Ryobi R160 User Manual

OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL
ROUTER - R160 / R165
DOUBLE INSULATED
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ROUTER.
Your new 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new router. Pay close attention
to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your router properly and only for what it is intended, you
will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying a Ryobi router.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS:
Depth Of Cut 0 - 1-1/2 In. (0 - 38.1mm)
Collet 1/4 In. (6.4mm)
Horsepower
R160 1-1/2
R165 1-3/4
Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only
Amperes
R160 8.0
R165 8.5
No Load Speed 25,000 RPM
Net Weight 7.8 Lbs.

Ryobi R160 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	R160
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Rules For Safe Operation

Double Insulation

Operation

Know Your Router

Encourages familiarization with the router's operating features and safety requirements.

Installing/Removing Cutters

Step-by-step guide for safely installing and removing router cutters using the spindle lock.

Electrical Connection

Depth Of Cut Adjustments

Instructions on how to adjust the router's cutting depth for various applications.

Depth Of Cut Adjustments When Router Is Mounted To A Router Table

Specific guidance for setting cutting depth when the router is used upside down in a router table.

Proper Feeding

Force Feeding

Too Slow Feeding

Depth Of Cut

Emphasizes the importance of depth of cut and recommends limits for single passes.

Direction Of Feed And Thrust

Starting And Ending A Cut Internal Routing

Edging With Pilot Bits

Edge Routing

Freehand Routing

Techniques for routing signs, sculptures, and patterns without a guide, using freehand control.

Routing With Straight Edge Of Subbase

Using the subbase's straight edge for routing grooves parallel to an edge guide or fence.

Maintenance

Proper Care Of Cutters

Helpful Hints

Switch Replacement

Detailed steps for replacing the power switch on Model R160 and R165 routers.