RIDGID R2400 manual General Maintenance, Lubrication, Brush Replacement, See Figures 15

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com- mutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. How- ever, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figures 15 - 16.

nUnplug the laminate trimmer.

n�Remove cutter bit if there is one installed.

nWith a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush cap.

nRemove the brush assembly.

nReplace the brush assembly.

nMake sure the notches in the cover on the spring line up so that the cover on the spring lies flat.

nReplace the brush cover and tighten with a screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

nRepeat for other side.

NOTE: Before proceeding to next step be certain there is no cutter installed.

n�Set the speed control at mid-position. Rest the lami- nate trimmer in the original carry case provided. Turn the laminate trimmer ON and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes to seat the new brushes. This procedure will maximixe tool life.

n�The laminate trimmer is now ready for use.

BRUSH

BRUSH CAP

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

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