Ryobi ART3 Operation manual

ART3
ROUTER TABLE
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
Double
Insulated
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER TABLE
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.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions.
If you use your router table properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION: Carefully read through thisentire owner’smanual before using
your router table.
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WARNING
This router table can use Ryobi router
ERT1250VN, ERT241200 and ERT1500VK. Do
not use cutters with undersized shanks.
Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and
could be thrown from the tool, causing injury.
INTRODUCTION
Your router table has many features for making router
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this router table making it easy to
maintain and operate.
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire Operator's
Manual and the entire router Operator’s Manual
before using your new router table. Pay close
attention to the Rules for Safe Operation and all
Safety Alert Symbols including Danger, Warning
and Caution. If you use your router table properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.
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.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■Know your power tool. Safe operation of this power
tool requires that you read and understand this
operator’s manual, the Operator’s Manual for the
router and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn the
applications and limitations as well as the potential
hazards.
WARNING
Do not connect your router or router table to a
power source until you have assembled and
adjusted the router table as described in this
manual and have read and understood all
precautions and operating instructions in the
manual and printed on the tool.
WARNING
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Use common
sense. Some of these basic safety precautions
include the following:
■Alwayskeep all guardsin place and in good
working order.
■Remove adjusting keysand wrenches.Get in the
habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it
on.
■Keep the work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
work benches invite accidents.
■Do not use in dangerousenvironments.Do not
use power tools near petrol or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep the work area well lit.
■Keep children away from power tools.All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
■Make the workshop child-proof with padlocks and
master switches or by removing starter keys.
■Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
■Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
■Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective covering over long
hair.
■Alwayswear safety glasseswith side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses.
■Protect your lungs.Wear a face or dust mask if the
cutting operation is dusty.
■Protect your hearing. Wear ear muffs or plugs
during periods of extended use.
■Secure the work. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand
and frees both hands to operate the tool.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
■Maintain the tool with care. Keep blades sharp and
clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
■Disconnect power toolsbefore servicing or before
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make
sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging in
the tool.
■Use only the manufacturer’srecommended
accessories.Consult this operator’s manual for
recommended accessories. Using improper accessories
may cause risk of injury.
■Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
■Periodically check for worn or damaged parts.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, loose mounting
brackets and any other conditions that may affect
operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. Before the
tool is used again, make sure that the repaired or
replaced part is operating properly and performing its
intended function.
■Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
■Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the
power off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
■Do not abuse cord. Never yank the cord to
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
■Keep bitsclean and sharp. Sharp bits minimize
stalling. Dirty and dull bits may cause misalignment of
the material and possible operator injury.
■Keep handsaway from cutting area. Keep hands
away from the bit. Do not reach underneath table or
in the cutting path with your hands or fingers at any
time while tool is connected to power source.
■Firmly clamp or bolt your router table to a
workbench so the router table surface is at
approximately hip height.
■Keep tool dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-based products or any
solvents to clean tool.
■Stay alert. Never operate a power tool when tired
or while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
■Do not use tool if switch doesnot turn it on and
off. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service centre.
■Alwaysturn switch off before disconnecting it to
avoid accidental starting.
■Save these instructions.Refer to them frequently
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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.
■crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products.
■chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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 dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE ROUTER
TABLE
■For your own safety, read this Router Table Operator’s
Manual and the Router Operator’s Manual before
operating the tool or router table.
■Feed work piece against rotation of cutter.
■Use overhead guard.
■Do not use awkward hand positions.
■Keep fingers away from revolving cutter - use fixtures
when necessary.
■When using the router on the router table, the router
must be plugged into the on-board switched outlet.
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR ROUTER TABLE
Before attempting to use your router table, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
WARNING
If any parts are missing do not use your router
table until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious injury.
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FEATURES
FENCE ASSEMBLY
Provides an adjustable surface to support and guide
work. The fence may be adjusted to compensate for the
stock reduced in the cut.
UNDERTABLE GUARD
Ensures that your hands, loose clothing and other objects
do not come in contact with the cutter or collet during
operation.
WARNING
The under table guards must be securely in
place before using the router table. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Keep the cord away from the router table surface
and position the cord so that it will not be caught
on lumber, tools or other objects during routing.
SAFETY GUARD
Provides a barrier to protect the operator from careless
contact with the cutter. The safety guard is adjustable for
all types of cuts and materials.
■The safety guard will slide-up when the work piece is
pushed into the guard.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator (9) which
illuminates as soon as the tool is connected to the supply.
This warns the user that the tool is connected and will
operate when the switch is pressed.
DESCRIPTION
1. Fence assembly
2. Die cast aluminium table
3. Table leg
4. Switch box assembly
5. Under table guard
6. Mitre gauge
7. Safety guard
8. Throat plates
9. Live Tool indicator
10. Switch
11. Pressure clamp
12. Feather board
13. Step riser
14. Sleeve
SPECIFICATION
Table Dimensions 610 x 355mm
Extension Table 355 x 200mm
Safety Guard / Dust Hook-up ø 57mm
Maximum Cutter Depth 37.9mm
Table Height 450mm
Mitre Slot 6.5 x 16 x 610mm
Weight 16kg
ASSEMBLY
LEG ASSEMBLY (Fig. 1)
■Place router table upside down on a flat, level surface,
so that the front edge is closest to you. Position legs
as shown.
■Align the four holes in each leg with the four
corresponding threaded holes in each corner of the
table.
SWITCH BOX ASSEMBLY (Fig. 2)
■Hold the switch box so that the words ON (“I”) and
OFF (“O”) are aligned vertically (On ‘on top’ Off
‘below’).
■Carefully screw the switch box underneath the router
table with the screws provided.
UNDER TABLE GUARD ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)
■Locate the under table guard. Position around the
throat of the table so that the three holes of the guard
line up with the three threaded holes in the table and
securely attach using bolts provided.
FENCE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 4)
■Turn the fence assembly over and locate the four
small circular tabs. Position the fence on the router
table so that the tab engage on each channel of the
table.
■Locate the two nuts and fence lock knobs.
Position a square nut inside the channel located
underneath the table. Insert the lock knob through the
hole in the fence assembly and screw it into the
square nut below. Repeat for the other side.
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ASSEMBLY
PRESSURE CLAMP ASSEMBLY (Fig. 5)
PRESSURE CLAMP
■Screw the small guard post securely into one of the
threaded holes on the top of the left / right side of the
fence.
■Loosen the black colour lock screw by turning the
screw counterclockwise.
■Slide the connection ring over the small guard post
and tighten lock screw.
Note: Set the proper height between the press
plate and the wood piece before routing.
MITRE GAUGE / FEATHER
BOARD ASSEMBLY (Fig. 6)
MITRE GAUGE
■Assemble protractor and gauge.
■Position the pointer so that it is perpendicular to the
scale on the protractor. Locate the #6 pan head screw
and feed it through the hole in the pointer and into the
threaded hole in the protractor. Tighten using a flat
head screwdriver.
■Slide entire mitre gauge assembly into mitre gauge
track.
FEATHER BOARD
■Place the router table right side up with the front edge
closest to you.
■Position the feather board on the table with the two
black knobs facing you.
■Align the knob with the appropriate holes in the table
and screw in to secure feather board. For smaller
workpieces use the holes nearest the cutter.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your router table could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when
operating table mounted router. They could get
caught in moving parts causing serious injury.
Keep head away from router and routing area.
Hair could be drawn into rotating bit causing
serious injury.
ATTACH ROUTER TO TABLE (Fig. 7)
■Carefully turn the table right side up and check to
make sure it rests on all four legs and does not rock.
Locate the nine counter sunk holes surrounding the
throat of the table.
■Using a screw driver, remove the screws holding the
plate to the base of the router and retain. Do not
discard the base plate or screws as they may be
required for future use when routing by hand.
■With the base plate removed from the router, hold the
router upside down so that the flat edge of the router
base is facing the front of the table. Align holes in the
table with the corresponding five threaded holes in the
base of the router. Holding the router with one hand,
use the other hand to securely tighten each screw.
MOUNTING TO A STABLE WORK
SURFACE (Fig. 8 & 9)
■Place the router table right side up with the front edge
closest to you.
WARNING
All four legs must be securely bolted to a stable
work surface. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Check extension cords before each use. If the
supply cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service centre or similar qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard. Never use tool
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock, resulting in
serious injury.
OPERATION
WARNING
Your router or router table should never be
connected to a power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing
or removing cutters or when not in use.
Disconnecting your router table will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious
injury.
INSTALL/CHANGE CUTTER
■Unplug your router and router table.
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OPERATION
WARNING
Failure to unplug your router table could result in
accidental starting causing serious injury.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
■Remove hex cap screws securing the rear under
table guard to the table. Take guard out of the way,
exposing the spindle.
■Follow the instructions on Installing/Removing Cutters
found in your Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to use any other router with this
table. Failure to heed this warning could result in
improper operation of the tool and serious
personal injury.
■Return the under table guard to its proper position
and secure by inserting and tightening hex screws
previously removed.
WARNING
If you are changing a cutter immediately after
use, be careful not to touch the cutter or collet
with your hands or fingers. They will get burned
because of the heat build up from cutting. Always
use the wrench provided.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields during power tool operation or
when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
SET CUTTING DEPTH
■Set the cutter depth as per instructions provided with
your router.
SELECT AND INSERT THROAT PLATE (Fig. 10)
■Router table is shipped with an assortment of five
circular throat plates. The throat plate provides a
stable surface around the cutter and prevents objects
from falling through the throat and damaging the
spindle.
■The selection of the proper size throat plate depends
on the size and shape of the cutter you are using.
When inserted, the throat plate opening should be
within approximately 6.35 mm of the outer most edge
of the cutter.
■To insert the throat plate, position the throat plate
over the throat opening in the router table and snap
throat plate down. To remove throat plate, pull gently
until the throat plate snaps out.
POSITION THE FENCE OR
MITRE GAUGE (Fig. 11)
For any router operation, you will use either the fence or
the mitre gauge to help guide your work through the
cutter.
■To position the fence: Loosen the fence lock knobs by
turning them counterclockwise. Loosen the fence lock
knobs just enough so that the fence moves freely.
Position the fence the proper distance from the cutter
based on the amount of material you plan to remove.
Tighten the fence lock knobs.
■To position the mitre gauge: Simply loosen the mitre
gauge lock knob, rotate the mitre to the desired angle
and retighten the lock knob.
ADJUST THE STEP RISERS (Fig. 12)
■The step risers (13), located on the out feed side of
the fence, enable you to support your work piece as it
exits the cutter. The step risers will provide support
for routing operations that remove up to 3 mm of
material. The step risers are adjustable in 0.8 mm
increments.
■To adjust the step risers loosen the two knob bolts on
the rear of the fence and push the riser forward and
toward the throat. (Fig.12).
■Retighten knob bolts and repeat as neccessary for
the opposite side.
USING THE PRESSURE CLAMP AND
FEATHER BOARD
■The pressure clamp provide vertical support or work
pieces by holding the pieces securely to help
minimize chatter.
■The feather boards apply pressure to work piece
sideways towards router table fence providing control
of work piece.
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OPERATION
WARNING
Direction of feed for work piece is always against
the sharp edges of the bit, therefore into the
rotation of the cutter. Failure to heed this warning
is likely to result in serious personal injury.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION (Fig. 13)
■Unplug the router table.
■Always plug the router into table switched outlet.
Never plug a router table mounted router into another
power source.
■Direction of feed of the work piece is from right to left
or from the back of the router toward the front with the
bit located in the fence opening.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious
injury.
■Direction of feed must always be so that the work
piece is being thrust against the sharp edges of the
rotating bit.
■The work piece must always be tight against the
guide fence, unless a ball-bearing piloted bit is being
used. The infeed fence should be adjusted to support
the uncut work piece while the outfeed fence should
be adjusted properly to support the work piece after
the cut passes the router bit, compensating for the
removed stock.
FITMENT OF THE TABLE EXTENSION (Fig. 13)
■Using the nuts and washers provided in the bag fit the
extension bar to the table using the 2 holes at the
table ends. Ensure the male threaded end is used.
■Fit both extension bars. Using the flats at the end of
each extension bar (nearest the Router table) tighten
using the spanners provided.
■Slide the extension table over the extension bars
ensuring the name is facing you and located towards
the rear of the table.
■Using the screws provided in the bag screw the table
to the extension bars and tighten.
■To remove, reverse the mounting instructions.
FITMENT OF THE TABLE DUST EXTRACTION
SYSTEM
■Place the black part of the dust extraction module in
the centre of the guide piece and align the 4 screw
holes on the dust extraction module to the 4 screw
holes on the guide piece.
■Using the 4 screws provided in the bag screw the
dust extraction module in place securely.
■If using a 31mm diameter extraction hose, insert the
sleeve (14) (Fig 11) into the rear of the dust extraction
module.
■If using a 57mm diameter hose, remove the insert
from the rear of the dust extraction module.
ROUTER SWITCH LOCK ON CLAMP
PREPARING FOR OPERATION (Fig. 14)
■Lock the router switch by clamp which is provided
together with router table packaging.
■Press the router on/off switch in to the on position.
■Place the lock on clamp over the on/off switch.
■Fasten the screw until the on/off switch is locked on
by the clamp.
■Always control the power to the router with router
table switch whenever the router is mounted on the
table.
■The lock on clamp is only necessary on models
ERT1250VN and ERT1500VK.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your router could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious
injury.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
CAUTION:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Always begin any maintenance procedure by
disconnecting the router table from the power
supply to avoid risk of serious personal injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon
dust etc.
■Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts and screws
for tightness and condition. Make sure that the throat
guard, safety guard and under table guards are
properly positioned and securely attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Do not dispose of in general household
waste. Instead, dispose in an
environmentally friendly way. Contact your
local recycling centre or council for advise.
Ryobi takes the care of the environment very
seriously.
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TERRITORIAL LAWS GIVE RIGHTS TO THE BUYER AND IMPOSE
LIABILITY ON THE SELLER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES .OTHING
HEREIN SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF EXCLUDING RESTRICTING OR
MODIFYING ANY CONDITION GUARANTEE RIGHT OR LIABILITY
IMPOSED TO THE EXTENT ONLY THAT SUCH EXCLUSION
RESTRICTION OR MODIFICATION WOULD RENDER ANY TERM
HEREINVOID
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