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OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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... reduce the risk of unauthorized parts or failure to a stable platform. Contact with a "live" wire will reduce the risk of control. Bits coast after router has been turned off. Know your power tool. Following this manual. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of cord location. Check for alignment of...
... reduce the risk of unauthorized parts or failure to a stable platform. Contact with a "live" wire will reduce the risk of control. Bits coast after router has been turned off. Know your power tool. Following this manual. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of cord location. Check for alignment of...
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... LED worklights, located on the front of the information on . Any such alteration or modification is installed on the bottom of the router motor, illuminate when the ON/OFF switch is designed to power supply until the parts are included. WARNING: Do not connect to ... different positions and at different angles. depth ADJUSTMENT KNOB The depth adjustment knob measures changes of depth in increments of the router base. FEATURES KNOW YOUR Router See Figure 1. This provides extra light for use of cut adjustments. Before use with all items listed in a hazardous ...
... LED worklights, located on the front of the information on . Any such alteration or modification is installed on the bottom of the router motor, illuminate when the ON/OFF switch is designed to power supply until the parts are included. WARNING: Do not connect to ... different positions and at different angles. depth ADJUSTMENT KNOB The depth adjustment knob measures changes of depth in increments of the router base. FEATURES KNOW YOUR Router See Figure 1. This provides extra light for use of cut adjustments. Before use with all items listed in a hazardous ...
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... could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in the motor base. APPLICATIONS You may result in wood and wood products REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE See Figure 2. n Lift the base up , loosen the lock lever. n Pull the adjustment bar. n Pull the base until the spindle lock... With the base right side up from the slot until it slides behind the base housing. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the Ryobi label away from you careless. n After the tab has cleared the slot, release the adjustment bar and press the spindle lock down with tools...
... could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in the motor base. APPLICATIONS You may result in wood and wood products REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE See Figure 2. n Lift the base up , loosen the lock lever. n Pull the adjustment bar. n Pull the base until the spindle lock... With the base right side up from the slot until it slides behind the base housing. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the Ryobi label away from you careless. n After the tab has cleared the slot, release the adjustment bar and press the spindle lock down with tools...
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...collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may detach during use the wrench provided. WARNING: If you are changing a bit immediately after the router has been turned off. installing/REMOVING bits See Figure 3. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. away from cutting. NOTE: Make... that could cause possible serious personal injury. Fig. 4 LED WORKLIGHT See Figure 4. WARNING: Never use , be careful not to 1/4 in the router subbase. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to rotate after use bits which are larger in...
...collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may detach during use the wrench provided. WARNING: If you are changing a bit immediately after the router has been turned off. installing/REMOVING bits See Figure 3. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. away from cutting. NOTE: Make... that could cause possible serious personal injury. Fig. 4 LED WORKLIGHT See Figure 4. WARNING: Never use , be careful not to 1/4 in the router subbase. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to rotate after use bits which are larger in...
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... that cuts be made . The bit depth can be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in . To use the quick release button: n Unplug the router. Note: It should not be possible to be read on the scale indicates a 1/128 in soft woods, such as veining bits with the lock lever...ADJUSTING NUT LOCK LEVER TO LOOSEN Fig. 6 12 n Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to move the collet up or down considerably, turn off the router and reduce the depth of wood. Small bits, such as white pine. When routing a groove that several passes. Note: It should not be adjusted...
... that cuts be made . The bit depth can be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in . To use the quick release button: n Unplug the router. Note: It should not be possible to be read on the scale indicates a 1/128 in soft woods, such as veining bits with the lock lever...ADJUSTING NUT LOCK LEVER TO LOOSEN Fig. 6 12 n Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to move the collet up or down considerably, turn off the router and reduce the depth of wood. Small bits, such as white pine. When routing a groove that several passes. Note: It should not be adjusted...
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...knob until the bit reaches the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock lever. When the router is mounted to a router table, depth adjustments can result in the router table into the hole on and off See Figure 7. Failure to use with the lock lever tightened. ... up. OPERATION Note: To adjust the depth of cut when the router is mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock lever, turn the router on -board switch controlled receptacles. To make depth adjustments with the specific router model. See Adjustments. Note: It should not be made easily by...
...knob until the bit reaches the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock lever. When the router is mounted to a router table, depth adjustments can result in the router table into the hole on and off See Figure 7. Failure to use with the lock lever tightened. ... up. OPERATION Note: To adjust the depth of cut when the router is mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock lever, turn the router on -board switch controlled receptacles. To make depth adjustments with the specific router model. See Adjustments. Note: It should not be made easily by...
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... setup is level with the workpiece. n Gradually feed bit into the workpiece using at the right-hand side. n Place the router on the edge of the groove. n Upon completion of the groove. CLAMP CLAMP STRAIGHT EDGE WORKPIECE STRAIGHT EDGE Fig. 8 WORKPIECE Fig. 9 ... illustration, tool travel should be in the "guide inside" illustration, tool travel should be from the workpiece. n Upon completion of the router base. n Clamp a straight edge to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the ...
... setup is level with the workpiece. n Gradually feed bit into the workpiece using at the right-hand side. n Place the router on the edge of the groove. n Upon completion of the groove. CLAMP CLAMP STRAIGHT EDGE WORKPIECE STRAIGHT EDGE Fig. 8 WORKPIECE Fig. 9 ... illustration, tool travel should be in the "guide inside" illustration, tool travel should be from the workpiece. n Upon completion of the router base. n Clamp a straight edge to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the ...
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....). 15 On the other hazardous conditions that is positioned as a guide must have exactly the same contour- the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are excellent for edge shaping with the pilot against the workpiece edge (the small pilot exposes all of the pilot that can ride... against , an extra board to make less than 1/8 in figure 11 (out from making too deep a cut . OPERATION wARNING: Do not use large router bits for edging only. Freehand routing See Figure 10. Straight bits and ball mills are used to act as shown in . per pass. which will...
....). 15 On the other hazardous conditions that is positioned as a guide must have exactly the same contour- the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are excellent for edge shaping with the pilot against the workpiece edge (the small pilot exposes all of the pilot that can ride... against , an extra board to make less than 1/8 in figure 11 (out from making too deep a cut . OPERATION wARNING: Do not use large router bits for edging only. Freehand routing See Figure 10. Straight bits and ball mills are used to act as shown in . per pass. which will...
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...too slowly. However, if the bit strikes a knot, hard grain, or foreign object that does not slow down the motor. Always grasp and hold the router firmly with grain cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you select the proper rate of feed. Choose the rate that affects the... normal progress of the cutting action, there will take off in . OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 12 - 13. Feed the router into new (uncut) wood. Force feeding increases the strain of the wood and leave gouge marks. Test a cut in loss of speed. Notice ...
...too slowly. However, if the bit strikes a knot, hard grain, or foreign object that does not slow down the motor. Always grasp and hold the router firmly with grain cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you select the proper rate of feed. Choose the rate that affects the... normal progress of the cutting action, there will take off in . OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 12 - 13. Feed the router into new (uncut) wood. Force feeding increases the strain of the wood and leave gouge marks. Test a cut in loss of speed. Notice ...
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... It is taking very small bites to take off the sides of cut off). instead, it revolves. Scraping produces heat, which can also cause the router to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips. Feeding too slowly can glaze, burn, or mar the cut and in a wrong direction from the intended line... move forward too fast, the RPM of the bit in relation to bounce off in extreme cases, can always detect force feeding by moving the router forward too slowly. Also, because bigger bites require more difficult. You can overheat the bit, destroying its forward movement. As a result, the cut ...
... It is taking very small bites to take off the sides of cut off). instead, it revolves. Scraping produces heat, which can also cause the router to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips. Feeding too slowly can glaze, burn, or mar the cut and in a wrong direction from the intended line... move forward too fast, the RPM of the bit in relation to bounce off in extreme cases, can always detect force feeding by moving the router forward too slowly. Also, because bigger bites require more difficult. You can overheat the bit, destroying its forward movement. As a result, the cut ...
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.... If operation is required. Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in the same manner. Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS12 8 pc. Therefore, no further lubrication is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Starter Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS08 WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use . Use of the shaft, and on..., oil, grease, etc. To do not recommended using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Chemicals can result in the shaft. Never grind the outside diameter. Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS25 12 pc.
.... If operation is required. Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in the same manner. Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS12 8 pc. Therefore, no further lubrication is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Starter Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS08 WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use . Use of the shaft, and on..., oil, grease, etc. To do not recommended using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Chemicals can result in the shaft. Never grind the outside diameter. Carbide Router Bit Kit...A25RS25 12 pc.
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... this type of work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that you call or visit. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause...• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER R163 • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com ...
... this type of work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that you call or visit. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause...• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER R163 • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com ...
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MODEL NUMBER R163 19 18 20 21 6 4 7 3 2 1 17 16 15 14 12 10 13 11 8 9 6 5 4 RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER -
MODEL NUMBER R163 19 18 20 21 6 4 7 3 2 1 17 16 15 14 12 10 13 11 8 9 6 5 4 RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER -
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... Assembly 1 Screw (#10-24 x 9/16 in . Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. Torx Recess Pan Hd 2 Left Handle Assembly 1 Hex Lock Nut (1/4-20 1 Lever Pin 1 ...Wear Plate 1 Lock Lever 1 Roll Pin 1 Router Base/Spindle Lock Actuator Kit (Includes Key 3 on a plate attached to the motor housing. MODEL NUMBER R163 The...Compression Spring 1 Bag (Not Shown 1 Operator's Manual (960001217) * Standard Hardware Item - RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER - PARTS LIST KEY PART NO.
... Assembly 1 Screw (#10-24 x 9/16 in . Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ROUTER or when ordering repair parts. Torx Recess Pan Hd 2 Left Handle Assembly 1 Hex Lock Nut (1/4-20 1 Lever Pin 1 ...Wear Plate 1 Lock Lever 1 Roll Pin 1 Router Base/Spindle Lock Actuator Kit (Includes Key 3 on a plate attached to the motor housing. MODEL NUMBER R163 The...Compression Spring 1 Bag (Not Shown 1 Operator's Manual (960001217) * Standard Hardware Item - RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER - PARTS LIST KEY PART NO.
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MODEL NUMBER R163 15 31 25 24 23 30 18 28 27 26 29 12 22 25 24 23 21 8 6 20 17 16 13 14 32 13 11 10 9 7 33 5 19 4 3 2 1 SECTION "A" RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER -
MODEL NUMBER R163 15 31 25 24 23 30 18 28 27 26 29 12 22 25 24 23 21 8 6 20 17 16 13 14 32 13 11 10 9 7 33 5 19 4 3 2 1 SECTION "A" RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER -
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... 740895001 29 514266001 30 940054128 31 940077080 32 940999110 33 671250001 Screw (8-18 x 24 Pan Hd 4 Screw (M3.5 x 14.5 Pan Hd 1 Router Base/Spindle Lock Actuator Kit (Included With Key 13 On Pages 2-3 1 Torsion Spring 1 Bearing Frame 1 Ball Bearing (6003 1 Screw (M5 x...plate attached to the motor housing. MODEL NUMBER R163 The model number will be performed by your ROUTER MOTOR or when ordering repair parts. Pan Hd 4 Circuit Board Assembly 1 Screw (6-19 x 5/16 in . RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER - Pan Hd 2 Ball Bearing (CW 608RS 1 Screw (M4.3 x 56 2 Field 1...
... 740895001 29 514266001 30 940054128 31 940077080 32 940999110 33 671250001 Screw (8-18 x 24 Pan Hd 4 Screw (M3.5 x 14.5 Pan Hd 1 Router Base/Spindle Lock Actuator Kit (Included With Key 13 On Pages 2-3 1 Torsion Spring 1 Bearing Frame 1 Ball Bearing (6003 1 Screw (M5 x...plate attached to the motor housing. MODEL NUMBER R163 The model number will be performed by your ROUTER MOTOR or when ordering repair parts. Pan Hd 4 Circuit Board Assembly 1 Screw (6-19 x 5/16 in . RYOBI FIXED BASE ROUTER - Pan Hd 2 Ball Bearing (CW 608RS 1 Screw (M4.3 x 56 2 Field 1...