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SYMBOLS

Important: 

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper

interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

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

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

n0

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction

Double-insulated  construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety

The manual contains special messages to bring attention to

Read The Operator’s Manual

potential safety concerns and machine damage as well as

helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all

the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

DANGER: 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING: 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

Note:

Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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Summary of Contents for R181D

Page 1: ...een 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 perfo...

Page 2: ...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 This router has many features...

Page 3: ...your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotat...

Page 4: ...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 wi...

Page 5: ...d injury and machine damage Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain...

Page 6: ...d 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 t...

Page 7: ...adjust the motor speed to required job conditions The variable speed control is located on the front of the router and allows the router to develop a no load speed from 15 000 to 25 000 min LOCKING AR...

Page 8: ...stance 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 PACKING LIST Router Fixed Base Pl...

Page 9: ...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 this manual 4 Secure the workpiece 5 Plug the router into a...

Page 10: ...ck button As they align the gold spindle lock button will depress fully 6 Turn the depth adjusting ring counterclockwise until the motor is to its highest position NOTE As the motor is rising the gold...

Page 11: ...e depressing the gold spindle lock button As they align the gold spindle lock button will depress fully 6 Remove the motor housing from the plunge base NOTE As the motor is being removed from the base...

Page 12: ...ptions To remove the cutter Remove the cutter from the collet 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 w...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...bar down so it touches the depth stop 8 Tighten the stop bar knob securely 9 Set the depth indicator to zero 10 Loosen the stop bar knob 11 Set the depth indicator to the desired depth of cut Note Ea...

Page 15: ...eness 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...

Page 16: ...smooth 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...

Page 17: ...he 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 p...

Page 18: ...e When freehand routing we suggest the following Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece Choose the appropriate cutter NOTE A core box or V groove bit is often used for routing letters and engraving o...

Page 19: ...der the workpiece to act as a guide This guide 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...

Page 20: ...ed depth and lock the depth lock Adjust the subbase so that the end of the cutter is centered in the collar of the bushing Tighten the four subbase screws securely WARNING Failure to tighten screws co...

Page 21: ...router WARNING Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Slide the two straight guide mounting posts into the holes in the side of the router base Set t...

Page 22: ...uct 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...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...00 525 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 nu...

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