Ryobi PCL424 Operator's Manual page 7

 Depress the motor release lever and move the base to
provide clear access to the collet nut. It is not neccesary
to remove the base.
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate spindle until
the spindle locks.
 Use the wrench provided to turn the collet nut in a
counterclockwise direction. Continue to depress the
spindle lock button while loosening the collet nut.
 Using your hand, slightly retighten the collet nut by turning
it clockwise. Do not tighten completely.
NOTE: Turn the nut until it reseats but is still loose enough
to allow bit insertion.
 With the router still upside down on a workbench, fully
insert the shank of the bit into the collet. Gently pull the
shank of the bit away from the bottom of the collet. This
allows for expansion when the bit gets hot. A clearance
of 1/16 in. is adequate.
NOTE: The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit
bits with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.
 Hand-tighten the collet nut. Then, depress the spindle
lock button and continue tightening the collet nut with the
wrench provided by turning it in a clockwise direction.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the bit could
come out during use, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
 Depress the motor release lever and return the base back
to an operating position.
 Push the quick release lever to the closed position.
 Replace the battery pack.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 12.
 Set the switch in the OFF position.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Turn the
switch OFF when not in use or carrying at your side,
when installing or removing the battery pack, and when
installing or removing bits. Failure to turn off the switch
could result in unexpected starting and serious personal
injury.
OPERATION
ATTACHING/REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTOR
See Figures 4 - 6, page 13.
WARNING:
During use, always keep vacuum hose clear of the path
of the bit.
The vacuum adaptor attaches to the router base for
improved dust management when used in combination with
a vacuum. The vacuum hose adaptor accepts 1-1/4 in. to
1-7/8 in. vacuum hoses.
NOTE: The router ships with a chip shield that must be
removed prior to installing the vacuum adaptor.
To remove the chip shield and install the vacuum
adaptor:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase
screws and the subbase.
 Place your fingers inside the base and gently push out
on top of the chip shield near the tab until it snaps free.
 Hold the vacuum adaptor at a slight angle and place it
onto the base so that the rounded edges of the adaptor
are aligned with the holes in the base.
 Gently press the top of the vacuum adaptor until the tab
snaps into place.
 Align the tabs on the subbase with the grooves in the
removable base, then place the subbase onto the
removable base.
 Attach the subbase using the four subbase screws.
 Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.
WARNING:
Always use a subbase recommended for use with this
product when trimming. Use of the router without a
subbase or using the incorrect subbase can result in
serious personal injury.
To remove the vacuum adaptor and install the chip
shield:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase
screws and the subbase.
 Place your fingers inside the base and gently push out on
top of the vacuum adaptor near the tab until it snaps free.
 Hold the chip shield at a slight angle and place it onto the
base so that the rounded edges of the shield are aligned
with the holes in the base.
 Gently press the top of the chip shield until the tab snaps
into place.
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