RIDGID R2400 Operation, Applications, STARTING/STOPPING the Laminate Trimmer, Adjusting the Speed

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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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. 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 tool for the purposes listed below:

nSmooth, professional trimming of laminates

nTrimming counter tops and finishing cabinet work

nTrimming wood and plastics

STARTING/STOPPING THE LAMINATE TRIMMER

See Figure 4.

nTo turn the laminate trimmer ON, move the switch on top of the trimmer to the (I) ON position.

NOTE: The trimmer has a soft start feature. The trimmer will start at a slow speed and gradually get up to the speed set by the adjustable speed dial.

nReturn the switch to the (O) OFF position when fin- ished.

WARNING:

The bit will continue to spin after the switch is set to the (O) OFF position. Wait for the bit to come to a complete stop to continue operation. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

ADJUSTING THE SPEED

See Figure 5.

To adjust the speed of the laminate trimmer, rotate the vari- able speed dial located on the top of the motor housing. Rotate the dial to the right to increase speed. Rotate the dial to the left to decrease speed. The speed is adjustable from 20,000/min to 30,000/min.

TOGGLE

SWITCH

Fig. 4

DECREASE

SPEEDINCREASE SPEED

Fig. 5

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Contents Double Insulated OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Extension Cords ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionLighted Plug FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Base INSTALLING/REMOVING CuttersMotor Housing See Figures 2Applications Adjusting the SpeedToggle Switch Decrease Speedincrease Speed OperationOperating the Laminate Trimmer BIT Direction of Feed and ThrustSee Figures 7 Grains First Trim END Direction Feed TrimmerTOO Slow TOO Fast Proper Rate of FeedForce Feeding TOO Slow Feeding1ST. Pass Depth of CUTDepth Width CUT See Figures 12 Setting Depth of CUTTo USE Bearing Guide Assembly Edge Guide Thumb Screws Using Edge GuideLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Brush ReplacementHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyCustomer Service Information