Ryobi PCL424 Operator's Manual page 10

DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 13, page 14.
WARNING:
If the desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely
cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes. Do
not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass. Excessive
depth of cut can result in loss of control and the possibility
of serious personal injury.
Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut.
Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of
damage to the router motor and bit.
A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one.
Making a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the
bit is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended.
A too-deep cut can cause smaller bits to be broken off.
bits that are 1/16 in. in diameter are easily broken off when
subjected to too much side thrust. A larger bit is not as
likely to break, but attempting a cut that is too deep may
result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult to guide and
control the bit as desired.
It is necessary that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut
in a single pass, regardless of the bit size or the softness
or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a higher
quality cut.
To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as many
successive passes as required, lowering the bit 1/8 in
for each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting
necessary at one depth setting, then lower the bit for the
next pass. This will assure uniform depth when the final
pass is completed.
SETTING DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 14, page 14.
 Turn the switch OFF and remove the battery pack from
the router.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Using the micro depth adjustment knob, adjust the
position of the router to obtain the desired depth of cut.
To move the motor housing down, turn the micro depth
adjustment knob toward the "down" arrow to the side of
the knob.
OPERATION
 The cutter depth can be read on the depth scale on
the motor housing. Each mark on the scale indicates a
1/16 in. change in depth setting. Use the top edge of the
removable base as reference when setting depth of cut.
 Push the quick release lever to the closed position.
WARNING:
Avoid open area of router base. Serious personal injury
will result from contact with a rotating bit.
NOTE: To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as
many successive passes as required, lowering the bit
1/8 in. for each new pass. To save time, perform all the
cutting necessary at one depth setting, then lower the bit
for the next pass. This will assure uniform depth when the
final pass is completed.
USING EDGE GUIDE (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figures 15 - 16, page 14.
Use the edge guide to trim or cut a straight or curved edge.
Remove the battery pack.
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Thread guide bars into the base and tighten with a flat
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head screwdriver.
Slide the edge guide onto the guide bars.
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Install thumb screws into the edge guide.
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Measure the proper distance to offset the bit, or if
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trimming, position the bit at the edge of the workpiece.
Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the edge guide.
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Reinstall the battery pack.
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Move the router along the workpiece keeping the edge
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guide in constant contact with edge of the workpiece.
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