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This document is a user manual for the RYOBI 18V Trim Router, model R18TR2. It provides essential information for assembling, operating, and maintaining the product, emphasizing safety warnings and instructions.
The RYOBI 18V Trim Router is a cordless power tool designed for precision woodworking tasks. Its primary function is to shape edges on wood and trim laminates. It is part of the RYOBI ONE+ 18V System, indicating compatibility with other RYOBI 18V batteries and chargers.
The trim router features an on/off switch, a battery port, and a zero reset function. It includes a micro depth adjustment knob, a depth scale, and a removable base for precise control over cutting depth. The motor housing can be adjusted using a motor release lever and a quick release lever. For bit changes, it has a spindle lock, collet, and collet nut, used in conjunction with a wrench. The product comes with a straight bit, guide bars, and an edge guide for various routing applications.
The manual stresses the importance of reading all safety warnings and instructions to prevent electric shock, fire, and serious injury. It covers general power tool safety, including work area safety (keeping the area clean and well-lit, avoiding explosive atmospheres, keeping children and bystanders away), electrical safety (matching plugs to outlets, avoiding body contact with earthed surfaces, protecting from rain/wet conditions, not abusing the cord, using appropriate extension cords outdoors, and using an RCD in damp locations).
Personal safety is highlighted, advising users to stay alert, wear eye protection and other personal protective equipment (dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection), prevent unintentional starting, remove adjusting keys/wrenches before operation, avoid overreaching, dress properly (no loose clothing or jewelry), and use dust extraction facilities.
Power tool use and care instructions include not forcing the tool, not using a tool with a faulty switch, disconnecting power before adjustments or maintenance, storing idle tools out of children's reach, maintaining tools, and keeping cutting tools sharp.
For battery tools, the manual emphasizes recharging only with the specified charger, using only designated battery packs, keeping battery packs away from metal objects to prevent shorting, avoiding contact with battery liquid (flushing with water if contact occurs, seeking medical help if it contacts eyes), and not charging in damp or wet locations. It also provides temperature guidelines for optimal charging (10°C to 37.8°C) and storage (not outside or in vehicles). Users are warned not to place batteries near fire or heat, and to properly dispose of damaged battery packs.
Specific warnings for the trim router include securing the workpiece with clamps, holding the tool by insulated gripping surfaces to avoid electric shock from hidden wiring, using bits of the correct shank diameter, reading the operator's manual carefully, wearing safety glasses with side shields, wearing a face/dust mask in dusty operations, and wearing hearing protection for extended periods. It also warns against feeding the product with the rotation direction of the bit, as this can cause loss of control.
The manual acknowledges that residual risks remain even with proper use, including injury from vibration, flying debris, dust, and contact with cutting bits. To reduce vibration effects, users are advised to keep warm, wear gloves, exercise after operation, and take frequent breaks. For flying debris, eye protection is required. For dust, an appropriate dust mask and dust extraction accessories are recommended. For cutting bits, gloves should be worn when changing bits, and hands should be kept away from the cutting area.
Maintenance instructions include disconnecting the product from the power supply before any adjustments or cleaning. Only original manufacturer's replacement parts should be used for servicing, and all repairs should be performed by an authorized Ryobi service center. For cleaning, solvents should be avoided on plastic parts; clean cloths should be used to remove dirt and carbon dust. Brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, and penetrating oils should not come into contact with plastic parts. After use, the product should be cleaned with a brush and vacuum, taking care not to push dirt into ventilation openings. Compressed air should be avoided for cleaning to prevent eye injury. All bearings are pre-lubricated for the product's lifespan, so no further lubrication is required.
The manual encourages recycling raw materials and sorting the machine, accessories, and packaging for environment-friendly recycling. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste but should be recycled where facilities exist.
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