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SWITCH BOX

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Switch Box Familiarization

The purpose of this section is to familiarize the user with
the operation of the switch box BEFORE the router is
plugged in.

WARNING:

DO NOT plug the router in at this time. An ON switch
will start and an unprepared user could possibly be
seriously injured.

See Figure 15

The switch box also features a safety key that prevents
tools plugged into the switch box from being turned ON
inadvertently. Removal of the safety key disables the
switch box by locking the switch in the OFF position.
Strike the switch paddle with your hand to turn the router
OFF in an emergency situation. Please note paddle switch
positions and reset button at this time.

Fig. 15

reset button

safety key

paddle switch

Operation of Switch Box and Router

Make sure router switch is OFF and switch box is OFF
BEFORE proceeding.

1. Insert the yellow safety key into the switch box.

2. Position router power switch to ON.

NOTE: If your router requires the use of the switch trigger
and "Lock-On" button, refer to your Router Owner's
Manual for operating instructions.

3. Insert finger under paddle and pull switch to ON 

position.

4. To turn router OFF, push paddle down.

WARNING:

Router bit must come to a complete stop before 
leaving router table unattended.

5. Lock switch to OFF position by removing key from

switch box.

For Routers With "LOCK-ON" Feature

The "LOCK-ON" feature will not permit the router to be 
turned ON by the switch box, but it can be turned OFF by
the switch box. Operate as follows: 

1. Place the switch box to ON as previously described.

The router should NOT start even though the trigger
lock is in the "LOCK-ON" position. Refer to your Router
Owner's Manual.

2. To start router, depress trigger and engage "LOCK-ON"

button. Router should start.

NOTE: The router will not start if the router switch is 
al-ready in the "LOCK-ON" position. In this case, unlock
the trigger, depress the trigger to start the router, then
reengage the "LOCK-ON" button.

3. To turn router OFF, push switch paddle down.

Circuit Breaker

If an overload occurs, the circuit breaker inside the 
switch box trips and interrupts power to the router and any
accessories. If this happens: 

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the workpiece from the router bit and table.

3. Find the cause of the overload and correct.

4. Push the reset button to reset it. 

See Figure 15

.

5. Plug in power cord.

6. Follow instructions under Operation of Switch Box and

Router to reset router.

WARNING:

When router table is not in use, always: 
1. Place the switch box in OFF position and remove

the safety key.

2. Place router power switch in OFF position.
3. Unplug switch box from wall outlet.
4. Remove router bit.
5. Make sure router collet assembly is below router

table.

6. Remove and place safety key in a secure location.

Remember where you place the safety key.

WARNING:

If breaker trips, or the router stalls, or if the power fails
for any other reason, place the switch box in the OFF
position, remove the safety key, and unplug the switch
box from the wall outlet.

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Summary of Contents for RT401W

Page 1: ...able has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance...

Page 2: ...power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shiel...

Page 3: ...ect and use suitable cords NEVER carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Protect cord from heat oil and sharp edges For outdoor operation use extension cords intended for outdoor u...

Page 4: ...ool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical Using clamp...

Page 5: ...ot recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury ROUTER TABLE features include...

Page 6: ...PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND 6 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY A Safety shield 1 A B Fence right 1 B C Fence base right 1 C D Fence left 1 D E Fence base left 1 E F Tabletop 1 F G Leg 4 G...

Page 7: ...PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND 7 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY H Miter guide 1 H J Miter bar 1 J K Adapter plate 1 K L Knob 5 L M Holder for safety shield 2 M N Feather flap 2 N P Switch box 1 P...

Page 8: ...DESCRIPTION QTY Q Pan head screw 18 Q 5 x 16 R Carriage bolt 5 R M 6 x 30 S Countersink screw 4 S with nose M 6 x 20 T Pan head screw 3 T M 6 x 12 U Self tapping pan head screw 3 U M 5 x 12 V Washer 6...

Page 9: ...o a power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing cutters cleaning or when not in use Disconnecting the router and router table will prevent accidental starting...

Page 10: ...ence D to left fence base E using 2 coun tersink screws S and 2 wing nuts W Repeat for right fence B and right fence base C Fig 4 Fig 5 S 4 W 4 D E C B S W W S R 4 V 4 V R L See Figure 5 6 Attach left...

Page 11: ...s Q 2 R 1 V 1 ASSEMBLE THE MITER GUIDE See Figure 7 8 Place the miter guide head H on top of the miter bar J Assemble miter guide by threading carriage bolt R through miter bar J Place washer V and kn...

Page 12: ...Plate See Figure 9 and 10 1 Remove the base plate from router 2 Place the adapter base plate K on the router base according to mounting pattern identified in chart See Figures 9 3 Use the screws remov...

Page 13: ...o that notches in fence line up to clear mounting holes 3 While holding router upside down position it to the underside within the center ring of the table top 4 Rotate router until the three mounting...

Page 14: ...cian if you do not understand the grounding procedures or if you are not sure whether the switch box is correctly grounded REPLACE DAMAGED CORDS Damaged and or worn cords must be repaired or replaced...

Page 15: ...outer to be turned ON by the switch box but it can be turned OFF by the switch box Operate as follows 1 Place the switch box to ON as previously described The router should NOT start even though the t...

Page 16: ...or the maximum size of router bit allowable Using your router router table WARNING Before you start work with your new router table Refer to your router owner s manual to see how the height of the cut...

Page 17: ...face NOTE When making this adjustment the router bit can interfere with the straightedge If this occurs lower the bit below the surface of the table until both fences are positioned 5 Using the straig...

Page 18: ...ad to serious personal injury Use extreme caution Operate the router without safety shields and fences ONLY when absolutely neces sary and with ballbearing guided type router bits Inside routing See F...

Page 19: ...a support for routing small workpieces and for ends of long workpieces NOTE Make sure that the fence and miter bar slot are parallel before cutting To cut miters unclamp knob that secures the protract...

Page 20: ...holding it securely which helps minimize chatter and kickback Insert the 2 featherboard flaps into the fences as shown below Routing small workpieces See Figure 27 Scrap pieces will provide extra sta...

Page 21: ...REPAIR PARTS 21 2 1 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 14 14 14 26 28 27...

Page 22: ...U 116700176 Self tapping pan head screw M5x12 3 14 Q 116700186 Pan head screw 5x16 18 15 R 116700171 Carriage bolt M6x30 5 16 M 116610311 Holder 2 17 L 116610284 Knob 5 18 V 116700165 Washer 6 4 DIN...

Page 23: ...Notes 23...

Page 24: ...ice simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Cente...

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