User manual RYOBI R1801M

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL R1801M ROUTER With R181FB Fixed Base Double Insulated Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the router will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS I Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 I General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Turn off the router upon completion of cut, and let the motor come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece. WARNING: Never place the router down on a work surface before the cutter stops. 9 OPERATION WARNING: Never connect the router to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROUTER BASE TO REMOVE THE ROUTER BASE See Figure 4. Unplug the router. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Place the router upside down with the Ryobi label away from you. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor. Turn the collet nut until the hole in the collet aligns with the spindle lock button. Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the motor is to its highest position. Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base. Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor housing. Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base. Align the spindle lock button with the groove in the base. Depress and hold the spindle lock button on the motor. Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the spindle lock snaps out as it clears the rear window, just below the locking arm. Tighten the locking arm. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING LOCKING ARM SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON INDICATOR ARROW 1/3 2 01 2 15/32 DEPTH INDICATOR RING INDICATOR POINT Fig. 4 10 OPERATION REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 5. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. Unplug the router. TO LOOSEN WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. TO TIGHTEN CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow the motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. Place the router upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to collet nut. Loosen the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench provided. WARNING: If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers. They will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Choose one of these options: I To remove the cutter: SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig. [. . . ] Therefore, no further lubrication is required. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on these types of materials. [. . . ]