RYOBI RHS01 Hobby Station User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HOBBY STATION

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INCLUDES: Column with Tool Carrier, Fence Assembly, Base, Vacuum Adaptor, Hex Key, and Operator’s Manual
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use commonsense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

WARNING:
Use only with Listed Ryobi Rotary tools not exceeding 5lbs. Using other tools can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

SYMBOLS

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

result in death or serious injury.
| WARNING:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
| CAUTION:| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
| NOTICE:| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

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

understand operator’s manual before using this product.
****| Eye Protection| Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
| Long Hair| Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR HOBBY STATION
See Figure 1, page 15.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks rotary tools at desired bevel angles.
NOTE: The tool carrier bevels to the left only. There are positive stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°.
BEVEL SCALE
The bevel scale indicates the degree the rotary tool is tilted.
CORD MANAGEMENT
Secure rotary tool power cord in the cord retainer and cord holder to keep it away from accessories and workpieces.
COUPLER
The coupler is used to secure a rotary tool to the hobby station.
DETENT OVERRIDE
The detent bypass knob allows the tool carrier to move freely to your desired angle.
DEPTH STOP
The adjustable locking depth stop permits accurate depth measurement and repetitive drilling.
FENCE
The fence can be installed in multiple positions and can be used to secure your workpiece during drilling and routing operations.
HEIGHT AND ROTATION LOCK LEVER
Loosen the height and rotation lock lever to move the tool carrier up, down, and around the column.
PLUNGE LEVER
The plunge lever raises and lowers the rotary tool during drilling operations.
TOOL HANGER
The tool hanger provides a convenient place to hang the rotary tool while using a flex shaft.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. All items listed in the Includes section must be included at the time of purchase.
  WARNING:
  Items in this Assembly section are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

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

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
After adjusting the rotary tool, changing the bits or making any other adjustments, make sure the attachment threads, the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. A loose tool or loose bits could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Match the appropriate bit and its speed to your application. An improperly matched bit or a bit that is not rated for an intended use could result in serious personal injury or property damage.

ASSEMBLING THE HOBBY STATION
See Figures 1 – 3.

• Place the hobby station’s base on a flat surface.

• Slide the table away from the base.

• Remove the end caps from the column assembly.
  NOTE: Do not allow the inner tube to slide out of the assembly.

• Push the column assembly into the hole at the back of the base until fully seated.

• Tighten the set screw to secure the column assembly in place.
  NOTE: When assembled correctly, the column assembly should not separate from the base when pulled.

• Slide the cord holder into the top of the column until fully seated.

• Insert the tool hanger into the cord holder and press down to secure.

• To reinstall the table, align the raised ridges on the side of the table with the grooves in the hobby station’s base, and slide the table back into place.
  NOTE: The table has a downdraft side and a routing side. Ensure the side best suited for your application is facing up.

SECURING THE HOBBY STATION TO A MOUNTING SURFACE
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Before starting any operation, clamp or bolt your hobby station to a workbench or a mounting surface. Never operate this product on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
The hobby station should be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or mounting board. The hobby station has four mounting holes. If using bolts or screws, they should be of sufficient length to accommodate the hobby station’s base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench or other mounting surface. Tighten all bolts or screws securely.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
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.

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purpose:

• To use a rotary tool as a drill press
• To hold a rotary tool for polishing or sanding.
• To hang a rotary tool while using a flexible shaft attachment.

ON-BOARD ACCESSORY STORAGE
See Figures 5 – 6.
The collet wrench and frequently used accessories can be stored on the accessory tray. For additional storage, remove the accessory tray and place items in the storage compartment.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR
See Figure 7.
Vacuum hoses be installed for easy dust removal and disposal. 1-1/4 in. vacuum hoses can be installed directly into the vacuum port. For 1-7/8 in. vacuum hoses, use the vacuum adaptor.
HOBBY STATION TABLE
See Figure 8.
Your hobby station includes a two sided table. One side is ideal for routing, drilling, and applications that require the fence or clamps. The other side is designed for sanding, carving, or other free-hand applications where increased dust management may be desired.

USING THE FENCE
See Figures 9 – 10.
WARNING:
Do not start your rotary tool without checking for interference between the bit and the fence. Damage could result to the bit if it strikes the fence during operation of the tool. Failure to heed this warning can also result in serious personal injury.

To install the fence:

• If applicable, slide the table away from the base and reinstall it with the routing side facing up.

• Loosen the fence knobs and move them away from the center of the fence.

• Place the fence on the table with each knob inside one of the four large holes in the table’s “X” pattern.
  NOTE: The fence can be installed in six different positions.

• Tighten the fence knobs to secure.
  When installed in a vertical, diagonal, or horizontal position the fence can be repositioned. To reposition the fence:

• Loosen both fence knobs one quarter turn.

• Move the fence up and down or left and right along the legs of the “X” pattern.

• When the fence is in your desired position, tighten the fence knobs.

MOUNTING A ROTARY TOOL
See Figures 11 – 14.
WARNING:
Use only with Listed Ryobi Rotary tools not exceeding 5lbs. Using other tools can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
This product is designed to hold one rotary tool at a time. Never attempt to place a rotary tool inside the tool carrier and hang a rotary tool from the tool hanger at the same time. Doing so can result in a tipping and/or falling hazard that can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.

• Remove accessories and quick-change collet according to the rotary tool operator’s manual.

• Hold the collar firmly, then turn it counterclockwise to loosen and remove.

• Install the quick-change collet and an accessory according to the rotary tool operator’s manual.

• Slide the rotary tool into the tool carrier until fully seated.

• Thread the hobby station’s coupler onto the rotary tool to secure the tool in place.
  NOTE: Turn the coupler clockwise to secure the rotary tool and counterclockwise to release it.

• Gently pull on the rotary tool to make sure it is secure before turning it on.

MOVING/ROTATING THE TOOL CARRIER
See Figures 15 – 16.
WARNING:
To prevent the tool carrier from falling unexpectedly, always hold the tool carrier when tightening or loosening the height and rotation lock lever.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.
• Hold the tool carrier firmly with one hand.
• With the other hand, loosen the height and rotation lock lever.
• Move the tool carrier up, down, or around the column to the desired position.
• To lock the tool carrier in position, hold the tool carrier with one hand and tighten the height and rotation lock lever with the other.

BEVELING THE TOOL CARRIER
See Figures 17 – 18.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.

• Hold the tool carrier firmly with one hand.

• Loosen the bevel lock knob.

• Pull the detent bypass knob away from the tool.

• Bevel the tool carrier until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the bevel scale.
  NOTE: The tool carrier bevels to the left only. There are positive stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°.

• Once the tool carrier is in position, release the detent bypass knob and tighten the bevel lock knob.

DRILLING
See Figure 19 – 20.

• If applicable, slide the table away from the base and reinstall it with the routing side facing up.

• Position the fence on the table and lock it in place.

• Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence.
  NOTE: Use the scales on the fence and table to help position the workpiece.

• Using a clamping device, secure the workpiece to the table. To protect the top surface of the workpiece, use a piece of scrap wood between the clamping device and the workpiece.

• Mount the rotary tool.

• Select the proper drill bit based on the hole size desired.
  For large holes, drill a pilot hole first, using a smaller diameter bit.

• Install the drilling bit into the rotary tool collet according to the rotary tool operator’s manual.

• Adjust the height and position of the tool carrier and lock it in place. For angled operation, bevel the tool carrier.
  NOTE: Reposition the workpiece if necessary.
  WARNING:
  Operating the tool without the bevel lock knob and/or the height and rotation lock lever secured can result in serious injury.

• If desired, adjust the drilling depth as described later.

• Make sure the work table is free of all loose objects and the bit is not in contact with the workpiece.

• Plug the rotary tool in or install the battery pack.

• Before turning on the tool, perform a dry run of the operation to make sure that no problems will occur during use.

• Turn on the rotary tool ON.

• Select the appropriate speed for bit rotation according to the rotary tool operator’s manual. Make sure bit rotates freely.

• Slowly pull down on the plunge lever to lower drill bit into workpiece. Do not force the bit; let the tool do the work.

• Once the hole is completed, allow the plunge lever to return to its normal position. This will automatically raise the rotary tool and the bit.

• Turn on the rotary tool OFF when drilling operation is finished.

DRILLING TIPS

• If a large hole is needed, it’s a good idea to drill a smaller pilot hole before drilling the final one. Your hole will be more accurately positioned, rounder, and the bits will last longer.
• If the hole is deeper than it is wide, back off occasionally to clear the chips.
• When drilling metal, lubricate the bit with oil to improve drilling action and increase bit life.
• As you increase the drill size, you may need to reduce the bit rotation speed.
• If drilling a through hole, make sure that the bit will not drill into the table after moving through the workpiece.

ADJUSTING THE DRILLING DEPTH
See Figure 21.
Adjust the drilling depth when you need to drill a number of holes to exactly the same depth.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.
• Loosen the depth stop knob on the back of the hobby station.
• Determine the desired drilling depth.
• Move the depth stop knob until the indicator points to the desired setting on the depth scale.
• Loosen the depth stop knob on the back of the hobby station.
• Tighten the depth stop knob securely.

POLISHING AND SANDING
See Figure 22.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.
• If applicable, slide the table away from the base and reinstall it with the downdraft side facing up.
• Mount the rotary tool.
• Install a polishing or sanding accessory into the rotary tool collet according to the rotary tool operator’s manual.
• Adjust the height and position of the tool carrier and lock it in place. For angled operation, bevel the tool carrier.

WARNING:
Operating the tool without the bevel lock knob and/or the height and rotation lock lever secured can result in serious injury.

• Plug the rotary tool in or install the battery pack.
• Turn on the rotary tool ON.
• Select the appropriate speed for accessory rotation according to the rotary tool operator’s manual. Make sure accessory rotates freely.
• Hold the workpiece or object firmly in your hands and carefully guide it into the accessory. Do not let your fingers or any part of your body contact the rotating accessory.
• When operation is complete, move the workpiece or object away from the accessory and turn the rotary tool off.

HANGING A ROTARY TOOL WITH FLEXIBLE SHAFT
See Figures 23 – 24.
WARNING:
This product is designed to hold one rotary tool at a time. Never attempt to place a rotary tool inside the tool carrier and hang a rotary tool from the tool hanger at the same time. Doing so can result in a tipping and/or falling hazard that can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

• Unplug the power cord or remove the battery pack from the rotary tool.
• If applicable, loosen the coupler on the hobby station and remove the rotary tool from the tool carrier.
• Gently pull up on the tool hanger and cord holder to lift the inner tube up and away from the column.
• Extend the inner tube until the tool hanger is at your desired height.
• Twist the inner tube to lock it in place.
• Securely place a rotary tool with flex shaft onto the tool hanger. Refer to the rotary tool operator’s manual for instructions on hanging the tool. Improperly hung tools can create a falling hazard.
• Operate the rotary tool with flexible shaft according to the tool manufacturer’s instructions.
• When operation is complete, turn the rotary tool off and remove it from the tool hanger.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

A – Tool hanger
B – Cord holder
C – Bevel lock knob
D – Height and rotation lock lever
E – Plunge lever
F – Depth stop knob
G – Depth scale| H – Coupler
I – Fence
J – Table
K – Vacuum adaptor
L – Cord retainer
M – Bevel scale
N – Detent release knob| O – Outer tube
P – Inner tube
Q – Accessory tray
R – Tool carrier
S – Vacuum port
T – Accessory storage
U – Hex key
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To request service, purchase replacement parts, locate an Authorized Service Center or obtain Customer or Technical Support:
Visit www.ryobitools.com or call 1-800-525-2579
If any parts or accessories are damaged or missing, do not return this product to the store.
Call 1-800-525-2579 for immediate service.
Please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.
This product is covered under a 3-year limited Warranty. Proof of purchase is required.
MODEL NUMBER ___ SERIAL NUMBER ____
Model number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used pursuant to a license granted by Ryobi Limited.

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