Ryobi RT100 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model RT100 Router Table
Double Insulated
(For use only with the Ryobi R161 router)
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER TABLE
Y our new router table 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 operator's manual before using your new router table.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your router table properly and only
for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so that we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying a Ryobi router table.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Table of Contents and Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
■ Rules for Safe Operation .......................................................................................................................... 3-4
■ Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
■ Features....................................................................................................................................................... 6
■ Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................... 7
■ Assembly................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
■ Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 10-11
■ Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 12
■ Notes.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
■ Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................. 14
INTRODUCTION
Your router table has many features for making router
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this router table making it easy to
maintain and operate.
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire Operator's Manual
and the entire R161 Operator’s Manual before using
your new router table. Pay close attention to the Rules
for Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including
Danger, Warning, and Caution. If you use your router
table properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WARNING:
WEAR
YOUR
SAFETY
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
GLASSES
THAN NO SIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
Table Dimensions 12 in. x 24 in. x 1-1/8 in.
Table Footprint 16 in. x 24 in.
Dust Hookup 2-1/4 in.
Fence Width 16 in.
Maximum Stock Height 2-3/4 in.
Maximum Cutter Diameter 2-3/8 in.
Table Height 12 in.
Recommended Working Height (approximately) 37 in.
Miter Slot 3/8 in. x 3/4 in.
Maximum Stock Removal 1/8 in.
Maximum Incremental Removal per Pass 1/32 in.
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. Always
wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your power tool. Safe operation of this power tool
requires that you read and understand this operator’s
manual, the Operator’s Manual for the R161 router and
all labels affixed to the tool. Learn the applications and
limitations as well as the potential hazards.
WARNING:
Do not connect your router or router table to a power
source until you have assembled and adjusted the
router table as described in this manual and have read
and understood all precautions and operating instructions in the manual and printed on the tool.
WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury. Use common
sense. Some of these basic safety precautions include
the following:
Always keep all guards in place and in good working or-
der.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Get in the habit
of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before turning it on.
Keep the work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
work benches invite accidents.
Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use
power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in
damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep the
work area well lighted.
Keep children away from power tools. All visitors should
be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
Make the workshop child-proof with padlocks and mas-
ter switches or by removing starter keys.
Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective covering over long hair.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Every-
day eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the cut-
ting operation is dusty.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
Secure the work. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the tool.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
Maintain the tool with care. Keep cutters sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Disconnect power tools before servicing or before
changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended accesso-
ries. Consult this operator’s manual for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutter is unintentionally contacted.
Periodically check for worn or damaged parts. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, loose mounting brackets, and any other
conditions that may affect operation. A guard or any other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Before the tool is used again, make sure that the
repaired or replaced part is operating properly and performing its intended function.
Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against
the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power
off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Do not abuse cord. Never yank the cord to discon-
nect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
Keep cutters clean and sharp. Sharp cutters minimize
stalling. Dirty and dull cutters may cause misalignment of
the material and possible operator injury.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away
from the cutter. Do not reach underneath table or in the
cutting path with your hands or fingers at any time while
tool is connected to power source.
Firmly clamp or bolt your router table to a workbench
so the router table surface is at approximately hip height.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Keep tool 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 solvents
to clean tool.
Stay alert. Never operate a power tool when tired or
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
Always turn switch off before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting.
All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should
be made at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Use only
Ryobi identical replacement parts.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use to instruct other users. 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
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE RT100 ROUTER TABLE
For your own safety, read this RT100 Operator’s Manual
and the R161 Operator’s Manual before operating the
router or router table.
Feed workpiece against rotation of cutter.
Always use guard/dust cover.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Do not use awkward hand positions.
Keep fingers away from revolving cutter - use fixtures
when necessary.
When using the router on the router table, the router must
be plugged into the on-board switch outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SYMBOLS
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 danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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: 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.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
EXTENSION CORD
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 Lab (UL) should be
used.
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)
Up to 50 feet 14
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
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.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator’s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator’s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.
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MEANING
Do not expose to rain or use in wet locations
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