Ryobi A25RT03 Operation Manual - Page 17

OPERATION PERFORMING A ROUTING OPERATION See Figures 21 - 23. Observe the following rules when using the router: n Read the entire operator's manual for the router and router table. n Plug the router table power cord into a power source. n Always control the power to the router with the router table switch whenever the router is mounted on the table. n Always plug the router into either of the router table switched outlets. Never plug a router table mounted router into another power source. n Position the infeed and outfeed fence so they are close to the maximum diameter of the cutter, but not touching the cutter. NOTE: The workpiece must always be tight against the fence, unless you are using a ball-bearing piloted cutter. n Adjust the infeed fence to support the uncut workpiece and adjust the outfeed fence to support the workpiece after the cut. The "0" location on the fence scale denotes the center of the throat opening of the table. n Reconfirm that all router adjustments are securely locked before connecting the router table to a power source. n The cutter rotates counterclockwise (as viewed above the table) on the router table. Always feed the workpiece against the sharp edges of the cutter. n Make sure the router table switch is OFF ( O ) when not in use. Remove the switch key to ensure the router table is off. WARNING: Never feed the workpiece in the same direction of rotation of the bit. Feeding in this direction can cause the workpiece to climb over the bit and cause serious personal injury. ROUTER BIT DIRECTION OF ROTATION WORKPIECE FENCE DIRECTION OF FEED CORRECT Fig. 21 WORKPIECE CLIMB CUTTING INCORRECT Fig. 22 WORKPIECE WARNING: When making a side or edge cut, never position the fence such that the workpiece is located between the cutter and the fence. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. INSERTING/REMOVING CUTTERS n Unplug the router table and/or the router. n Remove the router/insert plate assembly. (See Installing Router/Insert Plate Assembly in the Assembly section.) INCORRECT 17 - English Fig. 23