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Your new router table 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this router table making it easy to maintain and operate. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Turn power off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. I Secure router table DO NOT attempt to use your router table unless it is fastened firmly to your workbench or floor. I Disconnect tools before servicing When changing bits, make sure router is unplugged.
Do not store router table outdoors or in a damp location. I Keep work area clean ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered, and well lit. DO NOT work on or place router table legs on floor surfaces that are slippery from sawdust, oil, water, or wax.
PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND ITEM DESCRIPTION Safety shield Fence, right Fence base, right Fence, left Fence base, left Tabletop QTY.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND ITEM DESCRIPTION Miter guide Miter bar Adapter plate Knob Holder for safety shield Feather flap Switch box QTY.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND Note: Hardware parts shown (screws, nuts, washers) are actual size. ITEM DESCRIPTION Pan head screw (5 x 16) Carriage bolt (M 6 x 30) Countersink screw with nose (M 6 x 20) Pan head screw (M 6 x 12) Self tapping pan head screw (M 5 x 12)
WARNING: The router or router table should never be connected to 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 that could cause serious personal injury.
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TO ATTACH THE SWITCH BOX See Figure 3 3. Place the router table on its legs. 4. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to attach switch box (P) to the switch box bracket with 3 self tapping screws (U). U (3)
Q (2) SECURING THE ROUTER TABLE WARNING: DO NOT use the router table unless it is firmly mounted to a stable work surface. Failure to securely mount the router table could lead to serious personal injury and/or property damage.
4. Routers with A and AB hole pattern use three counter- sink 5/16" - 18 x 3/4" screws (X), to attach the adapter base plate (K) to the router. For Ryobi routers RE600 and RE601 use three M 8 x 20 countersink screws (Y).
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H. (The adapter base plate comes from the factory with the nuts pressed into it.) Tighten securely. 7. Mount the router with adapter base plate by putting the pan head screws (T) through the holes in the tabletop and router base. Tighten securely.
Introduction See Figure 12 A conveniently located Switch Box allows the operator to: I turn the router ON and OFF from the front of the table I simultaneously operate other devices such as a light or a vacuum It also features a resettable, internal circuit breaker that protects your equipment against overloads.
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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...
ON and OFF simultaneously with the router. WARNING: Do not use a router bit with a diameter greater than 1-1/4". Consult your router manual for the maximum size of router bit allowable.
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3. Tighten the knobs that secure the right fence in place. 4. Place a straightedge against the right fence 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.
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(Use scrap to test settings.) 1. With the router bit set at the required depth, place the fences behind the bit at a distance determined by the previous cut. Lower safety shield.
WARNING: Do not allow any body part to be in line with the router bit at any time when the miter gauge is in use. Doing so could lead to serious personal injury.
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Using featherboard flaps See Figure 26 The featherboard flaps provide support for the workpiece by holding it securely, which helps minimize chatter and kickback. Insert the 2 featherboard flaps into the fences as shown below. ACCESSORIES Routing small workpieces See Figure 27 Scrap pieces will provide extra stability and support when routing a small workpiece or ends of large workpieces.
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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 Center. You can also check our Web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
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