Ryobi TR45 manual Depth of CUT, Cut, 1ST. Pass

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OPERATION

DEPTH OF CUT

See Figure 9.

Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut. Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of damage to the trimmer motor and cutter.

A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. Mak- ing a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended.

A too-deep cut can cause smaller cutters to be broken off. Cutters that are 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A larger cutter is not as likely to break, but attempting a cut that is too deep may result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult to guide and control the cutter as desired.

It is recommended that you do not exceed 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) depth of cut in a single pass, regardless of the cutter size or the softness or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a higher quality cut.

To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as many suc- cessive passes as required, lowering the cutter 1/8 in

(3.2 mm) for each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, then lower the cutter for the next pass. This will assure uniform depth when the final pass is completed.

WARNING:

If the desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes. Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the possibility of serious personal injury.

DEPTH

WIDTH

OF CUT

OF CUT

 

 

1ST.

1ST. PASS

 

 

2ND.

PASS

2ND. PASS

PASS

 

 

Fig. 9

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Connection ElectricalDouble Insulation Extension CordsWrenches ON-OFF Switch Motor Housing FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Wrench on Cutter Collet NUT INSTALLING/REMOVING CuttersTo Attach the Woodworking SUB-BASE and Handles Laminate Trimmer HandlesApplications HOW to Operate the TrimmerOperation Turning ON/OFF the TrimmerBIT Direction of Feed and ThrustDirection Feed Trimmer Trimmer Feed Direction Guide Outside ThrustTOO Slow Feeding Proper Rate of FeedForce Feeding TOO Slow TOO FastCUT Depth of CUTDepth 1ST. PassTo SET Depth of CUT Removing the BaseRout Circular Groove Clockwise Using the Woodworking SUB-BASE with HandlesRouting Grooves in a Circle WorkpieceRouting Grooves Parallel to AN Edge Rout Groove from Right to LeftAdjusting Tension on the Depth Adjustment Latch MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationBrush Replacement Screws TOP CoverLaminate Trimmer Double Insulation