OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
FIXED BASE ROUTER
DOUBLE INSULATED
TOUPIE À BASE FIXE
DOUBLE ISOLATION
FRESADORA DE BASE FIJA
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

R163 / R163G

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

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 General Power Tool Safety  Règles de sécurité relatives  Advertencias de seguridad
Warnings..........................................2-3 aux outils électriques.......................2-3 para herramientas eléctricas.......... 2-3
 Router Safety Warnings...................... 3  Avertissements de sécurité  Advertencias de seguridad tupi..........3
 Symbols...............................................4 relatifs au toupie.................................. 3  Símbolos.............................................4
 Electrical..............................................5  Symboles.............................................4  Aspectos eléctricos............................5
 Features...............................................6  Caractéristiques électriques................ 5  Características....................................6
 Assembly............................................. 6  Caractéristiques.................................. 6  Armado...............................................6
 Operation........................................6-11  Assemblage......................................... 6  Funcionamiento............................ 6-11
 Adjustments...................................... 11  Utilisation .......................................6-11  Ajustes..............................................11
 Maintenance...................................... 12  Réglages............................................11  Mantenimiento..................................12
 Accessories.......................................12  Entretien............................................12  Accesorios........................................12
 Figures (Illustrations).....................13-16  Accessoires.......................................12  Figuras (illustraciones)................ 13-16
 Parts Ordering and  Figures (illustrations).....................13-16  Pedidos de piezas
Service.................................Back page  Commande de pièces y servicio........................ Pág. posterior
et dépannage.....................Page arrière

WARNING: To reduce the AVERTISSEMENT : Pour ADVERTENCIA: Para

risk of injury, the user must read and réduire les risques de blessures, reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario
understand the operator’s manual before l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien debe leer y comprender el manual del
using this product. comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant operador antes de usar este producto.
d’employer ce produit.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR CONSERVER CE MANUEL GUARDE ESTE MANUAL

FUTURE REFERENCE POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
WARNING protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.  Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) energising power tools that have the switch on invites
power tool. accidents.
 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
WORK AREA SAFETY the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
areas invite accidents.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases unexpected situations.
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
dust or fumes. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. in moving parts.
 If devices are provided for the connection of dust
ELECTRICAL SAFETY extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with can reduce dust-related hazards.
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and  Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur- into air vents.
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-  Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
body is earthed or grounded. power tool in unexpected situations.
 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
shock.  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car- tool for your application. The correct power tool will
rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving designed.
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of  Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
electric shock. it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a  Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric the battery pack from the power tool before making
shock. any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
 If operating a power tool in a damp location is power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the
 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
risk of electric shock.
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
PERSONAL SAFETY or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
while operating power tools may result in serious personal If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
injury. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main- SERVICE
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
likely to bind and are easier to control.
person using only identical replacement parts. This
 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
 When servicing a power tool, use only identical re-
account the working conditions and the work to be
placement parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.

ROUTER SAFETY WARNINGS

 Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, be- be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
cause the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a properly and perform its intended function. Check for
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
tool “live” and shock the operator. breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
 Use clamps or another practical way to secure and that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable by an authorized service center. Following this rule will
and may lead to loss of control. reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
 Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-  Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. one heavy enough to carry the current your product
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
fire, or serious injury. recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will re-
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An
duce the risk of serious personal injury.
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the in loss of power and overheating.
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk
 Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
of serious personal injury.
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
 Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during serious personal injury.
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be re-
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
placed only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
 Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have service center to avoid risk.
repaired at your nearest authorized service center.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this
use them to instruct others who may use this product. If
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
you loan someone this product, loan them these instruc-
 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tions also.
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result

DANGER: in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result

WARNING: in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

CAUTION: minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an

NOTICE: injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

Read Operator’s Manual
operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply

Eye Protection
with ANSI Z87.1.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

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ELECTRICAL

DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine
to be grounded. the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
WARNING:
When working outdoors with a product, use an extension
The double insulated system is ­intended to protect the
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
user from shock resulting from a break in the product’s
designated with “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.
internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions
to avoid electrical shock. Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires **Ampere rating (on product data plate)
extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized
service center for repair. Always use original factory replace- 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
ment parts when servicing.
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
(normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this
product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet, WARNING:
double-check the power supply. 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. Failure to do so can result in serious per-
sonal injury.

WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use product with a damaged
cord since touching the damaged area could cause elec-
trical shock resulting in serious injury.

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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of Cut..................................................................2 in. No Load Speed.................................... 25,000 r/min (RPM)
Collet..........................................................................1/4 in. Input................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 Amps
Peak Horsepower..................................................... 1.5 HP

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of sories or attachments not recommended for use with this
a product that is not properly and completely assembled product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
personal injury. possible serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may
contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
WARNING: You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- n Rout grooves, carve designs, mortise door jambs, and
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is create joints in wood and wood products
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
n Cabinet making, routing counter tops, and finishing work
in wood and wood products
WARNING: REMOVING/INSTALLING ROUTER BASE
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to See Figure 1, page 14.
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
To remove the base:
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury. n Unplug the router.
n Place the router upside down with the Ryobi label away
from you.

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OPERATION
n Loosen the lock lever on the base.
NOTICE:
NOTE: It should not be possible to move the router
motor with the lock lever tightened and the motor cor- To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
rectly installed in either base. If movement is possible allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
with the lock lever tightened in either of the bases, an the spindle lock.
adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made. See
Adjustments.
WARNING:
n Hold the handles and pull the adjustment bar from the
slot in the motor base. If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be careful
not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands or
n Lift the base up from the slot until the adjustment bar tab fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup
passes out of the slot area. from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.
n After the tab has cleared the slot, release the adjustment
bar and press the spindle lock down and in (until it fully
locks in the collet spindle) so that it slides behind the WARNING:
base housing. Bit continues to rotate after the router has been turned off.
NOTE: When using the spindle lock for any applica- To avoid injury, wait until the bit has come to a complete
tion, make sure that the latch goes all the way in. If the stop before removing router from the workpiece.
latch is depressed and does not go all the way in, turn
the collet with the wrench provided until the spindle lock INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
locks into place. See Figure 2, page 14.
n Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor. Use cau- n Unplug the router.
tion, as forcing may result in permanent damage to the
To install the bit:
locking mechanism.
n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place.
To install the base:
n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
n Unplug the router.
n I nsert the bit until it is approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. away
n With the base right side up, loosen the lock lever.
from the collet nut face.
n Push the spindle lock in, holding it into place.
NOTE: Make sure that the collet always clamps the shank
n Align arrow on base with arrow on motor. (non-cutting end) of the bit.
n Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The n Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with
spindle lock can be released once the motor slides down the wrench provided.
into the base. It will disengage once it has cleared the
n Release the spindle lock.
inside of the base. Use caution as forcing may result in
permanent damage to the locking mechanism. To remove the bit:
n Pull the adjustment bar. n Push the spindle lock down and in, holding it into place.
n Place the adjustment bar tab in the slot on the motor. n Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
n Tighten the lock lever. n Release the spindle lock.

LED WORKLIGHT
WARNING: See Figure 3, page 14.
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may The two LED worklights on the base of the router motor will
detach during use, causing serious personal injury. come on when the on/off switch is in the ON ( I ) position. This
provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece
for operation in lower-light areas.
WARNING:
Never use bits which are larger in diameter than the open-
ing in the router subbase. These situations could cause
possible loss of control or create other hazardous condi-
tions that could cause possible serious personal injury.

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OPERATION
SELECTING DEPTH OF CUT When the router is mounted to a router table, depth adjust-
ments can be made easily by using a T-handle wrench.
Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the horse-
power of the router motor, the type of bit, and the type of To make through table adjustments:
wood. A lightweight, low horsepower router is designed for n Unplug the router.
making shallow cuts; a router with higher horsepower is n Loosen the lock lever.
designed for deeper cuts. Small bits, such as veining bits
n Insert a T-handle wrench through the hole in the router
with 1/16 in. cutting diameters, are designed to remove only
table into the hole on the subbase, and place the end of
small amounts of wood. Large bits, such as straight-flute
the wrench socket over the adjusting nut.
bits, remove larger amounts of wood and make deeper cuts
in soft woods, such as white pine. n Turn the wrench counterclockwise to move the collet
down or clockwise to move the collet up.
Choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on
the router motor. If you need extra force or the motor speed NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
slows down considerably, turn off the router and reduce the ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments
depth of cut. Then, make the cut in two or more passes. are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments.
When routing a groove that is too deep to safely cut in one
pass, make the cut in several passes. We recommend that n When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the
cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1/8 in. and that lock lever.
several passes be made to reach deeper cuts.
WARNING:
SETTING DEPTH OF CUT Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe
See Figures 4 - 5, page 14.
woodworking practices and offer proper guarding for the
The bit depth can be adjusted by turning the depth bit. Use router tables that are UL classified and identified
adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The suitable for use with the specific router model. Failure to
depth of the cut can be read on the depth adjustment knob. comply can result in an accident causing possible injury.
Each mark on the scale indicates a 1/128 in. change in
depth setting.
n Unplug the router. WARNING:
n Loosen the lock lever. Only use router tables with proper guarding for the bit and
n Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to with on-board switch controlled receptacles. Failure to
move the collet down or clockwise to move the collet up. use router tables with appropriate safety features could
result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments
are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments. See Figure 6, page 14.
n When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock To turn the router on, push the switch to the ( I ), or ON
lever. position. Return the switch to the ( O ), or OFF position when
routing operation is finished.
To use the quick release button:
n Unplug the router. OPERATING THE ROUTER
n Loosen the lock lever. When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a
n Press and hold the quick release button while moving the straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.
router motor up or down in the base. NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust- Accessories.
ments with the lock lever tightened. If depth adjustments Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset
are possible with the lock lever tightened, an adjustment the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge
to the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments. of the router base. Hold the router base against the straight
n When the desired depth of cut is set, tighten the lock edge and rout the groove.
lever. When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit,
NOTE: To adjust the depth of cut when the router is clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines. Position
mounted to a router table, unplug the router, loosen the lock both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced
lever, turn the depth adjustment knob until the bit reaches the equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout
desired depth of cut, and retighten the lock lever. along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the
other guide. Clean out any remaining waste in the center of
the groove.
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OPERATION
When routing a groove, the travel should be in a direction n Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Make the first
that places the guide you are using at the right-hand side. pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut. This will provide
When the guide is positioned as shown in the “guide inside” better control as well as being a guide for the next pass.
illustration, tool travel should be from left to right and coun- NOTE: Do not rout deeper than 1/8 in. per pass.
terclockwise around curves. When the guide is positioned as
shown in the “guide outside” illustration, tool travel should EDGING WITH PILOT BIT
be from right to left and clockwise around curves. If there See Figure 10, page 15.
is a choice, the first setup is generally the easier to use. In The arbor‑type bits with pilots are excellent for quick, easy,
either case, the sideways thrust you use is against the guide. edge shaping of any workpiece edge that is either straight
or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius
INTERNAL ROUTING of the bit to be used. The pilot prevents the bit from mak-
See Figure 7, page 15. ing too deep a cut; and holding the pilot firmly in contact
n Tilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact- with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from
ing the workpiece. becoming too shallow.
n T
 urn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed. Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired
n Gradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase depth of cut (as adjusted by router depth setting) are such
is level with the workpiece. that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped (leaving
n Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the at least a 1/16 in. thick uncut portion at bottom), the pilot
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router can ride against the uncut portion, which serves to guide it.
from the workpiece. However, if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low
so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against,
EDGE ROUTING an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the
See Figure 8, page 15. workpiece. This “guide” board must have exactly the same
n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide. contour— straight or curved—as the workpiece edge. If it is
positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge,
n Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without the bit will make a full cut (in as far as the bit radius). On the
the bit contacting the workpiece. other hand, if the guide is positioned as shown in figure 10
n Turn router on and let the motor build up to full speed. (out from the workpiece edge), the bit will make less than
n Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the a full cut — which will alter the shape of the finished edge.
clamped straight edge as a guide. NOTE: Any of the piloted bits can be used without a pilot for
n Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the edge shaping with guides, as preceding. The size (diameter)
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width
from the workpiece. that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge
(the small pilot exposes all of the bit; the large one reduces
this amount by 1/16 in.).
WARNING:
Do not use large router bits for freehand routing. Use of DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST
large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss See Figures 11 - 12, page 15.
of control or create other hazardous conditions that could The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction. This
result in personal injury. If using a router table, large bits gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in a counterclockwise
should be used for edging only. direction, especially when the motor revs up.
Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right. When
FREEHAND ROUTING fed from left to right, the rotation of the bit pulls the router
See Figure 9, page 15. against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the
When used freehand, the router becomes a flexible and rotation of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away
versatile tool. This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout from the workpiece causing kickback. This could cause you
signs, relief sculptures, etc. When freehand routing: to lose control of the router.
n Draw or layout the pattern on the workpiece. Because of the high speed of bit rotation during a proper
n Choose the appropriate bit. feeding operation, there is very little kickback under normal
NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used for rout- conditions. However, if the bit strikes a knot, hard grain,
ing letters and engraving objects. Straight bits and ball or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the
mills are often used to make relief carvings. Veining bits cutting action, there will be a slight kickback. The direction
are used to carve small, intricate details. of kickback is always in the direction opposite bit rotation.
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OPERATION
To guard against kickback, plan the setup and direction of FEEDING TOO FAST
feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool in the same See Figure 13, page 15.
direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving. The Clean, smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only
thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is
of the bit continuously biting straight into new (uncut) wood. taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly severed chips.
NOTE: For best results, make sure to take enough time to If you force the router to move forward too fast, the RPM of
set up for cutting. While cutting, make sure to use the proper the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward
rate of feed. movement. As a result, the bit must take bigger bites as it
revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher
PROPER RATE OF FEED finish. Also, because bigger bites require more power, the
Professional routing depends upon careful setup and proper router motor may become overloaded.
rate of feed which is learned through practice and use. The Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative RPM
proper rate of feed is dependent upon: of the bit can become so slow—and the bites it has to take
 hardness and moisture content of the workpiece so large—that chips will be partially knocked off (rather
 depth of cut than fully cut off). This causes splintering and gouging of
 cutting diameter of the bit the workpiece.
When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, The router is an extremely high-speed tool, and will make
a faster rate of feed can be used. When making cuts in clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload
hardwoods such as oak, a slower rate of feed is required. of a forced feed. You can always detect force feeding by the
Several factors will help you select the proper rate of feed. sound of the motor. Its high-pitched whine will sound lower
 Choose the rate that does not slow down the motor. and stronger as it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding
the tool will be noticeably increased.
 Choose the rate at which the bit advances firmly and
surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips FEEDING TOO SLOW
or a smooth edge. See Figure 14, page 15.
 Listen to the sound of the motor. A high-pitched sound It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too
means you are feeding too slowly. A strained, lower slowly. When you advance the router into the work too slowly,
pitched sound signals force feeding. the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough
 Check the progress of each cut. Too slow feeding can to take a bite; instead, it merely scrapes away sawdust-like
cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the particles. Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn,
intended line of cut. Force feeding increases the strain or mar the cut and in extreme cases, can overheat the bit,
of holding the tool and results in loss of speed. destroying its hardness.
 Notice the chips being produced as you cut. If the router When the bit is scraping instead of cutting, controlling the
is fed too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. If fed router is more difficult. With practically no load on the mo-
too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave tor, the bit revolves at close to top RPM, and has a much
gouge marks. greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of
Test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you begin. the cut (especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with
Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands. hard and soft areas). As a result, the cut produced may have
rippled, instead of straight, sides.
If you are making a small diameter, shallow groove in soft,
dry wood, the proper feed rate may be determined by the Feeding too slowly can also cause the router to take off in a
speed at which you can travel the router along the guide line. wrong direction from the intended line of cut. Always grasp
If the bit is a large one, the cut is deep, or the workpiece is and hold the router firmly with both hands when routing.
hard to cut, the proper feed may be a very slow one. A cross You can detect when you are feeding the router too slowly by
grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with the runaway, high-pitched sound of the motor or by feeling
grain cut in the same workpiece. the wiggle of the bit in the cut.

10 − English
OPERATION

DEPTH OF CUT to guide and control the bit as desired. It is recommended

See Figures 15 - 16, page 16. that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth of cut in a single pass,
regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition of the
Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed
workpiece.
that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut and the possibility
of damage to the tool’s motor and bit. To make deeper cuts, make as many successive passes as
needed, lowering the bit 1/8 in. for each new pass. To save
A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. A cut
time, perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting
that is too deep will slow the feed so that the bit is scraping
before lowering the bit for the next pass. This will insure a
rather than cutting. A too deep cut can cause smaller bits
uniform depth when you complete the final pass.
to be broken off. Bits that are 1/16 in. in diameter are easily
broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A large NOTE: Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass.
enough bit is not likely to break, but attempting a cut that Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the
is too deep may result in a rough cut, and it may be difficult possibility of serious personal injury.

ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING LOCK LEVER TENSION NOTE: Do not over tighten the elastic stop nut. The lock lever
See Figure 17, page 16. should clamp tightly to secure the motor housing.
Over time and with repeated use, the lock lever may
become loose. When this occurs, tighten the stop nut NOTICE:
slightly. The elastic stop nut should be loose enough so Make sure the motor housing does not move up or down
that there is some play in the lock lever when it is in when clamped. If motor is not securely clamped in base,
the open position. adjustments will not be accurate.

11 − English
MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION
WARNING: All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
product damage. tion is required.

POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT

WARNING: If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to must be done by an authorized service center in order to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in avoid a safety hazard.
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible CLEANING THE BITS
serious injury.
Get faster, more accurate cutting results by keeping
GENERAL MAINTENANCE bits clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and
gum from bits after each use. When sharpening bits, sharpen
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most only the inside of the cutting edge. Never grind the outside
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of diameter. When sharpening the end of a bit, be sure to grind
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use the clearance angle the same as originally ground.
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CLEANING THE COLLET
WARNING: Dust and chips may collect on the collet from time to time,
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- making it necessary to clean the collet. To do so, remove
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact the collet assembly and wipe it with a clean, dry rag. Clean
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or the taper in the shaft in the same manner. Never immerse
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. the collet or end of the shaft in a solvent or in water. Before
replacing the collet assembly, put a drop of SAE30 motor oil
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling on the inside of the nut, on the treads of the shaft, and on
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and the taper in the shaft. Replace the collet assembly onto the
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and shaft by hand only. Never tighten the collet nut without a bit in
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commuta- the collet. This action could permanently damage the collet.
tors, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this
tool for extended work on these types of materials. However,
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.

ACCESSORIES
Look for these accessories at the service center:
 Edge Guide........................................................................................................................................................6090080-1
 25 pc. Carbide Router Bit Kit..............................................................................................................................A25RS25
 12 pc. Carbide Router Bit Kit..............................................................................................................................A25RS12
 8 pc. Starter Carbide Router Bit Kit....................................................................................................................A25RS08

WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 13

AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty details go to [Link]
12 − English
R163 / R163G

A - Spindle lock (verrouillage de broche, seguro del husillo) F - Depth adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de la profundeur, perilla de
B - On/off switch (commutateur marche / arrêt, interruptor de encendido) ajuste de la profundidad)
C - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de bloqueo) G - Quick release button (bouton de libération rapide, botón de liberación
D - Chip shield (pare-copeaux, protector contra virutas) rápida
E - LED worklights (lampes à del, luces de trabajo de diodo H - Handle (poignée, mango)
luminiscente)

13
Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 5 A
B A

B
C

E
D
A
C

A - LED worklight (lampes à del, luces de trabajo

D de diodo luminiscente)
G Fig. 4
F E
F G
H B

A - T-handle wrench (clé en T, llave de mango en

A C “T”)
B - To decrease depth (pour réduire la profondeur,
para disminuir la profundidad)
C - To increase depth (pour augmenter la
profondeur, para aumentar la profundidad)
D D - Slot in subbase (fente de la semelle, ranura
de la base inferior)
I E - Adjusting nut (écrou de réglage, tuerca de
ajuste)
A - Adjustment bar (barre de réglage, barra de F - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de
fijación)
ajuste) H G - To loosen (pour desserrer, para aflojar)
B - Spindle lock (verrouillage de broche, seguro
del husillo) E
G Fig. 6
C - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de
fijación)
F
D - To unlock (pour déverrouiller, para
desasegurar) A - To decrease depth (pour réduire la profondeur,
para disminuir la profundidad)
A
E - Motor (moteur, motor)
F - Slot in motor (fente du moteur, ranura del B - Depth adjustment knob (bouton de réglage de
motor) profondeur, perilla de ajuste de profundidad)
G - Adjustment bar tab (languette de la barre de C - To increase depth (pour augmenter la
verrouillage, ranura del motor) profondeur, para aumentar la profundidad)
H - Arrow on motor (flèche du moteur, flecha en D - Scale (échelle, escala)
el motor) E - Quick release button (bouton de libération
I - Arrow on base (flèche de la base, flecha en la rapide, botón de liberación rápida)
base) F - Indicator point (indicateur, indicador)
G - Bit (embout, fresa)
Fig. 2 A H - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de
fijación)
B
A - On/off switch (commutateur marche / arrêt,
interruptor de encendido)

A - Collet nut (écrou de collet, tuerca del

portaherramientas)
B - To loosen (pour desserrer, para aflojar)
C - To tighten (pour serrer, para apretar)
D - Spindle lock (verrouillage de broche, seguro
del husillo)

14
Fig. 7 Fig. 10 Fig. 12
A
TOP EDGE SHAPING / PROFILAGE DE BORD GUIDE INSIDE / GUIDE À L’INTÉRIEUR /
SUPÉRIEUR / FRESADO DE LA PARTE GUÍA EN EL INTERIOR
SUPERIOR DEL CANTO A
A B B
C
B

C D
GUIDE OUTSIDE / GUIDE À
B L’EXTÉRIEUR / GUÍA EN EL EXTERIOR
WHOLE EDGE SHAPING / PROFILAGE
C DE BORD COMPLET / FRESADO DEL
CANTO COMPLETO B
A - Straight edge (règle, pieza recta)
B - Clamp (serre-joint, prensa) A
C - Workpiece (pièce, pieza de trabajo) D
B
A B
Fig. 8
A
D C
B A - Thrust (poussée, empuje)
C B - Rotation (rotation, giro)
C - Guide (guide, guía)
A - Work (travail, pieza de trabajo) D - Feed (engagement, avance)
B - Router (toupie, fresadora)
C - Pilot (pilote, vástago guía) Fig. 13
D - Guide (guide, guía)

Fig. 11
PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE
SÉQUENCE DE COUPE CORRECTE /
C SECUENCIA CORRECTA DE CORTE
A - Straight edge (règle, pieza recta) 6 5
B - Clamp (serre-joint, prensa)
3
C - Workpiece (pièce, pieza de trabajo)
TOO FAST
Fig. 9 4
2 TROP RAPIDE / DEMASIADO RÁPIDO

Fig. 14
1

7 8
1/4 in. to 1 in.
[6,4 à 25,4 mm (1/4 à 1 po)]
[6,4 a 25,4 mm (1/4 a 1 pulg.)]

TOO SLOW
TROP LENTE / DEMASIADO LENTO

15
Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17

B
A B A A
B

A - Depth of cut (profondeur de coupe,

profundidad de corte)
B - Width of cut (largeur de coupe, ancho de A - 1st pass (1ère passe, primera pasada)
corte) B - 2nd pass (2ème passe, segunda pasada)

B C

A - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de

fijación)
B - Stop nut (écrou de blocage, tuerca tope)
C - To tighten (pour serrer, para apretar)

16
NOTES / NOTAS

17
OPERATOR’S MANUAL / FIXED BASE ROUTER
MANUEL D’UTILISATION / TOUPIE À BASE FIXE
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR / FRESADORA DE BASE FIJA
R163 / R163G

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