Ryobi ERT2100VK Operation manual

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
plunge router.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Your new plunge router 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.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PLUNGE ROUTER
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
PLUNGE ROUTER
MODEL ERT2100VK
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your plunge router properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Input ......................................... 2100 W
No Load Speed ........................ 8000-23000 min-1
Collet Capacity.......................... 6.35 mm (1/4")
12.7 mm (1/2”)
Plunge Capacity ....................... 60 mm
Net Weight ................................ 7.5 kg
N197
DOUBLE
INSULATED

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them,
require your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specic
potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING
BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For
example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not
intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support.
Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake uids, gasoline, petroleum based products,
or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON
AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised
service centre.
21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
22. THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE
BY YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to continued product
renement policy, product features
and specications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specications
with your retailer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
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 re, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving re, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
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.
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FEATURES
1. On/Off Switch
2. Lock-on Button
3. Collet
4. Router Base
5. Locking Bolts For Parallel Fence
6. Dust Port
7. Spindle Lock
8. Adjustable Depth Stop
9. Locking Bolt For Depth Stop
10. Depth Stop Adjustment Knob
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11. Depth Stop
12. Speed Selector
13. Plunge Lock Lever
14. Fine Adjustment Knob
15. Carbon Brush Holder
16. Cord Sleeve
17. Template Guide
18. Handle
19. Parallel Guide
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PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN IN ORIGINAL LOCKED
POSITION (
Fig . 2)
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
Make sure lever is in locked position. ( Fig . 3)
Remove (L) the screw supporting the plunge lock lever.
Remove the lever.
Place the lever back in the original locked position.
Replace (T) the screw.
Check for free plunge with lever rotated to unlocked
position. If router does not plunge freely, reposition
lever.
Your router has a plunge lock lever that allows for free
plunging. This feature is very useful for table mounted
operations on router tables when used with the optional
depth control knob. Unlocking the plunge lock lever allows
for a smooth, precise plunging action. Once you reach the
desired depth of cut, simply lock the plunge lock lever. The
cutter will then be secured at the desired depth of cut.
WARNING:
Your router should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing cutters or when not in use.
Disconnecting your router will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
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Use your router only for the purposes listed below:
Routing grooves, shaping edges, freehand designs, etc.
in wood.
Chamfering, rebating, dadoing and dovetailing in wood.
Routing edges on laminates.
Your plunge router is a versatile woodworking tool that will
give you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered
with the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows
the amateur to produce work that is beautiful and precise.
As the name implies your plunge router can be used for
making plunge cuts in work pieces, routing grooves, edge
routing, routing circles and freehand routing. When used
with recommended accessories, such as router table, depth
adjustment knob and parallel guide, it becomes even more
versatile. Various types of cutters, both with and without roller
bearings as guides also add to the versatility of this tool.
HEAVY DUTY MOTOR
Your router has a powerful motor with sufcient power to
handle tough routing jobs. It delivers high power for heavy
duty performance.
DEPTH STOP SYSTEM
The adjustable depth stop located on the base of your router
provides precise stops for repetitive depth of cut changes. A
depth adjustment scale makes quick adjustments to depth of
cut changes possible.
SPINDLE LOCK
A spindle lock secures the spindle so that only one wrench
is needed to loosen the collet nut and to change the cutters.
NOTE: Do not run router with spindle lock engaged.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Your router starts and stops by depressing the on/off switch
located on the handle. Push the switch down to start the router.
Always ensure you are holding the router properly before
depressing the switch to turn the tool on. To turn the router
off, simply depress the switch again.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
Your router has advanced electronic features, designed to
assist you in getting the maximum use from your router. By
making proper speed selections, your router can be adjusted
to specic routing needs. This eliminates much of the guess
work previously needed to perform operations on router tables
when used with the optional depth control knob.
The electronic feature of your router introduces the exibility
of adjusting the motor speed to required job conditions. An
electronic speed control module senses the load applied
to the motor and increases or decreases motor voltage to
compensate for and maintain desired RPM.
Speed can be set according to the approximate cutter diameter
you will be using and to the hardness of the material being
cut. The best cuts are made when the cutter is fed through
material at the proper rate of feed.
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
After extended use, the plunge lock may wear. If this happens,
you can easily adjust the lever.
TO ADJUST PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
PLUNGE LOCK LEVER SHOWN AFTER EXTENDED
WEAR (
Fig . 1)
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
FEATURES
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
T
L
Fig. 3

QUICK SELECT OF DEPTH OF CUT ( Fig. 6&7)
Use the adjustable depth stop for quick select pre-set cutting
depth positions. The position right below the depth stop
denes the cutting depth.
Lift the adjustable depth stop from its current xing point and
turn the desired cutting depth position to the position below
the depth stop.
Make sure the adjustable depth stop is secured in the xing
point.
Follow the instruction below for setting depth of cut.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
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CUTTER INSTALLATION ( Fig . 4&5)
UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
Depress spindle lock.
Lay router down on work bench in order to gain easy
access to collet nut .
Place the wrench provided through front of router base
onto collet nut and turn counterclockwise to loosen.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use,
be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your
hands or ngers. They will get burned because of the
heat build up from cutting. Always use the wrench
provided.
Install router bit once collet nut is loose. If changing bits,
the bit already installed will easily slip from collet after
loosening the collet nut. NOTE: The collet is machined to
precision tolerances to t bits with 12.7 mm (1/2”) diameter
shanks. To use bits with 6.35 mm ( 1/4”) diameter shanks,
insert the 6.35 mm ( 1/4”) collet adaptor into the 12.7 mm
(1/2”)collet.
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with
the wrench provided.
Release spindle lock.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the cutter may
detach during use causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Under-
sized shanks will not tighten properly and could be
thrown from the tool causing injury.
WARNING:
Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than the
opening in router base. Use of such cutters will come in
contact with the router base and damage both the cutter
and router base. This situation could also cause possible
loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that
could cause possible serious personal injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

ADJUSTING DEPTH STOP
Unplug your router.
Loosen the locking bolt for depth stop and release the
plunge lock lever.
Push the machine so far down that the router touches the
work piece and fasten the plunge lock lever.
Rotate depth stop adjustment knob to turn the depth
downwards as far as possible.
Move the pointer if necessary. It indicates zero value on
the scale.
MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING PARALLEL GUIDE
(Fig.10~12)
The parallel guide is used for straight cuts along a work piece
with a straight edge that can be followed.
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SETTING DEPTH OF CUT
Unplug your router.
Loosen the locking bolt for depth stop and release the
plunge lock lever.
Set the depth stop to required cutting depth with scale
indication and tighten the locking bolt.
Push the machine down to the depth stop.
Turn the fine adjustment knob for fine adjustment of
cutting depth.
Turn the nut to set the variable cutting depth.
Fasten the plunge lock lever.
DEPTH STOP (
Fig . 8&9)
The depth stop is located on the base of your router and makes
it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in successive passes
by use of the Adjustable Depth Stop System. Alignment marks
make depth of cut changes quick and easy.
A preset cutting depth is achieved by plunging router until stop
bar comes in contact with depth stop. The micro-adjusting
feature provides alignment marks at each 90˚ rotation of the
depth stop knob. Each 90˚ rotation of the knob changes depth
of cut setting 0.75 mm.
A complete rotation (360˚) of the depth stop knob changes the
depth of cut setting 3 mm.
The Adjustable Depth Stop System provides for depth of cut
changes to be made from 0 to 12 cm from the initial setting
of the stop bar.
This initial setting of the stop bar can be “zero” depth of cut or
it can be any depth of cut setting that you choose as a starting
point for a particular job to be performed.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when using your router. Failure to do so
could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles
or foreign objects being thrown in your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty,
also wear a face or dust mask.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Slide the guide rods in corresponding holes and tighten
the locking bolts.
Slide the parallel guide in the router base and tighten the
locking bolts.
Set the parallel guide to the desired guide distance.
For ne adjustment of guide distance, turn ne
adjustment knob.
Fig. 9

MOUNTING TEMPLATE GUIDE (Fig. 13&14)
The template guide can be tted to the router base to accurately
duplicate curves and other complex shapes. These shapes
can be easily made by using a jigsaw to cut out the required
designs.
Place the template guide in the recess provided in the
base and tighten screws.
The guide protrudes below the bottom of the base allowing
the router to follow the template.
A template must be securely xed to the work piece and a
rm pressure applied to the router at all times to ensure that
the edge of the guide accurately follows the template.
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ADJUSTMENTS
ROUTING (Fig. 15)
For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, your
router has two handles, one on each side of the router
base.
When using your router, hold it rmly with both hands.
Before starting the router, unplug it and make sure the cutter
is securely tightened in collet nut and that depth of cut is
properly set.
Plug router into power supply, turn it on and let motor build
to its full speed, then gradually plunge or feed cutter into
workpiece. Do not let the cutter contact workpiece before
turning on the router and allowing it to develop full speed.
Remain alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate
router when fatigued or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or any medication.
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Fig. 11 Fig. 14
Work Peice
Template
Template
Guide
Router Base
Collet Nut
Fig. 13
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Fig. 15

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ROUTING GROOVES ( Fig . 16)
When routing across the face of boards, set router at
desired depth of cut, place the edge of router base against
workpiece and turn on the router. Slowly feed the cutter into
the workpiece along desired line of cut.
WARNING:
If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely
cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes.
When routing straight cuts across stock, clamp a straight edge to
the workpiece to use as a guide. Position the straight edge parallel
to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge
of the cutter and the edge of the router base. Hold the router base
against the straight edge and rout the groove.
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the cutter, clamp
a straight edge on both sides of the cutlines. Position both guides
parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances
from the desired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide; then,
reverse direction and rout along the other guide.
Clean out any
remaining waste in the center of the groove freehand.
DEPTH OF CUT ( Fig . 17&18)
As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important because it
affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut
(and also the possibility of damage to your router motor and bit).
A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one and a too
deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the bit is
no longer cutting, it is scraping, instead.
Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller bits are easily
broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A large enough
bit may not be broken, but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will
result - and it may be very difcult to guide and control the bit as
desired. For these reasons, we recommed that you do not exceed
3.2 mm depth of cut in a single pass regardless of the bit size or
the softness or condition of the workpiece.
To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to mark as many
successive passes as required, lowering the bit 3.2 mm for each
new pass. In order to save time, do all the cutting necessary at one
depth setting, before lowering the bit for the next pass. This will also
assure a uniform dept when the nal pass is completed.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 16
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