Ryobi RE170VS manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL ROUTER - RE170VS DOUBLE INSULA TED SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICA TIONS: Depth Of Cut 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38.1 mm) Collet 1/2 in. (13 mm) Also Included With Packaging 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Amperes 8.5 Peak Horsepower 1-3/4 Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only No Load Speed 15,000 - 25,000 RPM Net Weight 3.92 kg. (8.[...]

Page 2 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 16 13 64 3 ■ Product Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1 ■ Typical Applications ......................................................................................................... 2[...]

Page 3 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[...]

Page 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator'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. KE[...]

Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION (Continued) 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 damag[...]

Page 6 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 UNP ACKING Your router has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. After removing it from the box, 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[...]

Page 7 3/8 15 64 1 64 0 1 32 3 7 32 64 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 6 13 6 FEA TURES CHIP SHIELD A clear plastic see-through 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. See Figure 1. If necessary to remove chip shield, squeeze [...]

Page 8 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 4 Fig. 3 W ARNING: Your router should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting your router will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figures 3, 4, and 5. ■ U[...]

Page 9 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 CUTTER INSIDE SUBBASE DEPTH INDICATOR RING INDICATOR POINT Fig. 5 Fig. 6 L O C K U N L O C K TO LOCK TO UNLOCK CLAMPING LEVER ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS (Continued) ■ To use cutters with 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) shank bits, the 1/2 in. (13 mm) collet assembly must be removed and re- placed with [...]

Page 10 15 64 1 64 0 1 32 3 7 32 64 16 3 64 1 1 13 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 15 64 7 32 13 64 16 3 11 64 64 1 32 1 0 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 8 Fig. 9 CUTTER EXTENDED BELOW SUBBASE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) ■ Position your router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth setting. See Figure 8. ■ Turn the[...]

Page 11 A B ■ Make sure there is not a cutter in the collet. ■ Make sure the collet does not extend below the subbase. ■ Choose the desired speed from the speed selection chart. See Figure 10 . ■ Turn the variable speed control selector to the desired setting. Align desired setting on the variable speed control selector with indicator mark [...]

Page 12 OPERA TION PROPER FEEDING The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow. It is the rate at which the bit is being advanced firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips — without hogging into the wood to make large individual chips or, on the other hand, to create only sawdust. If you are making a small diameter, sha[...]

Page 13 Fig. 16 OPERA TION DEPTH OF CUT 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 router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed [...]

Page 14 OPERA TION STARTING AND ENDING A CUT INTERNAL ROUTING Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is level with workpiece. W ARNING: Keep a firm[...]

Page 15 8 1 7 64 3 3 9 64 5 32 11 64 16 13 64 3 OPERA TION EDGE ROUTING Place router on workpiece, making sure the router bit does not contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Begin your cut, gradually feeding cutter into workpiece. W ARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so c[...]

Page 16 FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 21. When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout signs, relief sculptures, etc. There are two basic techniques for freehand routing: ■ Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood. See Figure 21. ■ Routing out the background, leav[...]

Page 17 MAINTENANCE When electric tools are use on fiberglass 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 recommende[...]

Page 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HELPFUL HINTS ✓ Always clamp workpiece securely before routing. ✓ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead. ✓ Always wear eye protection when routing. ✓ Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double check. Measure twice and cut once. ✓ Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened. ✓ Don’t let familiarity make [...]

Page 19 NOTES[...]

Page 20 W ARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed by a Ryobi authorized service center. For the repair center nearest you call 1-800-[...]

Page 21 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. P ARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 974323-001 Shaft Lock Label .................................................. 1 2 999053-003 Screw (#5-10 x 1[...]

Page 22 POWER CORD SWITCH YELLOW BRUSH LEAD SWITCH TRIGGER MOTOR BLACK POWER HANDLE LEAD BLACK POWER CORD LEAD POWER HANDLE CORD BROWN BLACK BROWN BLUE WHITE BLACK YELLOW BRUSH LEAD SPEED CONTROL MODULE WIRING DIAGRAM RYOBI ROUTER – MODEL NUMBER RE170VS[...]

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL ROUTER - RE170VS DOUBLE INSULA TED 972000-774 Printed in U.S.A. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. P.O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power t[...]