Ryobi R163K English Manual - Page 11

OPERATION WARNING: If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury. WARNING: Never use bits which are larger in diameter than the opening in the router subbase. These situations could cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. WARNING: If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands or fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided. COLLET NUT LED WORKLIGHT TO LOOSEN TO TIGHTEN SPINDLE LOCK Fig. 3 WARNING: Bit continues to rotate after the router has been turned off. To avoid injury, wait until the bit has come to a complete stop before removing router from the workpiece. installing/REMOVING bits See Figure 3. n Unplug the router. To install the bit: n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. n I nsert 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. n Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench provided. n Release the spindle lock. To remove the bit: n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit. n Release the spindle lock. Fig. 4 LED WORKLIGHT See Figure 4. The two LED worklights on the base of the router motor will come on when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON ( I ) position. This provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light areas. 11