Ryobi 4950301 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROUTER MOUNTING KIT
4950301
(FOR USE WITH BT3000 AND BT3100 TABLE
SAWS)
Your new router mounting kit 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 mounting kit.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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■Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................................3-4
■Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................................5
■Tools Needed.................................................................................................................................................................5
■Loose Parts ...................................................................................................................................................................6
■Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................7-10
■Router Mounting .....................................................................................................................................................11-12
■Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................12
■Exploded View and Repair Parts List .....................................................................................................................14-15
■Warranty, Parts and Service ........................................................................................................................................16
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safe operation of this accessory requires that you read and
understandthisoperator'smanual,theoperator’smanualfor
the table saw and all labels affixed to the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■KNOWYOURACCESSORY.Readtheoperator'smanual
carefully.Learntheproduct'sapplicationsandlimitations
as well as the specific potential hazards related to this
product.
■KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the saw while operating.
■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resis-
tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH OTHER EQUIP-
MENT OR FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
■ALWAYSDISCONNECTTHESAWFROMTHEPOWER
SUPPLYBEFORE ASSEMBLING THISKIT. Makesure
the switch is off when reconnecting the saw to a power
supply.
■BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
■DO NOT USE AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS.
■KEEPFINGERSawayfromthe cutter;usefixtureswhen
necessary.
■ALWAYS USE THE DUST COVER for overhead guard-
ing.
■DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUT OFF PIECES UNTIL
the switch is off, the cutter has stopped, and the tool has
been disconnected from the power source.
■HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE.
■UNUSEDSAWMAYCAUSEPERSONALINJURY.Dis-
connect the motor cord from the receptacle on your saw
and plug the router power cord into the receptacle.
Alwaysuse the saw's masterswitchtoturnthe router ON
and OFF.
■NEVER USE A ROUTER BIT larger in diameter than the
opening in the router mounting plate.
■DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS until the switch is off,
the cutter has come to a complete stop, and the tool has
been disconnected from the power source.
■FEED WORKPIECE AGAINST ROTATION OF THE
CUTTER.
■SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.Refertothemfrequently
andusethemtoinstructotherusers.Ifyouloansomeone
this product, also loan these instructions.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,andtheexplanations
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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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.
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:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningmayresultinpropertydamageorpersonalinjurytoyourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
NO HANDS:Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
WET CONDITIONS ALERT: Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Theoperationofany power tool can result inforeignobjectsbeing thrown into your eyes, whichcan
resultin severe eyedamage.Beforebeginning tool operation,alwayswearsafety goggles orsafety
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.

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INTRODUCTION
Thiskitgivesyou thecapability ofmounting arouteron
the accessory table of your saw. A router mounted on
the accessory table will provide expanded capabilities
for making rabbets, grooves, chamfers, dovetails, and
mortise and tenon joints.
The additional versatility gained from use of this kit will
turn your table saw into a remarkable wood-shaping
center.
NOTE:
This router kit has been specifically designed for use
with Ryobi Routers Only. The hole pattern on the
mounting plate has not been drilled to accommodate
other routers.
WARNING:
AttemptingtoassembletheRouterMountingkitor
to use in any way without obtaining any missing
parts and installing them correctly, could result in
an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Unplug the power supply cord of your saw from the
electricaloutletbeforeyoubeginmounting thiskit. It
should remain disconnected until the mounting
operation is complete, all attachments are installed
properly,and theyhave been checkedto makesure
they are secure. Failure to unplug your saw could
resultinaccidentalstartingcausingpossibleserious
personal injury.
UNPACKING
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's
manualandreviewfrequentlyforcontinuingsafeoperation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
TOOLS NEEDED
INFORMATION
Remove the loose parts from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the loose parts list and shown in Figure 1 on
page 6 are included.
■Remove the loose parts from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the loose parts list are included.
■Inspect all parts carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
■If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not assemble the kit until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury.
Tools needed for assembly of this kit are a phillips
screwdriver, two flat head screwdrivers, and an
adjustable wrench.
NOTE: The adjustable wrench will be used to tighten
thethreadedpostinto oneofthespecial5/16in.T-nuts
provided.

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LOOSE PARTS
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LIST OF LOOSE PARTS
Your #4950301 Router Mounting Kit includes the following parts:
Fig. 1
GUIDE FENCE BRACKET
WITH GUIDE BLOCK
1/2 in. KNOB BOLTS
5/16 in.
WASHERS
THROAT PLATES
ROUTER
MOUNTING PLATE
TABLE
CLAMPING
BRACKET
5/16 in. T-NUTS
3/4 in. KNOB BOLT
SPACER
POST
GUARD/DUST COVER
WITH PIVOT ASSEMBLY
#5/16-18 SCREWS
#1/4-20 SCREWS
5/16 in. WASHER
#10-32 SCREWS
Guide Fence Bracket with Guide Block ..................2
Knob Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. for Guide Fence) ........ 4
5/16 in. Washer .......................................................5
5/16 in. T-Nut (Special) ........................................... 6
Spacer .....................................................................1
Post .........................................................................1
Guard/Dust Cover with Pivot Assembly ..................1
Throat Plates ...........................................................5
Router Mounting Plate ............................................1
Table Clamping Bracket..........................................1
Knob Bolt (#5/16-18 x 3/4 in. for Table Clamp) ......1
Screw (M8 x 24 mm flat head) ................................4
Screw (#10-32 x 1/2 in. flat head) ...........................3
Screw (#5/16-18 x 3/4 in. flat head) ........................3
Screw (#1/4-20 x 1/2 in. flat head) ..........................4
M8 SCREWS

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
The saw's motor cord must be disconnected from
the receptacle on the saw when using this kit. The
power cord of the router must be plugged into the
receptacle on the saw. The saw's master switch
must be used to turn the router ON and OFF.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
IMPORTANT
This router kit has been specifically designed for use
with RyobiRouters.Theholepatternonthemounting
platehasnotbeendrilledtoaccommodateotherrouters.
NOTE: Mounting screws for Ryobi routers, model numbers
R160, R161, R165, RE170, RE170VS, R175, RE175, R180,
RE185, RE600, and RE601 are provided in this kit. Models
R175 and RE180PL must also use #4830175 depth control
kit, which is sold separately.
TO INSTALL T-NUTS FOR GUIDE FENCE
BRACKETS:
See Figure 2.
This kit requires that five of the six special 5/16 in.
T-nutsprovidedfitin thetopchanneloftheripfenceon
your table saw.
■Place miter fence against blade and lock in place.
■Using the appropriate allen wrench supplied with
your table saw, remove the rear adjustment screw
and washer on top of the rip fence.
■Slide one of the T-nuts into the top channel of rip
fenceandplacebetweenthetwoadjustmentscrews.
NOTE: T-nuts install from the rear of the rip fence.
■Replace the washer and the rear adjustment screw
and tighten securely.
■Check the rip fence for squareness with the saw
blade.
■Unlock the rip fence, slide it away from the saw
blade, and lock it in place.
■Slide the four remaining T-nuts into the top channel
of rip fence.
See Figure 3.
NOTE:FiveT-nutsshouldbeinthetopchannelofthe
rip fence with only one of them between the
adjustment screws on the rip fence.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
T-NUT SHOWN BETWEEN ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
REAR ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
T-NUT
WASHER
RIP FENCE SHOWN
LOCKED AGAINST SAW BLADE
INSTALL T-NUTS FROM REAR OF RIP FENCE
T-NUT
WOODEN INSERT

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 4
GUARD/DUST COVER WITH
PIVOT ASSEMBLY
KNOB NUT
FLATS ON
POST
POST
KNOB
BOLTS
5/16 in.
WASHERS
GUIDE FENCE
BRACKET
RIP FENCE
T-NUTS
CARRIAGE BOLT
(NOT SHOWN)
SPACER
Fig. 5
ROUTER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
ROUTER
MOUNTING
PLATE
ROUTER WITH 2–HOLE PATTERN
SUBBASE
ROUTER
BASE
TO INSTALL GUIDE FENCE BRACKETS:
■Toinstalltheguidefencebrackets,aligneachbracket
with two of the T-nuts on top of the rip fence.
See Figure 4.
NOTE: Use the front two T-nuts and the back two
T-nuts leaving the one in the middle empty.
■Securetheguidefencebracketstotheripfencewith
5/16in.washersandthe5/16in.x1/2in.knobbolts.
TO INSTALL POST, GUARD/DUST COVER
WITH PIVOT ASSEMBLY:
■Placethespaceronthethreadedendofthepostand
thread the post into the remaining T-nut.
See Figure 4.
■Tightenthepost securelywith anadjustablewrench
on the flats on the top of the post.
■Place the guard/dust cover with pivot assembly on
the post.
See Figure 4.
■The assembly will slide up and down on the post as
needed.Secureatthedesiredlocationbytightening
the knob nut attached to the carriage bolt.
TO ASSEMBLE ROUTERS WITH 2-HOLE
PATTERN TO ROUTER MOUNTING PLATE:
See Figures 5 and 6.
ForRyobirouters,modelnumbersR175,RE175,and
RE180PL.
NOTE: Models R175 and RE180PL must also use #4830175
depth control kit.
■Unplug the router.
WARNING:
Unplug the router to avoid possible injury.
■The black plastic subbase is glued to the router
base.Donot remove.Make surethe routerswitch is
OFF and the router is not connected to a power
source.
■Place the router upside down on a workbench and
align mounting holes of the mounting plate with the
two threaded holes in the router base.
■The switch handle of the router should be facing the
squared end of the mounting plate.
See Figure 5.

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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
ASSEMBLY
TO ASSEMBLE ROUTERS WITH 2-HOLE
PATTERN TO ROUTER MOUNTING PLATE
(cont'd):
See Figures 5 and 6.
■Securethe router mounting plate tothe router using
two 5/16-18 x 3/4 in. bolts provided in the router
mounting kit. Tighten screws securely.
■Properlyinstalled,themountingplatewillbesecurely
attached to the router.
See Figure 6 .
TO ASSEMBLE ROUTERS WITH 3-HOLE
PATTERN TO ROUTER MOUNTING PLATE:
See Figures 7 and 8.
For Ryobi routers, model numbers R160, R161, R165,
RE170, RE170VS, R180, and RE185.
■ Unplug the router.
WARNING:
Unplug the router to avoid possible injury.
■Make sure the router switch is OFF and the router is
not connected to a power source.
■Place the router upside down on a workbench and
remove the subbase screws and subbase from the
router.
■Align mounting holes of the mounting plate with the
three threaded holes in router base.
■The switch handle of the router should be facing the
squared end of the mounting plate.
See Figure 7.
■Securetheroutermountingplatetotherouter using
three 5/16-18 x 3/4 in. bolts provided in the router
mounting kit. Tighten screws securely.
■Properlyinstalled,themountingplatewillbesecurely
attached to the router.
See Figure 8.
ROUTER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FRONT
OF ROUTER
ROUTER
MOUNTING
PLATE
ROUTER WITH 3–HOLE PATTERN
3–HOLE ROUTER WITH MOUNTING PLATE ATTACHED
2–HOLE ROUTER WITH MOUNTING PLATE ATTACHED
ROUTER
BASE

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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
4–HOLE ROUTER WITH MOUNTING PLATE ATTACHED
ROUTER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FRONT
OF ROUTER
ROUTER
MOUNTING
PLATE
ROUTER WITH 4–HOLE PATTERN
TO ASSEMBLE ROUTERS WITH 4-HOLE
PATTERN TO ROUTER MOUNTING PLATE:
See Figures 9 and 10.
ForRyobi routers, model numbers RE600 and RE601.
■Unplug the router.
WARNING:
Unplug the router to avoid possible injury.
■Make sure the router switch is OFF and the router is
not connected to a power source.
■Place the router upside down on a workbench and
remove the subbase screws and subbase from the
router.
■Align mounting holes of the mounting plate with the
four threaded holes in the router base.
■The switch handle of the router should be facing the
squared end of the mounting plate.
See Figure 9.
■Securetheroutermountingplatetotherouter using
four M8 flat head screws provided in the router
mounting kit. Tighten screws securely.
■Properlyinstalled,themountingplatewillbesecurely
attached to the router.
See Figure 10.
NOTE:The clearance needed for mounting a router
to the table creates a gap between the accessory
table and the saw table. This gap must be filled with
a 22 in. wooden insert of appropriate width. This
insert should be 1-1/2 in. thick. Place this wooden
insert in the gap, level with the accessory table.
Assure that the insert does not interfere with the rip
fence. The rip fence should be positioned over the
accessory table and the wooden insert, as
appropriate. See Figures 2 and 3.
ROUTER
BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Anygapbetweenthetablesresultingfromtherouter
set up must be filled to reduce the risk of serious
injury.