RIDGID R2900 ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum Adaptors, Subbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle Lock

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ADJUSTMENTS

CENTERING TOOL

See Figure 23.

If the subbase needs to be replaced, removed, or changed, a centering tool is provided. The centering tool is double sided to center the subbase when using the 1/2 in. or 1/4

in. collet.

To remove the subbase on the router:

Unplug the router.

�Loosen the subbase screws on the base.

Remove the router subbase.

To install the centering tool and subbase:

Unplug the router.

�Insert the subbase screws on the base.

�Tighten screws lightly so that the subbase can move freely.

Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.

Loosen the collet nut.

�Insert the centering tool pin into the collet and tighten the collet securely with the wrench provided.

Release the spindle lock if necessary.

�Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the cone until it stops as shown in figure 23. This will center the subbase.

�While pressing down on the cone, tighten the subbase screws.

To remove the centering tool:

SUBBASE

SCREWS

COLLET

NUT

SUBBASE

SCREWS

CONE

PIN

SUBBASE

SPINDLE

LOCK

SUBBASE

SCREWS

Unplug the router.

Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.

Loosen the collet nut and remove the centering tool.

Release the spindle lock if necessary.

ATTACHING/REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTORS

See Figure 24.

The provided vacuum adaptors provide dust free routing.

To attach/remove the vacuum adaptor to the plunge base:

Unplug the router.

Remove the vacuum adaptor screws on the subbase by turning counterclockwise.

Place the plunge base vacuum adaptor on the plunge base with the screw openings lined up with the screw holes on the bottom of the subbase.

Reinsert vacuum adaptor screws.

Turn clockwise to tighten.

To remove, turn screws counterclockwise.

To attach/remove the vacuum adaptor to the fixed base:

Unplug the router.

Using the supplied screws, place the fixed base vacuum adaptor on the fixed base with the openings in the vacuum adaptor lined up with the screw holes on the back of the base.

Insert the supplied vacuum adaptor screws.

Turn screws clockwise with a screwdriver to tighten.

To remove, turn screws counterclockwise.

Fig. 23

VACUUM

ADAPTOR

SCREWS

 

VACUUM

SCREW

ADAPTOR

HOLES

 

SCREW

HOLES

VACUUM

ADAPTOR

SCREWS

VACUUM

Fig. 24

ADAPTOR

 

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Contents Double Insulated OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetySpecific Safety Rules Service Bits coast after router has been turned off Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Double Insulation ElectricalElectrical Connection Extension CordsProduct Specifications FeaturesAdjustment BAR Plunge Depth Adjustment KnobAssembly Adjustments Switching from Fixed Base to Plunge BaseOperation ApplicationsTo install the fixed base Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed BaseSee Figures 3 To remove the plunge baseINSTALLING/REMOVING Bits INSTALLING/REMOVING ColletsTo install collet To install the bitSetting Depth of CUT for Fixed Base Routing Selecting Depth of CUTSee Figures 6 See Figures 8 Setting Depth of CUT for Plunge Base RoutingFor finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob For further adjustmentsSlide Switch OFF Decrease Speed Turning the Router on and OFFOperating the Router AccessoriesInternal Routing Edge RoutingEdging with Pilot BIT Freehand RoutingProper Rate of Feed Direction of Feed and ThrustSee Figures 16 Guide Inside RotationFeeding TOO Fast Feeding TOO SlowlyTOO Fast TOO Slow Depth of CUT AdjustmentsRouter Table Attachment See Figures 20Subbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle Lock ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum AdaptorsVacuum Adaptor Screws ScrewAccessories MaintenanceDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No R2900 Serial No Customer Service Information