Ryobi RT101 manual

For use only with the Ryobi R161 or R162 router (includes R1801M1 motor with R181FB1 base) 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. W ARNING: T o reduce the ri[...]

2 INTRODUCTION Q Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Q Rules for Safe Operation ....................................................................................................... ......................... 3-4 Q Sy[...]

3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tool works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Q Know your power tool. Read operator ’ s manual carefully . Learn its ap[...]

4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING: 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 mas[...]

5 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alterna[...]

6 SPECIFICA TIONS UNP ACKING INFORMATION Q Carefully remove the parts from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Q Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no break- age or damage occurred during shipping. Q Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the pr[...]

7 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire 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. W ARNING: The double insulated syst[...]

8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 W ARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. CUTTER GUARD/ VACUUM ATTACHMENT MITER GAUGE SWITCH FENCE FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW SWITCH KEY[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 2 W ARNING: The router or router table should never be con- nected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router and router table will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. ASSEMBLING THE ROU[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 5 Fig. 7 Fig. 6 TO ATTACH THE FENCE See Figure 5. Follow these directions to attach the fence. Q Place the router table right side up with the back edge closest to you. Q Position the fence on the table with the four black knobs facing you. Q Align the two holes on the bottom of the fence with the two channels on the router table.[...]

11 ASSEMBL Y ATTACHING THE REAR SAFETY GUARD TO THE ROUTER See Figure 8. Follow these directions to attach the rear safety guard to the router. Q Place the rear safety guard on the back of the router. Q Align the slots in the guard with the holes in the router. Q Secure the rear safety guard to the router with the two machine screws. ATTACHING THE [...]

12 ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING THE TABLE TO A WORK SURFACE See Figure 10a and 10b. Follow these directions to mount the table to a work surface. Q Place the router table right side up on a sturdy work surface, e.g., work stand, workbench, counter top. Q Mark the holes with a pencil. Q Remove the router table. Q Drill four holes through the work surface. Q P[...]

13 ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 11 W ARNING: The router or router table should never be con- nected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router and router table will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. INSERTING/REMO[...]

14 ADJUSTMENTS INSERTING THROAT PLATES See Figure 12. The throat plate provides a stable surface around the cutter and prevents objects from falling through the throat and damaging the spindle. The proper size throat plate depends on the size and shape of the cutter. When inserted, the throat plate opening should be within approximately 1/4 in. (6.[...]

15 ADJUSTMENTS INSERTING THE STARTING PIN Place the starting pin on the router table and use it as a pivot point when cutting small, odd-shaped pieces. NOTE: It is not necessary to use the fence when you are using the starting pin. Additionally, only use piloted cutters when using the starting pin. See Figure 15. Follow these directions to insert t[...]

16 W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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, carb[...]

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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL ROUTER T ABLE RT101 - DOUBLE INSULA TED R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .ryobitools.com Phone 1-800-525-2579 983000-134 6-04 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact[...]