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Ryobi RE601 Owner's Operating Manual

Electronic plunge router heavy duty variable speed / double insulated
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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 owner'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.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Service Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL
Electronic Plunge Router
Heavy Duty Model RE601
Variable Speed / Double Insulated
SPECIFICATIONS:
Depth Of Plunge Cut
Maximum Cutter Diameter
Collet
Bit Adapter Included With Packaging
Amperes / Horsepower
Rating
No Load Speed
Power Cord
Net Weight
1
2
1
in cm
3
3
9
0 - 2-3/8 in. (0 - 60.3 mm)
2-3/8 in. (60.3 mm)
1/2 in. (13 mm)
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
15 Amperes / 3 Hp
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only
10,000 - 22,000 RPM
10 ft. (3 m)
15.5 lbs. (7.05 kg.)

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  • Page 1: I 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

    Rules For Safe Operation ...3-5 Unpacking ... 6 Features ...6-8 Adjustments ...9-13 Operation ...14-19 Maintenance ...20-22 Optional Accessories ... 22 Parts Ordering / Service ... 24 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS RE601 PLUNGE ROUTER ROUTING A GROOVE, WITH A GUIDE Page 2 FREEHAND ROUTING...

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    WARNING: The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, 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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this owner's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. 26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest RYOBI FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord location. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Your RE601 router has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. After removing it from the box, inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate router.

  • Page 7: Know Your Router

    CAUTION: Also make sure all router bits and recommended accessories are in accordance with listed specifications for this tool. For example, do not use router bits that are rated at less than 25,000 RPM. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your router to make you careless.

  • Page 8: Electrical Connection

    PLUNGE LOCK AND RELEASE FEATURE See Figure 2. Your router has a plunge lock and release lever that allows free plunging. Releasing the lever allows smooth, precise plunging action. Locking the lever secures the cutter once the desired depth of cut has been determined.

  • Page 9: Installing/Removing Cutters

    To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. I Lay your router on its side with the collet facing away from you and the spindle lock button facing up. See Figure 3.
  • Page 10 A 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) DIAMETER SHANK As mentioned previously, a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) bit adapter has also been provided with your router so that cutters with 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) shank bits can be used. See Figure 4.
  • Page 11 DEPTH STOP SYSTEM See Figure 10. The depth stop is located on the base of your router and makes it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in successive passes by use of preset depth of cut changes. Adjustable stops are provided, making depth of cut changes quick and easy.

  • Page 12: Depth Of Cut Adjustments

    A router with a high horsepower rating can safely cut much deeper. A small router bit, such as a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) shank veining bit with a 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) cutting diameter, is designed to remove only small amounts of wood.
  • Page 13 SCALE See Figure 12. Your router has a dual inch and metric scale provided on the stop bar. Each mark on the inch scale makes 1/16 in. depth of cut changes possible. Each mark on the centimeter scale makes 1 mm depth of cut changes possible. The indicator point located on the housing provides a reference point for the scale.

  • Page 14: Practice Before Actual Use

    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 15: Proper Feeding

    See Figure 15. Your Ryobi router is an extremely high-speed tool (10,000 - 22,000 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 16: 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 17: Edge Routing

    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.

  • Page 18: Router Tables

    OPERATION ROUTER TABLE USE If you mount your RE601 router to a router table or the BT3000 accessory table, use only the four 8 mm tapped screw holes in the router base and the 8 mm (M8 x 25) phillips flat head screws provided with your router.

  • Page 19: Freehand Routing

    WARNING: Do not use large router bits for freehand routing. Use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury. When using a UL listed router table, large router bits should be used for edging only.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Unplug your router from its power supply before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance procedure. DEPTH CONTROL KNOB ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 24.

  • Page 21: Brush Replacement

    WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs—with the exception of the externally accessible brushes—should be performed by a Ryobi Factory or Authorized Service Center. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Your router has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear.

  • Page 22: Helpful Hints

    * 6072223 1/2 in. (13 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Bit Adapter * 6080997 Phillips Flat Head Screws for router table mounting - M8 x 25 - Set of 4 * 6240863 24 mm Wrench * Included with your router as standard accessories Always clamp workpiece securely before routing.
  • Page 23 NOTES Page 23...

  • Page 24: I Parts Ordering / Service

    Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Factory Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. 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 Factory or Authorized Service Center.

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