Ryobi r160u router manual

Carefully lift router from the carton and place it on a level work surface. Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the router, identified all parts, and satisfactorily operated your new router. Page 7: Features A clear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips.

The shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base. See Figure 1. If necessary to remove chip shield, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward. Page 8: Adjustments Figure 2. To activate lock: 1 push the spindle lock in, 2 slide into lock position then, 3 release the spindle lock. Place your router upside down on a table, then turn the collet nut with a wrench until the lock mechanism inter- locks.

See Figure 3. Page 9: Adjustments The bottom ring is convenient when using your router mounted to a router table. The indicator point on the base should also be used when using your router mounted to a router table. Page Operation When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 8.

Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed cutter into workpiece. Remain alert and watch what you are doing. With practically no load on the motor the bit will be revolving at close to top RPM, and will Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

ROUTING Whenever you are routing a groove, your travel should be in a direction that places whatever guide you are using at the right-hand side. When used freehand, your router becomes a flexible and versatile tool. Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible serious injury.

An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Print page 1 Print document 16 pages. Rename the bookmark.

Delete bookmark? Cancel Delete. Delete from my manuals? Power Tool Ryobi Service Information 1 page. Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

This means you are separated from the tool's electrical system by two complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. Page 6: Operation Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.

If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate router. A wrench, owner's operating manual, and warranty registration are also included. To activate lock, 1 push spindle lock in, 2 slide into lock position, then 3 release spindle lock.

Place your router upside down on table, then turn collet nut with wrench until lock mechanism interlocks. See Figure 3. NOTE: Spindle lock is spring loaded and will snap into position when lock mechanism interlocks. Position your router so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth setting.

Turn the depth adjusting ring to obtain the desired depth of cut. Page 9: Routing When using your router hold it firmly with both hands as shown in figure 8. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed, then gradually feed cutter into workpiece.

Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Page Depth Of 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. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is level with workpiece.

The subbase on your router has a straight edge. It should be used when placing your router against an edge guide or fence and routing grooves parallel to the fence. Remove cutter from router.

Refer to page 7 to remove cutter. Adjust router to maximum height. Remove screws A and subbase B.