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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

R1801M ROUTER

With R181FB Fixed Base
Double Insulated

Your new router

 

has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of

operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the router will give you years of rugged, trouble-free
performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for R1801M

Page 1: ...tandard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for the router will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ace shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Your router has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the desig...

Page 3: ...our finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents I Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury I Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situatio...

Page 4: ...14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 50 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating I Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before routing Following this rule will reduce the risk of s...

Page 5: ...u of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment NOTE Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency cycles per second W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current n0 No Load Speed Rotational speed at no...

Page 6: ...ed into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension...

Page 7: ... of cut LOCKING ARM The locking arm secures the motor housing in the base CHIP SHIELD A plastic chip shield on the base of the router provides protection against flying dust and chips ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of this tool provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your router has a p...

Page 8: ...g please call 1 800 525 2579 for assistance PACKING LIST Router Router Base Collet Wrench Tool Bag WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING The tool should never be connected to a power sup ply when you are assembling parts making adjust ments cleaning performing maintenan...

Page 9: ...ggle the switch to the O position OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figure 3 Follow these steps to operate the router 1 Unplug the router WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury 2 Securely tighten the cutter in the collet nut Refer to Removing Inserting Cutters later in this manual 3 Set the desired depth of cut Refer to Adjusting Depth of Cut later in ...

Page 10: ...n the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the motor is to its highest position 7 Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustment ring with the indicator point on the base 8 Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor housing TO INSTALL THE ROUTER BASE 1 Unplug the router 2 Place the fixed base on a flat surface 3 Loosen the locking arm 4 Align the indicator arrow on the depth adjustm...

Page 11: ...ions I To remove the cutter Remove the cutter from the collet I To insert the cutter a Insert the shank of the cutter until the shank bottoms out then pull it out 1 16 in 1 6 mm to allow for expansion when the bit gets hot b Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench provided c Release the spindle lock button WARNING If the collet nut is not securely tightened the cutt...

Page 12: ...ecommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1 8 in 3 2 mm and that several passes be made to reach deeper cuts Adjusting the depth of cut for the plunge router is different from adjusting the depth of cut for the fixed router TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR FIXED ROUTERS See Figures 6 and 7 Follow these steps to adjust depth of cut for fixed routers 1 Unplug the router WARNING Failure to unplug...

Page 13: ...ckback is sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite to the direction of bit rotation To guard against such a kickback plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is mo...

Page 14: ...oth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced too fast feed Three things that cause force feeding are bit size depth of cut and workpiece characteristics The larger the bit or the deeper the cut the more slowly the router should be advanced If the wood is very hard knotty gummy or damp the operation must be slowed still more You can always detect force feeding by the sound of ...

Page 15: ...d lowering the bit 1 8 in 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 final pass is completed ROUTING Your router is a versatile tool and can be used for many different applications You may rout grooves carve designs using a template carve designs by freehand taper...

Page 16: ... surface When freehand routing we suggest the following I Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece I Choose the appropriate cutter NOTE A core box or V groove bit is often used for routing letters and engraving objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining bits are used to carve small intricate details I Rout the pattern in two or more passes Make the first pas...

Page 17: ...e board must have exactly the same contour straight or curved as the workpiece edge If the guide is positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge the bit will make a full cut in as far as the bit radius On the other hand if the guide is positioned as shown out from the workpiece edge the bit will make less than a full cut which will alter the shape of the finished edge NOTE When edg...

Page 18: ... a dust mask WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required CUTTERS Get faster and more accurate cutt...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...l or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our Web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PART...

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