Ryobi PCL424 Operator's Manual page 8

 Align the tabs on the subbase with the grooves in the
removable base, then place the subbase onto the
removable base.
 Attach the D-shaped subbase using the four subbase
screws.
 Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ROUTER
See Figure 7, page 13.
To turn the router ON, slide the switch on front of the router
to the ON position.
Return the switch to the OFF position when finished.
WARNING:
The bit will continue to spin after the router is turned off.
Wait for the bit to come to a complete stop to continue
operation. Failure to do so could result in possible serious
injury.
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
See Figure 8, page 13.
The variable speed dial is located on the front of the motor
housing. The speed is adjustable from 20,000 RPMs to
30,000 RPMs.
 Rotate the dial to higher numbers to increase speed.
 Rotate the dial to lower numbers to decrease speed.
NOTE: Use higher speeds for smaller bits and cutters,
softwoods, plastics and laminates. Use lower speeds for
larger diameter bits and cutters.
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously at low speed for an
extended period of time, over temperature protection may
initiate to turn the tool off in order to allow for cooling.
OPERATING THE ROUTER
See Figure 9, page 13.
WARNING:
Avoid hand positions that may expose fingers to the bit
through open areas of the router base. Fingers entering
the opening in the router base can be seriously cut or
burned.
WARNING:
Always hold the handles firmly with both hands during
operation.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never install a trim bit in this router with a diameter larger
than the opening in the subbase. The use of larger bits
can result in loss of control and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Never use a trim bit in this router which is rated at less
than 30,000 RPMs. Doing so could result in serious
personal injuy.
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.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, do not
let your hand cover the air vents.
Before installing the battery pack and starting the router,
make sure the bit is securely tightened in the collet and that
the depth of cut is properly set. Never start the router while
the bit is in contact with the workpiece.
After completing a cut, pull the bit slightly away from the
cut surface. Turn the router off and wait for the rotating bit
to completely stop before completely removing the tool
from the work surface.
When cutting, locate the base of the router over the work
surface and firmly hold the body of the router with your
hand. Make sure the router is running at full speed before
contacting the workpiece.
DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST
See Figures 10 - 11, page 13.
The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction. This
gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a
counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts.
Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When
fed from left to right, the rotation of the bit pulls the router
against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the
rotation forces of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router
away from the workpiece, causing kickback. This could result
in loss of control of the router.
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