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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
RE1802M ROUTER
With R181FB Fixed Base, R181PF Plunge
Base, and R181D D-Handle 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 b
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■ ■■■ Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■■ ■■■ General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 ■■■■■ Specific Safety Rules .........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning WARNING! the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. control of the tool in unexpected situat
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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 s
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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 Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current --- n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class II Cons
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS 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: Plunge Base ............................................................................................................................ 0 - 2 in. (0 - 51 mm) Fixed Base & D-Base ........................................................................................................ 0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38 mm) Collet .................................................................................................................................................
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1/ 1 1/ / 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 15/32 5/32 15/32 0 0 // 7/16 7/16 0 / 7/16 FEATURES LOCKING ARM SWITCH DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RING GOLD SPINDLE HANDLE LOCK BUTTON PLUNGE BASE CHIP SHIELD D-HANDLE BASE Fig. 1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST When unpacking the tool: Router ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. Fixed Base, Plunge Base, and D-Base ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- Collet Adaptor cluded. Collet Wrench ■ Inspect the tool carefully to m
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OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your router. Failure to do so ON could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects being thrown in your eyes result- ing in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, OFF also wear a face or dust mask. Fig. 2 TURNING THE ROUTER ON/OFF See Figure 2. ■ To turn on the router: Move the switch to the I position. ■ To turn off the router: Move the switch to the O position. OPE
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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, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnect- ing the router prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROUTER BASE GOLD SPINDLE TO SWITCH FROM THE FIXED BASE OR D-HANDLE LOCK BASE TO THE PLUNGE BASE BUTTON See Figure 4. TO REMOVE THE FIXED OR D-HANDLE BASE: DEPTH 1. Unplug the router. LOCKING ADJUSTMENT ARM
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1/ 3 2 1/32 1 2 1 2 15/32 15/32 0 / 7/16 OPERATION TO SWITCH FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE OR LOCKING D-HANDLE BASE KNOB See Figures 6 and 7. TO REMOVE THE PLUNGE BASE 1. Unplug the router. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. GOLD SPINDLE 2. Place the router on a flat surface. LOCK 3. Loosen the locking knob. BUTTON 4. Depress and hold the gold spindle lock button. The gold spindle lock button will not depress fully unless it is in lin
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OPERATION REMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERS See Figure 8. Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters. TO 1. Unplug the router. 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 motor to come to a complete stop be- fore engaging the spindle lock. 2. Depress the gold spindle lock button. 3. Place the router upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to c
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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 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTERS See Figures 11, 12, and 13. Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge base routers. 1. Unplug the router. PLUNGE LOCK LEVER WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting. 2. Place the router on a flat surface. 3. Loosen the stop bar knob. CUTTER 4. Unlock the plunge lock lever. 5. Plunge the router until the tip of the cutter touches the STOP BAR flat surface. KNOB 6. Lock the plun
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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 Figures 14 and 15. 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 r
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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. 17 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 19. 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 21. When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. Thi
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OPERATION EDGING WITH PILOTS ROUTER See Figure 22. 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 end of the cutter. PILOT 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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OPERATION ROUTER TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING KIT ROUTER BIT TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING Sizes: 5/16 in., 7/16 in. (Short), 7/16 in. (Long), 1/2 in., and 5/8 in. SCREW SCREW ROUTING WITH THE GUIDE BUSHING ALIGN You can accurately duplicate curves and complex shapes CUTOUTS by fitting your router with a template guide bushing that WITH RECESS IN extends below the subbase. The router bit passes HOLES IN BASE through the guide bushing. The guide bushing then rides BASE against a template. SUBBASE TO INSTALL T
