RIDGID R2400 manual INSTALLING/REMOVING Cutters, See Figures 2, Motor Housing, Base

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS

See Figures 2 - 3.

nUnplug the laminate trimmer.

nLoosen the depth adjustment knob approximately 6-8 full turns. Do not remove the depth adjustment knob.

nPush the depth adjustment knob and compress the spring. This will allow the pinion gear to pass over the last tooth of the rack.

nRemove the motor housing from the base.

NOTE: Replace the base before using the trimmer. Do not attempt to operate the trimmer without the base installed.

nLay flat on a suitable workbench.

nPlace the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle stationary.

nPlace the larger end of the other wrench provided onto the collet nut. Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut.

WARNING:

If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, do not touch the collet nut, cutter, or collet with your hands or fingers as they may be hot. Always use the wrenches provided to avoid getting burned.

nIf installing the cutter for the first time, it can be installed once the collet nut is loose. If changing cutters, the cutter will easily slip from the collet after loosening the collet nut.

NOTE: The tip of the cutter has a protective wax coating that must be removed before first-time use. Simply peel off the wax coating and be sure that all traces of wax are removed before using the trimmer.

nThe collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cut- ters with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.

nWith the trimmer still on a workbench, insert the shank of the cutter into the collet. The shank of the cutter should be close to but not touching the bottom of the collet. This allows for expansion when the cutter gets hot. A clearance of 1/16 in. is adequate.

nPlace the small end of one of wrenches provided on the spindle flats and then tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the other wrench.

MOTOR

HOUSING

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BASE

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

nTighten the depth adjustment knob.

WARNING:

If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the cutter may come out during use, causing serious personal injury.

nPush the depth adjustment knob in and slide the base back on the motor housing. Make sure the raised rack gears line up with the opening on the base.

WARNING:

Always use the base for laminate trimming. Use of the trimmer without a base or using the incorrect base can result in serious personal injury.

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