RIDGID R2900 manual Specific Safety Rules, Service,  Bits coast after router has been turned off

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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!

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.

When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the main- tenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator.

Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care- fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is rec- ommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 50 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

Bits coast after router has been turned off.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

lead from lead-based paints,

crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Double InsulatedTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Work Area SafetyElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety Rules Bits coast after router has been turned off Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsFeatures Product SpecificationsAdjustment BAR Plunge Depth Adjustment KnobAssembly Switching from Fixed Base to Plunge Base AdjustmentsOperation ApplicationsSwitching from Plunge Base to Fixed Base To install the fixed baseSee Figures 3 To remove the plunge baseINSTALLING/REMOVING Collets INSTALLING/REMOVING BitsTo install collet To install the bitSelecting Depth of CUT Setting Depth of CUT for Fixed Base RoutingSee Figures 6 Setting Depth of CUT for Plunge Base Routing See Figures 8For further adjustments For finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knobSlide Switch OFF Decrease Speed Turning the Router on and OFFAccessories Operating the RouterInternal Routing Edge RoutingFreehand Routing Edging with Pilot BITDirection of Feed and Thrust Proper Rate of FeedSee Figures 16 Guide Inside RotationFeeding TOO Slowly Feeding TOO FastTOO Fast TOO Slow Adjustments Depth of CUTRouter Table Attachment See Figures 20ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum Adaptors Subbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle LockVacuum Adaptor Screws ScrewMaintenance AccessoriesWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R2900 Serial No