RIDGID R2900 manual Turning the Router on and OFF, For further adjustments, For successive cuts

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OPERATION

For further adjustments:

Unplug the router.

Unlock the locking arm if needed.

Loosen the adjustment bar knob.

Use the depth indicator to measure the desired depth of cut for cuts measurable in 1/32 in.

Tighten the adjustment bar knob.

Plunge the router to the selected depth, making sure the adjustment bar contacts the plunge base adjustment knob.

Retighten the locking arm if needed.

For finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob:

Unplug the router.

Unlock the locking arm if needed.

Loosen the adjustment bar knob.

Set the plunge depth adjustment knob to the desired set- ting. Turn clockwise to lower the plunge depth adjustment knob, and counterclockwise to raise it.

NOTE: The plunge base adjustment knob provides depth of cut adjustments from 0-1/2 in. from the highest or low- est setting. Each 90˚ click on the plunge depth adjustment knob indicates a change in the depth of cut by 1/64 in. A full 360˚ clockwise rotation on the plunge depth adjust- ment knob represents 1/16 in.

Depending on how deep the following cuts will need to be, plunge the router until the tip reaches the desired starting depth of cut using the adjustment bar as a depth stop.

NOTE: This will be the starting depth of cut for the routing work.

Lock the locking arm if needed.

Tighten the adjustment bar knob.

For successive cuts:

Unplug the router.

Adjust the adjustment bar knob to the desired height.

Loosen the locking arm if needed.

Plunge router until plunge depth adjustment knob and adjustment bar touch.

Retighten locking arm if needed.

TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF

See Figure 10.

The router features a soft start which allows for a gradual increase in speed from 0/min. to the variable speed dial setting. For example, if the router is set at 16,000/min. at the time it is switched off and is then activated again, the motor is designed to gradually rev up to that speed instead of starting out at the full 16,000/min.

To turn the router on, push the switch to the ( I ), or ON position. Return the switch to the ( O ), or OFF position when

routing operation is finished.

ON

SLIDE

SWITCH

OFF

Fig. 10

TO

DECREASE

SPEED

 

TO

VARIABLE

INCREASE

SPEED

SPEED DIAL

 

 

Fig. 11

VARIABLE SPEED DIAL

See Figure 11.

The router has a variable speed dial designed to allow the operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits. The speed and power of the router can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed dial in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 11.

NOTE: Hold the router in normal operating position and turn the variable speed dial to the higher numbers to increase speed and power. Turn to the lower numbers to decrease speed and power.

Avoid running the router at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the router to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the router by running it without a load and at full speed.

To adjust the router speed, turn the variable speed dial to the desired speed setting.

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Contents Double Insulated OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsPersonal Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Electrical SafetySpecific Safety Rules Service Bits coast after router has been turned off 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 colletSetting Depth of CUT for Fixed Base Routing Selecting Depth of CUTSee Figures 6 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 16Feeding TOO Fast Feeding TOO SlowlyTOO Fast TOO Slow 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