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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER TABLE Your new router table 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.
Maximum Incremental Removal per Pass WARNING: WEAR YOUR The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can SAFETY GLASSES 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.
Learn the applications and limitations as well as the potential hazards. WARNING: Do not connect your router or router table to a power source until you have assembled and adjusted the router table as described in this manual and have read and understood all precautions and operating instruc- tions in the manual and printed on the tool.
Always turn switch off before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Use only Ryobi identical replacement parts. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users.
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock. DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you are separated from the tool’s electrical system by two com- plete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of insula- tion is intended to protect the user from electrical shock due to a break in the wiring insulation.
Otherwise, the interlocking mechanism of the spindle lock will not let your router turn on. Also the lock-on button in the router switch must be engaged in order for the on/off switch key in your router table to activate your router.
If any parts are damaged or missing, call 1-800- 525-2579 for your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER to obtain replacement parts before attempting to assemble or use your router table.
5/16-18 x 1 in. phillips head machine screws. Remove the subbase screws and subbase from your router. Hold the router upside down so that the Ryobi label is facing the front of the table. Align the holes in the table with the holes in the router.
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See Figures 8a and 8b . Make sure guard/dust cover is centered over the throat of the router table and retighten knob. If desired, insert a standard 2-1/4 in. vacuum hose in the top of guard/dust cover.
Page 8 in the Operator’s Manual for the R161 Router. WARNING: This router table is to be used only with the Ryobi R161 Router. Do not attempt to use any other router with this table. Failure to heed this warning could result in improper operation of the tool and serious personal injury.
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See Figure 12. Retighten knob bolts. PERFORMING A ROUTING OPERATION For the proper use of your Ryobi R161 router on your RT100 router table, carefully read the entire Operator’s Manual included with your Ryobi R161 router. WARNING: Direction of feed for workpiece is always against the sharp edges of the cutter.
For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.