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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites accidents. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. rotating part of the to
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- SERVICE ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surface
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SYMBOLS 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 Alternating Current Type of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class II Construction Double-insulated construction .../min Per M
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. isolated from the internal metal motor components with An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, protecting
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FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut ....................................................................................................................................0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38 mm) Collet .............................................................................................................................................................. 1/4 in. (6 mm) Peak Horsepower ............................................................................................................
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FEATURES SWITCH LOCKING ARM DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON HANDLE CHIP SHIELD Fig. 1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When unpacking the tool: If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- result in possible serious personal injury. cluded. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage o
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OPERATION WARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless ac- tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in ON serious personal injury. You may use the router for the purposes listed below: OFF Routing Grooves, shaping edges, etc. in wood. Chamfering, rabbeting, dadoing, and dovetailing in wood. Fig. 2 Routing edges on plastic laminates. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your router. Failure to do so could result in dust, sh
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1/32 1 2 15/32 OPERATION WARNING: Never connect the router to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, install- ing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Discon- necting the router prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROUTER BASE TO REMOVE THE ROUTER BASE See Figure 4. 1. Unplug the router. LOCKING DEPTH ARM ADJUSTMENT WARNING: RING Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
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1/32 1 2 15/32 OPERATION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the peak horsepower of the router motor, the type of cutter, and the type of wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts. A router with a high horsepower rating can safely cut deeper. Small cutters, such as veining bits with 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) cutting diameters, are designed to remove only small amounts of wood. Large cutters, such as straight-flute bits, are made to
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OPERATION FEEDING THE ROUTER 5 6 The “secret” of professional routing and edge shaping lies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selecting the proper rate of feed. 3 DIRECTION (EXTERNAL) See Figure 8. 4 2 PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE When routing, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you should feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When you feed the router from left to right, the 1 rotation of the cutter pulls the router against the workpiece. If you feed the router in
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OPERATION RATE OF FEED The proper rate of feed depends on several factors: the hardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth of cut, and the cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed can be used. When making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak, a slower rate of feed should be used. TOO FAST The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the Fig. 10 router motor more than one-third of its no-load speed. If the router is
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OPERATION DETERMINING DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 12. DEPTH As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important WIDTH OF CUT because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the OF CUT 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. Making a deep cut is never advisable. The sma
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OPERATION When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the cutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines. Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide; then, reverse direction and rout along the other guide. Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove freehand. ROUTING BY FREEHAND See Figure 14. When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. Thi
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OPERATION EDGING WITH PILOTS ROUTER See Figure 15. You can cut rabbets and molded edges using piloted cutters. The pilot, which extends below the cutter, allows the cutter to turn while the pilot follows the edge of the workpiece. Some pilots are solid extensions of the cutter. Others are ball bearing guides that are fastened to the PILOT end of the cutter. Arbor-type bits with pilots are excellent for quick, easy edge shaping. They follow workpiece edges that are WORK either straight or curved.
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL LUBRICATION Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. unit under normal operating conditions. Therefor
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL R1801M ROUTER With R181FB Fixed Base Double Insulated • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our Web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SER
