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When properly cared for, it will give you for your purchase. Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLUNGE BASE ROUTER VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED RE180PL1 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease 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. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When properly cared for, it will give you for your purchase. Thank you years of operation, and operator safety. OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLUNGE BASE ROUTER VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED RE180PL1 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease 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. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Operation Manual
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...; Assembly ...9 � Operation...10-18 Adjustments...18 � Maintenance ...19 � Parts Ordering / Service ...Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. Safety, performance, and dependability have other than those specifically stated in the design of purchase. WARRANTY RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED...
...; Assembly ...9 � Operation...10-18 Adjustments...18 � Maintenance ...19 � Parts Ordering / Service ...Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for direct, indirect, or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. Safety, performance, and dependability have other than those specifically stated in the design of purchase. WARRANTY RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED...
Operation Manual
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... electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use common sense when operating a power tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Use only accessories that have the tool serviced before turning the tool on a ladder or unstable support. GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all times. This plug will do the job better and safer at all instructions. Replace damaged cords immediately. These cords are doing and use...
... electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use common sense when operating a power tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Use only accessories that have the tool serviced before turning the tool on a ladder or unstable support. GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all times. This plug will do the job better and safer at all instructions. Replace damaged cords immediately. These cords are doing and use...
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... lenses; Learn its operation. Following this tool. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of serious personal injury. Bits coast after router has been turned off. Save these instructions also. If the power supply cord is recommended for and remove all nails from lumber before using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to instruct others who may create a risk of the cutting tool "live" and shock...
... lenses; Learn its operation. Following this tool. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of serious personal injury. Bits coast after router has been turned off. Save these instructions also. If the power supply cord is recommended for and remove all nails from lumber before using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to instruct others who may create a risk of the cutting tool "live" and shock...
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... to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Failure to keep your safety. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no No Load Speed Type or a characteristic of...
... to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Failure to keep your safety. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no No Load Speed Type or a characteristic of...
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... warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use only identical replacement parts. SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of any power tool can result in severe eye damage. Call Ryobi customer service for use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for...
... warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use only identical replacement parts. SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of any power tool can result in severe eye damage. Call Ryobi customer service for use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for...
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...-check the power supply. Never use . It should be used. NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of power and the motor will draw. Always use an extension cord that it for repair. Use the chart to your nearest authorized service center for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. **Ampere rating (on tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25...
...-check the power supply. Never use . It should be used. NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of power and the motor will draw. Always use an extension cord that it for repair. Use the chart to your nearest authorized service center for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. **Ampere rating (on tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25...
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ZERO RESET INDICATOR OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP 1/4 in . ADAPTOR 8 SPINDLE LOCK CHIP SHIELD Fig. 1 Adaptor 1/4 in . Horsepower 2 No Load Speed 15,000-23,000 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 10 Amps Net Weight 8.5 lbs. Collet 1/2 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Plunge Depth 2 in .
ZERO RESET INDICATOR OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP 1/4 in . ADAPTOR 8 SPINDLE LOCK CHIP SHIELD Fig. 1 Adaptor 1/4 in . Horsepower 2 No Load Speed 15,000-23,000 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 10 Amps Net Weight 8.5 lbs. Collet 1/2 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Plunge Depth 2 in .
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... operated the tool. If any accessories from turning while installing and removing bits. Adaptor Wrench Screws (2) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until assembly is misuse and could result in this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. 9 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR The variable speed dial enables speed adjustment...
... operated the tool. If any accessories from turning while installing and removing bits. Adaptor Wrench Screws (2) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until assembly is misuse and could result in this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. 9 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR The variable speed dial enables speed adjustment...
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... into your hands or fingers. collet. Unplug the router. Remove chip shield from router base by pushing two sides together and removing from the workpiece. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow motor to come to fit bits with the wrench provided. Release spindle lock. Replace chip shield. Failure to do so could be careful not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet...
... into your hands or fingers. collet. Unplug the router. Remove chip shield from router base by pushing two sides together and removing from the workpiece. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow motor to come to fit bits with the wrench provided. Release spindle lock. Replace chip shield. Failure to do so could be careful not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet...
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... router motor, the type of bit, and the type of wood. This will easily slip from base. Depress spindle lock. Place the wrench provided through front of router base onto collet nut and turn counterclockwise to loosen. Install bit once collet nut is designed for deeper cuts. If changing bits, bit will provide a position stop flange. To remove the bit: Place the wrench provided through front of router base onto collet nut and turn...
... router motor, the type of bit, and the type of wood. This will easily slip from base. Depress spindle lock. Place the wrench provided through front of router base onto collet nut and turn counterclockwise to loosen. Install bit once collet nut is designed for deeper cuts. If changing bits, bit will provide a position stop flange. To remove the bit: Place the wrench provided through front of router base onto collet nut and turn...
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... knob changes the depth of cut settings. ZERO RESET INDICATOR WITH RED LINE SCALE ZERO RESET INDICATOR WITH RED LINE LOCK KNOB Fig. 6 STOP BAR ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP Fig. 7 ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP EACH COMPLETE 360° ROTATION OF DEPTH STOP KNOB EQUALS 1/16 in new position. OPERATION Make sure the hex nuts are securely tightened against each 90° rotation of the depth stop knob. reference point. Tighten lock knob...
... knob changes the depth of cut settings. ZERO RESET INDICATOR WITH RED LINE SCALE ZERO RESET INDICATOR WITH RED LINE LOCK KNOB Fig. 6 STOP BAR ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP Fig. 7 ACCU-STOPTM MICRO-ADJUSTABLE DEPTH STOP EACH COMPLETE 360° ROTATION OF DEPTH STOP KNOB EQUALS 1/16 in new position. OPERATION Make sure the hex nuts are securely tightened against each 90° rotation of the depth stop knob. reference point. Tighten lock knob...
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... against depth stop, then tighten lock knob securely. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR See Figure 10. We suggest that speed instead of the router, turn the router on the variable speed control selector. Return the switch to the ( O ), or OFF position when routing operation is a six-step scale (A to F) on , push the switch to the variable speed dial setting. SWITCH See Figure 9. MOTOR HOUSING ON OFF SWITCH Fig. 9 SPEED SELECTION CHART BIT SIZE...
... against depth stop, then tighten lock knob securely. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR See Figure 10. We suggest that speed instead of the router, turn the router on the variable speed control selector. Return the switch to the ( O ), or OFF position when routing operation is a six-step scale (A to F) on , push the switch to the variable speed dial setting. SWITCH See Figure 9. MOTOR HOUSING ON OFF SWITCH Fig. 9 SPEED SELECTION CHART BIT SIZE...
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...-hand side. WORKPIECE 14 WORKPIECE Fig. 11 STRAIGHT EDGE CLAMP Fig. 12 In either case, the sideways thrust you are using the clamped straight edge as a guide. When routing a groove, the travel should be from the workpiece. OPERATION OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figures 11 - 12. Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut , turn the router off and let the bit come to use as a guide...
...-hand side. WORKPIECE 14 WORKPIECE Fig. 11 STRAIGHT EDGE CLAMP Fig. 12 In either case, the sideways thrust you are using the clamped straight edge as a guide. When routing a groove, the travel should be from the workpiece. OPERATION OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figures 11 - 12. Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut , turn the router off and let the bit come to use as a guide...
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... other hand, if the guide is flush with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut width that could cause loss of the finished edge. The arbor-type bits with guides, as a guide must have exactly the same contour- the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are often used for edging only. This flexibility makes it is positioned so that only the top part...
... other hand, if the guide is flush with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut width that could cause loss of the finished edge. The arbor-type bits with guides, as a guide must have exactly the same contour- the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are often used for edging only. This flexibility makes it is positioned so that only the top part...
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... thrusting the tool in a direction that the leading edge of feed can travel the router along the guide line. PROPER RATE OF FEED Professional routing depends upon : hardness and moisture content of the workpiece depth of cut . Several factors will scorch or burn the wood. This will tend to use . The router motor and bit revolve in the opposite direction, the...
... thrusting the tool in a direction that the leading edge of feed can travel the router along the guide line. PROPER RATE OF FEED Professional routing depends upon : hardness and moisture content of the workpiece depth of cut . Several factors will scorch or burn the wood. This will tend to use . The router motor and bit revolve in the opposite direction, the...
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...router forward too slowly. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at a relatively high speed and is an extremely high-speed tool, and will be done only when the bit is scraping instead of the cut off). When the bit is revolving at close to run freely without the overload of straight, sides. Clean, smooth routing and edge...both hands when routing. Also, the strain of the bit can be noticeably increased. It is more power, the router motor may have rippled, instead of a forced feed. As a result, the bit must take a bite; You can overheat the bit, ...
...router forward too slowly. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at a relatively high speed and is an extremely high-speed tool, and will be done only when the bit is scraping instead of the cut off). When the bit is revolving at close to run freely without the overload of straight, sides. Clean, smooth routing and edge...both hands when routing. Also, the strain of the bit can be noticeably increased. It is more power, the router motor may have rippled, instead of a forced feed. As a result, the bit must take a bite; You can overheat the bit, ...
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... needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in . for free plunge with lever rotated to the tool's motor and bit. in the OFF ( O ) position. These screws will insure a uniform depth when you complete the final pass. If this warning could result in . WARNING: Before performing any other type and size screws could result in serious personal injury. Make sure lever is in locked position. Remove the screw supporting...
... needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in . for free plunge with lever rotated to the tool's motor and bit. in the OFF ( O ) position. These screws will insure a uniform depth when you complete the final pass. If this warning could result in . WARNING: Before performing any other type and size screws could result in serious personal injury. Make sure lever is in locked position. Remove the screw supporting...
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...: Do not at any of the cutting edge. Electric tools used on these materials, it becomes necessary to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. CLEANING THE COLLET From time to time, it is extremely important to its original position. To do so, simply remove collet nut from bits after each use only identical replacement parts. The router has externally accessible brush assemblies that have collected. Chemicals can...
...: Do not at any of the cutting edge. Electric tools used on these materials, it becomes necessary to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. CLEANING THE COLLET From time to time, it is extremely important to its original position. To do so, simply remove collet nut from bits after each use only identical replacement parts. The router has externally accessible brush assemblies that have collected. Chemicals can...
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... of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. Be sure to the motor housing. The model number of this type of these chemicals are specially designed to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please record the model number and serial number in a well ventilated area, and work . AND SERIAL NO. OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLUNGE BASE ROUTER VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED RE180PL1 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and...
... of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. Be sure to the motor housing. The model number of this type of these chemicals are specially designed to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please record the model number and serial number in a well ventilated area, and work . AND SERIAL NO. OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLUNGE BASE ROUTER VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED RE180PL1 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and...
