Ryobi RE601 manual

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 route[...]

Page 2 ■ Product Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1 ■ Typical Applications ......................................................................................................... 2 ■ Rules For Safe Operation ..................................................[...]

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 owner's manual carefully. Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this owner's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. 2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRI[...]

Page 5 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 [...]

Page 6 UNP ACKING Your RE601 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 attempting to operate router. A 1[...]

Page 7 KNOW YOUR ROUTER Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. See Figures 1 and 2. Your router is a versatile woodworking tool which will give you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered with the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateur t[...]

Page 8 FEA TURES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your router has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not oper[...]

Page 9 ADJUSTMENTS 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 Figure 3. ■ Unplug your router. W ARNI[...]

Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS WITH A 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) DIAMETER SHANK As mentioned previously, a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) bit adapter has also been provided with your router so that cutters with 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) shank bits can be used. See Figure 4. ■ If using a cutter with a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) diameter shank, follow the instructions on th[...]

Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS ■ Release the plunge lock and release lever. ■ Grasp the handles and lower router until stop bar con- tacts stop screw. Tighten the plunge lock and release lever to lock the cutter at the desired depth of cut. DEPTH STOP SYSTEM See Figure 10. The depth stop is located on the base of your router and makes it possible to make [...]

Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS When routing a groove or dado that is too deep to safely cut in one pass, it is best to make the cut in several passes. The proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the horse- power of the router motor, the type of cutter being used, and the type of wood being routed. A lightweight router with low[...]

Page 13 SCALE See Figure 12. Your router has a dual inch and metric scale provided on the stop bar. Each mark on the inch scale makes 1/16 in. depth of cut changes possible. Each mark on the centimeter scale makes 1 mm depth of cut changes possible. The indicator point located on the housing provides a reference point for the scale. ■ Select eith[...]

Page 14 OPERA TION PRACTICE BEFORE ACTUAL USE We suggest that you practice with the variable speed feature of your router before installing a cutter and making cuts in wood. Check the following before connecting your router to power supply: ■ Make sure power supply is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only. ■ Make sure the trigger is not in the lock-on posi[...]

Page 15 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 to produce a continu- ous 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, shallow groo[...]

Page 16 Fig. 19 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 17 OPERA TION When routing all the edges of a panel or board, rout the end grain first. Any splintering that occurs at the corners will then be removed when routing the edge. Start each side 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) away from the end. Feed the cutter into the wood until the pilot contacts the uncut edge. Then, slowly back the router to shape the corne[...]

Page 18 OPERA TION ROUTING GROOVES See Figure 22. When routing across the face of boards, set router at desired depth of cut, place the edge of router base against workpiece, and turn on your router. Slowly feed the cutter into the workpiece along desired line of cut. W ARNING: If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass, [...]

Page 19 OPERA TION FREEHAND ROUTING W ARNING: 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 cause possible serious personal injury. When using a UL listed router table, large router bits should be used for edging only. Do [...]

Page 20 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W ARNING: Unplug your router from its power supply before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance procedure. DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 24. The depth control knob is[...]

Page 21 W ARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs—with the exception of the externally accessible brushes—should be performed by a Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service Center. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Your router has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN[...]

Page 22 MAINTENANCE 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. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. W ARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc.[...]

Page 23 NOTES[...]

972000-396 6-97 RYOBI AMERICA CORPORATION 5201 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625-8950 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 RYOBI CANADA INC. P.O. Box 910 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 Phone 1-800-265-6778 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an exte[...]