Ryobi Router RT101 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
ROUTER TABLE  
RT101 - DOUBLE INSULATED  
For use only with the Ryobi R161 or R162 router (includes R1801M1 motor with R181FB1 base)  
Your new router table has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of  
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.  
Thank you for buying a Ryobi router table.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read  
Q Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the  
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep-  
tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec-  
tric shock or fire.  
and understand this operator's manual and all labels  
affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common  
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tool works.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
Q Polarized plugs. To reduce the risk of electric shock,  
this equipment has 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 the proper outlet. Do not  
change the plug in any way.  
Q Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual  
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,  
as well as the specific potential hazards related  
to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.  
Q Keep guards in place and in good working order.  
Q Remove wrenches and adjusting keys. Form the  
habitofensuringthathexkeysandadjustingwrenches  
are removed before turning on the tool.  
Q Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,  
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry  
that can get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear  
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering  
to contain long hair.  
Q Keeptheworkareaclean. Clutteredworkareasand  
work benches invite accidents.  
Q Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses  
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT  
safety glasses.  
Q Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not  
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose  
them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.  
Q Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if  
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will re-  
duce the risk of serious personal injury.  
Q Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should  
be kept a safe distance from work area.  
Q Make workshop childproof with padlocks and mas-  
Q Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection  
during extended periods of operation. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal in-  
jury.  
ter switches or by removing starter keys.  
Q Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
Q Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or attach-  
Q Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work  
when practical. It is safer than using your hand and  
frees both hands to operate tool.  
ment to do a job for which it was not designed.  
Q Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your  
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord  
heavy enough to carry the current your product will  
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A  
wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recom-  
mended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in  
length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The  
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.  
Q Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times.  
Q Neverstandontool. Seriousinjurycouldoccurifthe  
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally  
contacted.  
Q Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and  
clean for better and safer performance. Follow in-  
structions for lubricating and changing accessories.  
Q Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,  
have repaired at your nearest authorized service  
center. Constantly stay aware of cord location.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock  
or fire.  
Q Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is in off  
position when plugging in tool.  
Q Disconnect tools before servicing, when not in  
use, or when changing attachments.  
Q Use recommended accessories. Consult the  
operator's manual for recommended accessories.  
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of  
injury.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Q Check damaged parts. Before using the tool, a  
guard or other part that is damaged should be care-  
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly  
and perform its intended function. Check for align-  
mentofmovingparts,bindingofmovingparts, break-  
age of parts, mounting and any other conditions that  
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is  
damaged must be properly repaired or replaced.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,  
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities  
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth  
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
Q Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter  
against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter  
only.  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement  
and other masonry products, and  
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-  
treated lumber.  
Q Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach  
underneath the table or in the cutting path with your  
hands or fingers at any time while the tool is con-  
nected to a power source.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending  
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce  
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety  
equipment, such as those dust masks that are  
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
Q Do not use awkward hand positions.  
Q Use overhead guard when adjustable fence is not  
in place.  
Q Firmly clamp or bolt the router table to a work  
surface so that the router table surface is approxi-  
mately hip height.  
Q Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the  
power off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
Q Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber be-  
fore routing. Following this rule will reduce the risk  
of serious personal injury.  
Q Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool  
whileundertheinfluenceofdrugs, alcohol, orany  
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Q Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently  
and use them to instruct others who may use this  
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them  
these instructions also.  
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SYMBOLS  
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.  
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
A
Hz  
W
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Watt  
Power  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
Class II Construction  
Designates double-insulated  
construction tools  
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Safety Alert  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,  
orbits etc. per minute  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp  
locations.  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the  
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by  
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident  
prevention measures.  
SYMBOL MEANING  
DANGER:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningwillresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to  
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and  
personal injury.  
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Table Dimensions  
Maximum Cutter Diameter  
Fence Length  
Miter Slot  
14 in. x 24 in. (35.6 cm x 61 cm)  
1-15/16 in. (4.9 cm)  
16 in. (40.64 cm)  
3/8 in. x 3/4 in. x 24 in. (0.9 cm x 1.9 cm x 61 cm)  
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only  
Rating  
Net Weight  
18 lbs. (8.2 kg.)  
UNPACKING  
INFORMATION  
Q Carefully remove the parts from the box. Make sure  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate the product  
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so  
could result in serious personal injury.  
that all items listed in the packing list are included.  
Q Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no break-  
age or damage occurred during shipping.  
Q Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the  
product.  
Q If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.  
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11. Fence lock knob (2)  
12. Guard post (1)  
13. Cutter guard assembly (1)  
14. Miter gauge bar (1)  
15. Miter gauge (1)  
PACKING LIST  
1. Router table surface (1)  
2. Table leg (4)  
3. Socket head screw (19)  
4. Lock washer (19)  
16. Miter gauge knob & washer (1 ea)  
17. Rear safety guard (1)  
18. Pan head machine screw (2)  
19. Throat plate (5)  
20. Starting pin  
21. Flat head machine screw (3)  
5. Hex key (1)  
6. Switch box assembly (1)  
7. Thread cutting screw (2)  
8. Undertable guard (1)  
9. Fence assembly (1)  
10. Carriage bolt (2)  
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FEATURES  
CUTTER GUARD/VACUUM ATTACHMENT  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
Thecutterguardprovidesabarriertoprotecttheoperator  
from contact with the cutter and is adjustable for all types  
of cuts and materials. The cutter guard also doubles as  
a vacuum attachment. You can insert a standard shop  
vacuum into the top of the clear plastic ring to keep dust  
down to a minimum.  
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power  
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire  
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are  
isolated from the internal metal motor components with  
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need  
to be grounded.  
MITER GAUGE  
A miter gauge is used for mitered routing and to help  
support wider pieces.  
WARNING:  
The double insulated system is intended to protect  
the user from shock resulting from a break in the  
tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety pre-  
cautions to avoid electrical shock.  
GUARDS  
The undertable guard and rear safety guard ensure that  
yourhand, looseclothing, andotherobjectsdonotcome  
in contact with the cutter or collet during operation.  
Important: Servicing of a tool with double insulation  
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and  
should be performed only by a qualified service  
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to  
yournearestauthorizedservicecenterforrepair.Always  
use original factory replacement parts when servicing.  
WARNING:  
The undertable guard and rear safety guard must be  
securely in place before using the router table. Fail-  
ure to do so could result in serious personal injury.  
SWITCH  
The router table has a conveniently located toggle  
switch. In addition, the router table is equipped with a  
switch key. You must insert the key to turn the switch on.  
If you remove the key during operation, you can turn the  
switch off, but you may not turn it on again until you  
replace the key.  
THROAT PLATES  
Five throat plates are included with the router table. The  
throat plate provides a stable surface around the cutter  
and prevents objects from falling through the throat and  
damaging the spindle.  
FENCE ASSEMBLY  
The fence assembly provides an adjustable surface to  
support and guide the work.  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with your router or router  
table to make you careless. Remember that a care-  
less fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe  
injury.  
STARTING PIN  
When you are unable to use the fence for a guide  
because the workpiece is odd-shaped or too small, use  
thestartingpinforaguide. Onlyusepilotedcutterswhen  
using the starting pin.  
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FEATURES  
CUTTER GUARD/  
VACUUM  
ATTACHMENT  
FENCE  
MITER  
GAUGE  
SWITCH KEY  
SWITCH  
FRONT VIEW  
REAR VIEW  
Fig. 1  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious  
personal injury.  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING:  
The router or router table should never be con-  
nected to a power supply when you are assembling  
parts, making adjustments, installing or removing  
cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting  
the router and router table will prevent accidental  
starting that could cause serious personal injury.  
ASSEMBLING THE ROUTER TABLE  
Assembling the router table involves attaching the legs,  
the undertable guard, the switch box, the fence, the  
cutterguard/vacuumattachment, andthemitergaugeto  
the router table.  
TO ATTACH THE LEGS  
See Figure 2.  
Fig. 2  
Follow these directions to attach the legs.  
Q Place router table surface upside down on a flat,  
level surface with the front edge closest to you.  
Q Place each leg in a corner of the table.  
NOTE: Two of the legs have been keyed for proper  
placement. With the table surface upside down, place  
the leg with four holes and two punched notches in  
the front left corner of the table and the leg with six  
holes in the front right corner of the table.  
SWITCH  
BOX  
Q Align the four holes in the legs with the four corre-  
sponding threaded holes in the table.  
CUTOUT  
Q Use the hex key to secure each leg with four socket  
head screws and lock washers.  
TO ATTACH THE SWITCH BOX  
See Figure 3.  
Follow these directions to attach the switch box.  
Q Place the router table upside down on a flat surface.  
Fig. 3  
Q Hold the switch box so that the words ON and OFF  
on the toggle switch are upside down.  
Q Insert the switch box through the cutout in the left  
front leg.  
Q Align the two small holes in the mounting tabs with  
the two small holes in the leg.  
Q Use a screwdriver to secure the switch box with two  
thread cutting screws.  
TO ATTACH THE UNDERTABLE GUARD  
See Figure 4.  
Follow these directions to attach the undertable guard.  
Q Place the router table upside down on a flat surface.  
Q Position the undertable guard around the throat of  
the table.  
Q Align the three holes of the guard with the threaded  
holes in the table.  
Fig. 4  
Q Use the hex key to secure the undertable guard with  
three socket head screws and lock washers.  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO ATTACH THE FENCE  
See Figure 5.  
Follow these directions to attach the fence.  
Q Place the router table right side up with the back  
edge closest to you.  
Q Position the fence on the table with the four black  
knobs facing you.  
Q Align the two holes on the bottom of the fence with  
the two channels on the router table.  
Q Secure the fence to the table with the two fence lock  
knobs and carriage bolts.  
TO ATTACH THE CUTTER GUARD ASSEMBLY/  
VACUUM ATTACHMENT  
See Figure 6.  
Follow these directions to attach the cutter guard  
assembly/vacuum attachment.  
Fig. 5  
Q Place the router table right side up with the back  
edge closest to you.  
Q Screw the guard post securely into one of the  
threaded holes on the top of the fence.  
NOTE: When the fence is close to the cutter, place  
the guard post in the off-center threaded hole to  
provide protection from the cutter and allow for proper  
suction for the vacuum.  
Q Loosen the clear plastic ring by turning the black  
knob counterclockwise.  
Q Slide the ring over the guard post.  
Q Center the cutter guard over the throat of the router  
table.  
Q Tighten the cutter guard by turning the black knob  
clockwise.  
NOTE: While routing, you can insert a standard  
shop vacuum into the top of the clear plastic ring to  
keep dust down to a minimum.  
Fig. 6  
TO ATTACH THE MITER GAUGE  
See Figure 7.  
Follow these directions to attach the miter gauge.  
Q Place the router table right side up with the front  
edge closest to you.  
Q Place the miter gauge bar in the track near the front  
of the table with the pointer on the right.  
Q Position the miter gauge onto the miter gauge bar  
placing the miter gauge under the pointer and align-  
ing the hole in the miter gauge over the small post in  
the miter gauge bar.  
Q Screw the miter gauge knob into the threaded hole  
in the miter gauge bar.  
Fig. 7  
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ASSEMBLY  
ATTACHING THE REAR SAFETY GUARD  
TO THE ROUTER  
See Figure 8.  
Follow these directions to attach the rear safety guard to  
the router.  
Q Place the rear safety guard on the back of the  
router.  
Q Align the slots in the guard with the holes in the  
router.  
Q Secure the rear safety guard to the router with the  
two machine screws.  
ATTACHING THE ROUTER TO THE TABLE  
Attach the router to the router table after you have  
assembled the table and installed the rear safety guard.  
Fig. 8  
See Figure 9.  
Follow these directions to attach the router to the table.  
Q Place the router table right side up with the front  
edge closest to you.  
Q Be sure the table is stable and rests on all four legs.  
Q Hold the router upside down so that the front of the  
router faces you.  
Q Align the holes in the center of the table with the  
holes in the router.  
NOTE: To attach router, use the two right holes  
and the back left hole.  
Q Hold the router with one hand and securely tighten  
each of the machine screws with the other hand.  
Fig. 9  
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ASSEMBLY  
MOUNTING THE TABLE TO A WORK  
SURFACE  
See Figure 10a and 10b.  
Follow these directions to mount the table to a work  
surface.  
Q Place the router table right side up on a sturdy work  
surface, e.g., work stand, workbench, counter top.  
Q Mark the holes with a pencil.  
Q Remove the router table.  
Q Drill four holes through the work surface.  
Q Place the router table back on the work surface,  
aligning the holes in the table legs with the holes in  
the work surface.  
NOTE: Position the router table surface at  
approximately hip height.  
Q Insert four bolts (not included, 1/4-20 recommended)  
and tighten securely with lock washers and hex nuts  
(not included).  
Fig. 10a  
NOTE: If you plan to transport the router table to  
different locations, we recommend that you attach it  
permanently to a mounting board that you can easily  
clamp to a work surface.  
Fig. 10b  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT  
See Figure 11.  
WARNING:  
The router or router table should never be con-  
nected to a power supply when you are assembling  
parts, making adjustments, installing or removing  
cutters, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting  
the router and router table will prevent accidental  
starting that could cause serious personal injury.  
We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not  
exceeding 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and that several passes be  
made to reach depths of cut greater than 1/8 in. (3.2  
mm).  
Follow these directions to adjust depth of cut.  
Q Unplug the router and the router table.  
INSERTING/REMOVING CUTTERS  
Follow these directions to insert and remove cutters.  
Q Unplug the router and the router table.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug the router and router table could  
result in accidental starting causing serious injury.  
Q Unlock the clamping lever.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug the router and router table could  
result in accidental starting causing serious injury.  
Q Turn the depth adjusting ring until the tip of the  
cutter touches the work surface (zero depth of cut).  
Q Turn depth indicator ring to zero depth of cut on the  
scale.  
WARNING:  
Q Turn the depth adjusting ring to the desired depth of  
cut.  
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,  
always allow the motor to come to a complete stop  
before engaging the spindle lock.  
Q Lock the clamping lever securely.  
NOTE: When you use certain cutters, you may need  
to remove the black plastic subbase from the router  
to achieve full depth of cut.  
Q Remove the screws from the rear safety guard.  
Q Remove the rear safety guard from the router.  
Q Follow the directions for installing and removing  
cutters in the operator’s manual.  
WARNING:  
Use this router table only with a Ryobi router. Do not  
attempt to use any other router with this table. Fail-  
ure to heed this warning could result in improper  
operation of the tool and serious personal injury.  
Q Return the rear safety guard to its proper position.  
Q Secure the rear safety guard by inserting and tight-  
ening the two screws previously removed.  
WARNING:  
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be  
carefulnottotouchthecutterorcolletwithyourhands  
or fingers. They will get burned because of the heat  
buildupfromcutting.Alwaysusethewrenchprovided.  
Fig. 11  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
INSERTING THROAT PLATES  
See Figure 12.  
The throat plate provides a stable surface around the  
cutter and prevents objects from falling through the  
throat and damaging the spindle.  
The proper size throat plate depends on the size and  
shape of the cutter. When inserted, the throat plate  
opening should be within approximately 1/4 in.  
(6.4 mm) of the outermost edge of the cutter.  
Follow these directions to insert throat plates.  
Q Position the throat plate over the throat opening in  
the router table.  
Q Align the tab in the throat plate with the slot in the  
throat opening.  
Q Snap throat plate down and into place as shown.  
NOTE: To remove throat plate, pull gently until the  
throat plate snaps out.  
Fig. 12  
WARNING:  
Never attempt to operate router table without the  
throat plate in place. Failure to do so could result in  
the workpiece jamming or objects falling into the  
rotating spindle, which could cause serious personal  
injury.  
POSITIONING THE FENCE  
The fence enables you to support and guide the  
workpiece.  
See Figure 13.  
Fig. 13  
Follow these directions to position the fence.  
Q Loosen the fence lock knobs.  
Q Position the fence the proper distance from the cut-  
ter based on the amount of material you plan to  
remove.  
Q Tighten the fence lock knobs.  
ADJUSTING THE STEP RISERS  
See Figure 14.  
The step risers, located on the outfeed side of the fence,  
enableyoutosupporttheworkpieceasitexitsthecutter.  
The step risers provide support for routing operations  
that remove up to 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) of material. The step  
risers are adjustable in 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) increments.  
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2
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3
Follow these directions to adjust the step risers.  
Q Loosen the knob bolts on the rear of the fence.  
Q Push the riser forward and toward the throat.  
Q Tighten the knob bolts.  
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1
4
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Fig. 14  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
INSERTING THE STARTING PIN  
Place the starting pin on the router table and use it as a  
pivot point when cutting small, odd-shaped pieces.  
NOTE: It is not necessary to use the fence when you are  
using the starting pin. Additionally, only use piloted  
cutters when using the starting pin.  
See Figure 15.  
Follow these directions to insert the starting pin.  
Q Place the starting pin into the threaded hole to the  
right of the router table throat opening.  
Q Turn the pin clockwise to secure.  
ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE  
Follow these directions to adjust the miter gauge.  
Q Loosen the miter gauge knob.  
Fig. 15  
Q Rotate the miter gauge to the desired angle.  
Q Tighten the miter gauge knob.  
OPERATION  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do  
so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles  
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in serious  
injury.  
USING THE ROUTER WITH THE ROUTER  
TABLE  
Observe the following rules when using the router with  
the router table.  
SWITCHED  
OUTLET  
Q Read the entire Operator’s Manual.  
Q Always plug the router into the router table switched  
outlet. Never plug a router table mounted router into  
another power source.  
Fig. 16  
Q Lock-on the router switch. Refer to the Operator’s  
Manual for details.  
Q Make sure the router table switch is off. Remove the  
switch key.  
Q Plug the router table power cord into a power source.  
Q Always control the power to the router with the router  
table switch whenever the router is mounted on the  
table.  
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OPERATION  
PERFORMING A ROUTING OPERATION  
See Figure 16.  
WARNING:  
When operating the router with the router table, the  
router must only be plugged into and controlled by  
the router table switched outlet. To reduce the risk of  
serious personal injury, never connect the table  
mounted router into another power source.  
Follow these directions to perform a routing operation.  
Q Read the entire Operator’s Manual.  
Q Adjust the cutter guard so that it will not come in  
contact with the workpiece or cutter during a cutting  
operation.  
Q Adjust the infeed fence to support the uncut workpiece  
and adjust the outfeed fence to support the workpiece  
after the cut.  
NOTE: The workpiece must always be tight against  
the fence, unless you are using a ball-bearing piloted  
cutter. Additionally, it may be necessary to remove  
the center fence plate (with Ryobi logo) if using large  
cutters.  
Q Reconfirm that all router adjustments are securely  
locked before connecting the router table to a power  
source.  
Q Feed the workpiece from right to left with the cutter  
located in the fence opening.  
WARNING:  
The direction of feed for the workpiece is always  
against the sharp edges of the cutter and therefore  
into the rotation of the cutter. Failure to heed this  
warning can result in serious personal injury.  
Fig. 17  
MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to  
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we  
GENERAL  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
do not recommended that this tool be used for extended  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
work on these types of materials. If, however, you do  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.  
workwithanyofthesematerials,itisextremelyimportant  
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
that you clean the tool frequently by blowing it with an air  
jet.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-  
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals  
side shields during power tool operation or when  
that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust  
mask.  
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,  
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to  
accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
ROUTER TABLE  
RT101 - DOUBLE INSULATED  
**Ampere rating  
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION  
(on tool faceplate)  
0-2.0  
2.1-3.4  
3.5-5.0  
5.1-7.0  
7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a  
power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the  
capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An under-  
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in over-  
heating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the mini-  
mum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jack-  
eted cords should be used.  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
100'  
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters  
"WA" on the cord's jacket.  
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working  
area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working  
with a power tool.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex-  
posed wires and cut or worn insulation.  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or  
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to  
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your  
nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our Web site at  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number and serial number of this product are found on the label attached to the  
front leg. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,  
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
RT101  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Anderson, SC 29622  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-134  
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