RIDGID R2900 manual Symbol Signal Meaning

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

 

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

 

result in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

 

result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

 

property damage.

 

 

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Double InsulatedTable of Contents IntroductionElectrical Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Personal SafetySpecific Safety Rules Service Bits coast after router has been turned off Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Connection ElectricalDouble Insulation Extension CordsAdjustment BAR FeaturesProduct Specifications Plunge Depth Adjustment KnobAssembly Operation Switching from Fixed Base to Plunge BaseAdjustments ApplicationsSee Figures 3 Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed BaseTo install the fixed base To remove the plunge baseTo install collet INSTALLING/REMOVING ColletsINSTALLING/REMOVING Bits To install the bitSetting Depth of CUT for Fixed Base Routing Selecting Depth of CUTSee Figures 6 Setting Depth of CUT for Plunge Base Routing See Figures 8Slide Switch OFF Decrease Speed For further adjustmentsFor finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob Turning the Router on and OFFInternal Routing AccessoriesOperating the Router Edge RoutingFreehand Routing Edging with Pilot BITSee Figures 16 Direction of Feed and ThrustProper Rate of Feed Guide Inside RotationFeeding TOO Fast Feeding TOO SlowlyTOO Fast TOO Slow Router Table Attachment AdjustmentsDepth of CUT See Figures 20Vacuum Adaptor Screws ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum AdaptorsSubbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle Lock ScrewMaintenance AccessoriesWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R2900 Serial No