Ryobi RE1802M User Manual

22110015/3215/327/167/163/3/1133//332211//3322OPERATOR'S MANUALRE1802M ROUTERWith R181FB Fixed Base, R181PF PlungeBase, and R181D D-Handle BaseDo

10LOCKINGARMDEPTHADJUSTMENTRINGOPERATIONWARNING:Never connect the router to power supply when youare assembling parts, making adjustments, installingo

11OPERATIONFig. 6LOCKINGKNOBGOLDSPINDLELOCKBUTTON21015/327/163/13/321/32Fig. 7DEPTHADJUSTMENTRINGTAB INSIDE THEBASE12015/321/32INDICATORPOINTINDICATOR

12OPERATIONREMOVING/INSERTING CUTTERSSee Figure 8.Follow these steps to remove or insert cutters.1. Unplug the router.WARNING:Failure to unplug the to

13OPERATIONADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUTProper depth of cut depends on several factors: the peakhorsepower of the router motor, the type of cutter, andthe ty

14TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASEROUTERSSee Figures 11, 12, and 13.Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for plunge baserouters.1. Unplug t

15FEEDING THE ROUTERThe “secret” of professional routing and edge shapinglies in making a careful set-up for the cut and in selectingthe proper rate o

16OPERATIONRATE OF FEEDThe proper rate of feed depends on several factors: thehardness and moisture content of the wood, the depth ofcut, and the cutt

17OPERATIONDETERMINING DEPTH OF CUTSee Figure 19.As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is importantbecause it affects the rate of feed that, in tu

18OPERATIONWhen routing a groove wider than the diameter of thecutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of the cutlines.Position both guides paralle

19OPERATIONEDGING WITH PILOTSSee Figure 22.You can cut rabbets and molded edges using pilotedcutters. The pilot, which extends below the cutter, allow

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20ROUTER TEMPLATE GUIDE BUSHING KITSizes: 5/16 in., 7/16 in. (Short), 7/16 in. (Long), 1/2 in., and5/8 in.ROUTING WITH THE GUIDE BUSHINGYou can accura

2131101216323232157163110121632323215716STRAIGHT GUIDEThe straight guide is used as an edge guide that slidesagainst the edge of a board to guide the

22MAINTENANCEGENERALAvoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are susceptible to damage from various types ofcommercial solvents

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3GENERAL SAFETY RULESWARNING!Read and understand all instructions. Failure tofollow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-tric shock, fire

4SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as wel

5SYMBOLSImportant: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these sy

6ELECTRICALDOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wiregrounde

7FEATURESSPECIFICATIONSDepth of Cut:Plunge Base ...

821015/327/163/13/321/3222110015/3215/327/167/163/3/1133//332211//3322FEATURESINSTRUCTIONSWhen unpacking the tool: Carefully remove the tool and acce

9OPERATIONWARNING:Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses withside shields when using your router. Failure to do socould result in dust, shavings