Ryobi RT102 Operator's Manual page 15

INSertING/reMOVING CUtterS
See Figure 17.
 Unplug the router table.
 Remove the screws from the router guard.
 Remove the router guard from the router.
to install the bit:
 Push the spindle lock in and hold into place.
NOte: To make sure the spindle is locked, depress the
spindle lock and turn slowly until the spindle locks into
place and stops turning.
 Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
 Insert the bit until it is approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. away
from the collet nut face.
NOte: Make sure that the collet always clamps the shank
(non-cutting end) of the bit.
 Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with
the wrench provided.
 Release the spindle lock.
to remove the bit:
 Push the spindle lock in holding it into place.
 Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
 Release the spindle lock.
 Return the router guard to its proper position.
 Secure the router guard by inserting and tightening the
two screws previously removed.
aDJUStING DeptH OF CUt
See Figure 18.
We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding
1/8 in. (3 mm) and that several passes be made to reach
depths of cut greater than 1/8 in. (3 mm).
 Unplug the router table.
 Unlock the locking clamp.
 Insert the T-handle wrench into the hole in the router
table.
 Align the T-handle wrench pointer with the desired tick
mark on the table.
 Turn wrench until router bit reaches the desired depth of
cut. Each tick mark equals 1/64 in.
 Lock the locking clamp securely after desired depth of
cut is reached.
NOte: When you use certain cutters, you may need
to remove the clear plastic subbase from the router to
achieve full depth of cut.
OperatION
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CoLLET
NUT
SPINDLE
LoCK
T-HANDLE WRENCH
LoWER BIT
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RAISE BIT
PoINTER
LoCKING
CLAMP
To
LooSEN
To
TIGHTEN
Fig. 17
Fig. 18