Ryobi RE170VS - Manual (Page 6)

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UNPACKING
Your router has been shipped completely assembled and
ready for use. After removing it from the box, inspect it
carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred
during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before
attempting to operate router. A 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) collet assembly,
wrench, operator's manual, and warranty registration are the
only loose parts included in the box.
FEATURES
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your router until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Fig. 1
FRONT VIEW OF ROUTER
SPINDLE
LOCK
INDICATOR
POINT(S)
DEPTH
INDICATOR
RING(S)
HANDLE
CHIP
SHIELD
DEPTH
ADJUSTING
RING
POWER
HANDLE
VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL SELECTOR
Your router is a versatile woodworking tool which will give
you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered with
the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the
amateur to produce work which is beautiful and precise.
Your router can be used for routing grooves, edge routing,
routing circles, and freehand routing. When used with
recommended accessories, such as a UL listed router table
or straight guide; it becomes even more versatile. Various
types of cutters, both with and without roller bearings as
guides also add to the versatility of this tool.
CAUTION:
Use router bits for cutters only.
Also make sure all router bits and recommended accessories
are in accordance with listed specifications for this tool. For
example, do not use router bits that are rated at less than
25,000 RPM.
KNOW YOUR ROUTER
Before attempting to use your router, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
See
Figures 1 and 2.
HEAVY DUTY MOTOR
Your router has a powerful motor, sufficient enough to
handle tough routing jobs that require heavy duty
performance. It has a 8.5 amp motor that delivers 1-3/4 peak
horsepower.
SWITCH
To turn your router ON, depress the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to turn your router OFF.
LOCK-ON FEATURE
Your router is equipped with a lock-on feature that is
convenient when continuous operation for extended periods
of time is required. To lock on, depress the trigger, push in
the lock-on button located on the side of the handle, then
while holding the lock-on button pushed in, release the
trigger. To release the lock, depress the trigger and release
it.
See Figure 2.