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Ryobi RE170VS Operator's Manual

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER.
Your new router 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new router.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your router properly and only for what
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROUTER - RE170VS
DOUBLE INSULATED

SPECIFICATIONS:

Depth Of Cut
Collet
Also Included With Packaging
Amperes
Peak Horsepower
Rating
No Load Speed
Net Weight
0 - 1-1/2 in. (0 - 38.1 mm)
1/2 in. (13 mm)
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
1-3/4
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only
15,000 - 25,000 RPM
3.92 kg. (8.625 lbs.)
8.5

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    Net Weight THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER. Your new router 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: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ... 1 Typical Applications ... 2 Rules For Safe Operation ...3-5 Unpacking ... 6 Features ...6-7 Adjustments ...8-10 Operation ...11-17 Maintenance ... 17 Optional Accessories ... 18 Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...20-21 Parts Ordering / Service ... 22 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ROUTING A GROOVE, WITH A GUIDE FREEHAND ROUTING...

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock. WARNING: WEAR YOUR The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
  • Page 4 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
  • Page 5 WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    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.
  • Page 7 A clear plastic see-through chip shield is installed on the front of your router for protection against flying dust and chips. The shield is designed to fit the front opening of the router base. See Figure 1. If necessary to remove chip shield, squeeze the tabs on each end and pull outward.

  • Page 8: Adjustments

    WARNING: Before connecting your router to power supply, always check to be sure switch is not in lock-on position. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your router resulting in possible serious injury. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your router has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
  • Page 9 1/8 in. (3.2 mm). UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER. WARNING: Failure to unplug your router could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Place your router on a flat surface, unlock clamping lever, and turn depth adjusting ring until cutter is inside subbase.

  • Page 10: Adjustments

    The bottom ring is convenient when using your router mounted to a router table. The indicator point on the base should also be used when using your router mounted to a router table.

  • Page 11: Operation

    The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the router motor more than one-third of its no-load speed. If the router is fed too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks. If the router is fed too slow, it will scorch or burn the wood.

  • Page 12: Proper Feeding

    See Figure 12. Your Ryobi router is an extremely high-speed tool (15,000 - 25,000 RPM no-load speed), and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced (too fast) feed.

  • Page 13: Depth Of Cut

    (and, also, the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit). A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the bit is no longer cutting, it is scraping, instead .

  • Page 14: Starting And Ending A Cut Internal Routing

    Tilt router and place on workpiece, letting edge of subbase contact workpiece first. Be careful not to let router bit contact workpiece. Turn router on and let motor build to its full speed. Gradually feed cutter into workpiece until subbase is level with workpiece.
  • Page 15 Begin your cut, gradually feeding cutter into workpiece. WARNING: Keep a firm grip on router with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury. Upon completion of cut, turn motor off and let it come to a complete stop before removing router from work surface.
  • Page 16 ROUTER TABLE USE See Figures 22 and 23. Your Ryobi RE170VS router can be used on UL listed router tables such as the Ryobi BT3000SXI Precision Cutting System. It may be necessary to remove the subbase to utilize the full pattern of some edge forming bits such as Roman Ogee and round-over bits.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    #10-32 PAN HEAD SCREW BASE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    4070176 Template Guide Adapter For Porter Cable Rockwell and B&D Template Guides 6090080 Straight Guide For Ryobi Routers - Model Nos. R160, R165, RE 170, RE170VS, R175, RE175, R180, and RE185 Always clamp workpiece securely before routing. A safe operator is one who thinks ahead.
  • Page 19 NOTES Page 19...

  • Page 20: Exploded View And Repair Parts List

    Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed by a Ryobi authorized service center. For the repair center nearest you call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada.

  • Page 21: Parts List

    Armature (Includes Key No. 28) ... 1 607896-001 Retaining Ring ... 2 974252-003 1/2 in. Collet Assembly (Includes One of Key Nos. 31 and 33) ... 1 974096-001 Shoulder Screw ... 2 RYOBI ROUTER – MODEL NUMBER RE170VS PARTS LIST Part Quan. Number 617932-002 622347-018 969313-001...

  • Page 22: Parts Ordering / Service

    RYOBI ROUTER – MODEL NUMBER RE170VS BLACK POWER BLACK POWER POWER CORD LEAD HANDLE LEAD CORD POWER HANDLE CORD SWITCH BROWN YELLOW BRUSH LEAD BLACK BLUE WHITE SPEED CONTROL MODULE BROWN YELLOW BRUSH MOTOR LEAD BLACK SWITCH TRIGGER WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 23 Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobi.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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