RIDGID R2900 Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed Base, See Figures 3, To remove the plunge base

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OPERATION

Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides inside plunge base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base. Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism.

Tighten the lock lever.

Loosen the locking arm if needed.

SWITCHING FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE

See Figures 3 - 4.

To remove the plunge base:

Unplug the router.

Loosen the lock lever.

Tighten the locking arm for stability.

Depress and hold the spindle lock (until it fully locks in the collet spindle) so that it will slide behind the plunge base housing.

Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor hous- ing. Use caution, as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides up into the plunge base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base.

To install the fixed base:

Unplug the router.

Loosen the lock lever on the fixed base.

Depress and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle.

Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides down into the fixed base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the fixed base. Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism.

Depress and hold the adjustment button.

Place the adjustment bar tab in the slot on the motor base.

Tighten the lock lever.

GROOVE IN

PLUNGE BASE

LOCK

LEVER

TO

UNLOCK

LOCKING ARM

Fig. 3

PLUNGE BASE

SPINDLE

LOCK

LOCK

TO

 

LEVER

UNLOCK

 

MOTOR

 

 

HOUSING

Fig. 4

 

 

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Contents Double Insulated OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsPersonal Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Electrical Safety Bits coast after router has been turned off Specific Safety RulesService Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Extension Cords ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionPlunge Depth Adjustment Knob FeaturesProduct Specifications Adjustment BARAssembly Applications Switching from Fixed Base to Plunge BaseAdjustments OperationTo remove the plunge base Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed BaseTo install the fixed base See Figures 3To install the bit INSTALLING/REMOVING ColletsINSTALLING/REMOVING Bits To install colletSee Figures 6 Setting Depth of CUT for Fixed Base RoutingSelecting Depth of CUT See Figures 8 Setting Depth of CUT for Plunge Base RoutingTurning the Router on and OFF For further adjustmentsFor finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob Slide Switch OFF Decrease SpeedEdge Routing AccessoriesOperating the Router Internal RoutingEdging with Pilot BIT Freehand RoutingGuide Inside Rotation Direction of Feed and ThrustProper Rate of Feed See Figures 16TOO Fast TOO Slow Feeding TOO FastFeeding TOO Slowly See Figures 20 AdjustmentsDepth of CUT Router Table AttachmentScrew ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum AdaptorsSubbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle Lock Vacuum Adaptor ScrewsAccessories MaintenanceHOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R2900 Serial No Customer Service Information
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