User manual RYOBI 2100W PLUNGE ACTION ROUTER ERT2100VK

[. . . ] OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL PLUNGE ROUTER MODEL ERT2100VK SPECIFICATIONS : Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 W No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8000-23000 min-1 Collet Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 35 mm (1/4") 12. 7 mm (1/2") Plunge Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] As the name implies your plunge router can be used for making plunge cuts in work pieces, routing grooves, edge routing, routing circles and freehand routing. When used with recommended accessories, such as router table, depth adjustment knob and parallel guide, it becomes even more versatile. Various types of cutters, both with and without roller bearings as guides also add to the versatility of this tool. HEAVY DUTY MOTOR Your router has a powerful motor with sufficient power to handle tough routing jobs. It delivers high power for heavy duty performance. DEPTH STOP SYSTEM The adjustable depth stop located on the base of your router provides precise stops for repetitive depth of cut changes. A depth adjustment scale makes quick adjustments to depth of cut changes possible. SPINDLE LOCK A spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to loosen the collet nut and to change the cutters. NOTE: Do not run router with spindle lock engaged. ON/OFF SWITCH Your router starts and stops by depressing the on/off switch located on the handle. Push the switch down to start the router. Always ensure you are holding the router properly before depressing the switch to turn the tool on. To turn the router off, simply depress the switch again. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL Your router has advanced electronic features, designed to assist you in getting the maximum use from your router. By making proper speed selections, your router can be adjusted to specific routing needs. This eliminates much of the guess work previously needed to perform operations on router tables when used with the optional depth control knob. The electronic feature of your router introduces the flexibility of adjusting the motor speed to required job conditions. An electronic speed control module senses the load applied to the motor and increases or decreases motor voltage to compensate for and maintain desired RPM. Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter diameter you will be using and to the hardness of the material being cut. The best cuts are made when the cutter is fed through material at the proper rate of feed. PLUNGE LOCK LEVER After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. If this happens, you can easily adjust the lever. [. . . ] Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove freehand. 33 32 33 32 Fig. 17&18) As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the 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 so much that the bit is no longer cutting, it is scraping, instead. The smaller bits are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. [. . . ]