Make sure that the collet always clamps the shank
(non-cutting end) of the bit.
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with
the wrench provided.
Release the spindle lock.
To remove the bit:
Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place.
Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
Release the spindle lock.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may
detach during use, causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never use bits which are larger in diameter than the opening in the router subbase. These situations could cause
possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury.
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LED WORKLIGHT
See Figure 3, page 14.
The two LED worklights on the base of the router motor will
come on when the on/off switch is in the ON ( I ) position. This
provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece
for operation in lower-light areas.
OPERATION
SELECTING DEPTH OF CUT
Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the horsepower of the router motor, the type of bit, and the type of
wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for
making shallow cuts; a router with higher horsepower is
designed for deeper cuts. Small bits, such as veining bits
with 1/16 in. cutting diameters, are designed to remove only
small amounts of wood. Large bits, such as straight-flute
bits, remove larger amounts of wood and make deeper cuts
in soft woods, such as white pine.
Choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on
the router motor. If you need extra force or the motor speed
slows down considerably, turn off the router and reduce the
depth of cut. Then, make the cut in two or more passes.
When routing a groove that is too deep to safely cut in one
pass, make the cut in several passes. We recommend that
cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. and that
several passes be made to reach deeper cuts.
SETTING DEPTH OF CUT
See Figures 4 - 5, page 14.
The bit depth can be adjusted by turning the depth
adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The
depth of the cut can be read on the depth adjustment knob.
Each mark on the scale indicates a 1/128 in. change in
depth setting.
Unplug the router.
Loosen the lock lever.
Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to
move the collet down or clockwise to move the collet up.
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments
are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments.
When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock
lever.
To use the quick release button:
Unplug the router.
Loosen the lock lever.
Press and hold the quick release button while moving the
router motor up or down in the base.
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments
are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments.
When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock
lever.
NOTE: To adjust the depth of cut when the router is
mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock
lever, turn the depth adjustment knob until the bit reaches the
desired depth of cut, and retighten the lock lever.
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When the router is mounted to a router table, depth adjustments can be made easily by using a T-handle wrench.
To make through table adjustments:
Unplug the router.
Loosen the lock lever.
Insert a T-handle wrench through the hole in the router
table into the hole on the subbase, and place the end of
the wrench socket over the adjusting nut.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise to move the collet
down or clockwise to move the collet up.
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments
are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments.
When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the
lock lever.
WARNING:
Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe
woodworking practices and offer proper guarding for the
bit. Use router tables that are UL classified and identified
suitable for use with the specific router model. Failure to
comply can result in an accident causing possible injury.
WARNING:
Only use router tables with proper guarding for the bit and
with on-board switch controlled receptacles. Failure to
use router tables with appropriate safety features could
result in serious personal injury.
TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF
See Figure 6, page 14.
To turn the router on, push the switch to the ( I ), or ON
position. Return the switch to the ( O ), or OFF position when
routing operation is finished.
OPERATING THE ROUTER
When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a
straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.
NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See
Accessories.
Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset
the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge
of the router base. Hold the router base against the straight
edge and rout the groove.
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit,
clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines. 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 remaining waste in the center of
the groove.
OPERATION
When routing a groove, the travel should be in a direction
that places the guide you are using at the right-hand side.
When the guide is positioned as shown in the “guide inside”
illustration, tool travel should be from left to right and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is positioned as
shown in the “guide outside” illustration, tool travel should
be from right to left and clockwise around curves. If there
is a choice, the first setup is generally the easier to use. In
either case, the sideways thrust you use is against the guide.
INTERNAL ROUTING
See Figure 7, page 15.
Tilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact-
ing the workpiece.
Turn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
Gradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase
is level with the workpiece.
Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
EDGE ROUTING
See Figure 8, page 15.
Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide.
Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without
the bit contacting the workpiece.
Turn router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the
clamped straight edge as a guide.
Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
WARNING:
Do not use large router bits for freehand routing. Use of
large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss
of control or create other hazardous conditions that could
result in personal injury. If using a router table, large bits
should be used for edging only.
FREEHAND ROUTING
See Figure 9, page 15.
When used freehand, the router becomes a flexible and
versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout
signs, relief sculptures, etc. When freehand routing:
Draw or layout the pattern on the workpiece.
Choose the appropriate bit.
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for rout-
ing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball
mills are often used to make relief carvings. Veining bits
are used to carve small, intricate details.
Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Make the first
pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut. This will provide
better control as well as being a guide for the next pass.
NOTE: Do not rout deeper than 1/8 in. per pass.
EDGING WITH PILOT BIT
See Figure 10, page 15.
The arbor-type bits with pilots are excellent for quick, easy,
edge shaping of any workpiece edge that is either straight
or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius
of the bit to be used. The pilot prevents the bit from making too deep a cut; and holding the pilot firmly in contact
with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from
becoming too shallow.
Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired
depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such
that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped (leaving
at least a 1/16 in. thick uncut portion at bottom), the pilot
can ride against the uncut portion, which serves to guide it.
However, if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low
so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against,
an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the
workpiece. This “guide” board must have exactly the same
contour— straight or curved—as the workpiece edge. If it is
positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge,
the bit will make a full cut (in as far as the bit radius). On the
other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in figure 10
(out from the workpiece edge), the bit will make less than
a full cut — which will alter the shape of the finished edge.
NOTE: Any of the piloted bits can be used without a pilot for
edge shaping with guides, as preceding. The size (diameter)
of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width
that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge
(the small pilot exposes all of the bit; the large one reduces
this amount by 1/16 in.).
DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST
See Figures 11 - 12, page 15.
The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction. This
gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in a counterclockwise
direction, especially when the motor revs up.
Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When
fed from left to right, the rotation of the bit pulls the router
against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the
rotation of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away
from the workpiece causing kickback. This could cause you
to lose control of the router.
Because of the high speed of bit rotation during a proper
feeding operation, there is very little kickback under normal
conditions. However, if the bit strikes a knot, hard grain,
or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the
cutting action, there will be a slight kickback. The direction
of kickback is always in the direction opposite bit rotation.
This will affect the trueness of the cut.
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OPERATION
To guard against kickback, plan the setup and direction of
feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool in the same
direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving. The
thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges
of the bit continuously biting straight into new (uncut) wood.
NOTE: For best results, make sure to take enough time to
set up for cutting. While cutting, make sure to use the proper
rate of feed.
PROPER RATE OF FEED
Professional routing depends upon careful setup and proper
rate of feed which is learned through practice and use. The
proper rate of feed is dependent upon:
hardness and moisture content of the workpiece
depth of cut
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 cuts in
hardwoods such as oak, a slower rate of feed is required.
Several factors will help you select the proper rate of feed.
Choose the rate that does not slow down the motor.
Choose the rate at which the bit advances firmly and
surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips
or a smooth edge.
Listen to the sound of the motor. A high-pitched sound
means you are feeding too slowly. A strained, lower
pitched sound signals force feeding.
Check the progress of each cut. Too slow feeding can
cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the
intended line of cut. Force feeding increases the strain
of holding the tool and results in loss of speed.
Notice the chips being produced as you cut. If the router
is fed too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. If fed
too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave
gouge marks.
Test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you begin.
Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands.
If you are making a small diameter, shallow groove in soft,
dry wood, the proper feed rate may be determined by the
speed at which you can travel the router along the guide line.
If the bit is a large one, the cut is deep, or the workpiece is
hard to cut, the proper feed may be a very slow one. A cross
grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with
grain cut in the same workpiece.
FEEDING TOO FAST
See Figure 13, page 15.
Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only
when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is
taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips.
If you force the router to move forward too fast, the RPM of
the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward
movement. As a result, the bit must take bigger bites as it
revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher
finish. Also, because bigger bites require more power, the
router motor may become overloaded.
Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative RPM
of the bit can become so slow—and the bites it has to take
so large—that chips will be partially knocked off (rather
than fully cut off). This causes splintering and gouging of
the workpiece.
The router is an extremely high-speed tool, and will make
clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload
of a forced feed. You can always detect force feeding by the
sound of the motor. Its high-pitched whine will sound lower
and stronger as it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding
the tool will be noticeably increased.
FEEDING TOO SLOW
See Figure 14, page 15.
It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too
slowly. When you advance the router into the work too slowly,
the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough
to take a bite; instead, it merely scrapes away sawdust-like
particles. Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn,
or mar the cut and in extreme cases, can overheat the bit,
destroying its hardness.
When the bit is scraping instead of cutting, controlling the
router is more difficult. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at close to top RPM, and has a much
greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of
the cut (especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with
hard and soft areas). As a result, the cut produced may have
rippled, instead of straight, sides.
Feeding too slowly can also cause the router to take off in a
wrong direction from the intended line of cut. Always grasp
and hold the router firmly with both hands when routing.
You can detect when you are feeding the router too slowly by
the runaway, high-pitched sound of the motor or by feeling
the wiggle of the bit in the cut.
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OPERATION
DEPTH OF CUT
See Figures 15 - 16, page 16.
Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed
that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut and the possibility
of damage to the tool’s motor and bit.
A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. A cut
that is too deep will slow the feed so that the bit is scraping
rather than cutting. A too deep cut can cause smaller bits
to be broken off. Bits that are 1/16 in. in diameter are easily
broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A large
enough bit is not likely to break, but attempting a cut that
is too deep may result in a rough cut, and it may be difficult
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING LOCK LEVER TENSION
See Figure 17, page 16.
Over time and with repeated use, the lock lever may
become loose. When this occurs, tighten the stop nut
slightly. The elastic stop nut should be loose enough so
that there is some play in the lock lever when it is in
the open position.
to guide and control the bit as desired. It is recommended
that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in a single pass,
regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition of the
workpiece.
To make deeper cuts, make as many successive passes as
needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in. for each new pass. To save
time, perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting
before lowering the bit for the next pass. This will insure a
uniform depth when you complete the final pass.
NOTE: Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass.
Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the
possibility of serious personal injury.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the elastic stop nut. The lock lever
should clamp tightly to secure the motor housing.
NOTICE:
Make sure the motor housing does not move up or down
when clamped. If motor is not securely clamped in base,
adjustments will not be accurate.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this
tool for extended work on these types of materials. However,
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
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.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
must be done by an authorized service center in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
CLEANING THE BITS
Get faster, more accurate cutting results by keeping
bits clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and
gum from bits after each use. When sharpening bits, sharpen
only the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the outside
diameter. When sharpening the end of a bit, be sure to grind
the clearance angle the same as originally ground.
CLEANING THE COLLET
Dust and chips may collect on the collet from time to time,
making it necessary to clean the collet. To do so, remove
the collet assembly and wipe it with a clean, dry rag. Clean
the taper in the shaft in the same manner. Never immerse
the collet or end of the shaft in a solvent or in water. Before
replacing the collet assembly, put a drop of SAE30 motor oil
on the inside of the nut, on the treads of the shaft, and on
the taper in the shaft. Replace the collet assembly onto the
shaft by hand only. Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in
the collet. This action could permanently damage the collet.
ACCESSORIES
Look for these accessories at the service center:
Edge Guide .......................................................................................................................................................6090080-1
25 pc. Carbide Router Bit Kit ............................................................................................................................. A25RS25
12 pc. Carbide Router Bit Kit ............................................................................................................................. A25RS12
8 pc. Starter Carbide Router Bit Kit ................................................................................................................... A25RS08
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 13
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty details go to www.ryobitools.com
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