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Ryobi RT501W Operator's Manual

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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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
Thank you for purchasing a Ryobi router table.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROUTER TABLE RT501W
Power tools and some accessories Not included.

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  • Page 1 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this router table making it easy to maintain and operate. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Turn power off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. I Secure router table DO NOT attempt to use your router table unless it is fastened firmly to your workbench or floor. I Disconnect tools before servicing When changing bits, make sure router is unplugged.

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Do not store router table outdoors or in a damp location. I Keep work area clean ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered, and well lit. DO NOT work on or place router table legs on floor surfaces that are slippery from sawdust, oil, water, or wax.

  • Page 5: Features And Specifications

    Dimensions ..............31-1/2"L 18"W x x 14"H ROUTER TABLE features include:...

  • Page 6: I Package Contents And Hardware Legend

    PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND ITEM DESCRIPTION Safety shield Fence Tabletop Miter guide Adapter plate Switch box QTY.
  • Page 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND ITEM DESCRIPTION Featherboard Sliding block Cap for table top Tabletop insert, Tabletop insert, small hole Tabletop insert, medium hole Tabletop insert, large hole Swivel piece Clamp Knob Knob screw QTY.
  • Page 8 PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND Note: Hardware parts shown (screws, nuts, washers) are actual size. ITEM DESCRIPTION Flange nut Footpad Miter pointer Miter bar Locating pin Flat nut (M 6) Carriage bolt (M 6 x 30) Pan head screw (5 x 16) Countersink screw with nose (M 6 x 65) QTY.
  • Page 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS AND HARDWARE LEGEND Note: Hardware parts shown (screws, nuts, washers) are actual size. ITEM DESCRIPTION Hex nut (M 6) Washer (6.4 DIN 9021) Self tapping pan head screw (M 5 x 12) Pan head screw (M 6 x 12) Pan head screw (M 6 x 25) Hex head bolt...

  • Page 10: I Assembly

    WARNING: The router or router table should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting the router and router table will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Press the caps down until they are flush with table top. CAUTION: If you choose not to use the universal router mounting system, simply remove the associated hardware (AD, AE, U, AC), but keep the caps (K) in place.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLE THE INSERTS See Figure 5 9. Three of the inserts are for use with a specific size bit. TO ATTACH THE FENCE See Figure 6 10. Attach the safety shield (A) to the fence (B) with 2 pan head screws (AH). Use a #3 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
  • Page 13 Tighten knob and then attach miter pointer (W) to rear of miter bar (X) with self tapping screw (AF). AE (1) Fig. 9 Before mounting the router make sure you have read and understood pages 10-13 of your owner’s manual. Fig. 10 AA (1)

  • Page 14: Mounting The Router

    4. Routers with A and AB hole pattern use three counter- sink 5/16" - 18 X 3/4" screws (AM), to attach the A/AB adapter base plate (F) to the router. For Ryobi routers RE600 and RE601 use three M 8 x 20 countersink screws (AN).
  • Page 15 See Figure 13 6. Mount the router with adaptor base plate by putting the pan head screws (AG) through the holes in the tabletop and fasten to the nuts in the adapter plate (F) at posi- tion H. (The adapter plate comes from the factory with the mounting nuts pressed into it.) Tighten securely.
  • Page 16 4. Routers with A and AB hole pattern use three counter- sink 5/16" - 18 X 3/4" screws (AM), to attach the adapter plate (F) to the router. For Ryobi routers RE600 and RE601 use three M 8 x 20 countersink screws (AN).
  • Page 17 15. NOTE: To remove the router when using the universal clamping system, it may be necessary to disassemble one or more of the clamps that secure the router to the table top. MOUNTING THE ROUTER Fig. 18...

  • Page 18: Switch Box

    Introduction See Figure 20 A conveniently located Switch Box allows the operator to: I turn the router ON and OFF from the front of the table I simultaneously operate other devices such as a light or a vacuum It also features a resettable, internal circuit breaker that protects your equipment against overloads.
  • Page 19 The purpose of this section is to familiarize the user with the operation of the switch box BEFORE the router is plugged in. WARNING: DO NOT plug the router in at this time. An ON switch will start and an unprepared user could possibly be seriously injured. See Figure 23...

  • Page 20: I Operation

    (refer to the following chart). Table flatness adjustment OPERATION Do not use a router bit with a diameter greater than 3-1/2”. Consult your router manual for the maximum size of router bit allowable. Before removing insert, switch box must be in OFF position, router switch must be in OFF position and power cord must be unplugged from outlet.
  • Page 21 OPERATION Using your router/router table Before you start work with your new router table: Refer to your router owner's manual to see how the height of the cut can be adjusted. Make sure router is unplugged before starting depth/height adjustments.
  • Page 22 The edge of the workpiece that slides along fence must be straight and true for best results. (Use scrap to test settings.) 1. With the router bit set at the required depth, place the fence behind the bit at a distance determined by the previous cut. Lower safety shield.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Using adjustable fences See Figure 32 and 33 The fence slides can be positioned closer to the router bit to provide better support of the workpiece. To reposition the fence slides: 1. Loosen the 4 knobs (see Figure 32).

  • Page 24: I Accessories

    WARNING: Do not allow any body part to be in line with the router bit at any time when the miter gauge is in use. Doing so could lead to serious personal injury.

  • Page 25: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS KEY NO. ITEM Part NO. 119800419 119900666 116600681 117920107 116310035 117020052 119800217 Hardware bag 1 119800219 119800225 117010029 116700171 116620424 116600684 119800224 Hardware bag 2 119800226 116610046 116410139 116610042 116420119 116610685 116600710 116600711 116610059 116610060 Hardware bag 3 119900167 117210158 116700165...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 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.

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