Ryobi ERT-1150VN, Owner'S Manual

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horsepower of router motor, type of cutter being used,
and type of wood being routed. A lightweight, low
horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts.
A router with high horsepower rating can safely cut
deeper. For example: small bits (21), such as veining
bits with 1/16 in. (1.6mm) cutting diameters, are
designed to remove only small amounts of wood. Large
bits, such as straight-flute bits, are made to remove
larger amounts of wood in a single pass. Cuts can be
made deeper in soft woods, such as white pine, than in
tough hardwoods, like oak or maple. Based upon these
considerations, choose a depth of cut that will not place
excessive strain on router motor. If you find that extra
force is needed or that the motor speed slows down
considerably, turn off router and reduce the depth of cut.
Then, make the cut in two or more passes.
TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT (FIG. 5-7)
■ Loosen the stop bar (9)
■ Unlock (U) the plunge lock lever (14) by turning it
counter clockwise
■ Lower the router body until the cutter is in contact with
the work-piece
■ Lock the depth stop (8) at the right height.
■
Set the exact depth of cut using the graduation. The
distance between the stop bar (9) and screw of the
depth stop (8) is setting plunge depth
■ Tighten the stop bar lock knob (10) to set depth of
plunge.
DEPTH STOP (FIG. 8 & 9)
■ The depth stop (8) can be used to set three different
depths. This is particularly useful for deep cut,
performed in steps.
■ If required, set all three screws.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR
(FIG. 10)
Your router has a variable speed control selector (2)
designed to allow operator control of speed and torque
limits. You can make speed selections best suited to
the type of cut, the material being cut, and the size of bit
being used. The variable speed control selector allows
ENGLISH
ADJUSTMENTS
you to adjust router speed from 14,000 to 31,500 min-1.
There is a six step scale (A to F) on the variable speed
control selector. To increase the speed and torque of your
router, turn the variable speed control selector to a higher
setting (F). Turn to a lower setting to decrease speed
and torque.
NOTE: If you do not want to use the variable speed control
selector, turn it to the highest possible setting, and the
feature will not be active.
We suggest that you practice with the variable speed
feature of your router before installing a cutter and making
cuts in wood.
ZERO RESET INDICATOR
The zero reset indicator allows you to use the scale
provided on the housing to make quick depth of cut
changes to existing depth of cut settings. Simply choose
a reference point on the scale and slide the zero reset
indicator up or down the scale the distance required for
new depth of cut. Then change stop bar position by
loosening lock knob and adjusting stop bar until red line
on zero reset indicator moves back to reference point.
Tighten lock knob securely to lock stop bar in new position.
The cutter position will now increase or decrease the exact
distance the stop bar was adjusted.
NOTE: Each mark on the inch scale indicates 1/16 in.(1.6
mm).
OPERATION
SWITCH (FIG.11)
To turn the router ON, press the lock-off button (4) and
squeeze the switch (15). To turn the router OFF, release
both the switch & lock-off button.
CAUTION:
We suggest that you practice with your router
before installing a cutter and making cuts in
wood.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR (34)
This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as
soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns
the user that the tool is connected and will operate when
the switch is pressed.
ROUTING (FIG. 12)
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control,
your router has two handles (3), one on each side of the