Assembly; Operation - Ryobi PCL424 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use this router in a router table.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
 Smooth, professional trimming of laminates, wood and
wood veneer

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

REMOVING THE BASE
See Figure 1, page 12.
WARNING:
DO NOT use the router if the quick release lever does
not secure the motor housing inside the base. If the
lever is too loose or too tight, turn the adjustment screw
using a 3 mm hex key (not included).
 Remove the battery pack.
 Place the router upside down on a workbench.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Depress the motor release lever completely.
 Slide the base upward and remove the base.
To connect the motor housing to the base:
 Depress the motor release lever completely.
 Align the motor housing with the base and push the motor
housing onto the base.
NOTE: This may require some force to overcome the
motor retention spring.
 Release the motor release lever and close the quick
release lever.
INSTALLING/REMOVING TRIMMING BITS
See Figure 2, page 12.
WARNING:
If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful
not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands
or fingers. They will get burned because of the heat
buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.
 Turn the switch to OFF and remove the battery pack.
 Place the router upside down on a workbench.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
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