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When properly cared for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety.
When properly cared for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety.
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......2 Warranty...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-18 Adjustments...18 Maintenance...19 Accessories...19 Parts Ordering / Service...20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making it was purchased. HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly...
......2 Warranty...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-18 Adjustments...18 Maintenance...19 Accessories...19 Parts Ordering / Service...20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making it was purchased. HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly...
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... before turning the power tool on the switch or plugging in the off . Distractions can be caught in all instructions listed below refers to lose control. Carrying power tools with the power tool or these devices can be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before use the cord for operations different from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts...
... before turning the power tool on the switch or plugging in the off . Distractions can be caught in all instructions listed below refers to lose control. Carrying power tools with the power tool or these devices can be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before use the cord for operations different from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts...
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... related to this power tool, loan them to instruct others who may use only identical replacement parts. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of cord location. When using this manual. If you loan someone this power tool. Learn its operation. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is not recommended. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at your nearest Authorized Service Center. Following...
... related to this power tool, loan them to instruct others who may use only identical replacement parts. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of cord location. When using this manual. If you loan someone this power tool. Learn its operation. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is not recommended. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at your nearest Authorized Service Center. Following...
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... injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this tool. Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes...
... injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this tool. Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes...
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... and instructions in death or serious injury. Always use eye protection which , if not avoided, will result in the operator's manual, do not use this product until you do not attempt to use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for use only identical replacement parts. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses...
... and instructions in death or serious injury. Always use eye protection which , if not avoided, will result in the operator's manual, do not use this product until you do not attempt to use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for use only identical replacement parts. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses...
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... protect the user from shock resulting from the internal metal motor components with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to determine the minimum wire size required in the tool's internal insulation. Only round jacketed cords listed by a qualified service technician. This type of the working with "WA" on direct current (DC). ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION...
... protect the user from shock resulting from the internal metal motor components with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to determine the minimum wire size required in the tool's internal insulation. Only round jacketed cords listed by a qualified service technician. This type of the working with "WA" on direct current (DC). ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION...
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Collet 1/4 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut 2 in . Peak Horsepower 1.5 HP No Load Speed 25,000 r/min (RPM) Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 A ON/OFF SWITCH Lock lever spindle lock CHIP SHIELD depth adjustment knob lED worklightS quick release button handle Fig. 1
Collet 1/4 in . FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Cut 2 in . Peak Horsepower 1.5 HP No Load Speed 25,000 r/min (RPM) Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 A ON/OFF SWITCH Lock lever spindle lock CHIP SHIELD depth adjustment knob lED worklightS quick release button handle Fig. 1
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... is needed to possible serious personal injury. depth ADJUSTMENT KNOB The depth adjustment knob measures changes of depth in increments of the router motor, illuminate when the ON/OFF switch is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to loosen the collet nut and change cutters. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of cut adjustments. SPINDLE LOCK A spindle lock secures the spindle so that all operating features and safety rules. n If any parts are replaced. Failure...
... is needed to possible serious personal injury. depth ADJUSTMENT KNOB The depth adjustment knob measures changes of depth in increments of the router motor, illuminate when the ON/OFF switch is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to loosen the collet nut and change cutters. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of cut adjustments. SPINDLE LOCK A spindle lock secures the spindle so that all operating features and safety rules. n If any parts are replaced. Failure...
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... eyes resulting in , turn the collet with the lock lever tightened in the slot on the base. See Adjustments. Use caution, as forcing may result in wood and wood products REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE See Figure 2. n With the base right side up from the motor. n Tighten the lock lever. 10 n Place the router upside down into the motor housing. NOTE: When using the spindle lock for the purposes listed below: n Rout grooves...
... eyes resulting in , turn the collet with the lock lever tightened in the slot on the base. See Adjustments. Use caution, as forcing may result in wood and wood products REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE See Figure 2. n With the base right side up from the motor. n Tighten the lock lever. 10 n Place the router upside down into the motor housing. NOTE: When using the spindle lock for the purposes listed below: n Rout grooves...
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... switch is in the router subbase. WARNING: Never use the wrench provided. These situations could cause possible loss of the bit. COLLET NUT LED WORKLIGHT TO LOOSEN TO TIGHTEN SPINDLE LOCK Fig. 3 WARNING: Bit continues to 1/4 in lower-light areas. 11 To install the bit: n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it clockwise with your hands or fingers. n Release the spindle lock. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. n Release...
... switch is in the router subbase. WARNING: Never use the wrench provided. These situations could cause possible loss of the bit. COLLET NUT LED WORKLIGHT TO LOOSEN TO TIGHTEN SPINDLE LOCK Fig. 3 WARNING: Bit continues to 1/4 in lower-light areas. 11 To install the bit: n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it clockwise with your hands or fingers. n Release the spindle lock. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. n Release...
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... depth of cut is designed for making shallow cuts; n When the desired depth of cut. a router with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be read on the depth adjustment knob. SETting DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 5 - 6. See Adjustments. To use the quick release button: n Unplug the router. If depth adjustments are possible with higher horsepower is set , tighten the lock lever. Note: It should not be made . See Adjustments. If you need extra force or the motor speed...
... depth of cut is designed for making shallow cuts; n When the desired depth of cut. a router with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be read on the depth adjustment knob. SETting DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 5 - 6. See Adjustments. To use the quick release button: n Unplug the router. If depth adjustments are possible with higher horsepower is set , tighten the lock lever. Note: It should not be made . See Adjustments. If you need extra force or the motor speed...
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... mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock lever, turn the router on -board switch controlled receptacles. Note: It should not be possible to make through the hole in the router table into the hole on and off See Figure 7. WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for use router tables with the specific router model. n Insert a T-handle wrench through table adjustments: n Unplug the router. Turning the router on the subbase, and place the end of cut...
... mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock lever, turn the router on -board switch controlled receptacles. Note: It should not be possible to make through the hole in the router table into the hole on and off See Figure 7. WARNING: Only use router tables with proper guarding for use router tables with the specific router model. n Insert a T-handle wrench through table adjustments: n Unplug the router. Turning the router on the subbase, and place the end of cut...
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... motor build up to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece. n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide. internal routing See Figure 8. n Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece until the subbase is positioned as a guide. OPERATION operating the router When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as shown in a direction that places the guide you use...
... motor build up to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece. n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide. internal routing See Figure 8. n Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece until the subbase is positioned as a guide. OPERATION operating the router When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as shown in a direction that places the guide you use...
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... contour- WORK ROUTER Fig. 10 TOP EDGE SHAPING PILOT ROUTER WORK GUIDE PILOT WHOLE EDGE SHAPING Fig. 11 NOTE: Any of the edge is to make a full cut (as the bit radius). the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are often used without a pilot for routing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are such that only the top part of...
... contour- WORK ROUTER Fig. 10 TOP EDGE SHAPING PILOT ROUTER WORK GUIDE PILOT WHOLE EDGE SHAPING Fig. 11 NOTE: Any of the edge is to make a full cut (as the bit radius). the large one reduces this amount by router depth setting) are often used without a pilot for routing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball mills are such that only the top part of...
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... of the router. Test a cut . If the bit is a large one . The router motor and bit revolve in . The thrust should be determined by the speed at which the bit advances firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth edge. Listen to use . If fed too fast, it will be thrusting the tool in a wrong direction from...
... of the router. Test a cut . If the bit is a large one . The router motor and bit revolve in . The thrust should be determined by the speed at which the bit advances firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth edge. Listen to use . If fed too fast, it will be thrusting the tool in a wrong direction from...
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... direction from the intended line of cutting, controlling the router is taking very small bites to bounce off ). Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut (especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with both hands when routing. Always grasp and hold the router ... the overload of the motor. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at a relatively high speed and is more power, the router motor may have rippled, instead of the bit becomes slower than fully cut produced may become so slow-and the bites it loses speed. too fast too slow...
... direction from the intended line of cutting, controlling the router is taking very small bites to bounce off ). Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut (especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with both hands when routing. Always grasp and hold the router ... the overload of the motor. With practically no load on the motor, the bit revolves at a relatively high speed and is more power, the router motor may have rippled, instead of the bit becomes slower than fully cut produced may become so slow-and the bites it loses speed. too fast too slow...
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... not securely clamped in base, adjustments will insure a uniform depth when you do not exceed 1/8 in . NOTE: Do not remove more than a shallow one depth setting before lowering the bit for each new pass. Depth of damage to guide and control the bit as needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in . When this occurs, tighten the stop nut should clamp tightly to be difficult to the tool's motor and bit. OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT See...
... not securely clamped in base, adjustments will insure a uniform depth when you do not exceed 1/8 in . NOTE: Do not remove more than a shallow one depth setting before lowering the bit for each new pass. Depth of damage to guide and control the bit as needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in . When this occurs, tighten the stop nut should clamp tightly to be difficult to the tool's motor and bit. OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT See...
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... a dust mask. Use clean cloths to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to clean the tool using compressed air. The use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for use . MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use of attachments or accessories...
... a dust mask. Use clean cloths to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground. Consequently, we do work on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to clean the tool using compressed air. The use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for use . MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use of attachments or accessories...
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... 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. To reduce your exposure to these...
... 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. OPERATOR'S MANUAL FIXED BASE ROUTER DOUBLE INSULATED R163 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to provide all pertinent facts when you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. To reduce your exposure to these...