RYOBI

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

R1801M ROUTER

With R181FB Fixed Base

Double Insulated

RYOBI

Your new router has been engineered and manufactured to our Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the router will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

☐ Introduction .....2
☐ General Safety Rules .....3-4
☐ Specific Safety Rules .....4
☐ Symbols .....5
☐ Electrical .....6
☐ Features .....7-8
☐ Unpacking .....8
☐ Operation .....9-17
☐ Maintenance .....18
☐ Accessories .....18
☐ Parts, Ordering, and Service .....20

INTRODUCTION

Your router has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this tool making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use this product until you thoroughly read and completely understand the operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation $ \square $ eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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