Ryobi ERT1400RG, Owner'S Operating Manual

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Several cuts that require repositioning of router may
be needed for a particular job. If this situation exists,
unlock plunge lock lever to raise cutter inside router
base after each cut, reposition router for next cut,
gradually plunge cutter into workpiece until stop
bar contacts depth stop, lock plunge lock lever and
continue routing.
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After all cuts have been made, unlock plunge lock
lever, raise cutter inside router base, remove router
from workpiece, turn off the router, and allow cutter to
come to a complete stop.
ROUTING EDGES
Place router on workpiece, making sure the router bit does
not contact workpiece. Turn router on and let the motor
build to its full speed. Begin your cut, gradually feeding
cutter into workpiece.
WARNING
Keep a fi rm grip on router with both hands at all times.
Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to
possible serious injury.
Upon completion of cut, turn motor off and let it come to a
complete stop before removing router from work surface.
WARNING
Never pull router out of work and place upside down on
work surface before the cutter stops.
CONNECTING A DUST EXTRACTOR
See Figure 13.
The dust extractor hose can be connected to the dust
extraction channel.
FINE HEIGHT ADJUSTER
It is used to precisely control the depth of the cutter.
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To use the fine height adjuster, ensure that the plunge
lock is released.
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Rotate the knob clockwise to raise the cutter,
anticlockwise to lower the cutter.
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When the desired position is reached, re-engage the
plunge lock before use.
FINE HEIGHT ADJUSTER QUICK RELEASE BUTTON
This disengages the fi ne height adjuster allowing large
adjustments of plunge depth to be quickly made.
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To make large adjustments to cutter height, ensure
that the plunge lock is released.
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Press the quick release button whilst plunging the
router to the required height.
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Release the button, check the height, make fine
adjustments if necessary with the fine height adjuster,
then re-engage the plunge lock before use.
DEPTH OF CUT
As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important
because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the
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 smaller bits are
easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust.
A large enough bit may not be broken, but if the cut is too
deep, a rough cut will result, and it may be very diffi cult to
guide and control the bit as desired. For these reasons, we
recommend that you do not exceed 1/8 in (3.2 mm) depth
of cut in a single pass, regardless of the bit size or the
softness or condition of the workpiece.
To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as
many successive passes as required, lowering the bit 1/8
in (3.2 mm) for each new pass. In order to save time, do all
the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before lowering
the bit for the next pass. This will also assure a uniform
depth when the fi nal pass is completed.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
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.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
carbon dust, etc.